PM Samaras in Pylos for Dormition of the Virgin Mary celebration

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras celebrated the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary in his home town of Pylos on Thursday, where he arrived with his family for a brief vacation.

The prime minister, accompanied by his wife Georgia, attended a religious service at the Panagia Myrtidiotissa church, together with a large congregation.
Samaras was welcomed at the church by Pylos-Nestoros mayor Dimitris Kafantaris and friends of his. He then paid his respects to the icon of the Virgin Mary and attended the religious ceremony that was officiated by Messinia Metropolitan Chrysostomos.

The prime minister then exchanged wishes with local inhabitants and headed for the town's square, together with the metropolitan and friends.
On Friday afternoon, Samaras will be attending an event organised by the Pylos-Nestoros municipality and the Cultural Society "To Navarino".