Archbishop Ieronymos praised director Yiannis Smaragdis’ film Kapodistrias after attending a screening on Sunday afternoon…
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U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle met with Archbishop Ieronymos in Athens, calling the encounter a “blessing and an honor.” She revealed that she had consulted the Archbishop before accepting her diplomatic post, hoping for a close and fruitful relationship with the Greek Orthodox Church.
Archbishop Ieronymos has been hospitalized following a mild ischemic stroke, according to reports from medical…
As conflicts rage from Gaza to Ukraine, Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens urged the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece to confront the “deeper essence” of modern woes: a spiritual void born of secularism and forgotten faith. Tomorrow’s agenda: AI’s challenge to human anthropology.
In the shadow of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, Archbishop Ieronymos knelt briefly beside the frail form of Panos Routsi, whose 22-day hunger strike has etched lines of desperation into his face. “A man is suffering, and I came to see him,” the prelate murmured to gathered reporters, his voice a quiet thunder amid Syntagma Square’s tense hush. Routsi’s silent vigil—for the exhumation and truth behind his son’s unexplained death—found an unexpected ally in the Archbishop, bridging faith and fury in Greece’s unyielding quest for justice.
The Mayors of Athens and Bethlehem met with Archbishop Ieronymos in Athens, highlighting the historic ties between the two cities and addressing the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Bethlehem’s mayor delivered a message of peace and solidarity, thanking Greece for its support and shared spiritual heritage.
On the Feast of the Dormition, Archbishop Ieronymos called the Virgin Mary “a bridge between our suffering and Christian hope”, urging the faithful to meet today’s tragedies with love, prayer, and trust in God’s will.
The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece, meeting on June 12–13, 2025, under Archbishop Ieronymos, endorsed the new “personal number” system, stating it raises no theological or personal freedom concerns. The system, introduced by Presidential Decree 40/2025, will replace existing ID, tax, and social security numbers. The Synod also allocated €680,000 for scholarships and planned conferences on Orthodox anthropology and monasticism.
On May 7, 2025, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens bestowed the title of Honorary Doctor upon Archbishop Makarios of Australia in a grand ceremony attended by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and Archbishop Ieronymos II. Rector Gerasimos Siasos lauded Makarios as “an inspired hierarch” whose work revitalizes the Greek Orthodox community in Australia through education, social outreach, and theological leadership. In his keynote, Makarios addressed the challenges of digital media in shaping ecclesiastical and democratic consciousness, cementing his role as a global voice for Orthodoxy and Hellenism.
The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece announced on Wednesday that point-of-sale (POS) systems…
In a historic moment for Greece, the chant of “Christos Anesti” rang through St. Peter’s Basilica at Pope Francis’ funeral, echoing his dream of unity between Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Following Pope John Paul II, Francis was only the second pontiff to visit Athens, forging ties during Greece’s economic and migrant crises. From the Great Schism of 1054 to modern diplomacy, their visits marked a journey of reconciliation, with Francis’ 2016 and 2021 trips to Lesbos underscoring solidarity and peace.
Athens, Greece – Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece made his first public statement…
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.
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.
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.
Special legislative regulation is expected within the first quarter of 2025. The opening of 600…
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.
Greek leaders, including President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, attended the New Year’s liturgy at Athens Metropolitan Church, led by Archbishop Ieronymos. The ceremony highlighted unity and tradition as the nation welcomed 2025.
Update: The article incorrectly said that the Archbishop had arrived in Damascus to deliver humanitarian…
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.
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).
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.
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.
Arriving to attend the Permanent Holy Synod, which begins today, when asked by journalists about…
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America granted a significant interview to the Athens-based newspaper “Ta Nea” and…
Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece presided over the festive Doxology for the New…
Archbishop Ieronymos, in his statements on the show “Breakfast” of ANT1, spoke of a waiting…
Turkish children are burning Greek flags because of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s hate speech…
Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa spoke with the Archbishop Ieronymos II of…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece with Archbishop…
