The Metropolis of Austria and the Exarchate of Hungary expressed support for the fire victims in Greece.
In the announcement, the Metropolis thanked Austria for the volunteers and the equipment offered to Greece and hoped that the restoration of normalcy will come soon.
The Metropolis stated it would stand by the side of those affected by the wildfires saying, “In order to contribute to this noble purpose, I ask all the faithful and friends of our Metropolis as well as every person of goodwill to contribute through sincere and fervent prayer but also through a practical and effective contribution to helping those affected in Greece and those who they are fighting for their salvation.”
Read the full announcement of the Metropolis of Austria:
Greece is being tested again by many destructive wildfires. The extremely intense and long-lasting heat exacerbates the catastrophic phenomenon while its final disappearance is unpredictable.
In addition to the natural environment, disasters are affecting the lives and the property of thousands of our fellow human beings affected by the blaze within their family home. We mourn the loss of our brothers and sisters and share our compassion for the tragic loss.
We especially pray to the Lord to give patience to all those who are in any way tested because of the wildfires. We also pray for the healing of the injured and the strengthening of those affected by the wildfires as well as for the compensation of the damages suffered.
It is encouraging, however, that the unpleasant and dangerous circumstances have given rise to a great wave of solidarity with those affected by the wildfires in Greece. Firefighters, doctors and volunteers from across Europe and elsewhere gathered in the country to fight against the blaze and support the victims.
We are grateful for Austria’s volunteers and vehicles as well as financial support to Greece from other countries, churches and social organizations that will certainly contribute to the immediate response to the various needs.
The Holy Metropolis of Austria and the Exarchate of Hungary, as has been the case in the past in similar emergency situations, wants to stand by the side of our afflicted brothers in Greece in the present difficult circumstance.
In order to contribute to this noble purpose, I ask all the faithful and friends of our Metropolis as well as every person of goodwill to contribute through sincere and fervent prayer but also through a practical and effective contribution to helping those affected in Greece and those who they are fighting for their salvation.
Contributions to aid the victims are deposited in the following bank account:
Metropolis von Austria
IBAN : AT14 3200 0001 0660 4771
BIC : RLNWATWW
Betreff : Feuer Griechenland
We pray the Lord to give back His blessings for the help you offer!