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Church of Crete Launches Relief Initiative for Wildfire-Affected Residents

Wednesday, 12 August 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Church of Crete has announced a support initiative for residents affected by recent destructive wildfires in southern Rethymno. The relief effort involves collecting olive oil from local monasteries and parishes to distribute to those impacted by the fires. This humanitarian response reflects the Church's commitment to assisting the affected community. Olive oil collection from religious institutions across Crete represents a coordinated effort to help residents in their recovery efforts. The initiative combines spiritual leadership with practical community support, addressing immediate needs and supporting the region's recovery from the natural disaster that struck southern Rethymno.

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