Monday, February 15, 2010

Police in Greece Arrest Priest, Two Others For Stealing Religious Items from Monasteries

Ekathimerini website reports today that police in Ioannina, northwestern Greece, believe they are on the trail of a gang that has been stealing religious icons and other valuables from monasteries in the area, after arresting a priest who is alleged to have played a major role in the thefts.

The cleric -- who was not named -- was found to be in possession of 48 stolen icons, wood carvings, and various books. It is believed that some of the items were stolen from a monastery in Ioannina last year.

After arresting the priest, officers took another two men into custody.

Officers also searched a monastery in the Pamvotida municipality and the two suspects' homes, where they found more relics, a handgun, and some 500 bullets.

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