City of Athens presents Ecumenical Patriarch with its highest distinction

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City of Athens presents Ecumenical Patriarch with its highest distinctionThe award is being given for the first time and, based on a decision by the city's municipal council, is awarded to outstanding persons of exceptional ethics

The City of Athens on Saturday offered Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew its highest distinction - the "Efkleis Athineos" or "Illustrious Athenian" award - which was presented by Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis during a ceremony at the Olympia Municipal Music Theatre "Maria Callas" attended by Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos, ANA reports.
The award is being given for the first time and, based on a decision by the city's municipal council, is awarded to outstanding persons of exceptional ethics, who have made a rich and constant contribution to the defense of human rights, the principles of freedom and helped to showcase global and Greek culture over the years.

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