HISTORIC GREEK CHURCH COMPLETELY DESTROYED IN WILDFIRE

A wildfire in Alexandroupoli, Greece on Saturday is still burning uncontrollably, adding to a series of fires that have affected the Balkan nation this summer.

Tragically, the historic Church of the Transfiguration in Ateochori was destroyed, with only the walls left standing. Even the roof fell in, reports Romfea.

On Saturday, Romfea also reported that the Monastery of St. John the Theologian in Alexandroupoli was engulfed in flames:

The Apostoli philanthropic organization of the Archdiocese of Athens provides thousands of water bottles and other supplies for firefighters in Alexandroupoli.