On the Ivory Coast in December, Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandriatranslated

From December 11 to 15, 2026, the Orthodox Church of the Ivory Coast will have the great honor and blessing of welcoming to its hospitable land, the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa etc. Theodore II, who will make an official pastoral visit to the country. His Beatitude's special love for the people of Ivory Coast is deep and lasting.

The Patriarchal visit is also an important opportunity to highlight the presence and contribution of our Orthodox Church to the society of the Ivory Coast, as well as its ongoing mission to serve people with love, without discrimination, contributing to peaceful coexistence and social solidarity.

In his Pastoral Letter to the clergy and the people, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Accra Mr. Daniel says:

"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" (Matthew 21:9)

My dear fathers and brothers,

Dearest in the Lord my spiritual children,

It is with feelings of special joy and deep emotion that I announce to you that from December 11 to 15, 2026, the Orthodox Church of the Ivory Coast will have the great honor and blessing of welcoming to its hospitable land,…