Case of Alleged Conversion of 15-Year-Old at Machairas Monastery
May 30, 2026
A new case of alleged conversion involving a 15-year-old at Machairas Monastery has raised concerns in Cyprus, with the monk's parents accusing the Bishop of Limassol and the abbot. In 2016, the parents filed a lawsuit asking the court to free their son and seek damages. The monk's mother claims that he was influenced by the bishop at age 15, which led to noticeable changes in his behavior. This trial is the third to be heard, with previous ones resulting in the acquittal of the defendants. The parents highlight their son's social life before his engagement with the Church.