President of Hellenic Republic extends Birthday wishes to Ecumenical Patriarch

The President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, has communicated with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in order to extend her heartfelt wishes on the occasion of his upcoming birthday.

Today, the Ecumenical Patriarch celebrates his 84th birthday (Imbros, 29.02.1940).

Additionally, a delegation from the Metropolis of Italy, led by His Eminence Metropolitan Polykarpos of Italy, was warmly received by the Ecumenical Patriarch in a special meeting held on Wednesday afternoon, 28 February 2024. Furthermore, on Thursday, 29 February, the delegation will join the Ecumenical Patriarch in Chalcedon for a luncheon organised in honour of his Birthday.