Proposal to Limit Public Participation in Church Elections
January 1, 2026
Archbishop George proposes that elections for Bishops and Metropolitans will only be conducted by the Holy Synod, with the public participating only in the election of the Archbishop. This change is expected to spark discussions among the faithful as it limits their involvement. Despite potential reactions, it appears that the majority of the Holy Synod is open to the idea. The Archbishop stated he would not impose the proposal but hopes for its adoption. All procedures are expected to be formalized with the submission of the proposal to the Holy Synod.