In Istanbul 250 pilgrims from Australia for the 35 years of the Patriarchate of the Ecumenical Patriarchtranslated

With feelings of joy, the large group of 250 pilgrims from Australia arrived in Istanbul, who will participate in the celebrations for the completion of 35 years since the election of A.Th. His Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. A particularly pleasant surprise awaited the pilgrims upon their arrival. The Most Reverend Archbishop of Australia Mr. Makarios himself went to the airport to receive them and welcome them to the historic seat of the Mother Church on behalf of the Ecumenical Patriarch, who is visiting Bulgaria.

The unexpected presence of their Shepherd caused feelings of excitement and emotion in the pilgrims, who expressed their joy at this paternal gesture of welcome.

His Eminence warmly welcomed them to Istanbul and thanked them for their impressive response to the call of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, pointing out that the presence of 250 faithful from the Fifth Continent is a practical expression of the love and devotion of the Australian Community to the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Mother Church.

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