by Emilios Polygenis
Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria had a meeting with Minister of Defence Evangelos Apostolakis.
The Minister warmly welcomed Patriarch Theodore, who visited Athens for only a few hours.
It should be noted that Patriarch Theodore presented the Minister with the Grand Cross of Apostle and Evangelist Mark, during the latter’s visit in Alexandria, in March.
The Minister of Defence thanked the primate of the Greek Church of Alexandria for his visit, stressing that it is always a special honour and a blessing for him to meet him.
For his part, Patriarch Theodore thanked the Minister for his valuable help with the Egyptian Army, as well as for his love for the Ancient Patriarchate.
The Patriarch also wished Minister Apostolakis to have God’s blessing now that he is going to Cyprus to manage with his counterpart the tension that has been caused in the region.