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	Announcement Pokrov December 29, 2008 http://pokrov.org/display.asp?ds=Article&id=869 Related Document: Letter to Annunciation Cathedral NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America with profound sadness makes known the following information: On December 12, 2008, Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver notified the Parish of the Annunciation Cathedral of Houston, TX, that he relieved the Very Rev. Archimandrite Gabriel Karambis of his duties as a pastor of the Cathedral and subsequently suspended him from all priestly duties. A Spiritual Court of the First Instance held at the Metropolis of Denver on December 23, 2008, reviewed the issues giving rise to this serious canonical disciplinary action and recommended the indefinite continuation of Fr. Karambis’ suspension, and the reference of the matter to the Spiritual Court of the Second Instance (Eparchial Synod) for the ultimate disposition of the case. Subsequently, Metropolitan Isaiah with a pastoral letter to the Annunciation Parish (letter attached) dated December 26, 2008, stated the reasons for the above-mentioned action. The suspension of Fr. Karambis does not pertain to any financial improprieties against the Parish or to any misconduct involving minors or parishioners. Contact: Stavros H. Papagermanos Tel.: 212.570.3530 – Fax: 212.774.0237 Email: pressoffice@goarch.org
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