Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos communicated with Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria and All Africa, who informed him that the Patriarchate’s churches and foundations in Egypt are safe.
Mr. Venizelos reiterated to the Patriarch that Greece is prepared to provide all necessary assistance to the Patriarchate and the Greek community.
Greece’s Consulates General in Cairo and Alexandria are on full alert, and the Greek Ambassador to Cairo has cut short his leave and is returning immediately to the Egyptian capital.
August 16, 2013