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Meeting between Sofia Zacharaki and Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and Africa

Minister of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports Sofia Zacharaki met with His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa for discussions on key issues concerning the Greek diaspora and the support of the Patriarchate’s mission across Africa

Newsroom April 2 08:00

During their meeting, which took place in a warm and collaborative atmosphere, they addressed matters related to education for the Greek expatriate community and ways to further support the Patriarchate’s invaluable work on the continent.

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Minister Zacharaki provided a detailed briefing on the establishment of positions for diaspora priests, a crucial step for strengthening Greek Orthodox communities abroad.

In response, Patriarch Theodoros II extended an invitation to the Minister to visit the Patriarchate of Alexandria and its Greek community schools, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation in preserving Greek language and culture in Africa.

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