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Karastamatis, John
Incident 1102
Institution:
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) under Patriarchate of Constantinople - Patriarch Demetrios I (Papadopoulos)
Role:
Priest
Overseeing Bishop:
Metropolitan Anthony Gergiannakis
Parish / Diocese / Monastery / School:
St. George, Vancouver, Canada; Anchorage, Alaska; All Saints, Anaheim, Pennsylvania; Prophet Elias, Santa Cruz, California;
Outcome:
Murdered, some laity consider a martyr, female witness testified in court to being forced by the priest to perform oral sex
Year of Abuse:
Year Reported:
State / Country:
Year of Abuse:
1986
Santa Cruz, California
Media Report:
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