“This article (by a Roman Catholic deacon and professor of philosophy) shares some indicators of clerical narcissism. While none of the these are conclusive on their own, it is worth noting that the indicators he mentions include 1) the usual narcissistic manipulation and over-reaction to criticism 2) preaching from amidst the people (vs. from a pulpit or the amvon) 3) homilies that are entertaining, center around the homilist, and are theologically shallow (or even incorrect), 4) liturgical innovation, and 5) liturgizing that is designed to illicit admiration for the server.
It is not clear what the actual proportion of NPD is among Orthodox clergy, but I am willing to say that it is too high.”
https://goodguyswearblack.org/2016/04/18/a-few-thoughts-on-narcissism-in-the-priesthood/
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