On Saturday, 18 May 2024, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate convened under the leadership of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Deliberating on the agenda, the Synod made significant decisions.
Among these decisions was the acceptance of Archbishop Leo of Helsinki and All Finland’s resignation intention. Following a thorough examination of the relevant report by the Synodal Commission on Orthodox Issues, this resignation will take effect at the Clergy-Laity Assembly of the Autonomous Church of Finland in November, where a successor will be appointed.
Additionally, the Smaller and Greater Messages of the newly elected Metropolitan Konstantinos of Denver were solemnly celebrated.