Athens:Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros Al-Rai is set to begin a significant five-day visit to Greece, which marks the first time a Maronite patriarch will visit the country.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, the visit starts on Thursday, October 15, and will conclude on October 19. It aims to blend religious pilgrimage, pastoral duties, and ecumenical dialogue.
During the visit, Al-Rai will travel to Thessaloniki and Mount Athos, followed by a notable meeting in Athens with Archbishop Ieronymos of Greece. Additionally, he will engage with Catholic Church representatives, celebrate Sunday Mass for the Maronite community in Greece, and visit Corinth to encourage religious pilgrimage and cultural cooperation.
The visit will conclude on Monday with Patriarch Al-Rai holding meetings with Greek parliamentarians.
