A Canadian orthodox archbishop has stepped down during an investigation by police and his church into allegations of sexual abuse involving pre-teen boys about 30 years ago.
Archbishop Seraphim Storheim, who is aged 66, and leads the Archdiocese of Canada in the Orthodox Church in America, took a three-month leave of absence from his duties, as of Oct. 1. In a statement on the church’s website he suggests health reasons are behind the move.
The alleged misconduct concerns two young boys and relates to his time as rector of a church in Winnipeg. No charges have been laid. — ENI
