Former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis at the "Ionian Center" of I.M. Nea Ioniatranslated

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion and Chalkidon, Mr. Gavriel welcomed Fr. Prime Minister Mr. Costas Karamanlis at the "Ionian Center" of the Holy Metropolis in Nea Ionia. The Metropolitan Mr. Gavriel guided Mr. Karamanlis around the premises of the Center presenting him the modern infrastructures, their functional organization and the planning for their utilization for the benefit of the educational, cultural and social work of the Holy Metropolis.

Special mention was made of the possibilities of hosting conferences, educational programs and various cultural events, through the appropriately designed halls and other areas of the complex.

In addition, Metropolitan Mr. Gabriel referred to the connection of the "Ionian Center" with the history and tradition of Asia Minor Hellenism, as well as the way in which this reference fits into its character and activities.

The tour continued to the outdoor areas, where the configuration of the surrounding area, the accesses to the facilities and the large green areas that complete the overall design of the...