ISTANBUL, Jan 8 (A.A) - Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomeos I will visit Iran on Jan.11-14, 2002 upon the invitation of Iranian Culture Minister.
The Patriarch's Office announced on Tuesday that Bartholomeos will meet with Iranian President Mohammad Khatemi, Islamic Revolution leader Ayetullah Ali Hameney, a delegation from Center for Dialogue Between Religions, Culture and Islamic Relations Organization Chief and Turkish and Greek ambassadors to this country.
He will deliver a speech entitled ''Religions' role in the maintenance of peace in the world'' at Political and International Studies Institute of the Iranian Foreign Ministry. He will supervise the Sunday mass at the Greek Orthodox Church in Tehran.