Orthodox Reform [Dallas TX]
June 13, 2007
http://orthodoxreform.org/cases/fr-nicholas-katinas/isaiah-questions-katinas-guilt/
Metropolitan Isaiah (Fr. Katinas's Bishop up until Fr. Katinas was suspended) visited Holy Trinity (Fr. Katinas's home parish) and gave a sermon on Sunday May 27, 2007 that made several troubling statements. Highlights from Metropolitan Isaiah's comments included:
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• Calling into question if Katinas was in fact a fallen priest and if there really are any victims
• Dismissing any alleged victims because of their age
• Saying the real victims are those that must endure the scandal (Holy Trinity, Fr. Katinas' wife, etc.)
• Indicating Katinas could be exonerated and re-elevated to full priestly status
• Implying since Katinas has not been sent to a monastery, then he has fully repented or is not guilty
• Saying defrocking means nothing
• Saying "I like a fight" and that he is willing to defend his comments above
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