Belgrade, Feb. 17, 2010 (Serbia Today) - A group of monks, supporters of Archbishop Artemije, tried to force their way into the Gracanica Monastery to protect the dismissed church dignitary right after the arrival of his successor Bishop Atanasije, Kosovo Radio reported on Sunday.
After several unsuccessful attempts, the group of 12 monks attacked the ones who supported the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC)' decision. The group allegedly withdrew to afterwards enter the monastery from the back door. The Kosovo police didn't interfere, only made attempts to set the opposed groups apart, the radio said. The SPC Holy Synod, the church's top body, ruled Saturday that Archbishop Artemije can no longer lead the church in Kosovo. Artemije was investigated by the church for allegedly mishandling millions of Euros in aid and government funds over several years.
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