The President of the Hellenic Republic Constantine An. Tassoulas, received the Archbishop of America Elpidophoros, who briefed Mr. Tassoulas on the current situation and progress of the Archdiocese of America, which plays a crucial role in preserving the identity and cohesion of the Greek diaspora, as it serves as a strong link to the motherland.
The President of the Republic stressed at the meeting that the Greek State supports the Archdiocese of America and its multifaceted work at the spiritual, humanitarian and educational level, work which, among other things, aims to preserve the Greek Orthodox tradition as a living tradition within the Greek diaspora.
Our compatriots abroad, who are also American citizens, serve as the guarantors for the preservation of the Greek Orthodox identity and tradition on the American continent. Their steadfast love for Greece is an invaluable asset for the motherland, which they always support in every endeavor.
The contribution of the Archdiocese is extremely important in ensuring the conditions conducive to preserving and strengthening the ties of the diaspora with the motherland, the preservation of the Greek language and our cultural identity, as well as making the most of the enormous potential of our compatriots abroad.
The President of the Republic reiterated to the Archbishop of America the continued and genuine commitment of the country and himself personally to the fulfillment of the sacred goals of the Archdiocese.
