On Sunday, October 31, 2021, Metropolitan Dimitrios of France, along with Protopresbyter Fr. Panagiotis Xenitellis, presided over the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Paris.
Present were the Ambassador of Greece Agi Baltas, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus George Siakallis, diplomatic authorities, the Attaché of Defense, Archons Offikialioi of the Great Church of Jesus Christ, the Presidents of the Hellenic Community of Paris, and a large number of believers.
The children of the Greek schools of Paris and the surrounding areas also brightened the day with their presence.
At the end of the Divine Liturgy, the Doxology for “OXI” Day was performed, and the Ambassador of Greece Agi Baltas gave the ceremonial speech.