Patriarch of Jerusalem meets with a Greek gay politician
Stefanos Kasselakis and Patriarch Theophilos. Photo: orthodoxia.online
An openly homosexual politician and the head of the Greek political party "SYRIZA," Stefanos Kasselakis, met with Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem.
During the meeting, the Patriarch of Jerusalem "informed Kasselakis about the actions of the Patriarchate regarding issues concerning the Greek Orthodox community in the areas of his ministry."
On his part, "Kasselakis expressed unwavering support for the Jerusalem Patriarchate and assured of possible assistance to Greek Orthodox Christians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank of the Jordan River."
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that Patriarch Bartholomew held an audience for a Greek gay politician. Afterward, Kasselakis talked about the attitude of the head of the Phanar towards homosexuality.
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