Martin Kmetec

Martin Kmetec (10 November 1956–) is a Slovenian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who serves as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Izmir. Quotes Our communities must face daily not a few difficulties of an economic order; above all, however, they must be able to react to an inferiority complex in the face of an oppressive Muslim majority, which makes them feel oppressed and can make them think that they are the "infidels." Benedict XVI's Visit to Turkey: the Context (November 2006) Nicaea is not only a place for theological reflection: This Council was also the fruit of the profound witness of faith by so many people who gave their lives for the faith in the first three centuries of Christianity. This witness, in a sense, prepared the outcome of the Council. For us today, the memory of this witness of faith is the most important thing, because it inspires and strengthens us in the challenges we live in the present The Archbishop of Smyrna: "We are awaiting Pope Leo XIV's visit to Nicaea (27 June 2025) Fides News Agency External links Category:1956 births Category:Living people Category:Roman Catholic archbishops Category:Catholics from Slovenia Category:Franciscans