Orthodox presence at the meeting with the Tanzanian governmenttranslated

In the three days of October 28-30 the Tanzanian government invited the leaders of the religious communities to a joint meeting in the capital Dar Es Salam at the conference center Milima Center. The meeting was convened on the 70th anniversary of the first license to a religious community.

"CELEBRATION OF THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REGISTRATION OF THE CITIZENS' SOCIETY".

The general slogan was: "CITIZENS' ORGANIZATIONS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF UNITY, SOLIDARITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUR NATION".

Around 2,000 religious ministers of all levels attended.

The Orthodox Ecclesiastical Church of the Patriarchate of Alexandria was represented by the Theophilus Bishop of Bukomba and Western Tanzania, Mr. Chrysostomos, accompanied by Fr. Theodoros Greek-learned Theologian. The Eirinoupoles Diocese was represented by the General Archpriest Father Kleopas and the Arousa Diocese by the Archpriest Mr. Dimitrios.

The Orthodox delegation was placed in a prominent position in the hall by the state authorities and the other representatives showed great respect. And only with their Priestly form, the Orthodox clergy made an impression and attracted the respect of everyone.

Key speakers were the Ministers of Interior and Finance. THE…