Appeal to the leaders and governments of the states and peoples in the long -awaited Middle East, where war conflicts take extremely dangerous and uncontrollable dimensions, to demonstrate the necessary restraint, among other things, the Ecumenical Patriarch. Bartholomew.

“The cooperation between us and unity becomes particularly necessary today, as the world is shocked by bloody conflicts and wars, with thousands of victims and no refugees. The Orthodox Church has to give events the voice of this good testimony against violence and conflicts and in favor of the dialogue and dominance of peace. In particular at this critical juncture, in which our eyes are all over again in the long -awaited East, where developments take extremely dangerous and unchanged dimensions. For this reason, we are addressing a loud call to the leaders and governments of the states and peoples involved to demonstrate the necessary self -restraint for the benefit and interests of these themselves, but also of humanity as a whole, “the Ecumenical Patriarch said to the Ecumenical Patriarch. Archbishop Ioannis, who was held today, Sunday of Saints, June 15, at the Patriarchal Church of St. George, in Fanari.

The Ecumenical Patriarch subsequently added: “We pray the Authority of Peace to enlighten them to choose and follow the way of dialogue instead of the escalation of martial violence. We beg the master of all to protect civilians and innocent children. We also know that the brother of Pope Rome Leo also addressed the likelihood. May our listeners be heard, to prevail the logic, and to end the war and the bloodshed in the Middle East and in the hardly tested for three years and more Ukraine, as well as in all areas of the globe.

In his disagreement, Archbishop of Albania, Mr. Ioannis, pointed out, among other things,:

“Today, the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania stands with modesty and confidence before the challenges of the 21st century. The experience of relentless persecution and admirer has reinforced our faith in the power of the Cross and the Resurrection, in the victory of light on darkness, love for hatred. We envision a strong and United Voice of Orthodoxy in the modern world, voice transmitting the message of the Gospel after boldness and wisdom, offered answers to the existential questions of the modern man and the healing of love. The mission of the Church to instill the peoples and to guide them to the light of the Resurrection remains timely and imperative as ever. The Church of Albania, in the measure of its potential, is willing to serve in this great project. ”

Yesterday, Mr. Bartholomew welcomed at the headquarters of the Ecumenical Patriarchate the Blessed Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and all Albania, Mr. Ioannis, who pays an official visit, the first after his election, which is being held at the Prime Minister. The Archbishop of Albania is accompanied by the Metropolitans of Apollonia and Fieris, Mr. Nikolaos and Veratios, Avlonos and Caninos, Mr. Astio, Theophil. Bishop of Krougia, Mr. Anastasios, Protectorate of the Holy Archdiocese of Albania, Aidimol. Elder Ioannis Mercouri, Hierarchical Commissioner of the Holy Metropolis of Argyrokastro, Hierol. Archbishop Ioannis Korovesis, and Elogim. Professor Andrea Rebetes.

The Archbishop of Albania expressed in the Ecumenical Patriarch “his deep heart gratitude” for his patriotic love, the uninterrupted support to the Church of Albania “word how” our presence today in the Fanarion, Institution whom you are godly represent. “