Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday attended the con-celebratory enthronement of the new Archbishop of Sinai, Farran and Raitho, Symeon, whose title also extends to abbot (Hegumen) of the historic St Catherine’s Monastery of Sinai.

The enthronement was also attended by the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III, who has jurisdiction over the monastery, along with hierarch representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa, and the Autocephalous Orthodox Churches of Greece and Cyprus.

The Greek Premier emphasized that his presence on Mount Sinai demonstrates that “Greece will continue to be present at every step you take and will support you at every level.” Referring to recent developments at the Monastery of St. Catherine of Mount Sinai, he noted that “the Holy Sinai Brotherhood has shown patience, spiritual wisdom, and unwavering faith. It thus emerged unscathed from the ordeal, renewing the spirit of unity.”

According to government sources, following the enthronement ceremony, Mitsotakis held meetings with the Patriarch Theophilos, Archbishop Symeon, and US Deputy Secretary of State Michael Rigas.