In the presence of the faithful, on Friday, September 20, 2019, the memory of Saint Eustathius the Great Martyr was honoured at the homonymous celebrating temple in Perissos, Nea Ionia.
The Divine Liturgy was presided by Metropolitan Anthimos of Alexandroupolis, who also officiated at the Matins, concelebrating with Bishop Chrysostomos of Evripos and Metropolitan Gabriel of Nea Ionia and Philadelphia.
Also present at the celebration was the Mayor of Nea Ionia, Despina Thomaidou, with members of the municipal council of Nea Ionia, chairmen and representatives of Asia Minor associations and local cultural associations and a host of pious pilgrims.
The Divine Word was preached by Metropolitan Anthimos of Alexandroupolis, who, after thanking Metropolitan Gabriel for the noble invitation, referred to the miraculous life of St. Eustathius in order to highlight both his martyrdom and the greatness of his faith.
