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Mukhtar near disgraced monastery bewails loss of visitors

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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.

Investigation into monastery above board says Archbishop

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Investigation into monastery above board says Archbishop

The Archbishop stated that the events at the Osiou Avakoum monastery are within the statute of the Church and legal, and the trial will proceed normally.

Monks in Osiou Avakoum scandal claim inquiry illegal

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Monks in Osiou Avakoum scandal claim inquiry illegal

Monks embroiled in the Osiou Avakoum monastery scandal have stated that the investigative committee’s procedures are illegal. The church’s 2021 ruling required investigative committees to have three members, while the church’s establishment charter stipulates five members.

Monks testify over scandal-hit Osiou Avakoum

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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.

Monk testifies for four hours in Osiou Avakoum scandal

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Monk testifies for four hours in Osiou Avakoum scandal

Fact: Archimandrite Nektarios testified for over four hours before the Synod-appointed investigative committee on Monday.

Church process against monks unlawful says their lawyer

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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.

Archimandrite Nektarios: Virgin Mary “is a mother and understands”

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Archimandrite Nektarios: Virgin Mary “is a mother and understands”

The acting abbot of the Holy Monastery of Saint Habakkuk, Archimandrite Nektarios Georgiou, posted an icon of the Virgin Mary on social media with a message about understanding without words. Archimandrites Nektarios and Porphyrios are involved in an ecclesiastical scandal and are expected to appear before the Investigative Committee of the Holy Synod on May 13.

Monks called to appear before investigative committee

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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.

Monks seek return amidst scandal

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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.

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.