The former Prime Minister and candidate for president of KINAL, George Papandreou, paid a visit to Archbishop Ieronymos today, with whom he talked about the pandemic, accuracy and poverty, but also the important work of the Church.
“We referred to the great issues of the time and in fact in a way away from other people’s expediencies that often plague the public debate. “Issues around the pandemic, which has huge social and economic consequences and which refers to the great issue of the climate crisis, which is a great threat to humanity,” said George Papandreou. In addition, he spoke about the important charitable, but also social work performed by the Church and addressed the Archbishop, emphasizing that “the enlightened attitude has given you a substantial example to society.” Finally, he pointed out that the cooperation of the Church with the State is very important.
For his part, the leader of the Greek Church spoke about the cooperation they had in the past with George Papandreou and added that “our discussion was extended. We talked about the pandemic, about the results of the Glasgow meeting, the accuracy and the poverty that threatens the whole world and especially Greece “.
In addition, he spoke about the difficulties faced by the Church due to the pandemic, its social work and especially the supply and distribution of food, but also the operation of meals.
Besides, he wished George Papandreou to be healthy and to fight “the good fight and may God enlighten him so that the road is difficult, but productive and creative”.
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