In categorical denial of information and publications that brought him to claim the position of the political persecutor of Mount Athosthe well-known criminologist proceeded with his written statement, Sakis Kehagioglou.

In particular, Mr K. Kehagioglou, Arch Protector of the Ecumenical Throne, on the occasion of publications that lead him to be interested and claim the position of the administrator of Mount Athos, he stated the following:

“Newspaper and website publications were brought to my attention which lead me to be interested and to claim the position of Political Commander of Mount Athos. I had already refuted this information in the past.

I am coming back today, for the last time, and categorically state that I have never been interested in, been offered, run for, nor wish to run for this position. I am completely devoted to my law firm, the cases I handle and the clients I represent, and I have no time for anything else. It is for this reason that in the past I have refused particularly honorable proposals for government work. The only title I accepted is that of the Lord Guardian of the Great Church of Christ, following a decision of the ATHP of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. I have served this Church and the person of its septuagenarian and serve selflessly.

In the last four years, Mount Athos has been fortunate to have in the person of my dear friend Mr. Athanasios Martinos, perhaps the most successful – in my humble opinion – political commander it has ever had. I wish Mr. Martinos would continue his brilliant offer from this position. However, from the moment he decided otherwise, the State will sovereignly choose his successor and I am sure that he will also be an excellent choice.

I would like, finally, in relation to the reference in a publication of the names of distinguished Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne such as Rev. Metropolitan Gerontos Chalkidonos and Emmanuel and Rev. Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain Mr. Nikitas, who for a number of years have honored me with their kiss, let me point out that those who hope that with imaginative scenarios they are able to damage the prestige and personality of the above-mentioned leading hierarchs are in vain.”