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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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Tasoulas also highlighted the Archbishop\u2019s academic background in bioethics, describing his role in the Greek Australian community as an important bridge between Greece and the diaspora.<\/p>\n
The President stressed the broader role of the Archdiocese in preserving the Greek language, cultural identity and traditions among Greek Australians.<\/p>\n
Archbishop Makarios conveyed the respect and affection of the Greek community in Australia to the Greek President and briefed him on the Archdiocese\u2019s current initiatives and major projects.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n