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The opening of Patriarchal School in Alexandria, Egypt June 16, 2007

Posted by grhomeboy in Hellenic Light Africa, Religion.
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Greek Deputy Foreign Minister, in charge of matters involving Hellenes abroad, Theodore Kassimis, departed for Egypt today for a three-day visit.

During that time, he will meet with the Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, Theodore II and the President of the Council for Hellenes Abroad, Stephanos Tamvakis. He will also have contacts with the Greek community and Greek-Egyptian organisations in Alexandria.

On Sunday, June 17, Mr. Kassimis will officially inaugurate the Patriarchal School, “Megas Athanasios” together with Greek Education Minister Marietta Yannakou.

Meanwhile, CHA assists the work of Alexandria Patriarchate. The President of the Council for Hellenes Abroad, Stephanos Tamvakis, has assured the Alexandria Patriarchate of the CHA’s constant support for its work. He was speaking at the official welcoming ceremony for the Church of Greece delegation which arrived in Egypt for the opening of the Saint Nicholas cathedral in Cairo.

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