The Ecumenical Patriarchate on Friday thanked the Prefect of Trebzon for signing the written permit for the Patriarchal liturgy at the historic Monastery of Panaghia Soumela on August 15, the feast day for the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, ANA reports.
In its statement on Friday, the Ecumenical Patriarchate noted it received the permit in writing on the day, thanking both the signatory and Turkish government authorities.
It is noted that initially Turkish authorities had refused permission, but approval was first issued late last month.
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