“Arkalochori remains among the priorities of “APOSTOLIS”

Visit to the earthquake affected areas Arkalochori of N. Heraklion was held yesterday, October 20, by its general manager “Dispatch” Con. Dimtsa within the framework of a working visit to Crete.

In his meeting with the local metropolitan of Arkalochori and AUTH Professor, the Reverend Mr. Andreas Nanakis, the head of the “Mission” underlined the readiness of the organization to further contribute to the local metropolis in programs and actions. “One year after the devastating earthquake, Arkalochori must remain among the priorities of the authorities and not be abandoned to its fate. The Local Church continues to sympathize with those affected and the “Mission” will remain its companion, providing food to those in need.”

For his part, Metropolitan Mr. Andreas expressed his gratitude to His Beatitude Archbishop of Athens and All Greece K.K. Hieronymus II for the immediate and effective response of the “Mission”. “Her help has been invaluable in meeting the urgent needs of those affected. It also demonstrated the excellent organization it has in order to respond immediately and efficiently to the emergency needs of natural disasters, such as earthquakes. In the person of the “Mission”, the Church of Greece has a valuable tool for multifaceted social and charitable intervention, which for years has been actively supporting church work and covering important social needs that arise. The Church, along with its salvific and sanctifying mission, also has its social mission, so that its faith is confirmed through its good works: “What good is it, my brothers, if faith says it has it, but does not have works?” (Professor Ephist. Jacobou, 2.14). Thank you on behalf of her people mother war from the bottom of our hearts to the Beatitude of Athens and the “Apostoli” for their valuable help,” Metropolitan Mr. Andreas stated emphatically.

It is recalled that just one year ago, on September 27, 2021, the area of ​​Arkalochori was tested by a strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale, which caused material damage to Arkalochori and the surrounding villages. Immediately after the earthquake, the Primate of the Church of Greece, Archbishop of Athens K.K. Hieronymus II made an emergency visit to Arkalochori to visit the earthquake affected areas and express his paternal sympathy and support to the victims, while the charity organization “Apostoli” of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens met the needs of the victims with 8 tons of food and basic goods of need, which were delivered to the Holy Metropolis of Arkalochori, Kastelli and Viannos, which took over the feeding of the earthquake victims.

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