MICHIGAN
Press and Guide
By Jodi Rempala
jrempala@heritage.com
A Michigan Orthodox bishop is on leave and cannot work as a priest following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Dearborn Heights Archbishop Nathaniel Popp on Tuesday publicly disclosed that his auxiliary bishop the Right Rev. Irineu Duvlea, is being investigated for sexual misconduct.
Popp said in a statement that Duvlea, 53, is presumed innocent, but has been placed on leave and is banned from working until the investigation is complete.
The church did not announce any information about potential victims.
Popp added that the investigation is highly confidential and urged his followers not to speak about the matter.
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