AMBASSADOR OF HELLENISM
“My heart is filled with joy and emotion at this special moment. I am here among you, under the dome of this majestic temple of the spirit and of melody, the Megaron Mousikis of Athens, to participate in the honour which is given to the unforgettable ambassadress of Greek culture Melina Mercouri since 1997 and to receive the award of this institute to me, and through me, to the Apostolic and Patriarchal Throne of St Mark. “Ambassador of Hellenism”! This is an expression of great honour and even greater responsibility. Ambassador of a ...