Mr. Stefanos Kasselakis, president of the Greek left-wing party Syriza-Progressive Alliance, visited the Patriarchate of Jerusalem and met with His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and All Palestine.
During the meeting, Patriarch Theophilos briefed Mr. Kasselakis on the Patriarchate’s activities and discussed issues concerning the Greek Orthodox community within his jurisdiction.
Mr. Kasselakis expressed his unwavering support for the Patriarchate of Jerusalem and emphasised the importance of preserving its special status. He also underscored the necessity of providing all possible assistance to the Greek Orthodox community in Gaza and the West Bank.
In addition, Mr. Kasselakis addressed the ongoing tragedy in the Gaza Strip, stressing the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to those affected.
