Mother Testifies about Her Son's Indoctrination by the Metropolitan
June 2, 2026
A mother's testimony at court accuses Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol and abbot Epiphanius of indoctrinating her son into monastic life since he was 15 years old. She describes alarming behaviors from her son, including aggression towards his father and withdrawal from family life. The mother claims her son idolized the Metropolitan and replaced football posters with images of saints. Initially, she felt reassured by his association with the Church, but over time, the changes in his character raised her concerns. The case is currently under judicial examination.