The Cross of the Apostles Paul and Titus, the highest distinction of the Church of Crete, awarded to Kyriakos Pierrakakis Archbishop of Crete Eugenios, during a visit by the Minister of Finance to the island.
The incident was announced by Mr. Pierrakakis with a post of Facebook, thanking “He warmly thanks the Honorable Archbishop of Crete. Eugene for this highest honor “noting that in his previous term as Minister of Education” I was working on the deep belief that the state and church relations must be inspired by the principle of consistentness and sincere cooperation “and assures that” with my own new, “
Specifically, the Minister of Finance and Economy writes:
“Every time I visit Crete I discover new aspects of its unpretentious beauty and the authenticity of its people. An island that combines history, culture, dynamic economy and has huge prospects for growth.
The Cross of the Apostles Paul and Titus is the highest distinction of the Church of Crete. With great emotion and gratitude, I would like to thank the His Eminence Archbishop of Crete. Eugene for this highest price.
Until a few days ago, as the responsible Minister of Education, Religions and Sports, I worked with the profound belief that State and Church relations must be inspired by the beginning of consistentness and sincere cooperation. With the same dedication I will try to be useful from my new role as Minister of National Economy and Finance. “