Interfaith Safeguarding Sacred Spaces Action Day

Safeguarding Sacred Spaces: United for Faith, Safety and Respect

An interfaith journey across Athens to promote the protection of places of worship, strengthen mutual understanding, and reaffirm our shared responsibility for safe and inclusive communities To further strengthen interfaith cooperation and mutual understanding, the InterMu-Se coalition invites you to the 3rd Action Day, bringing together representatives of different religious communities, civil society organisations, educators and students. This action will raise awareness about protecting places of worship and show a shared commitment to safeguarding religious sites and ensuring the safety of believers.

Bringing together diverse faith communities to learn, reflect and engage in a joint activity, the action highlights the importance of protecting religious heritage, promoting mutual respect, and fostering a sense of shared responsibility for the safety of all places of worship. Together, we continue our shared actions for mutual understanding and solidarity, even in challenging time—turning dialogue into trust and common values into collective responsibility.

Date and Location

Date: 28 April 2026
Location: St. Paul’s Anglican Church of Athens, map
Star Time – End Time: 09:00 – 14:00 & 18:00-20:00

Event Objectives

Objective 1: To raise awareness about the importance of protecting places of worship and ensuring safe and respectful access for all religious communities.
Objective 2: To promote interfaith dialogue and mutual understanding through visits to significant religious and cultural sites in Athens.
Objective 3: To foster a shared sense of responsibility and solidarity among participants regarding the protection of religious heritage and the safety of all believers.

Programme (Overview)

09:00 – 10:00 Visit and briefing at the Anglican Church of Athens
10:00 – 11:00 Visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
11:00 – 12:00 Visit to Monastiraki Square and the historic Tzistarakis Mosque
12:00 – 13:00 Visit to the Jewish neighbourhood of Giousouroum (Thissio area) and its historical and religious landmarks
13:00 – 14:00 Awareness-raising by religious leaders, reflection discussion, and light snacks close to the Cemetary of Keramikos
18:00 – 20:00 Visit to the Church of the Holy Trinity (Russian Church) at Filellinon Street, awareness-raising by religious leaders and reflection discussion