Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Amanatidis traveled to the capital of Mount Athos, Karyes, today, Tuesday, 14 June 2016, to attend the investiture ceremony of the new Holy Stewardship of the Athonite community. The outgoing first steward delivered the staff to the Representative of Great Lavra, who, following the service in the Holy Church of Protaton, handed it on to the new first steward, Elder Varnavas of Vatopedi.
Following the ceremony, Mr. Amanatidis attended the reception in the Holy Community’s meeting hall, where he wished the First of Mount Athos and the members of the new Holy Stewardship a peaceful and fruitful year’s term. Mr. Amanatidis stressed that they are responsible for the smooth exercising of the administrative authority of Mount Athos and for ensuring dedicated cooperation with the other authorities of the Greek state, of which Mount Athos is an integral part.
June 14, 2016