The Metropolitan of Samos imposed a holiday penalty on a clerictranslated

July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Rev. Metropolitan of Samos, Ikaria and Korseon Mr. Eusevios. "After the notification of the criminal prosecution of the Gazette of I. of our Diocese, His Eminence imposed on him the penalty of a holiday from every Hieropraxia", states the Holy Diocese of Samos in its modest announcement.

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Георги Колев

The bishop did the right thing. As there is a criminal prosecution, he cannot serve at the altar until all is cleared up. I hope it's something minor and it gets better soon.

Dušan Obradović

Bishop did the right thing. When he is already under criminal prosecution, he cannot stand on the altar until things are cleared up. I hope it is for something less and that it will be resolved quickly.

Grace Davis

The bishop did the right thing. Once there's a criminal prosecution, the priest can't serve at the altar until it's cleared up. Hope it's something minor and gets sorted quickly for everyone involved.

Билјана Николовска

The metropolitan acted correctly. When there is a criminal proceeding, the priest cannot stand at the altar until everything is cleared up. I hope it's something minor and gets resolved soon for everyone.

Даниела Николовска

I agree with you, Biljana. The metropolitan reacted correctly, so that the liturgy would not be called into question. I hope it clears up soon too, especially if it's something minor like you say.

Дарко Николовски

Yes, Daniela, I also think the Metropolitan did the right thing by argizing immediately. I hope the case clears up soon, especially if it's something minor like you say. How long do you think such investigations usually take in our country?

Јасмина Стојановска

Yes, Darko, I also think that the Metropolitan did the right thing – to immediately remove him from the service while the investigation is ongoing. In our country, such investigations usually last from several months to a year, it depends on the court. And you, do you have a case that you followed closely?

Александар Ристески

Yes, Yasmina, Metropolitan Eusebius acted correctly and quickly. Here in Ohrid, we once had a similar case with a priest a few years ago, and the investigation lasted almost nine months. Are you following a specific case closely now?

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