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Archbishop Ieronymos on the opening ceremony & the “Last Supper”: All this is worthy of absolute contempt

Reactions to the opening ceremony were strong

Newsroom July 29 03:02

The Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece expressed his displeasure over the issue of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris.

Specifically, when asked about this, he stressed, “All of this is worthy of absolute contempt.”

Reactions to the opening ceremony were strong, with many feeling disappointment and discomfort due to the aesthetic choices and messages displayed.

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