Corfu Nektarios: "I will not stop speaking, despite the times and the silence sought by the systems"translated

"As your Bishop and spiritual father, precisely because I feel the need to embrace the concerns of our people, I will not stop speaking, despite the times and the silence sought by the systems. And I want all of you to be co-competitors, knowingly," Metropolitan Nektarios emphasized to his clergy, speaking about today's challenges. The 24th General Priestly Conference of the Holy Diocese of Corfu was held on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the camping facilities of the local Church in Kassiopi. The conference began with the celebration of the high priestly liturgy, officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Corfu, Paxos and the Diapontian Islands Mr. Nektarios. At the end of the divine service, a memorial service was held for the repose of the souls of the fallen High Priests, priests, hieromonks, hierodeacons and nuns who gave the testimony of faith throughout the centuries.

"The Church is a thorn in their side" After breakfast, the Metropolitan of Corfu, Mr. Nektarios, made the opening speech of the Conference on "The freedom of the human person and the challenges of today". Mr. Nektarios pointed out that we live in a…