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Bishop of Kalavryta Amvrosios found guilty of homophobia and hatred

Greek-Orthodox bishop of Kalavryta, Amvrosios, was found guilty of abuse of ecclesiastical office and incitement to hatred.

Bishop Amvrosios
Εξερχόμενος του δικαστηρίου ο Μητροπολίτης Καλαβρύτων και Αιγιαλείας τόνισε πως ότι έκανε το έκανε για την αγάπη του Θεού Source: IN

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By Stergos Kastelloriou

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A court in Aigio sentenced Amvrosios to a seven-month imprisonment, with all time suspended.

The bishop of Kalavryta had advised people to spit on gays in 2015, in remarks were made against the politicians who voted in favor of the extension of civil partnerships to LGBT people.

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