Archbishop of Athens: The ecological problem must be addressed through a multifaceted approach

On the occasion of World Environment Day, observed each year on 5 June, Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens and All Greece delivered his customary message to the faithful, highlighting our shared responsibility to safeguard Creation and address the contemporary ecological crisis.

In his capacity as President of the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece, the Archbishop emphasized the pioneering role of the Orthodox Church in bringing environmental issues to the forefront and noted that the protection of the natural environment is inextricably linked to the Eucharistic and ascetic ethos of the Orthodox tradition.

In his message, the Archbishop stressed the need for cooperation among the Church, the scientific community, the state, and civil society in addressing the consequences of the climate crisis. At the same time, he called on everyone to transform environmental awareness into concrete actions and initiatives for the benefit of humanity and creation.

Read below the message of Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece The Orthodox Church has been a pioneer in recognizing the ecological problem in the contemporary world and civilization. As early as 1989, the Ecumenical…