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Apparently, the "priest" in question is only 29; what a geronta/staretz! So, he's young, acting without episcopal permission, and leading a bunch of nuns: sounds like a case of "prelest" (spiritual delusion), a cult, and a recipe for disaster! He also is unrepentant and shows no remorse over this poor woman's death.

Here are a couple more news stories:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4107524.stm

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-1661366,00.html

A little research shows it is wide spread in the news - like wild fire - but that is not an indication that the everything about the news report is accurate. Especially when it comes to anything like this.


There is probably something to it - but exactly what - remains a question. It doesn't seem good at all. A pity that one wacko can tarnish so much.

-ray

Thanks everyone for your insights. When I read this, I knew something was seriously wrong. No right minded Orthodox priest would crucify a nun. Now it makes sense, he acts without permission from the bishop an is a sort of "renegade."

Now, I am not supporting this priest and convent in any way, but one of the supporters of them has posted their side of the story and I thought it only fair to post a link to it: http://members5.boardhost.com/STANDREWHOUSE/msg/66610.html

In Christ,
Deacon Nikolai

Whichever story is true the priest still did the wrong thing. He had no business tying her up or withholding food and water from her, period.

Fr. Deacon Lance