epa11060648 Greek Orthodox swimmers jump in to the water to get a wooden crucifix during the Epiphany Day ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey, 06 January 2024. (ANSA)
In an exclusive account, AsiaNews is publishing the thoughts of the Turkish prelate who was ordained bishop yesterday. He is committed to dialogue, rebuilding, and working to consolidate the local Church. In his homily, the vicar of Istanbul noted the new bishop can be “an instrument of consolation and a messenger of hope” to a community marked by the earthquake. Today he had lunch with Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew and led his first Mass with young people.