File Photo: Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ.κ. Ελπιδοφόρος. ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ, Αλέξανδρος Μπελτές
Archbishop of America Elpidophoros expressed great satisfaction with the results of his meeting with Foreign Minister George Katrougalos and Deputy Foreign Minister Terens Quick at the foreign ministry in Athens on Friday, noting that it had “gone very well”.
Concerning the differences of opinion within the Greek community in America, Elpidophoros stressed that the “divisions must cease” and noted that the Ecumenical Patriarchate had a tradition of “reconciling differences,” adding that uniting the expatriate community be one of his top priorities as archbishop.
Asked what his top priorities will be once he assumes his new role, the archbishop said the most urgent issue was to resume building and complete St Nicholas Church at Ground Zero in New York, which he noted was a very important church in what was “the holiest spot for the American nation at this time.”
Source: ANA-MPA
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