The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece has officially announced the defrocking of a cleric from the Bulgarian Patriarchate, informing the Holy Archdiocese of Athens and the Holy Metropolises through an official circular.
According to the content of the circular, the decision concerns Father Dimitar (Mitko) Hristov Nedyalkov, who was defrockedand returned to the ranks of the laity due to canonical violations. The decision was made by the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Patriarchate and was communicated to the Church of Greece via an official document from Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria, bearing protocol number 28/23.1.2025.
In accordance with canonical regulations and with the aim of formally informing the clergy and the faithful, the Church of Greece has conveyed this decision to all relevant ecclesiastical authorities, ensuring that the necessary measures are taken to uphold canonical order.
Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas
