The Bishop of Andidos Isidoros to the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendiastranslated

The Most Reverend Bishop of Andidos, Mr. Isidoros (Katsos), Assistant to the Ecumenical Patriarch, met with the Minister of National Defense, Mr. Nikolaos Dendias. Bartholomeu, at the Minister's office. During the meeting, His Holiness conveyed to the Minister the paternal wishes and the blessing of His Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch, on the occasion of his election to the episcopal office. Mr. Dendias warmly congratulated Theophilastatos on his election, expressing his heartfelt wishes for health, strength and a fruitful high priestly ministry, for the benefit of the Church and the people he will meet in the course of his pastoral mission.

Afterwards, the two men had a cordial conversation, during which issues of common interest were discussed, with references to the role of the Church in modern society, the importance of spiritual giving and the timeless contribution of church institutions to the preservation of the values ​​and tradition of Hellenism. The discussion was conducted in an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation.

The Most Reverend Bishop of Andido thanked the Minister for his warm welcome and his wishes, reciprocating them with heartfelt wishes for health...