Prison Sentence for Father Antonios Due to Abuse Charges
February 19, 2026
Father Antonios was sentenced to 9.5 years in prison for physical abuse against former residents of the Ark of the World. His sentence was converted to a monetary penalty of 10 euros per day, requiring him to pay around 60,000 euros to remain free. Other co-defendants received sentences ranging from 20 to 55.5 months. The court ordered an investigation into four witnesses for perjury and sent the case files to the Prosecutor's Office. There are suspicions that the witnesses may have testified under pressure.