Stefanos Kasselakis, president of the Greek left-wing party Syriza-Progressive Alliance, recently visited the Patriarchate of Jerusalem where he met with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and All Palestine.
During their meeting, Patriarch Theophilos provided Kasselakis with an overview of the Patriarchate’s activities and they discussed matters concerning the Greek Orthodox community under his jurisdiction.
Kasselakis reaffirmed his strong support for the Patriarchate of Jerusalem and stressed the importance of preserving its unique status. He also emphasized the need to offer assistance to the Greek Orthodox community in Gaza and the West Bank.
Additionally, Kasselakis addressed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and the uninterrupted delivery of aid to those in need.
Source: ANA-MPA, Photos: EUROKINISSI, Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas