Greek Metropolis of Piraeus distributes thousands of charity packages to the needy

Piraeus, Attica Region, Greece, December 24, 2024

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The Metropolis of Piraeus of the Greek Orthodox Church has distributed more than 5,000 charity packages to needy citizens for the upcoming feast of Christmas.

The packages, containing food and other essentials, were distributed at the Church of St. Nicholas in Piraeus by His Eminence Metropolitan Seraphim on December 20, reports the Orthodoxia News Agency.

Also present were other hierarchs and clergy and famous Greek soccer players.

“Love means that I offer and give from my heart and embrace every person in need—this is the message of Christmas, the message of Christ. We embody this love and offer it again,” emphasized Met. Seraphim.

The Metropolitan of Piraeus continued: “Piraeus becomes an open embrace for every person in need during these holy days, but this is work that continues throughout the year, which is why I want to express my deep gratitude to all donors and volunteers and wish for all of us to have peace in our hearts and kindness in our souls.”

In a statement, Dimitris Alfieris, Director of Met. Seraphim’s Private Office and Press and Public Relations Office, emphasized: “Mixed feelings of joy and sorrow—on one hand, we’re happy because we can help, on the other hand, the sadness is indescribable because we face these people who anxiously but with dignity wait patiently to receive the Church’s gift so they too can celebrate Christmas as they deserve. The Church is with them 365 days a year. Today, however, we send a resounding message—the Church forgets no one.”

OrthoChristian reported yesterday on various Church charitable activities, including of the dioceses of the Greek Orthodox Church.

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12/24/2024

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