Panagia Soumela Monastery in Trapezounta.
In its statement on Friday, the Ecumenical Patriarchate said it received the permit in writing on the day, thanking both the signatory and Turkish government authorities.
It is noted that initially Turkish authorities had refused permission, but approval was first issued late last month.
The Panagia Soumela Monastery is located high in the Pontic Mountains and was founded nearly 1600 years ago.
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