The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew expressed sympathy and support from the Mother Church for the devastating floods in Spain that resulted in a tragic loss of lives. In a telegram to Metropolitan Vissarion of Spain and Portugal, the shepherd of the Iberian Peninsula, the Ecumenical Patriarch offered prayers for the victims and those affected by the disaster. He also prayed for the swift restoration of damages caused by the floods.
The Ecumenical Patriarch emphasized the importance of respecting and protecting God’s creation, our home, to prevent reckless destruction that could lead to self-destruction. He highlighted the responsibility we all have in caring for the environment.
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