The Ugly Israeli in Greece: Tourist Defecated in a Monastery on the Island of Serifos

An Israeli on a cruise ship defecated in the courtyard of a monastery on the island of Serifos in front of schoolchildren. The church representative filed an official complaint and called it "a lack of respect and a burning insult to the holy place."

An Israeli who arrived on the Greek island of Serifos aboard the cruise ship "Crown Iris" defecated in the shared courtyard of the "Agia Barbara" monastery and the kindergarten "In the Palm of God's Hand," in front of schoolchildren and staff members. The incident sparked a wave of anger in the local media. The senior church representative in Serifos, who also serves as the director of the educational institution, filed an official complaint and wrote that it was "an act that simultaneously constitutes an offense against a place of worship, an educational institution caring for young children, and the people present at the scene." He called for immediate steps to be taken and to ensure that passengers receive prior clarification regarding the obligation to respect holy places and public morality.