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The Genuine Orthodox Church of Greece
"Stand fast, and hold the traditions ye have been given."
2 Thessalonians 2:15
Miraculous appearance of the Holy Cross in the heavens over Mount Hymettus, near Athens, on the Eve of the Exaltation of the Cross (Julian Calendar) in 1925.
The Genuine Orthodox Church of Greece is a canonical Church following the original calendar (Julian Calendar), traditions, and practices of Orthodox Christianity.
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It remained on the Royal Path of True Orthodoxy after the innovation of the adopting of the civil calendar (Gregorian calendar) by the Greek Orthodox Church in 1923, which resulted in the persecution of the faithful who did not accept this change. The Genuine Orthodox Church of Greece strives to hold fast to the tenets of Traditional Orthodoxy, seeking to maintain Christ's Church in Her fullness, while rejecting and resisting Ecumenism.
The ordinations of our hierarchs outside of Greece were performed by the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad (ROCOR) in the 1960s, of whom Archbishop Seraphim of Chicago was the first to be ordained.
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The First Hierarch of the Genuine Orthodox Church of Greece is His Beatitude Kallinikos, Archbishop of Athens and all Greece, and the Australian diocese is under the guidance and protection of His Eminence Photios, Metropolitan of Demetrias.​
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We are in communion with several Traditional Orthodox jurisdictions, including with our Sister Church in Bulgaria under Metropolitan Photios, also on the Julian Calendar, and the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad under Metropolitan Agafangel. ​​
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As with questions on any topic, please do not hesitate to ask Fr. Theophilos any questions you may have on this matter.
His Beatitude Kallinikos, Archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
His Eminence Photios, Metropolitan of Demetrias.
Resources
​The Genuine Orthodox Church of Greece has endured much over the past 100 years, however, it stands strong in its resolve to remain true in its adherance to the traditions and practices of the Orthodox Church, as handed down by the Apostles.
Here are some resources that provide an insight into the Church's history, and information about various stances held by the Church.
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The Confession of Faith of the Genuine Orthodox Church​
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The Old Calendar Greek Orthodox Church: A Brief History, by Metropolitan Ambrose of Methone
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A Divine Confirmation (the story of the miraculous appearance of the Holy Cross, seen in the above image)​
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Why The True Orthodox Are Truly Orthodox, by Bishop Maximus Marretta​
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The Calendar Question by Fr. Basile Sakkas​ (also a published book)
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Why Do We Follow The Old Orthodox Calendar?​​​​​​​​​​
Video resources
The Genuine Orthodox Church of Greece is blessed to have many wonderful orators, be they priests, hieromonks, bishops, or metropolitans. If you are searching for audio content that nourishes the soul, consider accessing the edifying sermons of Metropolitan Demetrius of America on the Orthodox Tradition YouTube channel, or the Saint Photios Orthodox Theological Seminary YouTube channel. The below video is an example of the types of sermons you will find.
Furthermore, here are several videos which address general questions about the Genuine Orthodox Church of Greece, and offer some more information about its history.
"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. [...] A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. [...] Therefore, by their fruits you will know them." Matt 7:15-20​​