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The unknown cleric was in the news following a wave of sectarian violence in Syria that erupted after an audio clip, allegedly featuring him insulting the Prophet Muhammad, circulated on social media. Despite his denial of the accusations and the Interior Ministry's findings suggesting he was misidentified, the incident sparked attacks by armed Sunni extremist groups against Druse communities, leading to significant unrest and a rising death toll.
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The cleric has been implicated in a potential connection to the mafia in Crete and denies signing a document that would transfer church property to mafia leaders.
Μαφία της Κρήτης: «Μου έκαναν μαρτυρική τη ζωή» – Τι υποστηρίζει ο κληρικός
Greece· 2025-09-06Two clerics are expected to be called for questioning regarding their involvement in the financial scandal.
«Τρύπα» στα ταμεία της ελληνικής Καθολικής Εκκλησίας – Στο μικροσκόπιο κληρικοί και ιδιώτεςGreece· 2025-08-20
The cleric denied the accusation of insulting the Prophet Muhammad.
Death Toll From a Wave of Sectarian Violence in Syria Passes 100
United States· 2025-05-01