Gathering of the clergy of the Holy Metropolis of Kilkisitranslated

In the welcoming home of the Holy Metropolitan Church of the Transfiguration of Sotiros Kilkis, on the afternoon of Monday, November 9, 2026, the established meeting of the confessors - spiritual members of the local Church was held, in the presence of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Polyanis and Kilkis, Mr. Bartholomew. During his address to the fathers, His Eminence, on the occasion of the beginning of Holy Christmas, developed essential aspects of the sacred ministry of the Sacrament of Holy Confession, focusing on three main axes.

First, he referred to the relationship of young people with the Sacrament of Confession, pointing out the need to move from distance and doubt to trust and a personal encounter with Christ.

Secondly, he developed the role of spiritual father towards modern man and the new forms of spiritual and existential difficulties he faces. Particular emphasis was placed on the healing nature of Confession, which is not a judicial process, but a meeting of love, forgiveness and spiritual healing.

Thirdly, he referred to the paternal and healing dimension of the ministry of the spiritual, underlining...