Clarifications from the Monastery of Saint Neophytes Regarding Recent Incident
August 8, 2026
The Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytes issued a statement regarding a recent attempted murder incident involving a monk. The monk, a deacon from a European country, had been refusing to vacate a room in the monastery that his father had used for 20 years. Despite repeated attempts by the Abbot, the monk remained obstinate. After a request to surrender the room, an incident occurred, injuring two individuals. The monastery is cooperating with the police for the investigation.