During celebrations in Poli, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met the former Turkish President, for many years Prime-Minister Souleiman Demirel. Mr. Demirel during a short conversation with His All Holiness, said, "Please do not deprive us of your prayers."

His All Holiness was present at a social event which was organized by the Marmara Foundation, where he presented an award to Souna Kiratz, sister of entrepreneur Raxmi Kotz, in recognition of her social responsibilities.