Bishop Emilianos of Meloa’s recent behavior, characterized by what appears to be a “foreign body” to the Archdiocese of Australia, has raised concerns and prompted numerous questions.
Last year, on March 10, 2023, Bishop Emilianos submitted a letter of resignation to Archbishop Makarios of Australia. In his letter, he outlined the reasons behind his decision, citing among them a sense of feeling “undesirable.”
The Bishop of Meloa assumes a “syndicalist” role, highlighting internal issues within the Archdiocese, which he claims have been acknowledged even by other bishops of the Archdiocese.
According to orthodoxtimes.com, it is important to note that the perspective of the Bishop of Meloa is not shared by his fellow Bishops in Australia. They have promptly moved to distance themselves from his assertions by rejecting his claims.
Three days following his letter of resignation, Bishop Emilianos sent a follow-up letter to Archbishop Makarios, expressing apologies for his initial communication.
According to information from orthodoxtimes.com, Archbishop Makarios chose not to escalate the situation further and gave Bishop of Meloa the opportunity to continue his ministry.
Disappointed following his unsuccessful attempt to garner support from other bishops against Archbishop Makarios, Bishop Emilianos appears to have turned to the Archdiocese of America, requesting to join its ranks in pursuit of a fresh start. According to well-informed sources from orthodoxtimes.com, the Archbishop of Australia is reportedly prepared to provide Bishop Emilianos with the necessary canonical document.
As of today, however, no transfer has taken place, leaving the status of Bishop Emilianos of Meloa in a state of uncertainty.
Read below the letter of resignation of Bishop Emilianos of Meloa and the subsequent letter of apology addressed to Archbishop Makarios of Australia
