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Nafplio: Priest loses consciousness during Holy Communion
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Nafplio: Priest loses consciousness during Holy Communion

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A priest in Nafplio, Greece, lost consciousness during the Divine Liturgy while administering Holy Communion.
  • He was promptly taken to the Argus Nursing Unit by ambulance after receiving CPR from a parishioner.
  • The priest had experienced a similar fainting spell a few days prior but did not require medical transport at that time.

A priest in Nafplio, Greece, unexpectedly lost consciousness on Sunday while performing the sacrament of Holy Communion at the church in Poulakida. The incident occurred in front of the congregation during the Divine Liturgy, causing alarm among the faithful.

Emergency medical services (EKAV) were immediately called to the scene. Before their arrival, a parishioner administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to the priest. He was subsequently transported by ambulance to the Argus Nursing Unit for further medical attention.

According to reports, the priest had suffered a similar fainting episode just a few days earlier. However, on that occasion, medical assistance was not sought, and he did not require transport to a hospital. Following the initial treatment and assessment at the Argus Nursing Unit, the priest reportedly regained consciousness and was able to return to his home.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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