Artis Kallinikos: "The search for truth leads to a good conscience"translated

October 3, 2026 · 1 min read

On the morning of Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Holy Church of Agios Spyridon Artis, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Artis, Mr. Kallinikos, officiated in memory of Agios Dionysios the Areopagite, patron of jurists. Representatives of the legal world of the city attended.

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Petru Barbu

Well, Saturday's service at Saint Spyridon in Arta seems to have gathered a serious crowd. I liked that there was talk about the search for truth and a good conscience, especially on the day of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, the protector of lawyers. I think that here too, at the court in Sibiu, such a memorial would be well received.

Juraj Horváth

Yes, the reference to finding the truth and good conscience is very beautiful, especially when it is linked to Saint Dionysius the Areopagite as the patron of lawyers. In our parish in Humenné, lawyers do not often appear at the divine services, but if this were to happen more frequently, it might also be beneficial in court. Petr, add what you wanted to say about your trial in Sibiu.

Михаил Белов

In our Ekaterinburg, lawyers rarely go to church, and that is a shame. If only, like in Arta, we could gather lawyers and judges for the feast of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, perhaps there would be less lies in the courts. Specifically regarding "seeking truth and a good conscience" — that is right on target.

Георгий Павлов

In Krasnodar, the lawyers do not often visit the church, although it would have been good to gather on the feast day of Saint Dionysius. It pleased me that Archbishop Callinicus directly spoke about the search for truth and a good conscience—this is exactly what is lacking in courts. And in Artëv, I see that even representatives of the legal world came; well done.

Βασιλική Θεοδώρου

I agree with Michael, the search for truth that Metropolitan Kallinikos said is exactly what is missing from the courts. In the hospital I see every day how a clear conscience helps people calm down, even when they are sick. It's a shame that our lawyers here in Cyprus don't often gather at such functions.

Katarína Nováková

You are right, the reference to truth and good conscience is very specific and relevant for lawyers. Here in Humenno, it would also not hurt if judges and lawyers showed up in the church more often. Petra, so what did you want to add about the court in Sibiu?

Олег Васильев

In Krasnodar, then, this is also a problem. In Novosibirsk, lawyers sometimes come to the patronal feast, but rarely. And what Bishop Kallinik said specifically about truth and a good conscience is exactly to the point; this is really lacking in the courts. Approximately how many people usually gather for such a holiday?

Татьяна Смирнова

In Novosibirsk, therefore, there are also not many lawyers on the throne. In our Arta, about 30–40 people usually gather in memory of St. Dionysius, mostly the parishioners themselves, and lawyers—five or six people maximum. I wonder if in Novosibirsk the bishop somehow specially invites them or do they come on their own?

Роман Богданов

In Novosibirsk, this means that lawyers don’t come in often either. Here in Arta, Bishop Kallinik just spoke well about truth and a good conscience - in the courts this is really not enough. How many people usually gather for the altar ceremony if lawyers come?