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Following a full and fair investigation conducted pursuant to the Archdiocese’s Clergy Misconduct Policy concerning allegations involving V. Rev. Fr. Chrysostomos Gilbert, and after consideration of Fr. Chrysostomos’ testimony, together with the findings of the investigation and other evidence presented to the Spiritual Court, the Court has determined that Fr. Chrysostomos engaged in inappropriate electronic communications that were not consistent with the conduct expected of a spiritual father and priest.
Following this determination, the members of Spiritual Court met with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros who decided that Fr. Chrysostomos must be relieved of his duties at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and suspended from the exercise of priestly ministry.
Recognizing both the seriousness of these findings and the Church’s commitment to the spiritual healing and restoration of its clergy, the Archbishop further directed Fr. Chrysostomos to undertake a period of therapeutic treatment, spiritual counseling, and pastoral rehabilitation. Any future consideration of a return to active ministry will be contingent upon his successful completion of this process and a determination by the Archbishop that he is fit to resume pastoral responsibilities.
The Archdiocese remains committed to fostering an environment of integrity, accountability, and pastoral care for all the faithful entrusted to its ministry. The Archdiocese is grateful to all who participated in the investigative and ecclesiastical processes and asks the faithful to keep Fr. Chrysostomos, the Holy Trinity community, and all involved in their prayers.
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