On 29th June 2008, His Beatitude Theodoros II, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa had a half-hour meeting at the Presidential Palace with His Excellency President John Kuofor.
During the cordial welcome which the leader of Ghana gave the Venerable Primate of the Alexandrian Church, His Beatitude thanked him for the help which he affords the missionary work of the Orthodox Church in Ghana. It is the 25th year of this significant work and thousands of the local population have become members of the communities which have been developed in the towns of the country, where churches, schools and clinics have been built. Many have received assistance at these clinics which are helped by missionaries who arrive to work there.
His Beatitude also expressed his great joy for the progress and economic development which he has experienced in the country. He defined the leader of Ghana as a great personality who labours for the prevalence of peace and democracy throughout Africa.
The President of Ghana expressed his joy at meeting the Primate of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa personally, emphasizing his satisfaction for the support of the orthodox Church for his people. During the visit to the President, His Beatitude was accompanied by His Eminence Alexandros
