Limassol, Cyprus, March 24, 2021
imlemesou.org
His Eminence Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol, 62, of the Cypriot Orthodox Church has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Met. Athanasios is known as a staunch defender of the Patristic Orthodox Tradition, and enjoys great spiritual authority both in Cyprus and throughout the entire Orthodox Church.
His Eminence tested positive on Tuesday during the standard, weekly tests performed at the diocese, the Metropolis of Limassol reports.
“Bishop Athanasios has already gone into self-isolation, while his close contacts, clergy and laity serving in the metropolis, have been informed and have been examined, with a negative result,” the Metropolis said.
It is also emphasized that sanitary protocols were always followed at the Metropolis.
His Eminence is asymptomatic and in good health.
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