On Saturday morning May 11, 2019, Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos received a 50-member group of Greek Superior Military Officials, with their pilgrimage guide Army-Priest George Apostolakidis.
On behalf of the group, former Minister of Public order and citizen protection and Chief of National Defense General Staff Xinofotis expressed his feelings for the pilgrimage experience they had with Fr. George and his thanks for Patriarch’s welcoming reception.
In reply, Patriarch blessed the members of the group and stressed the importance of the Holiness of Jerusalem as it has been washed by the blood of our crucified Lord Jesus Christ and the importance of the Patriarchate as the guardian of such a holy land.
Paying their respects, the retired Military Officials received Patriarchs’ blessing along with an icon of Theotokos and of the Holy Sepulchre.
Source: Patriarchate of Jerulasem
