Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with the heads of various Christian Churches in Australia in Sydney on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The meeting took place at the International Convention Centre (ICC Sydney) before the official dinner hosted by the Holy Archdiocese of Australia in his honor.
During the gathering, the Ecumenical Patriarch expressed his gratitude to the church leaders for accepting his invitation and praised the harmonious coexistence among religious communities in Australia. He stressed the significance of dialogue in promoting mutual respect and understanding between different communities. This dialogue, he emphasized, plays a crucial role in preventing intolerance and violence, fostering a spirit of peace and unity in society.
Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas