The Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Loverdos was found in the Temple of the Resurrection in Jerusalem in order to receive the Holy Light to carry it to Greece. In his contradiction to the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III he said of the Holy Light that he was “The symbol of hope and optimism for the whole human race ».

The Patriarch of Jerusalem came out of the canopy of the Holy Sepulcher with the torches lit, giving the Holy Light to the concentrated who solemnly welcomed it with applause and jokes holding their candles.

According to a statement from the Foreign Ministry, the arrival of the Holy Light at Athens Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” is expected at around 19:00 and then its distribution will be distributed across the country.

In detail the disagreement of Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Loverdou to the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III upon receipt of the Holy Light:

“Blessed Patriarchate of Jerusalem Mr. Theophy,

Thank you deeply, on behalf of the Greek Government and the Greek people for the honor you make us. It is very important for any Greek government that has this unique and honorary privilege to be here in the Holy Temple of the Resurrection, in the Holy Sepulcher, and to take out of yours, you are the guardian of the Holy Sepulcher, this Holy Light. The symbol of hope and optimism for the whole human race. Because the Holy Light symbolizes the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ, symbolizes the victory of life over death, the victory of love over hate and evil.

For this reason, I want from the bottom of my heart to wish you always to be strong and strong here in Jerusalem. The Holy Community to continue to protect the Holy Sepulcher and these sacred places where he walked, lived, crucified, died, but Jesus Christ was resurrected, which all of us Orthodox Christians were honored. Your nation is grateful to you.

Christ Risen, Happy Birthday to All‘