On the occasion of the traditional Greek annual ceremony “Cutting of the Vasilopita” the Hellenic Community of Monaco held a festive event on Sunday, January 22, at the Yacht Club
de Monaco.

Members with their families, as well as friends of the Hellenic Community, joined in the traditional Greek celebration and heard the president of the Hellenic Community Mrs Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis as she presented the 2022 annual report and spoke about the mission of the Hellenic Community, its role and activities in Monaco and in Greece.

The ceremony was officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon who was awarded an honorary distinction for his great contribution to Christianity and the people in general.

The event was also honoured by the presence of HE the Ambassador of France to Monaco Mr Laurent Stefanini, HE the Minister of State Mr. Pierre Dartout with his wife Helen, SE the Archbishop of Monaco Mgr Dominique-Marie David, His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrios of France and by the Honorary General Consul of Greece to Monaco Mr Petros Machas.

PHOTO: President Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis, His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, Honorary General Consul of Greece to Monaco Mr Petros Machas. ORIGINAL SOURCE & PHOTO: Hellenic Community of Monaco