Your Eminence, Holy Fathers,
It is a great pleasure and honour for me as well to be here in Gökçeada (Imvros), today as representative of the Hellenic Republic. Allow me to say that in the framework of our abilities, of our power, we will always have a place in our hearts for the Hellenism of Gökçeada (Ivbros). You should also know that we will always support it.
And allow me to tell you, Your Eminence, something that you know better than I do: that following the extreme humility and the Crucifixion, there is always the Resurrection.
I am very happy. God gave me the privilege of being here with you today. I warmly thank you once again for the cordial welcome and I would like to say that I look forward to attending the Epitaph Service with the Ecumenical Patriarch, particularly beloved by all of us.
Thank you very much.
April 14, 2023