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(Continue from  here ) One more photo from the new Synod of the Genuine [True] Orthodox of Greece in 1962. From left: (seated) Bishop Chrysostomos of Magnesia, Bishop Parthenios of Cyclades, Bishop Akakios of Talantion, Bishop Auxentios of Gardikion, (standing) Bishop Akakios of Diavleias, Bishop Gerontios of Salamis.  The Initial Reactions to Archbishop Leonty and his Consecrations The news of the re-establishment of the Hierarchy of the Genuine Orthodox of Greece with the consecrations performed by Archbishop Leonty spread rapidly and was enthusiastically welcomed by the Orthodox to whom it became known. In a letter from Komnios on July 25th to the Heraklion branch [of the P.T.E.O.K.] in Crete, we read: “ The past period was consumed with efforts to constitute our leadership. God was well pleased, and after many efforts, an Orthodox Russian Archbishop from South America came, who, together with our own shepherd Akakios, consecrated five other bishops, and thus we now have a Holy Syno

    (Continue from   here ) Archbishop Leonty with Elder Nikodim of Karoulia (Holy Land, 1960). Extensive Correspondence with the Greek Strugglers Throughout the summer of 1962, many letters were exchanged between the Greek strugglers, both clergy and laity, and Archbishop Leonty, whom the Synod of the Genuine Orthodox (in a letter of June 1962) declared " our Leader, Shepherd, and President. " On June 20 and June 21 (old calendar), Archbishop Leonty sends letters to the Synod of Bishops and to Bishop Auxentios of Gardikion, respectively. In the first letter, he refers to the deviation of the official Churches from the middle path of Orthodoxy, with some leaning towards the left (Communists - i.e. Moscow Patriarchate etc.) and others towards the right (Freemasons - i.e. Patriarchates of Constantinople, Antioch etc.). He also highlights the danger of losing the traditional character of ROCOR, as some of its bishops wish to maintain good relations with all Churches, except Mosc

    (Continue from   here ) Photo of Archbishop Leonty that he himself sent in 1962 to the Old Calendarists of Greece. New Consecrations and Organization of the Synod Before he departed, Archbishop Leonty had given the following instructions: a) Fr. Chrysostomos Kiousis should be consecrated as soon as possible, b) Fr. Akakios the Younger should be quietly consecrated (so as to provide support to his elderly and ailing uncle, Bishop Akakios of Talantion), and c) Fr. George of Provata should be consecrated upon his arrival from Mount Athos, whom he had even proposed as Archbishop of the Church of Genuine Orthodox Christians! [1] With these consecrations, the symbolic number of 7 would be completed. The order of Archbishop Leonty for the immediate consecration of Fr. Chrysostomos Kiousis was not followed, as although Bishop Chrysostomos of Magnesia came down from Volos, the consecration was canceled by Bishop Akakios of Talation, who cited health reasons. However, on May 23 / June 5, Bis

  (Continue from   here ) Archbishop Leonty at the river Zygactes (in which St. Lydia of Philippi was baptized by Apostle Paul), May 14/26, 1962. Tour of Northern Greece and the Restoration of the Hierarchy of the Old Calendarists Archbishop  Leonty expressed his desire to visit Thessaloniki, Philippi, and Mount Athos. However, before his departure, he requested a clerical assembly, saying, " Gather the leaders of the clergy and laity, choose someone unanimously, anyone, and I promise to consecrate him. " [1] The clerical and lay leadership assembled and convened at the offices of the Old Calendarists (32 Kaniggos Street, Athens), and unanimously elected the Athonite Hieromonk Fr. George of Provata. [2] A  relevant protocol was drafted, which was signed by Bishop Akakios of Talantion and the clergy and lay representatives of the P.T.E.O.K., and it was entrusted to Komnios (who had been appointed as Archbishop Leonty’s companion on the trip to Northern Greece) for its delive