Cyprus Appoints Special Envoy to Protect Christians in the Middle East

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides appointed Thessalia Salina Shambos as the special representative of the Republic of Cyprus for Religious Freedoms and Protection of Minorities in the Middle East.

Ms. Thessalia Salina Shambos, with proven diplomatic skills and experience, will work for the protection of Christian and other minorities through dialogue with states in the region, to strengthen their rights and promote sustainable solutions to the challenges they face. Her mission will also assist the European Union’s efforts to support religious groups in the region.

At the same time, the appointee will promote multilateral dialogue and interreligious meetings to enhance the inclusion of Christian minorities in the region’s political processes.
—Konstantinos Letymbiotis, government spokesman

Strengthening cultural and religious links: The special representative will also promote the “protection of cultural heritage” such as cultural monuments and “highlight the diplomatic role of the Republic of Cyprus as a bridge between the European Union and the Middle East, building on its geographical, cultural and historical position.”

The Vatican: In “As You Watch Gaza—Watch Germany,” Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry said “the Vatican—and Europe—[plan] to project power from Cyprus into the Holy Land and right into Jerusalem!” We see more and more indications of this plan being worked out.

To learn more about these recent developments, read his article “The Fall and Rise of Lebanon.”