Two years after the Tempi train tragedy on February 28, 2025, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew led a memorial service (Trisagion) at the Patriarchal Church to pray for the 57 victims who lost their lives in the railway disaster.
The service was attended by Hierarchs, members of the Patriarchal Court, clergy, Patriarchate employees, and visiting pilgrims, all joining in solemn prayer for the souls of the departed.
After the memorial, Patriarch Bartholomew conveyed the deep sympathy and support of the Mother Church of Christ, offering heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
“The Mother Church grieves with the entire Greek nation, as this profound sorrow affects not only the families of the victims but all of Hellenism,” he said.
The tragic accident remains a national wound, and the Ecumenical Patriarchate continues to stand in solidarity with those impacted.
Photo: Nikos Papachristou
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