The Holy Synod on Friday held an urgent meeting to address the scandal around the Monastery of Saint Habakkuk in Fterikoudi.
Key issues came to the forefront following revelations made public about the monastery’s internal affairs.
Despite being summoned to provide their accounts in front of the Synod, two monks associated with the case did not appear.
The emergency session, which took place from 10 am on Friday, was primarily called to brief the Synod members on the emerging concerns, as reported by Tamassos Bishop, Isaias.
The Synod also reviewed audiovisual evidence related to the allegations.
Case background
At the heart of the alleged scandal is the discovery of a safe containing €800,000 and properties in Piraeus and Limassol, which are believed to be owned by two members of the monastery.
Authorities are probing whether these funds were derived from the donations of the faithful.
Two monks allegedly implicated in the financial fraud were also captured on camera engaging in sexual acts.
The cameras were reportedly set up by the monks themselves, to monitor individuals entering and exiting an office within the monastery and a room used as a bedroom.
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