On Thursday, December 7, 2023, Metropolitan Panteleimon of Veria, Naoussa, and Campania welcomed Consul General Jerry Ismail from the United States to the Apostolic Metropolis of Veria.
He extended warm greetings to the Consul General, introducing him to the Byzantine city of Veria, often referred to as “small Jerusalem” due to its abundance of Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches. The Metropolitan expressed his hope that the founder of the local Church, Apostle Paul, would grant strength and guidance in the Consul’s endeavors. As a gesture of appreciation, he presented the Consul General with the book “Erateini Imathia” issued by the Holy Metropolis and other symbolic gifts.
Grateful for the hospitality, the Consul General reciprocated the warm welcome and engaged in a productive dialogue with the Metropolitan, discussing various current affairs and matters of mutual interest.