Archbishop of Athens received Archbishop of Albania

Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania was received this morning by Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece.

The Archbishop of Albania and his entourage were welcomed to the Holy Archdiocese of Athens by the Protosyncellus, Bishop Barnabas of Christoupolis.

In the meeting that followed, the two Primates had the opportunity to discuss and exchange views on matters of common interest, focusing on the work of the Church and its wider social and educational contribution. Archbishop Ioannis briefed His Beatitude Ieronymos on the initiatives and activities of the Church of Albania, placing particular emphasis on its philanthropic and social work. He also made special reference to the educational system and school structures, as well as to the operation of schools, presenting aspects of the Church’s activity and care in this area.

For his part, Archbishop Ieronymos spoke about the work of the Church of Greece and the social and philanthropic structures operating under the responsibility of the Archdiocese and the Holy Metropolises.

A common point of reference was pastoral ministry, social outreach, and responding to people’s needs.

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