Greek Orthodox priest and drone metal musician clarifies views on homosexuality but doesn't retract 2024 "Sodomites" blogposts

Greek Orthodox priest and drone metal musician Father Dionysios Tabakis issued a statement on August 27, 2026, expressing compassion for gay people while still appearing to call homosexuality a sin: "with freedom we sin, and with freedom we repent." He did not address 2024 blogposts where he called gay people "Sodomites" and same-sex marriage a "sodomitic monstrosity." His debut album "Paradise Metal" scored 7.6 on Pitchfork.