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Author: Theodore Kalmoukos
Date Published: 12/15/2007
Publication: The National Herald
Former Parishioner from Chicago-Area Church: Scars of Molestation Will Always Be With Me
BOSTON – The man who first reported to the Archdiocese that he was allegedly molested as a teenager by then Rev. Nicholas Katinas, who is now defrocked, has broken his long and painful silence in an […]

Author: Theodore Kalmoukos
Date Published: 12/15/2007
Publication: The National Herald
BOSTON, Mass. – In statements to the National Herald, Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago said he wanted to clarify his position on the pedophilia scandal allegedly involving Nicholas Katinas, who has been defrocked.
Mr. Katinas is the former longtime pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Dallas, also served as parish […]

The December issue of the Greek Archdiocese official publication “The Orthodox Observer” lists clergy updates on page 34. The cite Nicholas Katinas as “Returned to status of layman.”
This is the first official Archdiocese confirmation of an earlier unofficial report that Katinas was defrocked in July, 2007. The December issue of this publication can be viewed […]

Bishop Nikolai of Alaska (OCA) is recently shown tonsuring Terenty Dushkin to be a Reader of St. Innocent Cathedral (picture above, from the Diocese of Alaska website).
According to Pokrov.org, Dushkin has been convicted of nine felony charges and is required to register as a sex offender.
Additional information may be obtained from the Alaskan sex offender […]

In light of recent sexual misconduct cover up allegations, we are mindful of our need for holy leaders. December 9th’s Prologue from Ochrid reading by Saint Nikolai Velimirovich reminds us of Orthodox Saints who defended the weak and fearlessly called for repentance. God grant us again leaders in our day of such character. […]

Author: Theodore Kalmoukos
Date Published: 12/07/2007
Publication: The National Herald
New Court Petition Details Alleged Cover-Up by Church Officials
BOSTON, Mass. – Two more alleged victims of former priest Nicholas Katinas have come forward, according to an amended legal action which has already been filed on behalf of two other alleged victims. The fourth alleged victim is from of […]

Author: Theodore Kalmoukos
Date Published: 12/07/2007
Publication: The National Herald
It is painful, but true: Our Archdiocese is going through a dark period. It is being attacked with the force of a terrible storm, that is a huge moral and financial problem. But it does not have the moral fortitude to respond.
It appears to be held hostage, prevented […]

Download the December 1st article in the Dallas News which gives a more detailed overview on the latest Katinas lawsuit news than their November 31st news brief.
Author: Sam Hodges
Date Published: 12/1/2007
Publication: Dallas Morning News
Leaders of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America knew the Rev. Nicholas Katinas had been accused of child sexual abuse but let […]

(Editors note: the day after The National Herald posted this document, it abruptly disappeared from their web site without explanation. No word yet if the legal document will be reposted to their site).

The court case against Reverend Nicholas E. Katinas, Bishop Isaiah of Denver and Archbishop Demetrios by John Doe I, John Doe II John […]

Reactions are pouring in as news of the Katinas sexual abuse coverup conspiracy allegations becomes widespread. One recent reaction from the TakeOurChurchBack blog:
Read It and Weep, Truly …
It now appears that the cover-up involving Fr. Katinas has spanned DECADES and involves numerous incidents.
We at TOCB believe it is tragic that so many people sought […]

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• Recommended Sites

  • Pokrov.org Orthodox sexual abuse web site with many resources and reports on abuse within the Eastern Orthodox Church.
  • Orthodox Safety Council Non-profit organization providing “safe environment” programs, education, and accountability for Orthodox parishes seeking to protect their communities from sexual misconduct or abuse.
  • SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) This site keeps up to date on church abuse issues. It has networks and meetings for survivors in various geographic areas around the U.S.
  • AdvocateWeb H.O.P.E. - Helping Overcome Professional Exploitation Numerous educational articles on clergy abuse, as well as abuse inflicted by other professionals such as therapists and law enforcement officers.
  • Voice of the Faithful Catholic resources to reform sexual abuse laws for the protection of children.
  • Bishop Accountability Catholic site to provide accountability on topics of sexual abuse in the Church.