Bishop of Andida meets Rector of University of Athens

Bishop Isidoros of Andida paid a courtesy visit to the Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Professor Gerasimos Siasos, on Monday, October 26, 2026, following his recent election as Auxiliary Bishop to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and his appointment as the Patriarch’s representative to the University.

During the meeting, held at the Rector’s Office, Bishop Isidoros conveyed the Ecumenical Patriarch’s warm wishes and blessing to the University of Athens.

Bishop Isidoros, who also serves as Assistant Professor of Theological Epistemology and Philosophy at the University’s School of Theology, discussed with the Rector the institution’s role in the 21st century, the development of its School of Theology and the importance of unity in addressing the challenges facing contemporary academic research and teaching.

To commemorate the visit, Bishop Isidoros presented Professor Siasos with an icon from his episcopal consecration as a symbolic blessing for his responsibilities as Rector.

For his part, Professor Siasos warmly congratulated Bishop Isidoros on his election and thanked him for the visit and the meaningful gift.

The Rector also asked…