In Achai, the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary successful the village of Vella Aigiry wholly burned down, The occurrence destroyed the interior, leaving lone the walls of the building.
The occurrence broke retired during the time connected Holy Monday (6/4). Fire crews from Aigio and Akrata rapidly arrived astatine the scene.
Participating successful extinguishing the occurrence were:
- 7 occurrence trucks,
- several occurrence departments.
Despite the efforts of rescuers, the temple burned retired astir completely.
Causes of the fire
According to preliminary information, the origin of the occurrence could beryllium visitor carelessness. The last conclusions will beryllium made by the Akrata occurrence department, which is starring the investigation.
Church reaction
Ιερά Μητρόπολη Καλαβρύτων και Αιγιαλείας (Metropolis of Kalavryta and Aigialea) expressed heavy sorrow implicit what happened.
The authoritative statement notes:
- the interior of the temple was destroyed by fire,
- Only the main structure of the gathering has been preserved,
- Believers are encouraged to support the affected assemblage with prayer.
Metropolitan Jerome expressed anticipation that the temple will beryllium restored and reopened to parishioners.
The incidental again reminds however vulnerable humanities and spiritual objects are to quality carelessness – sometimes 1 mistake is capable to suffer something that took decades to create.
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