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Bishop’s Views on Rape, Abortion Stir Anger in Greece

Statements on rape and abortion by a high-ranking bishop in Greece have caused angry reactions by politicians and citizens on social media. The Bishop of Dodoni Chrysostomos said that “no woman is raped without consent” and “abortion should not be...

Bishop of Langadas, Thessaloniki Dies at 62 After Contracting COVID-19

Ioannis, the Bishop of Langadas in Thessaloniki, passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 62. The ecclesiastical figure was hospitalized on Friday, and doctors did their best to save his life; however, this proved not to be possible. The...

Controversial Greek Orthodox Bishop Ambrosios Resigns

The bishop of Kalavryta and Aegialeia Ambrosios announced on Sunday morning that he is resigning from his post. Speaking during Sunday's service in the church of the Dormition of Virgin Mary in Greece's town of Kalavryta, the bishop announced that...

Scandals in the Greek Church Go Public

There are serious concerns within the church after a sudden outburst of scandalous reports started circulating in the press and on the internet. Scandals involving priests. The first incident to go public, included photographs of a priest who appears to...

Metropolitan Bishop of Zante Chrysostomos Resigns

It is a matter of responsibility and not retreat, noted Μetropolitan Bishop of Zante Chrysostomos. According to his statement , no one should remain their whole lifelong in a position such as his. After serving the Metropoly for 35 years, the 75-years-old...