Greek orthodox priest swinging a censer during church service on Symi Island, Greece Stock Photo

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A Greek Orthodox priest in Athens has been suspended and forbidden from performing sacraments after he allowed two girls to serve at the altar of his church, sparking controversy within conservative circles. The incident took place at in Plaka, where Protopresbyter Alexandros Karyotoglou, the priest in question, made the unprecedented decision.. Source: The National Herald NEW YORK - Alex Prodes, a 53-year-old former Greek Orthodox priest (defrocked by choice), lives on his Social Security disability income, two years ago tried to kill himself. The divorced father of two - he sees his children only twice a year - referring to his failed suicide attempt, he asked


Priest of the Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem This chur… Flickr

Priest of the Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem This chur… Flickr


Orthodox priest in altar editorial image. Image of ritual 137390700

Orthodox priest in altar editorial image. Image of ritual 137390700


Salt Lake Valley's Greek Orthodox Parish new senior priest The Salt Lake Tribune

Salt Lake Valley's Greek Orthodox Parish new senior priest The Salt Lake Tribune


Ordination of Gregory Gilbert to Greek Orthodox Priest ⋆ Cosmos Philly

Ordination of Gregory Gilbert to Greek Orthodox Priest ⋆ Cosmos Philly


Orthodox Priest and St. Nick Icon / 2 of 15 Photograph Orthodox priest, Orthodox, Religious

Orthodox Priest and St. Nick Icon / 2 of 15 Photograph Orthodox priest, Orthodox, Religious


Greek Orthodox priest accused of hate speech regarding marriage equality SBS Greek

Greek Orthodox priest accused of hate speech regarding marriage equality SBS Greek


A dramatic moody portrait of a Greek Orthodox priest in Israel

A dramatic moody portrait of a Greek Orthodox priest in Israel


Two Greek Orthodox priests wearing black hats parade along road in Easter procession on Kos

Two Greek Orthodox priests wearing black hats parade along road in Easter procession on Kos


1, one, Greek Orthodox priest, full length portrait, city of Stock Photo 19812799 Alamy

1, one, Greek Orthodox priest, full length portrait, city of Stock Photo 19812799 Alamy


Greek Orthodox’s priest’s sordid double life exposes amid donations inquiry Herald Sun

Greek Orthodox’s priest’s sordid double life exposes amid donations inquiry Herald Sun


Portrait of a Greek orthodox priest wearing a Kalimavkion Stock Photo Alamy

Portrait of a Greek orthodox priest wearing a Kalimavkion Stock Photo Alamy


Greek Orthodox Priest Jerusalem Photograph by Mel Noodelman

Greek Orthodox Priest Jerusalem Photograph by Mel Noodelman


Greek Orthodox priest celebrates inaugural orthros, Divine Liturgy Deseret News

Greek Orthodox priest celebrates inaugural orthros, Divine Liturgy Deseret News


Confession & Communion Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia

Confession & Communion Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia


Greek Orthodox priest at St. Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai holding prized manuscript with

Greek Orthodox priest at St. Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai holding prized manuscript with


Clergy St. John Greek Orthodox Church

Clergy St. John Greek Orthodox Church


Orthodox Priests Photograph by Munir Alawi

Orthodox Priests Photograph by Munir Alawi


Greek Orthodox’s priest’s sordid double life exposes amid donations inquiry The Chronicle

Greek Orthodox’s priest’s sordid double life exposes amid donations inquiry The Chronicle


Greek Orthodox priests in Greek Parliament. 2015 Athens, Greece Orthodox Priest, Kusadasi, Greek

Greek Orthodox priests in Greek Parliament. 2015 Athens, Greece Orthodox Priest, Kusadasi, Greek


7 Types of Orthodox Clergy and Monastic Headgear The Catalog of Good Deeds

7 Types of Orthodox Clergy and Monastic Headgear The Catalog of Good Deeds

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has launched an "internal investigation" into Archimandrite John Christodoulos from South Australia after a report by The Advertiser was released today alleging the priest led a sordid double life.. According to The Advertiser, Father John allegedly obtained hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations from devout elderly parishioners, while.. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with its headquarters located in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, The mission of the Archdiocese is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox Christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the Church in the United States of America according to the Orthodox.