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http://www.thenationalherald.com/
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
BREAKING NEWS
Archimandrite Gabriel Karambis has been suspended. A new scandal on the
horizon
By Theodore Kalmoukos
The National Herald BOSTON.- A new scandal is boiling at the
Metropolis of Denver Colorado, involving Archimandrite Gabriel
Karambis, chief priest at the Annunciation Cathedral of Huston
Texas.According to a letter sent by Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver
dated December 26th 2008, he informs the parish that Rev. Karam
"I am deeply saddened to inform you that your former proistamenos,
Father Gabriel Karambis, was relieved of all his priestly duties by
me by letter on December 12, 2008. A Spiritual Court of the
Metropolis of Denver, convened on December 23, 2008, concurred with
this action, and farther recommended that the case of Father Karambis
be reviewed by the Spiritual Court of Second Instance (Eparchial Synod)".
Isaiah who were very close friends with Karambis also wrote that
"what I wish to share with you is that the reason for Father
Karambi's suspension had nothing to do with the parish or the
parishioners. His suspension does not pertain to any financial
improprieties against the parish, nor to any misconduct involving
minors or parishioners".
He went on to say that "the reason I relieved him of his duties had
to do with his own personal life and how it negatively reflected on
the holy priesthood".
The entire letter of Metropolitan Isaiah is the following: "Beloved
in the Lord,
In this life joys and sorrows are always with us. Yet in our
Christian life, we know that no sorrow is lasting, but only the joy
which comes from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is why our
Lord came into the world: to do away with evil and sorrow and to
grant to all believers His joy and His peace which will be eternal.
At this time your beloved parish is experiencing sorrow which I pray
and hope is only temporary. We are all members of the Body of Christ,
His Church; therefore, no one can ever take away the joy which our
Lord Jesus Christ has given to us.Nevertheless, I am deeply saddened
to inform you that your former proistamenos, Father Gabriel Karambis,
was relieved of all his priestly duties by me by letter on December
12, 2008. A Spiritual Court of the Metropolis of Denver, convened on
December 23, 2008, concurred with this action, and farther
recommended that the case of Father Karambis be reviewed by the
Spiritual Court of Second Instance (Eparchial Synod).
What I wish to share with you is that the reason for Father Karambi's
suspension had nothing to do with the parish or the parishioners. His
suspension does not pertain to any financial improprieties against
the parish, nor to any misconduct involving minors or parishioners.
The reason I relieved him of his duties had to do with his own
personal life and how it negatively reflected on the holy priesthood.
Since this is the only criterion I used in my responsibilities as
your Metropolitan to excuse Father Karambis from his duties - a
decision which he also understands - please allow him to deal quietly
and constructively with his issues, no matter how painful they are.
I urge each one of you to continue to pray for the growth and
progress of your holy parish, so that it will always be a shining
beacon of hope and of salvation for God's people who are members and
who attend for purposes of prayer. Please, also pray for Father
Karambis and all people of faith who continue to struggle in this
life to ward off the temptations of evil "and the snare of the devil"
(1 Timothy 3:7), and to remain committed to Christ, His Church and
His coming Kingdom".On Monday December 29th the Archdiocese issued an
official Announcement stating in summary Metropolitan Isaiah's letter.
Archbishop Demetrios of America did not respond to the Herald's call
on Monday morning although he was at the Archdiocese. His press
secretary, Stavros Papagermanos said "the Archbishop is
unavailable".Fr. Karambis was one of crossest confidants of the
former Archbishop Spyridon, and also initially of Archbishop
Demetrios.\
Despite its many efforts The Herald was not able to locate Fr.
Karambis. No one seems to know where he is or his telephone contacts,
neither his former parish, nor the Metropolis of Denver.
In a telephone call to the Metropolis of Denver Fr. Ambrose Omaias,
assistant administrator said, "Metropolitan Isaiah is on vacation in
California and he is expected to return the 5th of January". Asked
about Fr. Karambis, he said "I am not at liberty to discuses, all I
know is that he is suspended from this Diocese".
The Chancellor Fr. Luke Uhl told the Herald about Karambis "I do not have
any
information whatsoever". To the question are you the chancellor, he
said "yes I am". He promised to contact Metropolitan Isaiah and
convey to him our message.In a telephone interview with the parish
council president Andrew Savas, he said "Metropolitan Isaiah's letter
speaks for itself and if you need more clarification I suggest you
speak to His Eminence". |
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