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Source: Orthodox Times The Holy Metropolis of Germany issued an official announcement warning the faithful about two individuals who do not belong to the canonical Orthodox Church and are not recognized by any legitimate ecclesiastical authority. The first is Monk Savvas, a former member of the monastic community of Mount Athos, who was expelled by the Holy Community of Mount Athos. Since his expulsion, he has continued to present himself as an “Elder of Mount Athos,” despite having no affiliation with the monastic republic or any canonical Orthodox body. The second is Panagiotis Papadopoulos, a defrocked former cleric who now…