Abp. Ieronymos of Athens Released from Hospital After Medical Testing
During the liturgy, the Archbishop of Greece felt unwell; after receiving medical assistance, his condition stabilized.
ATHENS — On Oct. 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 report, the decision to hospitalize was made as a precaution. His Beatitude remained conscious and communicated with those around him after checking himself into the hospital; doctors promptly conducted the necessary checks and determined that he had suffered a mild ischemic stroke.
After his condition was declared as stable, the 87-year-old was discharged on Monday, Oct. 13.
The Holy Synod clarified that medical supervision is purely preventive and asked the faithful for prayerful support. The UOJ-USA staff will continue to pray for the health of His Beatitude.
Previously, UOJ reported that amid widespread wildfires across Greece, the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece issued a message framing the ecological crisis as both a spiritual and social challenge.
