Archbishop in the Hierarchy: "Contemporary pastoral issues are not addressed individually, but within common responsibility"translated

The Holy Synod of the Hierarchy of the Church of Greece convened today, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in its first regular session, under the Presidency of His Beatitude the Archbishop of Athens and all Greece, Mr. Hieronymou, in the Conference Hall of the Holy Synod of the Hierarchy. Before the Session, a High Priestly Divine Liturgy was held in the Catholic Church of the Holy Monastery of the Incorporeal Petrakis, officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Corinth, Mr. Pavlos.

Around 9 in the morning, in the Conference Hall of the Holy Synod of the Hierarchy, the Continuity was chanted for the start of Her work. After the List of participating Hierarchs was read, a quorum was established.

Afterwards, His Beatitude Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Mr. Ieronymos, as President of the Body of the Holy Synod of the Hierarchy, addressed the Members thereof. At the beginning of his address, he made reference to the synodical government of the Church, which, as he characteristically pointed out, is a valuable expression of church life and ministry, since it ensures the joint treatment of the issues that concern the Church Body and offers the necessary space for...