Archbishop Demetrios of America is expected to be declared an honorary citizen of Thessaloniki, at the suggestion of the mayor, Yiannis Boutaris.
   

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America penned the following text discussing the Feast of Saint Basil and the New Year. The Greek Orthodox Archbishop's writing in full, can be read below.

Once again, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades has claimed that he won't be pressured to rejoin negotiations between the two territories of the nation by blackmail or threats.