Kimberly Guilfoyle on meeting with Bartholomew: "It's a great honor - I can't wait to work with him"

The new US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, welcomed Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Washington a few days ago.

She emphasized his international spiritual radiance and the importance of cooperation in promoting faith, religious freedom and friendship.

The Ecumenical Patriarch was received in Washington, where his presence was described as a “deep honor” by the US Ambassador to Greece.

Ms. Guilfoyle noted in her post that “his spiritual guidance inspires hundreds of millions of people around the world” and added that the Patriarch’s visit to the US “affirms the unbreakable bonds between the US, Greece and the global Orthodox Christian community.”

She expressed her intention to work closely with the Patriarch, emphasizing that the goal is “to promote faith, religious freedom and friendship for future generations.”

The Patriarch’s visit to Washington is part of a broader framework of contacts that highlight the role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate as a spiritual point of reference for Orthodoxy internationally, as well as the importance of religious diplomacy in US relations with Greece.

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The United States Senate has confirmed Kimberly Guilfoyle as the new U.S. ambassador to Greece, with the signing of her nomination and her upcoming swearing-in marking the start of her mission in Athens.

Ms. Guilfoyle is expected to arrive in Athens in mid-October, officially assuming her duties.

The process took place after a heated political confrontation in the Senate, with the new process for approving government appointments now requiring only a simple majority to proceed, instead of the previously required 60-vote majority.

This change, which came after the Republicans' decision, accelerated the process and allows for faster ratification of appointments, although there were delays.