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New Ambassador of Cyprus’ visit to the Metropolitan of Sweden

August 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Mr. Doros Venezis, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Kingdom of Sweden, paid his first official courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the Holy Metropolis of Sweden and All Scandinavia in Stockholm. Ambassador Venezis assumed his distinguished duties in August 2026.

Ambassador Venezis was warmly welcomed by Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden and All Scandinavia, who offered him a guided tour of the facilities of St. George Cathedral of Stockholm and the Museum of Hellenic-Christian Heritage.

Metropolitan Cleopas also briefed the Ambassador on the history of the Cathedral and the significant restoration and renovation work undertaken there.

During their cordial meeting, Metropolitan Cleopas congratulated Ambassador Venezis on his first appointment as Ambassador and wished him health, strength, and every success in the fulfillment of his important mission. He also conveyed to him the heartfelt paternal greetings and blessing of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

Metropolitan Cleopas expressed his particular appreciation for the Ambassador’s distinguished and extensive diplomatic career. Ambassador Venezis has served in the Foreign Service of the…

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Світлана Литвин

Цікаво, що посол Венезіс розпочав свою місію саме у серпні 2026-го. Добре, що митрополит Клеопа показав йому і собор, і музей — там справді є на що подивитись після всіх реставраційних робіт. Бажаю йому успіхів на новій посаді.

Grace Davis

Yes, the timing in August 2026 stood out to me too. It’s good the Metropolitan took him through the renovated cathedral and the Hellenic-Christian museum – those restoration details really bring the place to life. Wishing the new ambassador steady hands in his work.

Богдан Коваленко

Цікаво, що посол Венезіс саме в серпні 2026-го почав. Митрополит Клеопа добре зробив, що провів його по собору Святого Георгія і музею — після реставрації там справді приємно зайти. Бажаю йому успіхів у Стокгольмі.

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მაია ლომიძე

რა საინტერესოა, რომ აგვისტოში 2026 წელს დაიწყო მისია. კარგია, რომ მიტროპოლიტმა კლეოპამ საკათედრო ტაძარიც აუჩვენა და ელინურ-ქრისტიანული მუზეუმიც — რესტავრაციის შემდეგ იქ სულ სხვანაირად გამოიყურება. წარმატებები ვუსურვებ ახალ ელჩს.

Elizabeth Parker

The August 2026 start date caught my eye too. I like that the Metropolitan showed him the restoration work firsthand; my husband saw the cathedral right after the scaffolding came down last summer and said the new lighting in the nave makes the icons really stand out. Do you know if the ambassador has any family connections to the parish?