Greek Community of Alexandria

Author: Νίκος Κάτσικας

  • The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and all Africa addresses sorcery on its agenda

    The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and all Africa addresses sorcery on its agenda

    The Alexandrian Church’s position on modern forms of slavery and on the struggle of refugees -migrants for a better life, dealing with the issue of sorcery in the African countries, applications of modern technology on the African continent today, the clergy fund, as well as ecological issues and the use of the media in the missionary work, are the most important topics to be addressed by the proceedings of the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, which meets in Alexandria, from October 7 to October 10, chaired by the Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa.

    The highlight of the meeting will be the celebration of the Patriarchal and Synodical Divine Liturgy, attended by all the priests of the Throne, and in the presence of Greek, Cypriot and Egyptian officials, at the Monastery of St. Savvas in Alexandria, on October 9, in the same place where exactly 15 years ago, the Patriarch of Alexandria, Theodore of Zimbabwe, was unanimously elected.

    In total, nine presentations, the activities of the local Metropolises of the African continent, as well as issues that may be of concern to the provinces of the Alexandrian Church will be presented during the meeting by the metropolitans and bishops of the Alexandrian Church.

    Source: ANA-MPA

  • Patriarch of Alexandria awarded the Grand Cross of Leo to the outgoing Greek ambassador to Cairo

    Patriarch of Alexandria awarded the Grand Cross of Leo to the outgoing Greek ambassador to Cairo

    The Primate of the Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Theodore II, presented today the Grand Cross of Leo of the Patriarchate of Alexandria to the outgoing Greek Ambassador to Cairo Michael-Christos Diamessis.

    The award ceremony was held at the Patriarchate of Alexandria and was attended by the Patriarchal Vicar of Alexandria, Metropolitan Narcissus of Accra, Bishop Prodromos of Toliara and Southern Madagascar, Chief Secretary of the Patriarchate Fr. Nicodemus Totkas, Greek Consul General Athanasios Kotsionis, and many other local officials. The Patriarchate of Alexandria spoke very warmly about the work which has been carried out by the outgoing Greek ambassador for three years in Cairo. The Patriarch spoke of the importance of his offer both to the Patriarchate of Alexandria, the Greek diaspora in Egypt as well as his contribution to the strengthening of Greek-Egyptian relations.

    “We thank you, on behalf of the Hierarchy of the Alexandrian Church and Greek diaspora, for making a decisive contribution to strengthening Greek-Egyptian relations by preparing the important summits in which the leaders of Greece, Cyprus and Egypt were speaking of the necessity for closer cooperation and peace in the Mediterranean Sea, a sea that does not divide but unites us,” stressed Patriarch Theodore.

    As Michael-Christos Diamessis is expected to take over the position of the Ambassador to Turkey in a few days, the Primate of the Alexandrian Church asked him to convey his wishes, his love and his respect to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

    “You should always remember our Patriarchate of Alexandria, fighting for a better tomorrow, for justice and peace in Africa,” the Patriarch concluded.

    On his part, the outgoing Greek Ambassador Michael-Christos Diamessis warmly thanked the Patriarch for everything he has done for Africa, Greece and Greek diaspora in Egypt.

    The outgoing Greek ambassador is leaving Cairo to take over his new position in Ankara on September 9.

    SOURCE: Athens News Agency

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the enthronement of Patriarch Theodore

    The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the enthronement of Patriarch Theodore

    The sessions of the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria, which will take place on October 7-10, coincide with the 15th anniversary since the enthronement of Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria.

    The Primate of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa was elected unanimously on October 9, 2004.

    The Polyarchieratic Patriarchal Co-liturgy will be celebrated this year to celebrate the 15th anniversary since the enthronement of the shepherd of all Africa and Greek community in Egypt.

    All bishops of the Alexandrian Church will attend the festal liturgy while local officials are expected to attend.

     

     

     

  • Egyptian parliament delegation holds political and economic talks with Cypriot officials

    Egyptian parliament delegation holds political and economic talks with Cypriot officials

    An Egyptian parliamentary delegation, led by speaker Ali Abdel-Aal, held talks with a number of senior Cypriot officials on Monday.

    Following a press conference with his Cypriot counterpart Demetris Syllouris, speaker Abdel-Aal said his two-day visit to Cyprus comes to reflect the current excellent relations between the two countries.

    “We pay an utmost attention to our relations with Cyprus in both political and economic sectors,” said Abdel-Aal.

    Since he came to power in Egypt in 2014, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has held a number of summits with leaders of Cyprus and Greece to discuss their growing mutual interests in the Mediterranean Sea. Egypt signed a maritime demarcation agreement with Cyprus and conducted a number of joint military exercises with Greece.

    Abdel-Aal said Egypt fully supports the rights of Cyprus in exploring natural gas in the Mediterranean and strongly condemns Turkey’s aggressive and hostile attitudes towards Cyprus.

    Speaker Abdel-Aal is due hold talks with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, and their ministers of tourism, energy, and foreign affairs.

    Egypt’s parliamentary delegation to Cyprus includes head of foreign affairs committee Tarek Radwan, head of tourism committee Sahar Talaat Mostafa, head of energy committee Talaat El-Sewedy, MP and head of the Egyptian-Cypriot Friendship Association Karim Darwish, businessman and MP Tharwat Bassiliy, and parliament’s secretary-general Ahmed Saadeddin.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Source: Al Ahram