Archimandrite Symeon Papadopoulos has been elected the new abbot of St Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai, succeeding Archbishop Damianos after 52 years. He will soon be ordained as Archbishop of Sinai, Faran, and Raitho, pending final approval.
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Archbishop Damianos of Sinai has initiated his succession process while sharply criticizing Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem for contributing to an “ecclesiastical coup” and deepening Orthodox divisions. Blaming the Moscow Patriarchate for global Orthodox discord, he calls for unity to protect the Sinai Monastery’s autonomy and sacred status amid an existential crisis.
A three-member committee from the Patriarchate of Jerusalem has arrived in Athens to address the escalating crisis at St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, where 15 monks demand the removal of Archbishop Damianos amid fears of Egyptian authorities seizing the monastery’s property. Despite diplomatic talks, no agreement was reached, fueling skepticism about a resolution.
Athens, July 31, 2025 – A dramatic power struggle is unfolding at the historic Saint…
Greek President Constantine Tassoulas met with Archbishop Damianos of Sinai to discuss recent developments at the historic Monastery of St. Catherine at Mount Sinai. The Archbishop expressed gratitude for Greece’s continued support and invited the president to the monastery’s annual feast day later this year.
Ancient Monastery’s Autonomy and Property Rights Hang in Balance
