Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Kotsiras’ statement regarding the granting of permission for a Patriarchal Divine Liturgy at the Panagia Soumela Holy Monastery (25.07.2023)

The granting of permission for the celebration of a Patriarchal Divine Liturgy on the Feast Day of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary at the historic Holy Monastery of Panagia Soumela, reversing the Turkish authorities’ initial decision, constitutes a positive development that we welcome.

July 25, 2023