Consul General of Lebanon in Alexandria Visits the Greek Orthodox Patriarch
Gerges Mounir Hanna – OCP News Service – 30/01/2025
Cairo – Egypt: Her Excellency Mrs. Abir Ali, Consul General of the Republic of Lebanon in Alexandria, visited the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa.
During her visit, she met with His Beatitude Theodoros II, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa for the Greek Orthodox Church, at the Patriarchate’s headquarters. The meeting was attended by:
- Metropolitan Ignatios, Archbishop of Antananarivo and Northern Madagascar,
- Metropolitan Panteleimon, Archbishop of Ptolemais and Secretary of the Holy Synod,
- Metropolitan Petros, Archbishop of Aksum,
- Archimandrite Damaskinos Azraei, Patriarchal Vicar in Alexandria.
His Beatitude expressed his gratitude to the Consul General for her visit, offering heartfelt prayers from the blessed land of peace, Egypt, for peace to prevail in Lebanon and all regions of the Middle East and the world suffering from the devastation of war.
His Beatitude also expressed his joy at the successful completion of the Lebanese presidential election, viewing it as a new and bright beginning, paving the way for a balanced and stable political life. He conveyed his warmest regards and best wishes to His Excellency President Joseph Aoun, hoping for his success in fulfilling the aspirations of the Lebanese people and serving the nation’s interests.
Furthermore, His Beatitude praised the significant role of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria in providing spiritual and humanitarian support to the Lebanese Orthodox community residing in Egypt and across Africa, within the legal jurisdiction of the Patriarchate.
He also reaffirmed the solidarity of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa with His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East, as well as with all the heads of churches in the Middle East.
In turn, the Consul General expressed her gratitude to His Beatitude for his warm welcome and commended his remarkable efforts in humanitarian and pastoral work across Africa. She especially praised his pivotal role in establishing schools, hospitals, elderly care homes, orphanages, and other noble initiatives.
She also thanked His Beatitude for his prayers for Lebanon and his congratulations on the election of President Joseph Aoun. The two parties exchanged discussions on various topics of mutual interest, and before concluding the visit, they offered prayers and wishes for the coming days to bring goodness, peace, unity, and prosperity to the world.
Source:
OCP News Service
