A Greek abbot facing trial for the theft of Byzantine relics says they were his grandmother's.
12 September 2025
The abbot, from the Mega Spilaio monastery in the Peloponnese, and five other suspected accomplices were arrested on Monday, following an investigation by Greek police.
They are accused of attempting to illegally sell church relics for €200 000.
They are accused of attempting to illegally sell church relics for €200 000.