Androulakis Visits Cappadocian Churches in Turkey

Nikolas Androulakis, president of PASOK, attended a service with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Archbishop of Albania Ioannis in Malakopi, Cappadocia, Turkey. The three men visited the Church of Saints Theodoros, a site holding historical significance for Greek Christians. Androulakis shared video from the event on social media, emphasizing the emotional atmosphere of the liturgy.

He noted that a century has passed since the displacement of Christians from the region, yet roots remain visible in the churches and abandoned villages like Prokopion, Neapolis, and Malakopi. Androulakis specifically thanked Patriarch Bartholomew for the opportunity to participate in the service.

He stressed the importance of preserving historical memory, asserting that people lose their identity when they forget their history. The article does not detail plans for further preservation efforts or ongoing research into the region’s Christian past. The work of remembering continues.