Emmanouil

Emmanouil, the Metropolitan of Chalcedon, is a prominent figure in the Greek Orthodox Church known for his theological insights and leadership. Recently, he has been in the news for his strong condemnation of a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, which he claims reflects the transformation of the Russian Orthodox Church into a mere propaganda tool for the state. Emmanouil's comments highlight the ongoing tensions between the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Moscow Patriarchate, particularly in the context of recent attacks on Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, marking a significant development in inter-church relations.