Greek Orthodox priest and cult musician clarifies views on homosexuality
Father Dionysios Tabakis says his views are those of Orthodox church, ‘nothing more, nothing less’
TL;DR
- Father Dionysios Tabakis, a Greek Orthodox priest and experimental musician, clarified his stance on homosexuality and the radical right.
- His musical expression favors unity, love, empathy, and help for all people, regardless of their beliefs or actions.
- Tabakis's past blog posts from 2024 referred to gay people and gay marriage negatively, aligning with the Orthodox Church's traditional views.
- He stated his view on homosexuality is the same as the Orthodox church's for 2,000 years, acknowledging homosexual people's experiences of rejection and stating he receives them with acceptance and love.
- He still appears to refer to homosexuality as a sin, stating, "with freedom we sin, and with freedom we repent."
- A resurfaced 2013 video showed Tabakis performing a sanctification at the opening of an office for Golden Dawn, a neo-Nazi party.
- Tabakis explained the consecration was an official duty requested by his superior authority, not a political endorsement.
- He stated he is against nationalism, believing it has brought only blood and wars, and follows the spirit of his grandparents who fought Nazism.