Greece: 4th FDI Frigate Procurement
The Greek government tonight moved forward with the decision to procure a fourth FDI frigate for the Hellenic Navy, which will be named Themistocles, with all four FDI HN frigates slated for upgrades to the Standard 2++ configuration. The Hellenic Parliament now has to vote to approve this decision. This formality is expected to take place next week.
St. Katherine Church welcomes Ecumenical Patriarch
Following his morning meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visited St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Falls Church, Virginia for a welcome Doxology and blessing of the faithful.
USA: Reception in honor of Patriarch Bartholomew in the presence of the Speaker of the House
A reception in honor of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was held in Washington, D.C., in the presence of the Speaker of the U.S. House, Mike Johnson, who was addressed by the Greek-American Congressman Gus Bilirakis.
Reception for the Ecumenical Patriarch at the State Department - The Greek-American community and Kimberly Guilfoyle
In Washington, it was raining non-stop as the guests of the reception in honor of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew passed through strict security checks at the entrance to the State Department.