The Patriarchate of Jerusalem congratulated the new Abbot of the Sinai Monastery

The Patriarchate of Jerusalem announced with special joy the unanimous election of Archimandrite Simeon Papadopoulos as Abbot of the revered and historic Sinai Monastery. In a statement, the Patriarchate emphasized the unique significance of the monastery as an integral part of the Church’s spiritual heritage and a reference point for the world. This is reported by Orthodox Times.

The official statement reads, «The Holy Monastery of Sinai, which for centuries has been a unique center of Orthodox witness and ascetic tradition, forms an integral part of the spiritual heritage of our Church and a reference point for the whole world.»

In conclusion, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem expressed congratulations to the new abbot and strong confidence in his future ministry: «The Patriarchate congratulates the new abbot and expresses strong confidence that he will faithfully continue the sacred heritage of the monastery, strengthening the unity of the brotherhood and manifesting the historical witness of Sinai in the modern world.»

Recall, September 14, 2025 in the Monastery of St. Catherine the Great Martyr on Mount Sinai held elections for a new abbot of the monastery. The new abbot was Archimandrite Simeon Papadopoulos, head of the Sinai Metochion in Alepochora.