Damianos
Damianos is the Archbishop and abbot of the Monastery of St. Catherine in Sinai, Egypt. He has been at the center of a prolonged legal dispute concerning the ownership of the monastery's properties, which has been ongoing since 2015 and involves multiple claims against the monastery's assets. His leadership has been crucial in advocating for the monastery's rights as it faces challenges from local authorities and broader geopolitical changes affecting the region.
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Damianos, the former Archbishop of Sinai, expressed sorrow over the government's actions, calling it a severe blow and humiliation.
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Greece· 2026-02-19
Damianos is the previous archbishop who left the monastery amid tensions.
Το «σχίσμα» μένει στο ΣινάGreece· 2026-02-03
Damianos, the former archbishop of Santa Catalina, described the court decision as a 'grave blow' to the monastery.
El megaresort de lujo que están construyendo en uno de los lugares más sagrados del mundo
Bolivia· 2025-09-15
Damianos is mentioned as the Archbishop who resigned amidst controversies involving the Church.
Ορθοδοξία, αξιώματα, στρέμματα, λείψανα | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2025-09-15
Damianos is a former Archbishop of Santa Catalina who described a court decision as a 'grave blow'.
El megaresort de lujo que están construyendo en uno de los lugares más sagrados del mundo
Venezuela· 2025-09-14
Damianos is a former Archbishop of Santa Catalina who described the court decision as a grave blow and a shame for the monastery.
El megaresort de lujo que están construyendo en uno de los lugares más sagrados del mundo
Panama· 2025-09-14
Archbishop Damianos announced his resignation after a 52-year tenure.
Εντός και Εκτός: Απόστρατοι εμπειρογνώμονες για την καινοτομίαGreece· 2025-09-13
Damianos was deposed from his position as the Archbishop of Sinai by the Patriarchate of Jerusalem due to canonical offenses.
Μονή Σινά: Το Πατριαρχείο Ιεροσολύμων έπαυσε τον αρχιεπίσκοπο ΔαμιανόGreece· 2025-09-08Archbishop Damianos is involved in the succession process after announcing his intention to step down.
Παιχνίδι θρόνου στο Σινά | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2025-09-08
Archbishop Damianos announces his resignation and the timeline for succession.
Μονή Σινά – Ανακοίνωση Δαμιανού: Την Παρασκευή η παραίτησή του – Το χρονοδιάγραμμα για τη διαδοχήGreece· 2025-09-08Archbishop Damianos attributes moves aimed at dividing the unity of the Sinai Brotherhood to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
Μονή Σινά: Κινήσεις διάσπασης αποδίδει στο Πατριαρχείο Ιεροσολύμων ο αρχιεπίσκοπος ΔαμιανόςGreece· 2025-09-07Archbishop Damianos, who has long led the monastery, stated that the decision represents a serious blow to them.
Locul sacru unde Moise ar fi primit Cele Zece Porunci, transformat într-un mega-resort de lux. Au fost mutate morminte pentru a face loc unui parc auto
Romania· 2025-09-07
Archbishop Damianos expressed that the court decision was a grave blow for the monastery.
One of the world's most sacred places is being turned into a mega-resort
United Kingdom· 2025-09-07
Damianos is the Archbishop of Sinai who has been criticized by the Patriarchate of Jerusalem for his recent announcement.
Κριτική από το Πατριαρχείο Ιεροσολύμων στον αρχιεπίσκοπο ΔαμιανόGreece· 2025-09-06
Damianos is the Archbishop of Sinai who recently returned to the monastery amid concerns for his health.
Μονή Σινά: Στην Ελλάδα ο Δαμιανός – Τα επόμενα βήματα και οι πιθανοί διάδοχοιGreece· 2025-09-06
Damianos is the Archbishop of Sinai who is involved in the succession process.
Μονή Σινά: Στον δρόμο της επιστροφής ο ΔαμιανόςGreece· 2025-09-06Archbishop Damianos announced that he is initiating the succession process.
Μονή Σινά: Σε αποδρομή ο Δαμιανός – Βήματα άρσης του αδιεξόδουGreece· 2025-09-05Archbishop Damianos is called to open the gates of the Monastery of Sinai and to provide explanations regarding recent events.
Μονή Σινά: Παρέμβαση από το Πατριαρχείο Ιεροσολύμων – Καλεί τον Αρχιεπίσκοπο Δαμιανό για εξηγήσειςGreece· 2025-09-04Damianos is the Archbishop of Sinai who is called to provide explanations for his actions.
Ασκηση λεπτών ισορροπιών με την ΑίγυπτοGreece· 2025-09-04
Archbishop Damianos of the Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai announced the initiation of succession procedures.
Μονή Σινά: Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Δαμιανός ξεκινά διαδικασίες για τη διαδοχή του – Η δήλωσή τουGreece· 2025-09-04
Damianos is the Archbishop of Sinai, facing potential resignation amid the ongoing crisis.
Παρέμβαση της Αθήνας στην κρίση της Μονής ΣινάGreece· 2025-09-02
Archbishop Damianos is the only one with Egyptian citizenship who can sign the agreement with the Egyptian state.
«Κούγκι» στην έρημο | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗGreece· 2025-09-01The Ecumenical Patriarchate expressed full support for Archbishop Damianos.
Μονή Σινά: Το Οικουμενικό Πατριαρχείο στηρίζει τον Αρχιεπίσκοπο ΔαμιανόGreece· 2025-08-30
Archbishop Damianos of Sinai calls on the Egyptian government to secure the entry of medicines and food into the monastery.
Αρχιεπίσκοπος Δαμιανός: Εκκληση για φάρμακα και τρόφιμα – «Είμαστε ελεύθεροι πολιορκημένοι»Greece· 2025-08-29
Archbishop Damianos commented on the Greek justice system's upcoming decision regarding a controversial memorandum.
Αρχιεπίσκοπος Σινά Δαμιανός: «H ελληνική Δικαιοσύνη θα αποφανθεί για το αισχρό ‘υπόμνημα’»Greece· 2025-08-29Damianos is the Archbishop involved in the crisis at the Monastery of Sinai.
Σόου χωρίς ιερά και όσια στη Μονή ΣινάGreece· 2025-08-29
Archbishop Damianos is involved in a crisis at the Monastery of Sinai, where he has faced opposition from monks seeking to remove him from his position.
Μονή Σινά: Τα έκτροπα και ο ρόλος του ΚαΐρουGreece· 2025-08-28
Damianos, the Archbishop of Sinai, communicated with the Greek government regarding threats to his life.
Επικοινωνία Αθήνας με τον Αρχιεπίσκοπο Σινά – «Ενημέρωσα την κυβέρνηση για την κατάσταση»Greece· 2025-08-27Archbishop Damianos has called on the Egyptian and Greek governments to protect him from threats to his life.
Αρχιεπίσκοπος Δαμιανός: «Απειλείται η ζωή μου» – Εκκληση σε κυβερνήσεις Ελλάδας και ΑιγύπτουGreece· 2025-08-27Archbishop Damianos requested the intervention of the Egyptian police to remove the coup-plotting monks who were expelled from the Monastery of Sinai.
Μονή Σινά: Εκρυθμη η κατάσταση – Επιχειρούν να εισβάλουν οι στασιαστές μοναχοίGreece· 2025-08-27