Mukhtar near disgraced monastery bewails loss of visitors

Mukhtar near disgraced monastery bewails loss of visitors

Fterikoudes mukhtar Modestos Iacovou testified against Tamassos Bishop Isaias in a case brought by suspended monks of the Osiou Avakoum monastery. He stated that vehicles from the bishopric were loaded with icons from the monastery. The community council has asked for the monks to be brought back so the monastery can function normally. The community has supported the monastery and donated properties for its construction. Monks’ lawyers claim the investigation process against them is illegal.

Monks testify over scandal-hit Osiou Avakoum

Monks testify over scandal-hit Osiou Avakoum

Monks Isiais and Timotheos from the Osiou Avakoum monastery testified before a church investigative committee for around two hours each.

Church process against monks unlawful says their lawyer

Church process against monks unlawful says their lawyer

Fact: Monks and their lawyers involved in the Avvakoum monastery scandal filed a memo to the church investigative committee arguing that the process being followed by the church was unlawful.

Monks called to appear before investigative committee

Monks called to appear before investigative committee

Two embroiled monks have been called to appear before the church investigative committee in relation to a monastery scandal.