Today in the Greek city of Olympia in the pagan temple of the fire is lit the 2004 Olympic Games, which begin in Athens in August. The ceremony will be held with the participation of Greek President Kostis Stephanopoulos, the head of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge and the president of the organizing committee of the 2004 Olympic Games Jeanne Angelopus-Daskalaki. The role of high priestess, lights the fire, the third time will make the actress Talia Procopius
Archbishop Christodoulos of Greece called on the Greek priests use the Olympic Games for the preaching of Orthodoxy. They are not allowed, despite the expected heat, leave Athens in August. Usually at this time, many churches close as to serve them becomes very difficult.
Head of the Church insistently asked the clergy to walk during the games in priestly vestments, to be polite with guests, to prepare by August as many as possible translations of Orthodox books and pamphlets, as well as CDs with Byzantine music.
Beatitude Christodoulos always paid great attention to sports, which, in his opinion, save the youth from drugs. In preparation for the Olympics, he has already stated that "training the body is interconnected with the exercise of the soul and spirit. " Many Greek athletes really pray, fast, regularly visit temples.
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