Ecumenical Patriarch to Address Hellenic Parliament in May
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ATHENS, GREECE — Nikitas Kaklamanis, President of the Hellenic Parliament, has invited Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, to address the Plenary Session of the House. Both invitations have been accepted.
According to reports, the Ecumenical Patriarch is scheduled to speak on May 5, 2026, while Pres. Christodoulides is expected to address Parliament between May 12 and 14, 2026. The forthcoming addresses are anticipated to draw significant public and political attention.
The Patriarch’s appearance will mark a notable moment in parliamentary history. On May 24, 1999, during the presidency of Apostolos Kaklamanis, Patr. Bartholomew addressed the national legislature, conveying greetings and blessings from the “Holy Great Church of Christ” to the representatives of Greece and the Greek people.
Previously, the UOJ reported that Patr. Bartholomew began his pastoral visit to Thessaloniki.
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