The Ambassador of Greece to Australia, Mr George Papakostas made an official visit to the central offices of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia in Sydney on Saturday, 19 February.
Mr Papakostas was welcomed by Archbishop Makarios of Australia, who guided him around the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos and informed him about the progress of the restoration works of this historic and heritage-listed church building after the extensive damage that ensued from the devastating fire.
Archbishop Makarios and the Greek Ambassador then had a cordial discussion, focusing on issues that concern the Greek community in Australia and areas of cooperation between the diplomatic authorities of Greece and the local Greek Orthodox Church.
Ambassador of Greece to Australia, Mr George Papakostas visits the Holy Archdiocese of Australia. Photo: Supplied
Ambassador of Greece to Australia, Mr George Papakostas visits the Holy Archdiocese of Australia. Photo: Supplied
Ambassador of Greece to Australia, Mr George Papakostas visits the Holy Archdiocese of Australia. Photo: Supplied
Mr Papakostas also had the opportunity to look at the architectural plans of the new facilities of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia and the new Theological College.
Also in attendance at the meeting were the Assistant Bishops Iakovos of Miletoupolis, Christodoulos of Magnesia and Bartholomew of Charioupolis, as well as the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Mr Christos Karras.
Finally, the Ambassador of Greece visited the archbishops residence, where the Archbishop gave a meal in his honour.
