Metropolitan of Maroneia: "In Thrace one person respects another"translated

In the presence of the Minister of Education, Religion and Sports Ms. Sophia Zaharakis, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Maroneia and Kkomotini Mr. Panteleimon, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Didymoteicho, Orestia and Soufli Mr. Damaskinos, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Xanthi and Peritherio Mr. Panteleimon and the His Eminence Metropolitan of Alexandroupolis, Mr. Anthimos, attended the official inauguration ceremony of the new Muftis, which took place in a hall of the Rodopi Regional Unit on Friday, November 13, 2026. "We see the unity of Thrace, based on the will of all of us to live together, to rejoice together, to suffer together, to have prosperity together." With this reference to the peaceful coexistence of Christians and Muslims, the Minister of Education and Religious Affairs Sofia Zaharaki marked the official inauguration ceremony of the three new Muftis of Thrace, which took place at noon on Friday in Komotini.

The ceremony was hosted in the packed event hall of the Rhodope Regional Unit, in the presence of the three new Muftis, the four Metropolitans who shepherd in Thrace, representatives of the local politicians and military...