The multi-priestly Liturgy of memory of Agios Kallinikos of Edessa and the nomenclature of Metropolitan Artistranslated

With particular splendor and in an atmosphere of prayer and rapture, on the morning of Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the Parish Church of Agios Maximos of the Greek city of Artis, a Polyhierarchy Divine Liturgy was held in memory of Agios Kallinikos, Bishop of Edessa the Wonderworker, on the day of the feast and the names of His Eminence Metropolitan Artis etc. Kallinikou. The Reverend Metropolitan of Patras, Mr. Chrysostomos, officiated during the Mass of Orthros.

The Most Reverend Metropolitan of Artis, Mr. Kallinikos, presided at the Divine Liturgy. The Most Reverend Metropolitans of Patras, Mr. Chrysostomos, of Messinia, Mr. Chrysostomos, of Ilio, Acharnon and Petroupoles, Mr. Athenagoras, of Kifissia, Amaroussi, Oropos and Marathon, Mr. Kyrillos, of Nicopolis and Preveza, Mr. Chrysostomos, of Stagon and Meteora, Mr. Theoklitos, Kalavryton and Aegialia, Mr. Ieronymos and the Theophilous Bishop of Talanti, Mr. Theologos.

The Divine Word was proclaimed by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Messinia Mr. Chrysostomos, who referred to the person and holy life of the celebrated Saint Kallinikos, Bishop of Edessa the Miracle Worker, highlighting faith, humility and love as key features...