I’m taking a break for a day or two from dealing with the problems in the OCA. Instead, I’m highlighting an example of what I believe +Jonah has been fighting against. Long-time readers know that I’ve been following another Church scandal in Astoria, NY for the past few months that includes, among other charges, the […]
Paisios, Vikentios Out, New Trustees in, Legal Battles Loom – Updated
January 30, 2011 by
Look at how they fight among themselves. This the best we got? Source: National Herald | Theodore Kalmoukos ASTORIA, N.Y. – After a tumultuous beginning in which Bishop Vikentios of Apameia refused to attend a meeting of the Corporation of the St. Irene Chrysovalantou Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery because his attorney was barred, the board […]
Patriarch’s Move On Paisios, Vikentios
January 25, 2011 by
It’s like the Keystone Cops. Source: The National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukas BOSTON. – Patriarch Bartholomew has moved to change the administration of the scandal-scarred Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou in Astoria, permanently ousting Metropolitan Paisios of Tyana, charged with sex abuses, and also Bishop Vikentios, who has no involvement in sex allegations. There has […]
Patriarch Bartholomew Gets Letter of Complaint on Paisios’ Conduct
January 15, 2011 by
Highlights from the article: Letter from the law firm representing a client allegedly abused by Passios to Pat. Bartholomew: “Our office has substantial experience representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse, including people abused by clergymen. In this case, our preliminary investigation has revealed allegations that Metropolitan Paisios routinely crossed the physical boundaries of others and […]
Patriarch Bartholomew to Bishop Vikentios: Leave the U.S. Now
January 5, 2011 by
The plot thickens into a sludge that threatens to drown more than just the alleged perpetrators of some very serious crimes. Lawyers have already been hired. The same firm that sued the Catholic Church and won millions for harboring pedophiles now has the Ecumenical Patriarchate in their sights. Kalmoukos also reports that Abp. Demetrios is […]
Bp. Vikentios accuses Bp. Paisios of perversion (Are they even real Bishops?)
December 19, 2010 by
Bad stuff folks. In a exclusive interview with the National Herald, Bp. Vikentios accuses Bp. Paisios of pedophilia, intimidation, exploitation of minors, it really can’t get more sordid. Nice work guys. What was that verse about offending children and a millstone? NEW YORK – Bishop Vikentios of Apameia has made stunning allegations about Metropolitan Paisios […]
Paisios Escapes Punishment
December 14, 2010 by
Why is Bp. Paissios in Athens when there is an ongoing investigation by the New York State and the FBI? Why did the EP call him back? the EP was correct in removing him, but he should not leave the country until all the facts are in. Author: Theodore Kalmoukos, 12/10/2010, Source: The National Herald […]
St. Irene Chrysovalantou Gets New Leadership, Metropolitan Paisios and Bishop Vikentios Out
December 8, 2010 by
From the National Herald By Theodore Kalmoukos BOSTON — Metropolitan Paisios of Tyana and Bishop Vikentios of Apameia are officially out as abbot and deputy abbot of the St. Irene Chrysovalantou Sacred and Patriarchal Monastery in Astoria, NY. Bishop Ilia of Philomelion was named acting abbot while a group of three monks have been sent […]
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