Orthodox Gathering in Crete: A "Great" Council?

If you look at the history of this council, the idea of convening it began over 100 years ago. The political upheavals of the early 20th century and the rise of communism in Eastern Europe held back any serious plans for this council. Furthermore, many traditionalist and conservative voices within the Orthodox Church have been very apprehensive of convening such a council. With the fall of communism, serious preparation for the council began.