Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas received Archbishop Makarios of Australia at the Presidential Mansion in Athens, with the meeting highlighting the longstanding ties between Greece and the Greek diaspora in Australia.
During the meeting on September 30, President Tasoulas congratulated Archbishop Makarios on the work of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia across religious, social, educational and cultural spheres.
Tasoulas also highlighted the Archbishop’s academic background in bioethics, describing his role in the Greek Australian community as an important bridge between Greece and the diaspora.
The President stressed the broader role of the Archdiocese in preserving the Greek language, cultural identity and traditions among Greek Australians.
Archbishop Makarios conveyed the respect and affection of the Greek community in Australia to the Greek President and briefed him on the Archdiocese’s current initiatives and major projects.
The meeting underscored the continuing relationship between Greece and the Greek Australian community, with the Archdiocese playing a central role in maintaining the spiritual and cultural connection between the diaspora and Greece.
