The memory of St Athanasios the Great Patriarch of Alexandria was solemnly celebrated at the Holy Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in North London, Wood Green.
Metropolitan Athanasios of Colonia, who celebrates his name-day on the same day, presided over the Divine Liturgy.
Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain was represented by Bishop Maximos of Melitene, accompanied by Archim. Nifonas Tsimalis and Archdeacon George Tsourous.
The Divine Liturgy was co-officiated by Bishop Maximos and clergy of the Holy Archdiocese.
Metropolitan Athanasios thanked the Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain and the Bishop of Melitene and spoke about the life of the great Saint of our Church.
Bishop Maximos conveyed to the Metropolitan of Colonia the love and cordial wishes of Archbishop Nikitas.