On Monday, November 4, 2024, Metropolitan Panteleimon of Xanthi visited the Seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate to introduce the newly elected auxiliary bishops, Bishop Sophronios of Polystylon, and Bishop Stephanos of Almopia, who will serve under Metropolitan Joel of Edessa and Pella.
Both newly appointed bishops received the blessing of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during the visit.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew congratulated the bishops on their election, presented them with an episcopal medallion and a blessing cross, and wished them a successful ministry under their respective Shepherds.
Photos credit: Nikos Papachristou
