Ieronymos of Athens

Ieronymos of Athens is the current Archbishop of Athens and all Greece, serving since 2008. He is known for his leadership of the Greek Orthodox Church and his advocacy for religious freedoms. Recently, he has been in the news due to his strong opposition to a court ruling in Egypt regarding the St. Catherine’s monastery, which he described as 'scandalous' and a threat to the religious heritage of the site. His concerns reflect the delicate relationship between religious institutions and state authority, especially in the context of preserving historic religious sites.