The feast of Agia Paraskevi in Nafpaktostranslated

On the two days, July 25 and 26, 2026, Nafpaktia honors one of its most beloved Saints, Saint Osioparthenomartyr Paraskevi the Athlete. In addition to her majestic eponymous Holy Church in the center of Nafpaktos, approximately 40 Parish Churches and Chapels are open on her feast day. Its celebration in the middle of summer is also a point of reference for the expatriate Nafpaktians, who vacation at this time in their homeland.

On the eve, Saturday, July 25, a great High Priestly Vespers was held, presided over by the Metropolitan of Italy, Mr. Polycarp, who is a parishioner of Saint Paraskevi, co-supervised by the Pastor, Metropolitan of Nafpaktos and Agios Vlasios, Mr. Ierotheos, with the participation of a multitude of Priests of the Metropolis.

The authorities of the place, the Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security Mr. Konstantinos Karagounis, the MP of Etoloakarnania Mr. Thanasis Panathanasis, the Mayor of Nafpaktia Mr. Vasilios Gizas, the President of the Municipal Council of Nafpaktia Mr. Sokratis Papavasiliou, Deputy Mayors, Heads of Municipal Divisions and Municipal Councilors of Nafpaktia, politicians and a crowd of believers.

At the end of Vespers, the...