Archbishop
Corfu Archbishop joins the ΄rebels΄ and announces that churches will be open for Epiphany
CORFU. Archbishop Nektarios has joined the ΄holy rebels΄ and chosen to follow the previous measures and not those in force now.
New York Times article refers to trial of Archbishop Nektarios of Corfu
ATHENS. The article "Greek Orthodox Church Faces Criticism as Virus Hits Its Ranks" written by Niki Kitsantonis was published on Saturday 5 December.
Archbishop Anastasios of Albania flies to Athens in C130 after testing positive for Covid
ATHENS. Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, who has recently been confirmed to have mild symptoms of coronavirus, has been transferred to Evaggelismos Hospital in Athens.
Statement from Archbishop Nektarios following appeal against court verdict
CORFU. "I have been and remain at the disposal of Greek justice," said the Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos & Diapontia Islands.
Archbishop Nektarios to appear in court again following Prosecutor΄s appeal
CORFU. According to what the Prosecutor told Enimerosi, the appeal is with regard to the case of violating restrictive measures on Palm Sunday.
Archbishop Nektarios found not guilty on both counts
CORFU. On Wednesday 21 October the court found Archbishop Nektarios not guilty on both counts - his sermon on 25 March and having more than the maximum number of people allowed in church on Palm Sunday.
Prosecutor recommends that Archbishop Nektarios be found guilty but with mitigating circumstances
CORFU. "He can΄t be exempted from the charges due to psychological pressure," said the Prosecutor, who nevertheless said there was no substantial danger to public health and referred to the special circumstances of the Agios Spyridon procession and the Archbishop΄s compliance afterwards.
Trial of Archbishop Nektarios to continue on Wednesday 21 October
CORFU. The second case against Nektarios, Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos & Diapontia Islands will continue on Wednesday at 09:00 - The Prosecutor requested his acquittal for one of the two cases.
Corfu Archbishop in court today
CORFU. Church members and priests were waiting outside the Courthouse to show their support for the Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos & Diapontia Islands.
Father Giorgios Altuvas new Catholic Archbishop for Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia
CORFU. The Catholic Church has announced that Father Giorgios Altuvas is the new Catholic Archbishop for Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia.
Church to fund building of church at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. A memorandum for the construction and management of the church was signed today, Thursday 23 July, by Corfu Metropolitan Church and Corfu General Hospital.
Corfu church bells to toll in mourning for Hagia Sophia
CORFU. By order of the Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos and the Diapontia Islands Nektarios on Friday 24 July at 12:00 church bells will toll in mourning for the desecration of Hagia Sophia.
Archbishop Nektarios trial postponed
CORFU. The trial has been postponed due to the suspension of court proceedings being extended to 31 May.
25 May set as trial date for Archbishop Nektarios
CORFU. Nektarios, Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos and Diapontia Islands gave a statement to the Prosecutor this afternoon.
Government spokesman: We deplore what happened in churches in Corfu and Koukaki
ATHENS. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas made it clear that we will all spend the Resurrection and Easter Sunday on our own.
Archbishop Nektarios arrives at Courthouse to appear before Prosecutor
CORFU. The Archbishop went to Corfu Courthouse today to appear before the Prosecutor.
Mayor and Municipal Council President expected at Courthouse to give statements
CORFU. Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor Meropi Ydraiou is expected at the Courthouse today.
Charges brought against Archbishop, Mayor and others
CORFU. Leaving the Courthouse the Corfu Prosecutor Mr. Lambridis told reporters that they were being sought and will be brought to court.
