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German President Steinmeier praises the role of the Orthodox Church - Meeting with Metropolitan Augustinetranslated

July 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Report office ope.gr The important role of the Orthodox Church in the Federal Republic of Germany was emphasized by the President of the country, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Rev. Metropolitan of Germany Mr. Augustinos during the meeting they had yesterday, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The Reverend Mr. Augustinos, in his capacity as the President of the Orthodox Episcopal Assembly of Germany, visited the residence of President Steinmeier where they had a conversation about the role of Orthodoxy in the country as well as the efforts being made for unity and harmonious coexistence.

The German President, after being informed by the Metropolitan Mr. Augustinos about the situation of the Orthodox Church, praised its role as well as the collective effort made within the framework of the Orthodox Episcopal Assembly of Germany under the presidency of His Eminence. Mr. Steinmeier particularly focused on the efforts of Metropolitan Augustin to promote ecological cooperation and opening up to various Christian churches.

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Алексей Андреев

It is good that the President of Germany noticed the work of our Church and especially the efforts of Metropolitan Augustine on ecology and unity. Four million Orthodox Christians is a serious force, albeit the third largest. I wonder how they live there together with Catholics and Protestants in practice.

Juliana King

It's nice to see the German president highlight Metropolitan Augustine's work on ecology and Christian unity — those are things that actually touch daily life here too. Four million Orthodox is a big number; makes me wonder how the parish picnics and youth events look when Catholics and Protestants join in.

نادين حداد

It is nice that the German President mentioned the efforts of Metropolitan Augustine in the environment and unity among the churches. Here in Latakia we try to do the same thing in our small garden, planting and preserving nature. Four million Orthodox is a really big number, may God give them strength.

كميل خوري

Nice words, Nadine. I also have a small garden in the Levant. I plant vegetables and roses in it, and I try to water them in a way that does not harm the soil. Indeed, Metropolitan Augustine’s efforts in the environment are important, but I ask: What do you plant the most in your garden in Latakia?