His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa received the newly appointed Consul General of Greece in Alexandria, His Excellency Vasileios Zarbalis, during his first courtesy visit to the Patriarchal See.
The meeting highlighted the historic presence of Hellenism in Alexandria and the longstanding ties between Greece and the Patriarchate of Alexandria. Discussions also focused on the missionary, social, educational and charitable work of the Patriarchate across Africa.
His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras of Belgium was also present. The Metropolitan and the Consul General previously worked together during his diplomatic service in Belgium.
The visit marked a warm beginning to the Consul General’s tenure in Alexandria and reaffirmed the enduring relationship between Greece and the ancient Patriarchate of Alexandria.
