Greek Primate: Without Christ, Europe Loses Peace and Stability
“The measure of man and society lies not in the self-sufficiency of power or the autonomy of aspirations," the Archbishop declared, "but in the person of Christ, in Whom the truth about humanity and the fullness of life are revealed."
ATHENS — On December 11, 2025, Abp. Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece delivered the keynote address at a conference titled “Role of Christianity in a Changing Europe”, as reported by Orthodoxia News Agency.
In his speech, the Primate of the Church of Greece noted that contemporary Europe is undergoing a period of profound and rapid changes and requires stable spiritual reference points. “Europe is seeking stable points of reference amid rapid transformations,” the Archbishop emphasized.
According to him, Christianity does not offer ready-made political solutions but provides fundamental values without which peaceful coexistence is impossible. “Peace is not merely the result of a balance of power; it is the fruit of cultivating conscience. It demands education, dialogue, spirituality, and respect for the inviolability of every human person,” Abp. Ieronymos declared.
In conclusion, he stressed that amid growing secularization, the Orthodox Church is called to remind society of the true measure of humanity and community. “The measure of man and society lies not in the self-sufficiency of power or the autonomy of aspirations, but in the person of Christ, in Whom the truth about humanity and the fullness of life are revealed,” the Archbishop said.
Earlier this month, the UOJ reported that Orthodox churches remain the most common victims of religious violence in Greece.
