SAFEGUARD – CSS (Center for Security Studies)

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The Interorthodox Centre of the Church of Greece, upon invitation, took part on Friday, September 26th, 2025, in the training workshop organized by the Center for Security Studies of the Ministry of Citizen Protection. The training, which took place within the framework of the European SAFEGUARD Program with a broader theme such as protection and security in public spaces, was attended by Mr. Spyros Bitzas, expert on security issues, on behalf of the Interorthodox Centre, and the scientific associate, Ms. Kalliopi Mavragka. This specific action included the presentation of participatory approaches regarding the protection of places of worship. It is worth noting the enhanced cooperation between the security forces of Greece and Bulgaria with the presentation of simulation exercises using AI tools. Based on the interconnection of various aspects, such as security, cybersecurity, community awareness, cooperation and education, the prevention and timely response to both physical and digital threats is being achieved.

General Assembly Oikosnet Europe

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The Interorthodox Centre of the Church of Greece, as an active member of the Oikosnet Europe network, participated in the Annual General Assembly held in Wittenberg, Germany. The Interorthodox Centre was represented by he Scientific Associate Mr. Sergios Voilas. This year, Oikosnet celebrates 70 years of continuous presence.
During the elections, Mrs. Katerina Karkala-Zorba from the Orthodox Academy of Crete was elected president of the network, while Mr. Voilas assumed duties in the Nomination Committee.
Meanwhile, in the context of the conference entitled “Ways to Peace 2025 – Churches between responsibility for the world and their own nation”, an event organized by the Evangelische Akademie Sachsen-Anhalt, Sergios Voilas as the representative of the Interorthodox Centre took part in the panel on the topic: Different Points of View? Oikosnet Europe and the Middle East. In this way, the Interorthodox Centre continues to actively participate in international discussions on peace, the responsibility of the Churches, and the coexistence of religious communities.