Archbishop Elpidophoros of America fainted during a Sunday morning Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Aretsou, Thessaloniki.
The incident occurred while the service was in progress, prompting concern among worshippers and clergy present in the church. Emergency medical services were called immediately to the scene.
Paramedics provided first aid and transported the archbishop to the 424 Military Hospital in Thessaloniki for precautionary medical examinations. His condition was not immediately disclosed.
Elpidophoros had been in Thessaloniki since Saturday for scheduled ecclesiastical visits. No further details on his health were available, and updates are expected from hospital officials or church authorities.
