Monk of Avakoum Monastery Posed as Saint Porphyrios
A former monk of the Avakoum Monastery testified before the Nicosia Criminal Court that monk Nektarios posed as Saint Porphyrios during confessions. The witness, who was at the monastery from March 2022 to March 2024, reported demanding practices used to promote obedience. The case raises questions about practices in the Orthodox monastic community.