Thursday, January 31, 2008

Iranian condolences have a wonderful phrase

http://www2.irna.ir/en/news/view/line-20/0801310795011609.htm

Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in a message to his Greek counterpart Ms. Dora Bakoyannis expressed his condolences over demise of Greek Archbishop Christodoulos.

According to Foreign Ministry Media Department report on Wednesday, Mottaki in his message expressed sorrow for demise of Greek archbishop and said:

"The loss of holy men, who create love in people's heart, is deep grief."

He expressed hope that interaction between Iranian and Greek religious and cultural bodies prepare an appropriate ground for better mutual understanding and creation of religious proximity between the two countries.
Archbishop Christodoulos died Monday at his house at the age of 69.
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I found this reminder of the role of holy men to be very touching and appreciated very much the tender wording directed from Muslim to Christian.