In the latest meeting of the Holy Synod, a unanimous decision was reached to accept the recommendation of the Church of Greece for the canonization of the late hieromonk Christoforos Panagiotopoulos, also known as Papoulakos. This canonization honors his life and contributions, with his feast day to be celebrated annually on January 18.
Furthermore, on Friday, August 30, the election of Bishop Maximos (Rudko) as the new Bishop of Aristi was officially announced. Bishop Maximos, who previously served as the Protosyncellus of the Holy Metropolis of Austria, will now take on this new role.