In a new statement released via video, Archbishop Damianos of Sinai expressed deep concern for his safety following the recent unrest at Saint Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai.
“My life is in danger. I appeal to the Greek and Egyptian governments to protect me,” he declared, describing the situation as part of a “coordinated effort to challenge” his position as Archbishop.
It is recalled that rapid and troubling developments have emerged regarding the case of the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai.
Late last night, Archbishop Damianos of Sinai issued a statement revealing that he had gone to the monastery in the afternoon “with the purpose of reconciliation and dialogue with the small group of rebellious monks, armed with patience and paternal love.”
According to Archbishop Damianos, the monks had planned to hold an assembly without his approval, intending to amend the monastery’s governing regulations.
He further stated that the monks attacked him, while those who “did not participate in the coup” defended him and forced the “insurgent monks” out of the monastery.
Following this incident, a general assembly was held with the monks who remained in the monastery, and a new Synaxis was elected, consisting of Porphyrios Kanavakis as Dikaios (Head of the Monastery), Akakios Spanos as Skeuophylax (sacristan), and Ephraim Provatas as Oikonomos (Monastery Administrator).
