Testimonies of Sexual Abuse at the Monastery of Osios Avvakum
September 9, 2024
A witness testified at the Synodal Court that he was a victim of sexual abuse by a monk from the Monastery of Osios Avvakum. This testimony could lead to the removal of the accused monk. Additionally, two lawyers and former monk Barnabas testified, providing evidence against other monks. The accused claim that the videos presented were obtained illegally.