Tag: Patriarchate of Alexandria

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Greece's Education Minister Visits Patriarchate of Alexandria to Bolster Cultural and Educational Initiatives

During a visit to the Patriarchate of Alexandria, Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis announced measures to support Greek clergy worldwide and strengthen educational and cultural ties. The visit included the signing of memorandums to preserve Hellenic heritage and promote modern Greek education.

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Greece Bolsters Key Orthodox Patriarchates Against Russian Influence

Greece has pledged significant support to key Orthodox Christian patriarchates, creating 600 clergy positions to counter Russian influence and bolster its own religious and geopolitical standing. This move aims to stabilize struggling patriarchates in the face of Russian expansionism and comes amid heightened tensions within the Orthodox world following the Ukrainian Church's independence. The initiative marks a strategic investment by Greece in the complex intersection of religion and international relations.