Ecumenical Patriarch honored at U.S. Embassy reception in Greek capital of Athens

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Ecumenical Patriarch honored at U.S. Embassy reception in Greek capital of AthensA glorious spring afternoon in Athens on June 18 in the delightful garden of the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Greece

On a glorious spring afternoon in Athens on June 18 in the delightful garden of the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, the new ambassador George J. Tsunis hosted a reception for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. An Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Ambassador was clearly pleased and honored that His All-Holiness and Tsunis’ fellow archons and Greek-Americans were among his first guests.

The Archons were in Athens as part of a journey to Greece, Constantinople, and Pontos led by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America – who had returned to the United States. The guests at the reception included hierarchs and other officials of the Ecumenical Throne and the Church of Greece, and the notables also included Antonis. H. Diamataris, Advisor to the Publishers of the National Herald and his wife Litsa, and the publisher of the Greek language edition, Eraklis Diamataris.

Ambassador Tsunis warmly welcomed the guests, spotlighting, among others, Dr. Anthony Limberakis, the National Commander of the Archons, and leaders of the Jewish and Islamic communities of Greece, saying “when you are with His All-Holiness, people of all faiths are always welcome… the Ecumenical Patriarch has devoted his life to making the world a better place. He has devoted himself to a message of tolerance, holding regular dialogues of interfaith tolerance and cooperation with Christians, Moslems, and Jews.”

Bartholomew is also known around the world as ‘The Green Patriarch’, and Tsunis reminded that “His All-Holiness also works to preserve our beautiful planet” through his efforts in support of environmental causes, noting also that the Patriarch also revealed his compassion through his visit to refugee camps on Lesvos with Pope Francis, “to call attention to those who are most vulnerable in our society.”

Turning to the chaotic world stage, the Ambassador declared, “today we are at a critical juncture. We are facing unprecedented challenges to our values. We are at the forefront of a struggle between democratic values and the forces of tyranny and Authoritarianism,” words later echoed by the Patriarch. Tsunis continued, “this is about the type of world we want to live in and…leave for our children. Our unity is more important now than ever before…  We have an obligation to stand united against the forces of darkness and those who wish to overturn the international rules-based order on which our collective security and prosperity has been based,” and against countries “that decide they are going to invade their neighbors for no reason whatsoever.”

“Your All-Holiness,” Tsunis said with reverence and warmth, “we need you now more than ever… and we are thrilled to recognize and honor you tonight and to underscore the United States’ unwavering friendship with the Greek Orthodox church. Congratulations on 30 years of remarkably successful ministry!”

Before bringing the Patriarch to the podium, Tsunis announced a contribution in honor of the former to the campaign to plant trees on the island of Evia which was devastated by last year’s wildfires.

Read more at thenationalherald.com

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