Mass Baptism of foreigners and migrants in Phthiotis, Greece (+ VIDEO)

Moscow, April 4, 2017

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The Phthiotis Diocese of the Greek Orthodox Church has baptized thirteen graduates of its diocesan catechetical school for foreigners and migrants, reports Romfea. The service of illumination and union with Christ was celebrated by Metropolitan Nicholas of Phthiotis in the presence of friends and family of the newly-baptized, in the Church of St. Paraskeva in Lamia.

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The number of the baptized has reached 394, demonstrating the effective pastoral work of the metropolis’ catechetical school. Those catechized come to the sacrament of regeneration with full knowledge, and respect and love of God, as evidenced by the joy that is always apparent on the faces of the newly-baptized and their sponsors.   

Before the dismissal, His Eminence addressed the newly-baptized and their sponsors with words of fatherly advice and guidance, encouraging them in their new spiritual life in the Orthodox Church, which must always be in accordance with the Gospel commandments. Finally, he wished them a radiant Pascha.   

According to AgionOros, the Phthiotis Diocese conducts work at the highest level, offering spiritual support, to those of other faiths, with two departments dedicated to working with gypsies and immigrants.

Photo: Romfea Photo: Romfea
    

Photo: Romfea Photo: Romfea
    

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Photo: Romfea Photo: Romfea
    

Photo: Romfea Photo: Romfea
    

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4/4/2017

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