The government should not proceed with the legislation of marriage and childbearing for same-sex couples requests with its notice Holy Community of Mount Athos. The Holy Community emphasizes in its announcement that such a thing finds them absolutely opposed.

It is worth noting that a few days ago, Mr Archbishop of Athens and all Greece Mr. Ieronymos took a stand for the first time regarding the government’s intention to legalize same-sex marriage. On the part of the Church of Greece, a waiting attitude is maintained for the government’s actions, if and when it decides to proceed on this particular issue.

However, Mr. Hieronymos, who, like the Permanent Holy Synod, referred to a decision of the Plenary of the Hierarchy when the government decides on the matter, took care to declare that the Church will not remain inactive.

In particular, the Archbishop emphasized in his recent interview that “I accept human freedom. I don’t allow it to change my lifestyle. Procreation bothers me, not cohabitation.”

The Holy Community of Mount Athos points out that the legalization of marriage and procreation of same-sex couples expresses the intense reflection and concern of all the Holy Fathers.

The announcement in detail:

“On the occasion of recent statements regarding the intention of the Greek Government to legislate the marriage of “same-sex couples”, as well as the adoption of children by them, our Holy Community expresses the intense concern and concern of all the Holy Fathers. The Holy Land, as a place of prayer and practice, is humbly prayed for all people, as an image of God.

Despite this, we express our concern and deep regret for the planned legislation. We must, through this announcement, clearly state that any form of marriage or childbearing, which is contrary to the evangelical teaching, but also to the centuries-old tradition of our pious nation and generation, as far as the sacred institution of the family is concerned, is us absolutely opposites.

We make a fervent appeal that the Greek Government does not proceed with the announced anti-gospel legislation, praying that the Patroness of our country and Ephorus of the Holy Land the Most Holy Theotokos intercede with our Lord Jesus Christ to guide all s in repentance and life according to the light of the Gospel and His teaching”.