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Thessaloniki: Prosecutor’s intervention regarding the exorcism ceremonies in Aristotelous

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It will be investigated whether the offenses of proselytism, illegal occupation of public space and disturbing the public peace were committed

He caused the intervention of the public prosecutor’s office of Thessaloniki the organization of an open religious event from the self-proclaimed “Church of the Nations” a few days ago in the courthouse square.

The District Attorney Kyriaki Kliaba ordered the Thessaloniki security to carry out a preliminary examination in order to investigate whether the crimes of proselytism, illegal occupation of public space and disturbing the peace.

What happened

On two Sunday evenings, during the summer, exorcism ceremonies were held in a public place in the center of Thessaloniki, specifically in Aristotelous. The ceremonies were allegedly performed by the self-proclaimed “Church of the Nations.”

More specifically, behind the statue of Venizelos, on two Sundays, one in July and one in August, the outdoor “church” was set up with chairs and a large screen showing videos from other ceremonies.

Several people, as can be seen in the video that secured it Voria, participated in the ritual. The event and what took place during the exorcisms were presented on the large screen that had been installed. “Get out, get out” one of the organizers could be heard shouting in front of a woman during the ceremony.

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