The Pan-Orthodox Conference in Corinth ended with a call for discernment in the face of occult practicestranslated

The Pan-Orthodox Conference dedicated to the study of heresies and pseudo-religions ended with the adoption of 17 conclusions by which the representatives of the Orthodox Churches urge discernment in the face of occult practices.

The final document was unanimously approved on Thursday and presents the theological and pastoral position of the Orthodox Church towards these practices, starting from the teaching of the Holy Scriptures and the Holy Fathers.

"The defense of man as a free person" The participants pointed out that the belief in the determination of man's life by the stars is incompatible with the Christian teaching of freedom and responsibility.

"The Fathers of the Church opposed astrology, considering that trust in the astrological determination of man's life annuls the freedom of will and the moral responsibility of the person, at the same time weakening the significance of virtue and sin."

"The rejection of astrology represents, in the last instance, the defense of man as a free and responsible person", highlighted the signatories of the document.

During the conference, the spread of divination practices in contemporary society was addressed, including through digital technologies.

In the document are…