Greek Orthodox priest held after acid attack in discipline hearing puts bishops in hospital

[essentialsaltes]

Ten people, including seven senior Greek Orthodox bishops, have been hurt in an acid attack by a priest undergoing a disciplinary hearing in Athens, authorities have alleged.

Three of the bishops were still in hospital following the attack late on Wednesday, while two lawyers were also being treated.

The bishops were in session to discuss possibly defrocking the priest after he was allegedly discovered to be in possession of 1.8 grams of cocaine

 

[HTacianas]

Ten people, including seven senior Greek Orthodox bishops, have been hurt in an acid attack by a priest undergoing a disciplinary hearing in Athens, authorities have alleged.

Three of the bishops were still in hospital following the attack late on Wednesday, while two lawyers were also being treated.

The bishops were in session to discuss possibly defrocking the priest after he was allegedly discovered to be in possession of 1.8 grams of cocaine

And to demonstrate his repentance and contrition he threw acid on his judges. I see a defrocking in his future.

 

[prodromos]

And to demonstrate his repentance and contrition he threw acid on his judges. I see a defrocking in his future.

I don't think that is in any doubt since that was the purpose of the hearing after all. Defrocking and a long jail sentence on multiple charges now.

 

[Fr. Appletree]

Lord have mercy! Those poor men!