Anthimos of Alexandroupolis at the assumption of duties of the new Muftistranslated

With a strong message of the unity and peaceful coexistence of Christians and Muslims, the official inauguration ceremony of the new Muftis of Thrace took place in Komotini. In the presence of the Minister of Education, Religion and Sports Mr. Sophia Zaharakis, the Deputy Minister of Digital Governance of Hebrides Mr. Christos Dermentzopoulos, representatives of the political leadership, the Local Government, the Armed Forces and the Security Forces, the new Mufti of Komotini Bilal Kara Halil, the new Mufti of Xanthi Soukri Serif Damadoglou and the new Mufti of Didymoteihou Emin Serif, opening a new chapter in the function of the Muftis of Thrace.

The presence of the whole Church of Thrace had special symbolism. In addition to the Metropolitan of Alexandroupolis, Mr. Anthimos, the Metropolitan of Didymoteicho, Orestia and Soufli, Mr. Damaskinos, the Metropolitan of Xanthi and Peritherio, Mr. Panteleimon, participated in the event, while the Metropolitan of Maroneia and Komotini, Mr. Panteleimon, as the representative of the four Metropolitans, emphasized that it is the duty of the religious leaders to continue the work of their predecessors, serving man, peace and…