Historic Pilgrimage to Mount Athos Concludes

The delegation, which received the blessing of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, included Bishop Aldo Berardi, Archbishop Ghattas Hazim, Fr. Sliman Hifawi, Fr. Boutrus Gharib, seminarian Pedro Mendoza, Mr. Pierre Maalouf, and Father Ephrem Al Toumi, underscoring the ecumenical nature of the pilgrimage.

During the visit, the group was welcomed at the renowned monasteries of Simonopetra and Vatopedi, which hold significant historical importance in the Orthodox tradition. Bishop Berardi described the journey as a “historic pilgrimage,” highlighting its role in fostering understanding and unity among Catholics and Orthodox Christians.