Child Molesting Orthodox Archbishop out on Bail, SNAP Responds

SNAP
July 17, 2014

http://www.snapnetwork.org/canada_child_molesting_orthodox_archbishop_out_on_bail_snap_responds

A Canadian Orthodox archbishop, who was convicted of child sexual abuse and sentenced to 8 months in jail last week, has been released on bail. We are disappointed the judge granted this request.

Archbishop Seraphim Storheim was found criminally guilty of sexually abusing a child. Child abuse victims rarely report their abuse lightly and Storheim has two victims speaking publically. Child molesters rarely abuse only once or change their ways. We hope no other children will be hurt while he walks free.

It is not too late to report what you know to police. If you were abused or you know someone who was abused by Storheim please contact law enforcement and get help. We also urge the Orthodox Church of America to alert parishioners that Storheim has been released and is still a convicted child molester.

NOTE - in an earlier statement, we wrote "The OCA opposes his release." We meant to say "The OCA should oppose his release." We regret the error.