With pomp and religious splendor, Orthodox Christians celebrated the Resurrection of the Lord in the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Alexandria.
ATM Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa Mr.. Theodore II, assisted by Rev. Metropolitan Mr. Panteleimon of Ptolemais, Chief Secretary of the Holy Synod, presided over the Resurrection ceremony and led the Resurrection Divine Liturgy, conveying to all the joyful message, "Christ is Risen!".
Etimol was also present. The Consul General of Greece in Alexandria, Mr. Ioannis Pyrgakis, Axiot. Mr. Andreas Vafiadis, President of the Greek Community of Alexandria and representatives of Greek associations and organizations in the city.
On Easter Sunday, May 5, 2023, a solemn Resurrection Vespers was celebrated at the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St. Sava Igiasmenos in Alexandria.
His Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch Mr. Theodore II descended in procession from the Throne Hall of the Monastery to the Holy Patriarchal Church of St. Sava, where he presided over the Vespers of Love, having served with the Prelate High Priests St. Metropolitan of Leontopolis the Elder Mr. Gabriel, General Patriarchal Commissioner, Ptolemaic Mr. Panteleimon, Chief Secretary of the First Synod and Pt. The treasurer Mr. Germanos, abbot of the I. Patriarchal Monastery. В In a joyful atmosphere, the Blessed One read the Holy Gospel in Greek, followed by the High Priests and holy clergy, in different languages and African dialects.
The Primate of Alexandria, after thanking everyone for their presence, said: "My thoughts and prayers today go out to our faithful brothers wherever they are, regardless of language, religion or any other differences. My thoughts and prayers especially go out to our tried and tested brethren, the happy parents of Ukraine, the Middle East, Libya, Sudan, Eastern Congo.... With tears in my eyes I reflect that man is a divine creation, he carries within him the eternal breath of the one and only God, therefore he needs respect, honor, love, understanding... Let us fight for a better world, a world of unity, peace and harmony, a world that once again reflects divine beauty. On this basis, every human being is unique, he is sacred, he is truly a creation of the God of Peace and a brother to all of us. Courage, my children, be brave!"
The Blessed One then visited the Nursing Home of the Greek Community of M. Poles, where he exchanged Sunday greetings with the ward elders and workers, presenting gifts and blessings to all. Finally, he attended the Easter meal hosted by the Greek Community at their funeral home for all of them residents and visitors to Alexandria.
ATM Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa Mr.. Theodore II, assisted by Rev. Metropolitan Mr. Panteleimon of Ptolemais, Chief Secretary of the Holy Synod, presided over the Resurrection ceremony and led the Resurrection Divine Liturgy, conveying to all the joyful message, "Christ is Risen!".
Etimol was also present. The Consul General of Greece in Alexandria, Mr. Ioannis Pyrgakis, Axiot. Mr. Andreas Vafiadis, President of the Greek Community of Alexandria and representatives of Greek associations and organizations in the city.
On Easter Sunday, May 5, 2023, a solemn Resurrection Vespers was celebrated at the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St. Sava Igiasmenos in Alexandria.
His Beatitude the Pope and Patriarch Mr. Theodore II descended in procession from the Throne Hall of the Monastery to the Holy Patriarchal Church of St. Sava, where he presided over the Vespers of Love, having served with the Prelate High Priests St. Metropolitan of Leontopolis the Elder Mr. Gabriel, General Patriarchal Commissioner, Ptolemaic Mr. Panteleimon, Chief Secretary of the First Synod and Pt. The treasurer Mr. Germanos, abbot of the I. Patriarchal Monastery. В In a joyful atmosphere, the Blessed One read the Holy Gospel in Greek, followed by the High Priests and holy clergy, in different languages and African dialects.
The Primate of Alexandria, after thanking everyone for their presence, said: "My thoughts and prayers today go out to our faithful brothers wherever they are, regardless of language, religion or any other differences. My thoughts and prayers especially go out to our tried and tested brethren, the happy parents of Ukraine, the Middle East, Libya, Sudan, Eastern Congo.... With tears in my eyes I reflect that man is a divine creation, he carries within him the eternal breath of the one and only God, therefore he needs respect, honor, love, understanding... Let us fight for a better world, a world of unity, peace and harmony, a world that once again reflects divine beauty. On this basis, every human being is unique, he is sacred, he is truly a creation of the God of Peace and a brother to all of us. Courage, my children, be brave!"
The Blessed One then visited the Nursing Home of the Greek Community of M. Poles, where he exchanged Sunday greetings with the ward elders and workers, presenting gifts and blessings to all. Finally, he attended the Easter meal hosted by the Greek Community at their funeral home for all of them residents and visitors to Alexandria.
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