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In this article, the author presents the way how where presented the bioethics problems in the discussions of the Pan-orthodox Synod that took place in Crete in June this year. The document published by the bishops that participated to the international assembly has, between the points discussed, also one dedicated to the evolution of this domain, called today with the word "bioethics". After a short presentation of the history of the PanOrthodox Synod from there and a brief overview of the main subjects analysed there, there is emphasised the way how are perceived the bioethics problems by the delegates bishops and it is highlighted the actuality of the ideas presented in this document. There is also presented the way how the conception about bioethics of the Orthodox Church, expressed in the documents of the Council, contribute help the Church to be more opened to the today world's problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]