Tag: archbishop ieronymos

feat

Tasoulas Sworn in as Ninth President of the Republic

Konstantinos Tasoulas took office as Greece’s ninth President of the Republic on 13 March, sworn in at Parliament amid a ceremonial flourish. After laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, he received the handover from Katerina Sakellaropoulou at the Presidential Palace, gifting her a copy of the ‘Hymn to Liberty.’ In his first address, Tasoulas vowed to uphold the Constitution and tackle pressing challenges, from the Tempi tragedy to shifting geopolitics, calling national unity ‘an unbreakable condition’ for progress.

al7

Funeral of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania Held in Tirana

The funeral of Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania was held in Tirana, with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presiding over the ceremony. Dignitaries from Greece and Albania, including Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, attended to pay their respects. Anastasios was hailed as a visionary leader who revitalized the Orthodox Church in Albania, fostering interfaith dialogue and strengthening ties between Greece and Albania.

iero

PM Mitsotakis Meets with Archbishop Ieronymos: Honouring Orthodoxy and Strengthening Church-State Cooperation

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece at the Maximos Mansion on Monday. The meeting reflected on the loss of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, hailed for his remarkable legacy in rebuilding the Church in Albania, and addressed key issues of Church-State collaboration, focusing on social challenges and strengthening ties for the benefit of Greek society.

arch1

Archbishop Anastasios in Intensive Care: Global Concern for the Orthodox Leader’s Health

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, a revered figure in the Orthodox Christian world, is in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Evangelismos Hospital, Athens. The 95-year-old prelate’s health has deteriorated rapidly, prompting high-profile visits from Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Archbishop Ieronymos. Prayers and well-wishes pour in globally as the Orthodox community hopes for his recovery.

pasok

Six Candidates Confirmed for PASOK Leadership Race

Six candidates have been confirmed for the PASOK leadership race, set for October 6, 2024, following an announcement by the party’s Ethics and Statutory Implementation Committee. The candidates include Nikos Androulakis, Pavlos Geroulanos, Nandia Giannakopoulou, Anna Diamantopoulou, Haris Doukas, and Michalis Katrinis. In related news, Pavlos Geroulanos met with Archbishop Ieronymos to discuss State-Church relations, highlighting the potential for cooperation on national issues.

arc1

Archbishop Ieronymos and Greek Culture Minister Discuss Church-State Relations and Monument Preservation

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens met with Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni at the Archdiocese on Tuesday to discuss Church-State relations and the preservation of significant cultural monuments. The Archbishop emphasized the Church’s commitment to its principles while recognizing potential areas for cooperation with the State. Attending the meeting were Protosyncellus Archimandrite Varnavas Theocharis and Archimandrite Nikodimos Farmakis, General Director of the Ecclesiastical Central Financial Service (EKYO).

GTieKEOXwAAYNbD

Orthodox Church of Greece Criticizes Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony for Disrespecting Religious Symbols

The Orthodox Church of Greece has criticized the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics for scenes it claims mocked Christian religious symbols and figures, provoking the faith of billions. The church urged respect for all religious symbols to avoid similar incidents in the future, while also congratulating Greek Olympians and extending well wishes to Paralympic athletes.

arch

Archbishop Ieronymos: “Respect Nature as God’s Good Creation”

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens emphasized the importance of respecting nature as God’s creation during a Divine Liturgy at the Holy Retreat of St. Porphyrios in Attica. He linked climate change to human selfishness and urged people to protect the environment. Speaking on the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, he encouraged resilience in the face of personal struggles, drawing inspiration from Mary’s humility and obedience.