In a beautiful setting, the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman was commemorated at the Center of Orthodoxy, coinciding with the Synaxis of all the Holy Archbishops and Patriarchs of Constantinople by the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew led the Divine Liturgy, joined by other esteemed clergy members. Metropolitan Irenaeus of Florina, Prespa, and Eordea delivered the sermon.
After the service, the Ecumenical Patriarch honored Ioannis Retsos with the title of Archon Protekdikos of the Holy Great Church of Christ, acknowledging his contributions to the tourism and hotel industries and emphasizing the importance of ethical business practices and environmental stewardship.
The Patriarch stressed the need for economic development to be grounded in principles of fairness, solidarity, and environmental sustainability, citing the teachings of the Orthodox faith. He referenced a passage from Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Romans to highlight the strength that comes from faith in God.
Various dignitaries and members of the clergy were present at the ceremony, along with local believers and international pilgrims. The day continued with a reception in the Throne Room, where the Ecumenical Patriarch expressed his gratitude to the Brotherhood of Offikialia for their dedication to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
The day concluded with a luncheon in honor of the Patriarch hosted by the Brotherhood, followed by the Patriarch’s attendance at a graduation event for students of the Diaspora Lyceums of Constantinople and Imbros.
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Photos: Nikos Papachristou / Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas
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