Romanian priest unrepentant after crucifixion of nun

[TommyO]

TANACU, Romania — A Romanian Orthodox priest, facing charges for ordering the crucifixion of a young nun because she was "possessed by the devil," was unrepentant Saturday as he celebrated a funeral ceremony for his alleged victim.

"God has performed a miracle for her, finally Irina is delivered from evil," Father Daniel, 29, the superior of the Holy Trinity monastery in north-eastern Romania, told an AFP reporter before celebrating a short liturgy "for the soul of the deceased", in the presence of 13 nuns who showed no visible emotion.

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Cornici was found dead on Wednesday, gagged and chained to a cross, after fellow nuns called an ambulance, according to police.

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Before being crucified she had been kept shut up for several days, her hands and feet tied and without food or drink, he said.

more at http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2005-06-18-romanian-priest_x.htm


Now I know why I have a somewhat negative view of organized religion.

[efhmc]

1. Well, if this is your idea of normal,organized religion, then I understand

your negative view. But I think you will find that this is not a normal event.

[Maple]

2. He says it is

Father Daniel who is accused of orchestrating the crime is said to be unrepentant.

"God has performed a miracle for her, finally Irina is delivered from evil," AFP quoted the priest as saying.

"I don't understand why journalists are making such a fuss about this. Exorcism is a common practise in the heart of the Romanian Orthodox church and my methods are not at all unknown to other priests," Father Daniel added.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4107524.stm

[bennywhale]

3. I've travelled in Romania and the

culture, and belief in demons etc is very strong in isolated communities. During a recent mystery illness in a village, all the bodies from the local cemetery were dug up and and reburied miles from the village as this was thought to be the cause of the illness.

[Moderator]

4. Duplicate topic

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1560567