The quote “May we increasingly open to God’s surprises”, written around the sails, was taken from the Message of Pope Francis for the 36th World Youth Day* and the full sentence is: “May we be increasingly open to God’s surprises, for he wants to light up our path”.
As Greece feels the effects of the pandemic and the recent financial crisis, the motto expresses the hope that the Pope’s visit will bring a ray of light for the future of Greece, a country of deeply rooted faith and an illustrious past.
