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The Consecration of the opening of the annual trade fair of the Municipality of Kilkis was performed by the Metropolitan of Kilkistranslated

September 5, 2026 · 1 min read

The annual Feast of Commerce and local folklore, the Kilkis Municipality Trade Fair, began on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Citizens rushed to the opening of the city's great autumn festival, in Latsion Square, in front of Kilkis City Hall, which will last until Sunday, September 6, 2026.

The consecration ceremony was performed by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Polyanis and Kilkisios, Mr. Bartholomeos, flanked by priests of the city, while he addressed wishes and congratulated the Mayor of Kilkis, Mr. Dimitrios Kyriakidis and his colleagues for the perfect organization of the Trade Fair, as well as the exhibitors and the cultural institutions that they are active these days in the celebration of Kilkis.

He pointed out the need for unity and cooperation of all for the common good, stressing that through trade and the actions of the local economy, the tradition and cultural work of the Organizations that keep the history of the place alive!

His Eminence and the other representatives of the authorities, among them the Vice-President of the Parliament of the Hellenes, Mr. Georgios Georgantas, the 2nd MP of Thessaloniki, Mr. Theodoros Karaoglou, the Deputy Regional Governor P.E....

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Ольга Попова

It's good that Metropolitan Bartholomew blessed the market and emphasized unity and cooperation. We also love such autumn markets in Kazan, especially when local bakeries bring their pies and bread. I wonder what traditional Greek dishes were featured this year?

Gheorghe Radu

I am glad that Metropolitan Bartholomew bowed and spoke of unity, as befits such a celebration. Here in Sibiu, at the autumn fair in Piața Mare, people come mainly for cheeses and warm pretzels. Does anyone know what traditional Greek specialties they brought to Kilkis this year?

Photini Campbell

The Metropolitan's point about unity through local trade and culture really hit home. Our parish festival here in Ottawa always brings out the best Greek pastries too – I never miss the koulourakia and the honey-drenched baklava from the church ladies. Wonder if they had any of those at Kilkis this year.

Тодор Иванов

It is good that Bishop Bartholomew performed the consecration and spoke about unity and cooperation - just as it should be at such a fair. Here in Plovdiv, at the autumn fair, people are mostly looking for cheese from the Rhodope Mountains and freshly baked bread. I wonder what traditional Greek things they brought this year – maybe baklava or some kind of olive bread?

Софья Воробьёва

Here in Krasnodar, at the autumn fair, the Metropolitan also always blesses it, and then people flock in droves for fresh honey and dried fish. It’s good that Bishop Bartholomew said about unity - without this, no trade will stick together. What Greek sweets were the most popular there this year?

Николай Соловьёв

It’s good that Metropolitan Bartholomew spoke directly about unity - without this, no fair will go on. In Kazan, too, after the consecration, people immediately flock to the tents with baked goods. What kind of sweets or pastries are usually brought to Kilkis, honey or with nuts?

Соломія Панченко

In Lviv, at our autumn fair near the Krakow market, there is also always an agiasma from the metropolitan, and people choose fresh bread and honey donuts the most. It's good that Bishop Bartholomew mentioned unity - without it, trade really cannot survive. I wonder if there were traditional Greek Loukoumades in Kilkis or something similar to ours.

Тимофей Новиков

In Kilkis, at such a fair, people most often crave loukoumades - small donuts in honey with cinnamon, and also baklava with walnuts. People really go straight to the sweet tray after the hagiasma. And in Kazan, do they snatch up the baked goods immediately after the consecration?

Иван Богданов

In Kazan, after the blessing of water at the fair, the first thing they do is sell hot echpochmak and triangles with potatoes. Loukoumades, of course, sounds tempting, but our people are more drawn to meat baked goods. Do you often go to Kilkis for such holidays?

Борис Илиев

It's good that Bartholomew emphasized unity, at such fairs it really brings people together. Here in Burgas, fresh fish and cheese from Strandzha are most sought after at the autumn fair, not baklava. I wonder if they brought any local sausages to Kilkis or just sweet things?