Patriarch Neophyte met Jane Mouita - the new UNICEF Representative for Bulgaria

02 October 2019 14:22, Българска Патриаршия
Patriarch Neophyte met Jane Mouita - the new UNICEF Representative for Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte met with Jane Mouita, who is the new UNICEF Representative for Bulgaria on September 25th. Bishop Gerasim of Melnik, Head secretary of Holy Synod, Bishop Polycarp of Belogradchik, Vicar of the Metropolitan of Sofia, Archimandrite Vasily, Protosingelos of the Metropolitan of Sofia and Father Nikolai Georgiev, Head of the Public Relations Department at Holy Synod also participated.

During the meeting, Jane Mouita told Patriarch Neophyte more about the work of the World Organization in Bulgaria and in particular the care of children and adolescents, saying the three main points the organization works on - direct assistance to children in need, access to education to all children and prevention of violence and access to justice for all children.She also suggested organizing joint initiatives with the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, which has always been a helper and advocate for children's rights.

"Caring for children is very important to us and has always been on the agenda in our social and church life," said Patriarch Neophyte, adding that the Bulgarian Church strives to build contacts with families and children in need, with the primary goal above all is the education and training of the younger generation.

During the reception, the issue of the introduction of the subject "Religion" in Bulgarian education was raised, with the Patriarch saying that the BOC has been fighting for the introduction of the subject as a compulsory elective at school for thirty years.

The meeting ended with hopes for future partnerships, as well as for building a good relationship between the Bulgarian Orthodox Church and UNICEF.

 

 

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