TWITTER MELTDOWN: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America refuses to grant religious exemption for vaccines
Twitter went into meltdown today after the announcement by the Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elpidophoros of America that there is no religious exemption from any vaccine.
"Today the Holy Eparchial Synod declared that there is no religious exemption from any vaccine, including the COVID19 vaccine. Any such letter written by any clergyman of the Holy Archdiocese of America is not valid. No clergy are to issue such religious exemption letters." announced Archibishop Elpidophoros on his official twitter account.
The announcement sparked outrage amongst many of his twitter followers, many accusing the Archbishop and the Church of betrayal with comments ranging from the vulgar to the ridiculous.
@AlexandrosOres1: Shame on you!!!! Δεν ντρέπεσαι λίγο;So our body it’s not the temple of Jesus? So we have to accept abortion and everything, or whatever benefit us? God taught us the “Free will,” and you promote the “science.”Οh I forgot, this is you house and you do whatever F**** want……@luvthefounders: It is shameful for a leader in the Orthodox Church to make such a declaration. Remember what happened to the Orthodox Church in Russia when they tried to appease the Communists.
@jacksonianinfl:
Fuck Churchianity. False prophets.
@gofourth777:
You have abandoned us
@TheCatechumena:
As a catechumen, this doesn’t sit right with my heart.
But not all were unhappy with the Archbishop's announcement, the majority praising him for the Church's responsible position.
@ckuddesofficial: The Greek Archdiocese is really to be commended for its rational, scientific, and loving response to this public health crisis. Grateful for your leadership.@iannisaifantis1 That is amazing! A lot of respect for you and the Synod. Indeed there is no such thing as a “religious exemption “ for vaccination.
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