On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visited Strasbourg and led the Divine Liturgy at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle.
After the service, Metropolitan Demetrios of France warmly welcomed the Ecumenical Patriarch.
In his address to the congregation, the Ecumenical Patriarch expressed his joy at being able to communicate face-to-face. He commended the progress and dedication of the members of the Mother Church worldwide, especially Metropolitan of France.
During a luncheon hosted by the Ambassador of the Permanent Representation of Greece to the Council of Europe, the Ecumenical Patriarch blessed the gathering and later attended a concert at the Temple Neuf in his honor.
In the evening, he blessed a dinner hosted by the Parish of the Three Hierarchs of Strasbourg, attended by parishioners and guests.