# Church of Greece dispute involving Metropolitan Ambrose

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/church-of-greece-dispute-involving-metropolitan-ambrose
> Updated: 2026-09-10T14:12:24.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

On August 26, 2026, the Standing Holy Synod of the Church of Greece decided to award Metropolitan Ambrose, the former Metropolitan of Kalavryta and Aigialeia, the Golden Cross with Star of the Insignia of Apostle Paul. This honor was intended to recognize his fifty years of episcopal service and was scheduled for presentation on October 6.

By September 10, 2026, the Synod unanimously reversed its decision and revoked the honorary distinction. This reversal followed a letter sent by Ambrose to the members of the 170th Synodal Period, which the Synod characterized as “offensive” to the Standing Holy Synod and the Holy Synod of the Hierarchy of the Church of Greece.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Church of Greece revokes honorary distinction for former Metropolitan Ambrose

The Church of Greece has unanimously revoked an honorary distinction for former Metropolitan Ambrose after his recent correspondence was deemed “offensive” to the Holy Synod.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/church-of-greece-revokes-honorary-distinction-for-former-metropolitan-ambrose

### 2026-08-26: Church of Greece honors Metropolitan Ambrose for 50 years of service

The Church of Greece will award Metropolitan Ambrose the Golden Cross of Apostle Paul on October 6, 2026, marking his 50 years of episcopal service.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/church-of-greece-honors-metropolitan-ambrose-for-50-years-of-service

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