In today’s meeting of the Holy Synod, a unanimous decision was made to accept the recommendation of the Church of Greece regarding the canonization of the late hieromonk Christoforos Panagiotopoulos, known as Papoulakos. The canonization acknowledges his life and contributions, and his feast will be celebrated annually on January 18.
Additionally, on Friday, August 30, the election of Bishop Maximos (Rudko) was officially announced (mikro and mega minima). Bishop Maximos, the Protosyncellus of the Holy Metropolis of Austria, has been elected as the new Bishop of Aristi.