A 44-year-old hieromonk from the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery in…
A 44-year-old hieromonk from the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery in Murom was detained in Khimki, Moscow Oblast, for allegedly using a fake profile on VKontakte to contact a girl under 12 from Leningrad Oblast and persuade her to send nude photos. The case dates back to February 2026, with the suspect admitting to the communications and receipt of such images.
Consensus
- The hieromonk was detained in Khimki, Moscow Oblast.
- He is accused of sexual acts involving a girl under 12 years old.
- The alleged crime occurred via online communication on VKontakte.
- The suspect used a fake account to contact the victim.
- The suspect admitted to having communicated with the child and receiving nude photos.
Points of divergence
- An investigation was opened in March 2026 regarding sexual acts of violence against a girl under 12, based on allegations that the suspect convinced the child to send naked photos via VKontakte. — riamo
- The man is described by acquaintances as having no interest in close relationships and being considered almost saintly by fellow monks and parishioners. — meduza
Coverage (2 sources)
- Priest convinced child to send him naked photos in Russia — РИАМО
- 47news: в Подмосковье задержали монаха, который переписывался со школьницей и получал от нее обнаженные фото — Meduza