Today, the Metropolitan of Dimitriada, Ignatius, officiated the Divine Liturgy followed by the Great Blessing of the Waters as part of the Theophany celebrations in Volos. The event included a procession of the Holy Cross and the Icon of the Baptism of Christ, culminating at the beach where the water blessing took place. The Metropolitan emphasized the importance of repentance and self-awareness as fundamental elements of spiritual life, urging the faithful to embody the joy of the Gospel in the new year.