Yesterday, 8 June 2024, in the afternoon, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, accompanied by the Patriarchal Deacon, Anatolios Doxastakis, returned from Scotland, where he spent a few days of vacation, accompanied by Bishop Raphael of Ilion and his relatives from Athens.
Upon his arrival at Edinburgh Airport on June 3, the Ecumenical Patriarch was received by Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain. That evening, Archbishop Nikitas hosted a formal dinner in honor of the Ecumenical Patriarch, attended by clergy and members of the local Diaspora. Due to outstanding obligations, Archbishop Nikitas returned to London the following day.
