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[01] Jerusalem Patriarch meets with deputy FM

[02] New painting exhibition by Dimitris Milionis

[01] Jerusalem Patriarch meets with deputy FM

The Patriarch briefed Skandalakis on the problems faced by the Jerusalem Patriarchate and, in statements to waiting reporters after the meeting, said that issues concerning the Patriarchate, with emphasis on its financial situation, were discussed.

He said ways to contribute to the Patriarchate's smooth operation, based on transparency and averting a repetition of past scandals, were also examined.

The new Patriarch of Jerusalem and All Palestine Theophilos III, formerly Archbishop of Tabor, was enthroned on November 11, taking over the Patriarchate in difficult circumstances following the removal of his predecessor Irineos, by unanimous vote of the Jerusalem Holy Synod in late August, in the wake of a scandal implicating him in the long-term lease and sale of Patriarchate land in the Old City of Jerusalem to Israeli interests.

Theofilos noted that the situation was "paralysed", but expressed confidence that, with the help of God, the problems would be resolved.

Skandalakis assured the new Patriarch that the Greek government would back the Patriarchate financially and in every way so that new foundations would be lain.

He said the dialogue and proposals were part of a common line for the good of Orthodoxy and the Patriarchate.

[02] New painting exhibition by Dimitris Milionis

In this new exhibition, Milionis presents small-scale (30x40 cm) paintings from his new series of works covering the period 2002-2005, which is imbued by a unique Greek aura and relationship with Symbolic Art, which is representative of Milionis' paintings. A strongly surrealistic mood pervades his depicitions of the artist's timeless symbols in simple structured compositions which are the vehicle for insight into a personal mythology inspired by the Hellenic civilisation.

The new series emphasizes simplicity of line and form, creating small esoteric social narrations in a representative presentation covering the artist's more than 20 years of creative pursuit. The works are characteristically Greek, imbued by an atmosphere potent with symbolism, allegory and memories of Milionis' spiritual sojourns between myth and reality, while his critically-acclaimed palette of earthen colours gives depth and an imposing aura of his metaphysical quest.

A limited-edition painting by Dimitris Milionis was the gift presented by the "Patras Cultural Capital of Europe 2006" organisation executive committee coordinator Christos Roilos to Hellenic Radio/Television Organisation (ERT) president Christos Panagopoulos during the recent signing of the agreement under which ERT became a promotional sponsor for Patras 2006. ERT is due to be designated a "grand promotional sponsor" of the Patras Cultural Capital of Europe 2006 institution.

Also, the issue of a series of six stamps by the ELTA (Hellenic Postal Service) in commemoration of "Patras Cultural Capital of Europe 2006", one of which will depict a painting by Dimitris Milionis, is currently being discussed.

The exhibition, which will run at the Monohoro art gallery (www.monohoro.gr), 24 Agiou Georgiou street, Neo Psychico, tel: 210-6777980, through January 14, 2006, is open to the public from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Mondays, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays, and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

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