Cross-examination of witness Father B. in Saint Avvakoum Monastery trial

On Monday, the Nicosia Criminal Court saw an intense cross-examination of the prosecution witness, known as Father B., in the ongoing trial involving the Holy Monastery of Saint Avvakoum. Defense attorney Efstathios Efstathiou challenged the witness’s credibility, repeatedly accusing him of providing false testimony and hiding evidence to protect himself.

The confrontation intensified when Mr. Efstathiou questioned Father B. regarding a pending sexual harassment case against him at the District Court. The defense argued that the witness attempted to conceal this legal trouble, suggesting it undermines his reliability as a witness in the current proceedings. In his defense, Father B. maintained that the allegations against him remain unproven charges rather than established facts, adding that the court will ultimately determine the weight of these issues.

The trial, which stems from controversial events within the Holy Monastery of Saint Avvakoum, continues to unfold as both sides spar over the integrity of evidence and witness statements. Further sessions are expected as the judicial process progresses to address the multifaceted claims raised during the hearings.