Orthodox Priest Musician Defends Views Amid Backlash Over Homophobic Posts and Neo-Nazi Ties
Father Dionysios Tabakis, a Greek Orthodox priest known for drone metal, issued a statement addressing homophobic blog posts and his past performance at a Golden Dawn event. He maintains his views align with Orthodox Church teachings and calls for love and acceptance of homosexual people, though he refers to gay attraction as a sin. He has also withdrawn from an upcoming festival appearance.
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