On November 16, 2018, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II visited Aposolis (Mission) Ngo which helps refugees that arrive in Greece.
His Holiness was accompanied by their Eminences Archbishops: Mor Selwanos Boutros Al-Nemeh, Archbishop of Homs, Hama, Tartous, and Environs, Mor Athanasius Touma Dakkama, Patriarchal Vicar in the United Kingdom, Mor Clemis Daniel Kourieh, Metropolitan of Beirut, and Very Rev. Raban Joseph Bali.
His Holiness and the accompanying delegation were received by their Graces Bishop Nikolaos and Bishop Ioannis from the Church of Greece, as well as Mr. Costis Dimtsas, General Director of Apostoli, as well as the board of the organization.
His Holiness was given an overview of the work of “Apostoli” in the field of helping refugees and emigrants; in particular those from Syria, and the programs and actions that were done in recent years at the level of first reception, humanitarian level, and at the level of refugee education.
In his address, Mr. Costis warmly welcomed His Holiness, and referred to the traditional relations of between the Greek and Syriac people from Hellenistic antiquity to the present day. He also expressed his deepest respect for the martyrs of Syrian crisis, underlining the importance enforcing the Christian presence and witness in the Middle East.
In turn, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Church of Greece and the Greek people for the authentic testimony of the Christian love they showed to the Syrian refugees who arrive in Greece fleeing persecution. His Holiness praised the work of Apostolis over the recent years, and the testimony of love, indulgence and solidarity it has showed to all refugees. His Holiness also spoke about the current situation in Syria and the projects executed by the Church to help relief the suffering people.
His Holiness and the General Director of Apostolis discussed then means of humanitarian cooperation for the sake of the Syrian refugees arriving in Greece, as well as Syrian Christians who remained firm in their country.
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