Collection of humanitarian aid by the Church of Greece for the earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria

The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece, observing with deep pain and sadness the events taking place in the two countries of Turkey and Syria, affected by the most destructive earthquakes, decided, during its meeting yesterday and today, the immediate collection of humanitarian aid and the subsequent dispatch of, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece, to the affected areas, to cover the emergency needs of the thousands of our fellow citizens affected by the earthquake.

According to the relevant announcement issued, from next Sunday 12 to Sunday 19 February, the following humanitarian material will be collected by the Holy Archdiocese of Athens and the local Holy Metropolises:

1. New bedding (blankets, duvets).

2. Bottled water.

3. Long life milk.

4. Pasta.

5. Rice.

6. Legumes.

After the expiration of the above deadline (February 19, 2023), the humanitarian material will be forwarded to the Philanthropic Organization of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens “Apostoli”, in order to then, through the services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, be sent to the affected areas of both Turkey and Syria. The Holy Synod, repeating the words of its president, Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos, calls all the Orthodox Christians of our country to rally, having the certainty that “just as we did in 1999, so today, the Greeks will meet with every way close to our neighbors and that the Greek State will practically stand by their side, offering all possible help. We pray to God for every possible comfort and we stand in solidarity with the friendly peoples of Turkey and Syria.”

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