US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle visited the Metropolis of Thessaloniki on Friday, December 5, and met with Metropolitan Philotheos. The meeting, which according to the Metropolis’s social media post took place in a warm atmosphere, was attended by US Consul General in Thessaloniki Jerry Ismail alongside Ambassador Guilfoyle.
Thessaloniki: Kimberly Guilfoyle meets with Metropolitan Philotheos – Key topics discussed
The Metropolitan of Thessaloniki wished Ambassador Guilfoyle success in her new duties, discussed topics of mutual interest and presented the metropolis’s initiatives, while a ceremonial exchange of gifts took place. Subsequently, the ambassador and members of her delegation visited the Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, where they received a guided tour and briefing about the church’s history and the sacred relics housed within, while Ambassador Guilfoyle was presented with an icon of Saint Demetrius, patron saint of Thessaloniki.
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Official statement from the Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki on Kimberly Guilfoyle’s visit
“The US Ambassador, Ms. Kimberly Guilfoyle, at the Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki
On Friday, December 5, the US Ambassador, Ms. Kimberly Guilfoyle, visited the Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki, accompanied by Mr. Jerry Ismail, US Consul General in Thessaloniki, and senior staff from the US Embassy in Athens.
The Ambassador received a warm welcome from our Shepherd, Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki, with whom she engaged in cordial discussions.
The official meeting was attended on behalf of the Holy Metropolis by the Protosynkellos, Fr. Iakovos Athanassiou, the General Archiepiscopal Commissioner, Fr. Fotios Zarzavatsákis, the General Secretary, Fr. Nikolaos Chamamtzoglou, and the head of the Private Office, Mr. Konstantinos Konstantinakis.
The Metropolitan of Thessaloniki, after wishing Ms. Guilfoyle success in her new duties as US Ambassador to our country, discussed various topics of mutual interest and presented the diverse initiatives of our Metropolis.
Before the departure of our distinguished visitor, a ceremonial exchange of gifts took place.
Subsequently, the Ambassador, members of her delegation, and our Bishop proceeded to the Pilgrimage Holy Church of Saint Demetrius the Myrrh-flowing, patron saint of Thessaloniki, where they were welcomed by the church’s Dean, Fr. Damaskinos Petikas, along with his fellow priests, Fr.
