Metropolitan Kallinikos of Paranaxia in "Orthodox Routes" (AUDIO)translated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

On the show "Orthodox Routes" on Pemptousia FM with the journalist Dimitris Stroumbakos, the Metropolitan of Paranaxia Mr. Kallinikos was hosted. Discussion topic: "Our Lady of Ekatontapyliani, 17 centuries of living History and Worship".

The show "Orthodox Routes" with Journalist Dimitris Stroumbakos is heard every Monday at 10:30 am. from Pemptousia FM online radio.

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Radu Tudor

I'm glad they talked about Ecatontapiliani, I was there two years ago and it impressed me how alive the church is after so many centuries. I will listen to the show with Metropolitan Kallinikos, sounds interesting. Thanks for the link.

Christina Müller

It's nice that you talked about the Ekatontapiliani. I was in Paros three years ago and felt the lively atmosphere in the church, even though it is so old. I'll listen to the show with Metropolitan Kallinikos, sounds good.

كميل خوري

This church in Paros is really alive after 17 centuries. I heard about it from my brother who visited Greece years ago and said that praying in it makes you feel that it has been going on for a long time. I will listen to the interview with Bishop Callinikos, especially as he talks about its living history. Thanks for the news.

Nicolas Martin

I visited the Ekatontapiliani four years ago with my husband during our vacation in Greece and I was struck by the freshness of the frescoes despite the centuries. It makes me want to listen to Metropolitan Kallinikos’ broadcast, especially when he talks about this life that continues. Thanks for the link.

Andreas Becker

Yes, there really is something special about Ekatontapiliani. I was there with my family four years ago and the children were very quiet, even though they are usually always running around. I have already heard the program, Metropolitan Kallinikos talks very calmly and precisely about the many layers of history. Did you also light a candle?

Sebastian Hoffmann

Yes, the silence there is really impressive, especially with children. I was there two years ago with my daughter and we both lit a candle, just like you. Did Metropolitan Kallinikos also mention the Byzantine fresco remains in the program? They touched me the most last time.

Katharina Becker

Yes, I lit the candle too, right at the entrance. I know the calm that you describe among the children from my last visit - as if the place itself slows them down a bit. Did you hear the part about the early martyrs on the show that Kallinikos told so matter-of-factly?

Elisabeth Wagner

Yes, he was very impressed by the Byzantine fresco remains; he even described them as a silent witness to the 17 centuries. I was there last year with my little son, who could hardly keep the candles still, but then the calm took hold of him. Was your daughter also fascinated by the old pictures?

Katharina Becker

Yes, the silent fresco remains are really impressive, almost like a sermon in their own right over the centuries. During our last visit, my son was just as fidgety with the candles as yours, but then stood very calmly in front of the old pictures. Was your daughter also fascinated by the old pictures?

Monika Müller

Yes, the remains of the frescoes always have this calm effect on us, almost like a silent counterpart. My youngest actually stood in front of the old Theotokos for minutes and asked why the colors had faded so much - typical elementary school age. Have you ever been there with your son for Paraklesis?

Daniel Weber

Yes, the old frescoes always seem like a silent conversation to me. Last time, my granddaughter looked at the faded faces for a long time and wanted to know whether the saints used to look like that. Have you ever been there for the big vigil?

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