Abp. Elpidophoros Visits Fire-Stricken Chios
Photo: Dimitrios Panagos/Orthodox Observer
CHIOS — Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America remains in Chios after arriving late last week, offering support to communities impacted by devastating wildfires in the island’s northwest.
On Thursday, August 14, he met with Metropolitan Markos of Chios, Civil Administrator of Mount Athos Alkiviadis Stefanis, several Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and members of the Greek-American community with family ties to the island.
Photo: Dimitrios Panagos/Orthodox Observer
The archbishop also presided over the solemn celebration of the Dormition of the Theotokos at the Church of Panagia Nagousena in Kardamyla, where local faithful gathered in prayer despite the ongoing fires.
Later, he celebrated the Divine Liturgy in Chios on Sunday. Today, he was scheduled to deliver a lecture at the Metropolis of Chios library on the theme, “The Library of the Schole of Halki.”
Previously, UOJ reported that a large wildfire burning out of control in northern Chios is endangering inhabited areas and valuable forest ecosystems.
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