Egypt's new Ambassador to Archbishop Hieronymos: "Governments work harmoniously on the issue of the Sinai Monastery"translated

The new Ambassador of Egypt to Greece, Mr. Mourad Mourad was received today, Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, by His Beatitude the Archbishop of Athens and all Greece, Mr. Ieronymos. His Beatitude wished the new ambassador success in his duties and a fruitful term for the benefit of the two countries. For his part, the Ambassador emphasized that "the two governments are working harmoniously to solve the problems of the Sinai Monastery".

Earlier, His Beatitude welcomed the Dean of the Theological School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Mr. Emmanuel Karageorgoudis, and professors of the School, who informed him about the work that has been carried out in its premises and invited him to attend the welcoming ceremony of the newly admitted students.

This was followed by a meeting with the Apostolic Nuncio in Greece, Mr. Jan Romeo Pawłowski, who is completing his term in Athens and is about to take up new duties in Ireland.

Afterwards, the Archbishop met with the Member of Parliament of New Democracy, Mrs. Zoi Rapti, with whom he discussed issues of common interest and prospects for cooperation with the Church.