ARCHDEACON OF DUBLIN EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES
ON DEATH OF ARCHBISHOP CHRISTODOULOS

Speaking on behalf of the Archbishop of Dublin, who is presently out of the country, the Archdeacon of Dublin, the Venerable David Pierpoint expressed his condolences to the Greek Orthodox Church and particularly, the Greek Orthodox Community in Dublin on the death of His Holiness, Archbishop Christodoulos, Archbishop of Athens and All Greece.

The Archdeacon said, “On behalf of the clergy and laity of the Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough I would like to express our sadness at the death of His Holiness, Archbishop Christodoulos, Archbishop of Athens and All Greece.

In his ministry, Archbishop Christodoulos never shirked controversy and championed the cause of the Greek Orthodox Church in Greece and beyond tirelessly and courageously. A talented communicator, he utilized every medium to promote the message of the Church and help it retain its place in the centre of Greek life and culture. He will also be remembered for his efforts to bridge the gap between Western and Eastern Christianity, a schism far older than the reformation.

The Greek Orthodox community in Dublin and indeed worldwide, should be assured of our sympathy and our prayers as they mourn the loss of a dedicated ‘servant of Christ’.”

The Archdeacon of Dublin will sign the book of condolences for Archbishop Christodoulos in the Greek Embassy tomorrow (Wednesday) on behalf of the Archbishop of Dublin.

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