On Sunday, January 28, Pope and Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Missionary Spiritual Center of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa in Rodia, Crete.
After concluding the Divine Liturgy, the Patriarch was asked about the impending legislation regarding civil marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, set to be submitted to the Greek Parliament. In response, he reflected on the inclusive message of Christ, emphasizing, “I came into the world to save every man, sinner, tax collector, Pharisee, prostitutes, poor people.”
Expressing a desire for everyone’s happiness regardless of their chosen path, he refrained from criticism or personal opinion, urging consideration for the well-being of the children involved. Emphasizing the Church as a haven of love rather than a court, he concluded, “If they have chosen this path, the Church will continue to love and await them.”
Source: ΚΡΗΤΗ TV / Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas
