In an announcement issued today after its meeting, the Standing Holy Synod of the Church of Greece expressed disappointment and concern while protesting vehemently against the decision of the Turkish government to convert the Chora Church into a mosque and a place of prayer of the Islamic religion, “approaching a point of division and disintegration”.
As it has been the case for Hagia Sophia, the Church of Greece immediately appeal to the international community and engage in representations, requesting that the Chora Church should return to its previous status.
During the two sessions, the Standing Holy Synod approved the placement of new protosyncelli in the Metropolis of Larisa and Tyrnavos, and Metropolis of Hydra, Spetses and Aegina.
