Dedicated to the woman of Pontus, the 28th Youth Meeting at Panagia Soumelatranslated

On Friday, July 17, in the afternoon, the opening ceremony of the 28th Youth Meeting of Pontic Associations, which this year is dedicated to the Woman of Pontus, took place at the facilities of the Panhellenic Pilgrimage of Panagia Soumela in Vermio. The participants were welcomed with his greeting by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Berea, Naoussa and Campania, Mr. Panteleimon. Afterwards, the President of the "Panagia Soumela" Association, Mr. Georgios Tanimanidis, the Deputy Minister of the Interior, Mr. Konstantinos Giulekas, etc. addressed the greeting.

After the greetings, the first session took place with the speaker Ms. Urania Thraskia, Member of Parliament of A´Thessalonica on the topic: "Memory: our strength".

In the evening, a concert entitled: "In your arms Sumela" was organized in the courtyard.

"If Pontic Hellenism is so prosperous today, it is due to the women of Pontus" Your Excellency's Greeting:

It is with great joy that we welcome you again this year, all of you, the young men and women who represent the Pontic Associations and their youth in our country and all over the world.

We welcome you to the established meeting of the Pontiac youth in this blessed place, in...