The philologist-theologian, Giannis Gigourtsis, who had been professor at the Phanar Greek Orthodox College for many years, took charge of Coordinator of Education of the Greek Schools of Constantinople as reported by fanarion.blogspot.com.
Upon assuming his duties, he paid his respects and received the wish and blessing of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who shows personal interest in the Greek education of the students and the youth of the Greek Diaspora.