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Pastoral visits of the Metropolitan of Kastoria during the period of the Fifteenth of Augusttranslated

August 14, 2026 · 1 min read

The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Kastoria, Mr. Kallinikos, during the period of the fifteenth of August, made his customary pastoral tour of the Parishes of the Holy Metropolis of Kastoria, performing the Holy Supplications to the Blessed Virgin Mary and meeting the members of his flock. This tour is a special pastoral opportunity, as His Holiness visits remote villages of the rural Metropolis, some of which during the winter months have few inhabitants or remain almost uninhabited. During these pastoral visits, His Holiness had the opportunity to meet the residents and emigrants of the Parishes. In this unspoiled area of Hellenism, in Kastoria, the presence of the Bishop in the small and remote villages is of particular importance. His Holiness spoke with the residents, listened to their problems and anxieties, encouraged them and wished them the protection and protection of the Virgin Mary.

He was particularly pleased with the participation of women in some Parishes in the chanting of the Holy Prayer and the participation of children together with their parents and ancestors.

Throughout this period the...

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Rubén Romero

I am very happy that Metropolitan Kallinikos has visited those remote villages that are almost empty in winter. It is nice that the women sang the Paraklesis and that the children went with their parents and grandparents; That really brings people together. I hope I continue going every year, because it is greatly needed there.

Gheorghe Munteanu

Good thing it also goes to those small and remote villages in Kastoria, where they remain almost empty in winter. I liked that he talked to the people, listened to their concerns and that the women sang the Chapel with the children and grandparents. That's how faith is kept alive in those places.