The golden key of the city of Alexandria, as an expression and sign of infinite respect, of love and recognition in his tireless and multifaceted missionary work throughout Africa, offered today to Patriarch Theodoros, the governor of Alexandria, Mohamed El Sherif.
The Primate of the African Orthodox Church, with the headquarters of the Second Throne of the Patriarchate of Orthodoxy having been located for about two thousand years in the city founded by Alexander the Great, he was very warmly received by the first citizen of the city.
indeed, Alexandria Governor Mohammed al -Serif was the one who noted in his meeting with Patriarch Theodore that the city is from Greek recommendation, as he typically said. Wanting to render the highest symbolism, right in front of the bust of Alexander the Great that adorns his office, Governor Al Sherif offered the Alexandrian Prefect the "Gold Key to the City", the highest honor of the city, expressing his respect and appreciation to the Patriarch of Alexandria and speaking with admiration for his many years of work, not only in Egypt but in the whole of Africa.
The governor of Alexandria stressed to Patriarch Theodore that he is standing by the side and supports his work, while the fact of the satisfaction he expressed for the work of Patriarch Theodoros in all African countries is very important, pointing out that his country considers him an Egyptian ambassador to African Epirus.
From his side, Patriarch Theodoros, thanking the city ruler for the great honor, retaliated with love gifts, expressing his great gratitude and respect for the senior official with whom he has been linked long -term ties from the earlier years where K.. Al Sherif served in other important administrative positions in the city.
The Patriarch, in the presence of the Patriarchal Commissioner Metropolitan Naukratis Narkissos, And the governor of Alexandria exchanged views and discussed various issues of common interest, mainly with regard to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and its contribution work in the great City and in general in Egypt.
End, the Alexandrian Primate wished good strength in the important projects carried out by Governor Al Sherif.