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Metropolitan Ptolemy of Upper Egypt: Accusations in the Congo, rise to church hierarchy and arrest for showing his genitals to the Petrograd
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Metropolitan Ptolemy of Upper Egypt: Accusations in the Congo, rise to church hierarchy and arrest for showing his genitals to the Petrograd

The Metropolitan of Ptolemais and Upper Egypt, Pantelimon, has been placed on indefinite leave by the Patriarchate of Alexandria following an investigation into allegations involving forged documents and public indecency. The incident reportedly occurred in Petralona, where he was arrested for exposing his genitalia. This development casts doubt on his ecclesiastical career, which had included significant roles in the Orthodox mission in Africa and high-ranking administrative positions within the Patriarchate.

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Metropolitan Ptolemy of Upper Egypt: Accusations in the Congo, rise to church hierarchy and arrest for showing his genitals to the Petrograd

The Metropolitan of Ptolemais and Upper Egypt, Pantelimon, has been placed on indefinite leave by the Patriarchate of Alexandria following an investigation into allegations involving forged documents and public indecency. The incident reportedly occurred in Petralona, where he was arrested for exposing his genitalia. This development casts doubt on his ecclesiastical career, which had included significant roles in the Orthodox mission in Africa and high-ranking administrative positions within the Patriarchate.

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