Holy Synod’s investigative committee

Complaint lodged against lawyers in Osiou Avakoum scandal

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Complaint lodged against lawyers in Osiou Avakoum scandal

The Cyprus Bar Association has lodged a police complaint against two lawyers representing monks implicated in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal. The complaint specifically concerns a letter sent to the Holy Synod’s investigative committee urging for the dismissal of charges against the monks and advocating for Archbishop Georgios to take control of the situation. The monks were alleged to have been found with €800,000 in cash, properties in Greece and Limassol, and were caught on CCTV footage having sex with each other.

Evidence collection nearly done in Osiou Avakoum scandals

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Evidence collection nearly done in Osiou Avakoum scandals

Two monks involved in scandals at the Osiou Avakoum monastery will provide statements to the Holy Synod’s investigative committee next week. This step is part of the final evidence collection before a decision is made. The investigation by a six-member ecclesiastical court of the Holy Synod is not expected to finish before Easter. The committee is focused on reaching a reliable conclusion rather than the time the process takes. A CCTV video under police investigation will be considered in the final decision, despite concerns about its legality. Additionally, there are ongoing police investigations into sexual harassment allegations and possible financial crimes at the monastery. Theologian Theodoros Kyriacou testified in support of a sexual harassment complaint against the monastery’s head, filed by a former employee.