Alexandria Patriarch concludes visit to Cyprus

The Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa Theodore II departs Thursday from Cyprus, having completed an official visit at the invitation of the head of the Church of Cyprus Archbishop Chrysostomos II.

In statements after a meeting he had Wednesday with Foreign Minister Marcos Kyprianou, the Patriarch expressed the wish that peace and justice will come to Cyprus. He also expressed gratitude to Kyprianou, who, as he said listened carefully to what he had to say about Cypriots and Greeks who live in the African continent.

He said that he briefed the Minister about the humanitarian aid which the Patriarchate offers to African states. The Patriarch said he leaves Cyprus feeling stronger.

Kyprianou said they discussed many interesting issues with the Patriarch and talked mainly about the very important role of the Patriarchate in Africa and the ways in which Cyprus can contribute to it.

“We have the same goals, to support Orthodoxy in Africa and help people who are faced with problems of survival. That is why we appreciate the charitable work of the Church in Africa and we will help in every way we can,” he added.