Greek PM and Ecumenical Patriarch applaud progress on reopening Halki Theological School

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The Halki Theological School’s positive developments were a focal point during Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Sunday.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the International Peace Summit for Ukraine in Bürgenstock, Switzerland.

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The Greek Orthodox Theological School of Halki.

Government sources reported that both leaders expressed satisfaction with the encouraging mobilisation regarding the reopening of the Halki Theological School. Mitsotakis emphasised the importance of this progress, highlighting its significance.

Furthermore, Mitsotakis informed the Ecumenical Patriarch of his plans to visit Istanbul in the near future to address matters concerning the Patriarchate and the Greek community.

Source: AMNA.gr.

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