Vartholomaios sends blessings to medical staff

Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomaios gave his blessings to Greek medical staff that are fighting the Covid-19 pandemic in a phone call on Friday with infectious disease expert and government adviser on the crisis Sotiris Tsiodras.

According to a statement issued by the Istanbul-based Patriarchate, Vartholomaios also congratulated Tsiodras himself and his associates for their efforts.

He also extended his regards to Health Minister Vasilis Kikilias.