Veroas Panteleimon: A contemporary pastoral challenge is the presence of the Church in the digital worldtranslated

On the morning of Friday, November 6, 2026, the established monthly Priestly Assembly of the Holy Metropolis of Berea, Naoussa and Campania was held at the Pavleio Cultural Center of Berea. At the beginning of the meeting, the Protosigello of the Holy Metropolis, His Holiness Archim. Dimitrios Baklagis, referred to issues of an administrative and organizational nature, providing the necessary instructions and clarifications to the clergy for the orderly operation of the Holy Churches and the more efficient performance of their pastoral and administrative duties.

Afterwards, the Pastor, His Eminence the Metropolitan of Berea, Naoussa and Campania, Mr. Panteleimon, addressed the priests and referred to the particularly topical issue of the use of social media, pointing out both the possibilities they offer and the dangers that may arise from their thoughtless or careless use.

His Eminence emphasized that modern means of communication, when used with prudence, discernment and responsibility, can be useful tools for the spread of the gospel message, the promotion of the pastoral and charitable work of the Church...