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Dismissed Abbot Claims to be Victim of AI, Accuses Archbishop

Published January 2, 2026, 15:15
Dismissed Abbot Claims to be Victim of AI, Accuses Archbishop

The dismissed abbot of the Avvakoum Monastery, Nektarios, claims to be a victim of artificial intelligence, accusing Archbishop Georgios of launching an attack against him. He alleges that his case is being examined by the Holy Synod with the intention of informing the state and the public, while implying that the Archbishop is seeking to secure the election of specific Metropolitans. Furthermore, he raises questions about photographs of a Metropolitan on a yacht, with expenses allegedly covered by the monastery. Mr. Nektarios argues that the only evidence presented against him is a fabricated image created using artificial intelligence and questions how the Church handles cases of clergy dismissal.