The Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, His Excellency Theodore II, presided over the Divine Liturgy held at the I. Patriarchal Monastery of St. Sava Igiasmenos, before concluding which he presented the Golden Cross Holy Farewell to the outgoing Hellenic Navy Military Association with the corresponding Egyptian, Capt. Konstantinos Varouksis P.N. and his wife Captain (Y.N.) Mrs. Angeliki Balta P.N. at the end of the service in Neilochora.
Addressing the honored couple, His Beatitude expressed his gratitude for the precious meeting on important matters concerning the Patriarchate, praised the dedicated service which contributed to the useful cooperation of the navies of the two countries, and congratulated the Captain and Varuksi for his new responsible position in the Ministry of National Affairs. Defense of Greece.
Concluding his address, the Venerable Primate of the See of St. Mark characteristically said: " You are officers of the Greek Navy, devoted to the shrines and faithful to the Family, you are blessed Orthodox parents, you are also islanders by origin, so simple-hearted and always smiling, your personality is adorned with many gifts, so I am sure that wherever you are called to serve the country, in whatever role you find yourself, you will always have something to to offer. I thank you, congratulate you and bless you fatherly. Long live Greece! Long live Egypt! Long live the glorious Greek navy! ".
In the course of his rebuttal, Capt. P.N. Mr. Konstantinos Varouksis thanked Mac. Patriarch for the honor of his birth, and to all Alexandrians present for their love for him and his wife, while he expressed his admiration for the multifaceted work of the Presbyterian Patriarchate throughout Africa, ' the work that is coordinated at the headquarters of the Patriarchate'. under your enlightened leadership, from a small number of your staff, who, however, despite the times, are churchmen with a fearless heart.". He concluded his objection as follows: "Just as the famous lighthouse of Alexandria was once a landmark for sailors and determined the navigation of ships, so today the Patriarchate of Alexandria is the emerging spiritual beacon of Africa, which radiates, illuminates and shapes new facts on the African continent. In this great Patriarchate with its continuous procession of two thousand, you are the leader. Yes, you are the leader! For you are constantly on the move, you are not in your headquarters for long periods of time, but you travel from country to country, you visit their peoples, they see you and you see them, you listen to them and thus assess the situation. individually together, you form the course of the mental vessel accordingly of the Church of Alexandria. It is this process that defines a leader. ATM Mr. Ploiarch presented the coat of arms of the Hellenic Navy and a copy of the holy icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, called Panagia Thalassini.
The award ceremony was attended by His Eminence Metropolitan Panteleimon of Ptolemais, Chief Secretary of the Holy Synod, Narkissos of Pilov, Patriarchal Commissioner Germanos of Alexandria and Tamiathea, Abbot of the I Patriarchal Monastery of St. Sava. , the clergy of the Patriarchate of Avlis, the Honorable Mr. Andreas Vafiadis, President of the Greek Community of Alexandria, the Honorable Mrs. Irini Lilika Tlivitou, President of the Greek Naval Club and the Association of Greek Scholars "Ptolemy I" of Mykonos, the Honorable Mrs. Aliki Antoniou, President of the Alexandria Greek High School, representatives of the parishioners of the organization, teachers, etc.
Addressing the honored couple, His Beatitude expressed his gratitude for the precious meeting on important matters concerning the Patriarchate, praised the dedicated service which contributed to the useful cooperation of the navies of the two countries, and congratulated the Captain and Varuksi for his new responsible position in the Ministry of National Affairs. Defense of Greece.
Concluding his address, the Venerable Primate of the See of St. Mark characteristically said: " You are officers of the Greek Navy, devoted to the shrines and faithful to the Family, you are blessed Orthodox parents, you are also islanders by origin, so simple-hearted and always smiling, your personality is adorned with many gifts, so I am sure that wherever you are called to serve the country, in whatever role you find yourself, you will always have something to to offer. I thank you, congratulate you and bless you fatherly. Long live Greece! Long live Egypt! Long live the glorious Greek navy! ".
In the course of his rebuttal, Capt. P.N. Mr. Konstantinos Varouksis thanked Mac. Patriarch for the honor of his birth, and to all Alexandrians present for their love for him and his wife, while he expressed his admiration for the multifaceted work of the Presbyterian Patriarchate throughout Africa, ' the work that is coordinated at the headquarters of the Patriarchate'. under your enlightened leadership, from a small number of your staff, who, however, despite the times, are churchmen with a fearless heart.". He concluded his objection as follows: "Just as the famous lighthouse of Alexandria was once a landmark for sailors and determined the navigation of ships, so today the Patriarchate of Alexandria is the emerging spiritual beacon of Africa, which radiates, illuminates and shapes new facts on the African continent. In this great Patriarchate with its continuous procession of two thousand, you are the leader. Yes, you are the leader! For you are constantly on the move, you are not in your headquarters for long periods of time, but you travel from country to country, you visit their peoples, they see you and you see them, you listen to them and thus assess the situation. individually together, you form the course of the mental vessel accordingly of the Church of Alexandria. It is this process that defines a leader. ATM Mr. Ploiarch presented the coat of arms of the Hellenic Navy and a copy of the holy icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, called Panagia Thalassini.
The award ceremony was attended by His Eminence Metropolitan Panteleimon of Ptolemais, Chief Secretary of the Holy Synod, Narkissos of Pilov, Patriarchal Commissioner Germanos of Alexandria and Tamiathea, Abbot of the I Patriarchal Monastery of St. Sava. , the clergy of the Patriarchate of Avlis, the Honorable Mr. Andreas Vafiadis, President of the Greek Community of Alexandria, the Honorable Mrs. Irini Lilika Tlivitou, President of the Greek Naval Club and the Association of Greek Scholars "Ptolemy I" of Mykonos, the Honorable Mrs. Aliki Antoniou, President of the Alexandria Greek High School, representatives of the parishioners of the organization, teachers, etc.
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