Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens hospitalized

Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece. Photo: FrontPage

On October 12, 2025, during the liturgy at the Athens Cathedral, Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece felt unwell and experienced a sudden loss of strength. After the service, he was taken to one of the city's hospitals for examination, reports the Orthodoxia News Agency.

According to the resource, the decision to hospitalize was made as a precaution. The Archbishop remained conscious and communicated with those around him; doctors promptly conducted the necessary checks.

Doctors assess the Archbishop's condition as stable, with no threat to life. The possibility of a quick discharge is being considered.

The Holy Synod clarified that medical supervision is purely preventive and asked the faithful for prayerful support.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that the Primate of the Church of Greece called the climate crisis a challenge for the Church.

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