Today, Feb. 9, marks International Greek Language Day — a commemoration for Greeks and non-Greeks alike to celebrate the important role that the language has played in world culture.
Greece’s foreign ministry, via the expatriate Greeks secretariat and diplomatic missions around the world, along with the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Greek Orthodox Archdioceses around the world, are on the forefront of safeguarding and spreading the language that, along with Latin, is the bedrock of western civilization and Christian theology and liturgy.
Online events and seminars took place throughout the day.
Halfway around the world, the Archbishop of Australia, His Eminence Makarios, noted that International Greek Language Day was a celebration for all Hellenism, with none excluded from this celebration.
He added: “…And, naturally, all Christians participate wholeheartedly, considering that the Greek language was the vehicle that spread the Holy Gospel and Christ’s Truth throughout the universe.”