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Old Calendarists: We Went to the Unit, We Were Disinfected, We Blessed and Left

Published February 27, 2026, 09:11
Old Calendarists: We Went to the Unit, We Were Disinfected, We Blessed and Left

Metropolitan Gerasimos of Kitium (GOC) was a guest on the Protoseleido show and referred to the visit to a farm in Troulloi, which prompted a police investigation. The Metropolitan emphasized that the visit was aimed at a prayer gathering and that a blessing followed at a livestock unit, after all medical protocols were observed, including checks and disinfection. He denied that a blessing took place inside the facilities, but that they simply visited the unit after disinfection. He stressed that the police completed the investigation and confirmed compliance with the measures, while the Church will continue to support people and livestock farmers. The visit had caused reactions due to pandemic protection measures, but the Metropolitan assured that all rules were followed. The Minister, according to the Metropolitan, stated that there is no issue of violation since compliance with the measures was confirmed. Metropolitan Gerasimos stated that the Church will continue to stand by people and livestock farmers, calling for humility and support for those in need. The visit was made at the invitation of a livestock farmer and strict medical protocols were observed, as confirmed by the police. The Church had issued a press release to clarify the situation and clarify impressions.