Defrocked Monks of Abba Koum Monastery and the Holy Synod's Decision
November 26, 2024
The three monks of the Abba Koum Monastery have been defrocked and are instructed to move to other monasteries. The Holy Synod threatened defrocking if they do not comply. The monks wish to remain outside monasteries due to legal issues. There is no law that requires them to remove their robes if they are ultimately defrocked.