Greek Orthodox priest and cult musician clarifies views on homosexuality

Father Dionysios Tabakis also clarified that he performed a sanctification of a neo-Nazi party office at the request of a superior authority. Photograph: Panagiotis Moschandreou/The Guardian

A Greek Orthodox priest whose home-recorded album of drone metal and religious dubstep has made him a cult figure in experimental music circles has issued a statement in which he has clarified his stance on homosexuality and the Greek radical right.

“As can be seen from my musical expression, I am in favour of unity, love, empathy and help for every needy, wronged and suffering person in life,” Father Dionysios Tabakis said in a public statement shared with the Guardian. “Whoever they are, whatever they believe, whether they are a saint or a sinner.”