Visit of Dimitrias Ignatius to the campers of Agios Lavrentioutranslated

The camp of the Holy Metropolis of Dimitrias in Agios Lavrentios Pelion was visited today, Sunday, August 2, 2026, by Rev. Metropolitan of Dimitrias, Mr. Ignatios. During his visit, 80 high school and high school girls were hosted as part of the 5th Camp Period. The Chief Mrs. Martha Sioula is in charge of the period, with Elder Paraskevi Varvarelis as Deputy Chief, while Fr. Efstathios Varvarelis is in spiritual charge.

His Eminence, addressing the campers, referred to this year's theme of the camp, society and peace, stressing that "peace in the world is not just an external state achieved by political agreements or human efforts, however important they may be, but is a deeper spiritual reality that begins in the heart of man. In a world tested by conflicts, tensions, fear and insecurity, true peace remains a demand and cannot exist without the presence of God in people's lives. Only when man reconciles with God, with himself and with his fellow man, can he contribute substantially to the creation of a peaceful society and truly...