The Holy Metropolis of Nicopolis and Preveza, along with the Municipality of Preveza, have announced that they will host Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for the second time in almost three decades, during the weekend of June 27 and 28.
The Ecumenical Patriarch graciously accepted the invitation extended jointly during their visit to Constantinople last December by Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Nicopolis and Preveza and the Mayor of Preveza, Nikolaos Georgakos. This gesture expressed the deep respect, love, and devotion of both themselves and the people of Preveza to the Patriarch and the Ecumenical Throne.
The programme of the visit follows:
PROGRAMME
THURSDAY 27-06-2024
10:30: Arrival of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Church of Saints Constantine and Helen in Preveza. Official reception.
10:45: Solemn Doxology. Presentation of the highest honorary distinction of the Holy Metropolis of Nicopolis and Preveza, the “Medal – Cross of Apostle Paul,” to the Ecumenical Patriarch.
19:00: Square of the Holy Church of St. Nektarios of Preveza. Official naming of the square as “Square of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I”. Planting of an olive tree sapling by the Ecumenical Patriarch.
19:30: Ancient Theatre of Nicopolis. Musical event in honor of the Ecumenical Patriarch by the choirs of the city of Preveza. Address by Mayor Nikolaos Georgakos of Preveza and presentation of a gift to the Ecumenical Patriarch. Address by the Ecumenical Patriarch.
FRIDAY 28-06-2024
10:00 – 11:15.
11:30: Patriarchal visit to the Holy Monastery of Prophet Elijah in Iliovounia (Flamboura).
