In a significant legal ruling, Father Antonios and four former employees of the ‘Ark of the World’ NGO were found guilty of physical abuse and mistreatment of minors under their care. The court stated that Antonios held moral responsibility for five distinct acts of child abuse. Defense attorney Thrasivoulos Kontaxis criticized the trial’s integrity, arguing that media pressure distorted justice. He raised concerns over the credibility of the children’s testimonies, emphasizing the broader implications of the case for Greek society and voluntary organizations engaged in child welfare.