Orthodox priest has reportedly claimed that he had wanted to help treat a rash on the Estonian man
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On Friday, Dimokrati News reported that a 49-year-old priest from Orthodox Church in Rhodes was arrested after a 30-year-old Estonian tourist filed a complaint alleging he was molested by the priest who used holy oil to anoint his genitals.
According to Dimokrati News, the tourist said the incident occurred Thursday morning after he returned to the monastery a day prior with his girlfriend to collect a crucifix he’d forgotten. Upon his return, the tourist said the priest told him he had a “special gift” for him in another room, per the outlet.
Once in the room, the tourist — who initially believed the interaction was routine procedure — said the priest asked him to remove his clothes to “anoint” him with holy oil.
Confused by the situation, the tourist did not ask the priest to stop when he began massaging the oil onto his body. However, later that day, he filed a complaint at a police station on the island, per the outlet.
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The priest was arrested and charged with “insulting the sexual dignity” of the man.
The scene of the crime a monastery in Rhodes, Greece
