Archbishop Makarios attends premiere of ‘Council of Nicaea’ film in Constantinople

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His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia was present at the official screening of the documentary Council of Nicaea, in which he also appears as a contributor.

The documentary, produced by Melike Çapan and filmed in Constantinople, marks the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council held in Nicaea.

The screening took place at the Patriarchal School of Marasli in the presence of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, senior hierarchs, Christian minority representatives, and academics.

Archbishop Makarios is among several voices featured in the film, alongside Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Myra, the Grand Archdeacon Alexander, and others from the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

The event was introduced by Lakis Vigas, Archon Grand Chartophylax of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, who supported the production.

Both Archbishop Makarios and the producer addressed the audience following the screening.

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