Monks seek return amidst scandal
Monks suspected of involvement in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal in Fterikoudes, Nicosia, have requested permission to return to live at the monastery.
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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.
Monk breaks silence over monastery scandal: , ‘I owe you an explanation’
Fact: Archimandrite Nektarios broke his silence on the investigation at the Osiou Avakoum monastery, denying allegations of sexual relations with another monk and stating that they were illegally kicked out from the monastery.
Woman , ‘tied and gagged’ by hooded men in own home
A woman was tied and gagged by four hooded men who broke into her home in the Limassol village of Erimi.
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The text describes a situation involving the Monastery of Saint Habakkuk, where revelations have come to light, likened to “Sodom and Gomorrah.” The former Chief of Police and the President of ELAM were found at the Bishopric of Tamassos counting confiscated money from the Monastery. Despite the unusual nature of their presence, they responded naturally to journalists’ inquiries. The ELAM party leader claimed to be an observer on the throne committee, although his name was not officially recorded at the Bishopric. Another individual, not listed on the Metropolis website, claimed he was simply a friend of Isaiah and saw nothing wrong with the situation. Questions are raised about whether there will be an investigation beyond the ecclesiastical process and if there will be any accountability.