On the occasion of the local parish’s feast day celebrations
Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden & all Scandinavia
Metropolitan Cleopas welcomed brethren from near and far, who visited the see of the missionary Metropolis of Sweden
The assembly discussed pressing matters including immigration, human rights and xenophobia
Many dignitaries in attendance
Marked the celebration of the Annunciation of the Theotokos and Greek Independence Day
The Metropolitan expressed the hope that the elements that characterize the Hellenic Community –unity, cooperation, mutual solidarity, mutual understanding & accord– may be carefully safeguarded
During his sermon, Metropolitan Cleopas spoke about the restoration of the holy icons, which is commemorated by the Church on the Sunday of Orthodoxy
Metropolitan Cleopas discussed his initiatives in the four years that have passed since his election
The first common celebration of the three newly proclaimed righteous ascetics, Paisios of Mount Athos, Porphyrios of Kafsokalivia & Iakovos of Euboea at the St. George Cathedral of Stockholm
A message to remind us that Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ