A new understanding formula with the Crete -A ” sash ‘in simple words – seeks the Kyriakos Mitsotakiswho will welcome the Maximus Mansion today at noon Archbishop of Crete, Mr. Eugenebut also the Regional Governor of Crete Stavros Arnaoutakis. Reportedly, the Minister of Education and Religions is expected to be found in Maximos Palace. Sofia Zacharakipossibly the responsible Secretary General of Religions George Kalantzis.
The meeting is not ceremonial, but deeply essential because the “electricity” in the government’s relations with the Church of Crete is Pasidilos. Recent developments with Mafia of Creteagainst the backdrop of the vacancy of Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronasthey showed the creepy tensions, but also the ongoing backstage Power Game to show the successor of the blessed Damascus, who passed away last April.
A few months later, the government brought amendment through Minister of Education Sofia Zacharakis, promoting the so -called “unlawful”, that is, the prohibition of active Metropolitan to move to another metropolis of the Church of Crete. Ecclesiastical circles report that the goal was not to move the Metropolitan of Kissamos Amphilochios In the empty position of Metropolitan of Kydonia and Apokoronasalthough he is the favor of Archbishop Eugene. But competent sources report that the Lantern He wanted another person and was sought to find a formula, so as not to allow the “move” of the amphile, who is considered a powerful hierarch. It should be noted, this decision had been targeted by PASOK.
As long as the tensions pass, however Recent dialogues with Mafiosis of Crete and Archimandrite Melchizedek which appeared as a stakeholder for the position of the Metropolitan stretched the impasse.
In this light, Mr Mitsotakis is called upon to make decisions, discussing with Archbishop Eugene on open issues, in a period of turmoil for Crete, if one also takes into account those on the axis of immigration. Interesting is that the meeting will also be attended by the Regional Governor Mr. Arnaoutakis, a factor in influence on the island, which says the government’s intention of a decline in tension.
The letter of Eugene
It should be noted, the meeting with Mr Mitsotakis was requested by Archbishop Eugenios in a letter from July, while in the controversial text there were several points for government manipulations. Yesterday the Holy District Council of the Church of Creteeven discussing aspects of the Mafia case of Chania concerning the embezzlement of ecclesiastical land.
“The Holy Synod stated unequivocally that it does not succumb to any kind of compromise, and no pressure or approach to the safeguarding of the remaining centuries -old monastery, in accordance with the current laws,” said the statement issued after the meeting.