VANCOUVER SUN Friday, October 30, 1998
Reuter |
p. A24. Greece
Priest defrocked after leaving family for stripperNICOSIA -- A Greek Orthodox priest who left his family for a stripper was defrocked Thursday by the Holy Synod of the Cyprus Church.The affair is the latest scandal to hit the church following allegations that a high-ranking cleric, Bishop Chrysanthos of Limassol, is involved in fraud running into the millions of dollars. A statement by the Synod said Father Papyiannis was stripped of his standing in the church after confessing to the charges. The synod was also expected to consider a report by a committee of three bishops who have investigated the fraud allegations against Chrysanthos. Police are also investigating the fraud case.
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