Hello everyone,
I wanted to make this thread since I couldn't find one on the website already, and while Ofieshite groups barely exist these days, I think it's worth documenting (as a way to tell people to stay away) and also there is some interesting history here. I might update it on my own with some articles and such, but I'm just placing this here for now.
Pictured below is the rare volume about Aftimios Ofiesh written by his widow and an "icon" of him I recently obtained.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
Just some random assorted articles on Aftimios Ofiesh that give a rundown on who he was
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftimios_Ofiesh
https://orthodoxwiki.org/Aftimios_Ofiesh
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
truly a tragic story! May God have mercy
Fr Joseph Suaidan (Suaiden, same guy)