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Greek Orthodox priest and experimental musician clarifies stance on homosexuality and Golden Dawn

Father Dionysios Tabakis addressed past blog posts and a resurfaced 2013 video following public scrutiny.

Updated Aug 27, 2026 · 18:24 UTC1 reports

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Father Dionysios Tabakis, a Greek Orthodox priest and experimental musician, issued a statement clarifying his views on homosexuality and nationalism following public scrutiny of past online writings and a resurfaced 2013 video.
Tabakis reaffirmed that his view on homosexuality aligns with traditional Orthodox doctrine while emphasizing that gay individuals deserve love, acceptance, and pastoral care.
Addressing a 2013 video showing him blessing an office for the neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn, Tabakis and his record label stated the consecration was an official duty rather than a political endorsement.

Father Dionysios Tabakis released a public statement clarifying his positions after face criticism over 2024 blog posts opposing Greece's legalization of same-sex marriage.[The Guardian]
In his 2024 blog posts on an Orthodox website, Tabakis used derogatory terminology and described same-sex marriage legislation as a 'monstrosity' and 'blasphemous.'[The Guardian]
Tabakis stated his views match the 2,000-year-old position of the Orthodox Church and emphasized that homosexual people are owed love and acceptance.[The Guardian]
A 2013 video resurfaced showing Tabakis performing a religious blessing at an office opening for Golden Dawn, a far-right group later declared a criminal organization in 2020.[The Guardian]
Tabakis stated he performed the 2013 blessing as an official duty at the request of his superiors and expressed opposition to nationalism and fascism.[The Guardian]
Record label Heat Crimes stated that Greek Orthodox priests routinely perform routine blessing ceremonies for various organizations, which does not constitute a political endorsement.[The Guardian]