Archbishop Makarios of Australia at the "Ionian Center" of the Metropolis of Nea Ioniatranslated

On Friday, October 23, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion and Chalkidon Mr. Gabriel welcomed the Most Reverend Archbishop of Australia Mr. Makarios at the "Ionian Center" of the Holy Metropolis in Nea Ionia. The Metropolitan Mr. Gavriel guided the Archbishop of Australia to the premises of the "Ionian Center", informing him about the progress of the project and the functional organization of the complex. The tour included the Holy Church of St. George of Neapolitan, the Culture and Youth Center, the rooms intended for the hosting of conferences, scientific meetings and cultural activities, as well as the educational infrastructure, with a detailed presentation of their utilization possibilities.

The Archbishop Mr. Makarios showed a special interest in the possibilities of utilizing the facilities and the activities that are going to be developed in them. He warmly congratulated Metropolitan Mr. Gavriel for the implementation of the project, characterizing the "Ionian Center" as a living project, with essential cultural and social importance.

The Most Reverend Archbishop of Australia highlighted the importance of creating…