Title: Bishop of Tamassos Provides Testimony in Monastery Financial Scandal
In a recent development that has caught the attention of the public, the Bishop of Tamassos and Orinis, Isaias, has provided a detailed deposition to the Police’s Economic Crime Investigation Office. The testimony, given on Friday, pertains to an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities at the Monastery of Saint Habakkuk in Fterikoudi.
According to sources from Philenews, the bishop’s deposition centered on financial matters, revealing the discovery of a substantial sum of 800,000 euros within the monastery’s premises. The bishop has also indicated his willingness to offer additional information on certain aspects of the case, suggesting that he may return to provide further details as the investigation progresses.
Central to the scandal is the unearthing of a safe containing the aforementioned sum and properties located in Piraeus and Limassol. These assets are suspected to be connected to two members of the monastery. Authorities are now examining whether these funds are linked to donations made by the faithful to the religious institution.
Complicating matters are allegations against two monks, who are not only implicated in the financial fraud but were also recorded engaging in sexual acts. The recordings were captured by cameras that were reportedly installed by the monks themselves. These devices were intended to monitor movement in and out of an office and a bedroom within the monastery.
In a twist to the unfolding events, the two monks at the center of the allegations made a late-night visit to the Lakatamia Police Station to lodge a complaint concerning the recent revelations. However, they were informed that due to the active status of the investigation, they would be summoned for questioning at a later date.
The monastery scandal has raised serious questions about governance and accountability within religious institutions. As authorities continue their probe, many are awaiting further developments in a case that has shaken the community’s trust.
For more on this story, stay tuned for updates as they become available.
