Following a court session in Hertsa District Court in Bukovina on August 12, Met. Longin revealed that while the investigation against him continues, he is not permitted to protect or take custody of orphans.
Camp St. Raphael, affectionately known as “Camp YABOY!” among its attendees, celebrated its 25th anniversary this summer with three successful week-long sessions that drew nearly 500 campers from across the Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America.
The historic monastery, known locally as Paleomonastiro (Old Monastery), was surrounded and overtaken by the advancing blaze.
The Holy Shrine of St. Gervasios, which houses his sacred relics and tomb within the Church of St. Paraskevi, found itself completely surrounded by flames as uncontrolled wildfires raged through the Achaia region, threatening homes and businesses less than six miles from Patras.
The week-long camp will bring together iconographers from across the United States for prayer, education, fellowship, and sacred artistic work in a monastic setting.