Apokoronas rolls out the welcome for its new Metropolitan
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the community of Apokoronas comes together to greet a new chapter in its religious life. At 10:30 a.m., residents are invited to gather in the courtyard of the Agia Sofia Foundation in Agioi Pantes to officially welcome Titos Tambakakis, the newly appointed Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronas.
A call from the mayor
Mayor Charalampos issued a personal invitation to all residents, urging them to attend with respect and dignity. In his announcement, he described the presence of the community as an honour for the area, and framed the occasion as a living expression of Apokoronas's long history — one bound up with faith, unity, and the struggles of its people.
Who should come?
The event is open to all residents of the Apokoronas municipality. There is no registration or ticket required. The mayor's message is simple: show up, stand together, and mark this moment as a community.
Key details
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Courtyard of the Agia Sofia Foundation, Agioi Pantes
- Organised by: Municipality of Apokoronas
Titos Tambakakis takes over as Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronas, a diocese that covers Apokoronas and the broader Chania region. His formal reception marks an important moment not just for the Orthodox Church locally, but for the civic identity of the municipality as a whole.