Anti-Vaxxer Bishop Who Believed 'God Doesn't Allow You To Be Infected' Dies Of COVID-19

[Demovictory9]

bishop, known for his staunch anti-vaccination and mask stance, has died of COVID-19 over a month after contracting the virus. His condition had deteriorated after having suffered severe brain damage.

Metropolitan Kosmas of Aetolia and Acarnania breathed his last at a hospital ICU in Western Greece on Monday, reported ekathimerini. The 76-year-old bishop's ICU admission sparked controversy among his critics.

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"God does not allow you to be infected. God does not infect! It is a holy place, the temple is heavenly," he had controversially said at that time.

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Kosmas tested positive for the virus on Nov. 18. His health worsened after which he was rushed to a hospital on Dec. 1 though he was against hospitalization, according to Orthodox Times. He was intubated but had to be transferred to Evangelismos Hospital. There, he suffered brain damage, which ruled out any chances of a return to service.

He was extubated a few days ago and as per the medical protocol, he had to undergo a tracheostomy. Despite that, he couldn't be saved

https://www.ibtimes.com/anti-vaxxer-bishop-who-believed-god-doesnt-allow-you-be-infected-dies-covid-19-3368297

[NewHendoLib]

1. god doesn't like dangerously ignorant people, I bet

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. So, how did he explain the many infectious diseases that we often get? Pretty stupid, I think. n/t

[Ocelot II]

3. He forgot that old saying, "Man plans and God laughs."

[RockRaven]

4. This little oopsie aside, I'm sure he was correct about all those OTHER theological points...

[Glorfindel]

5. Only one thing to be said:

[lindysalsagal]

10. rofl

[childfreebychoice]

6. He was " brain damaged," before covid. nt

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[Aristus]

17. Beat me to it.

Did he even have a brain to damage in the first place?

[smb]

7. For A Bishop, He's Pretty Ignorant Of What The Bible Says About This Sort Of Thing

Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
--Matthew 4:5-7

[Xolodno]

12. I'll add to that...

...since he was Orthodox, then that means Jesus son Sirach (Ecclesiastes) is in the canon.

Sirach 38

Give doctors the honor they deserve, for the Lord gave them their work to do.[a] 2 Their skill came from the Most High, and kings reward them for it. 3 Their knowledge gives them a position of importance, and powerful people hold them in high regard.

4 The Lord created medicines from the earth, and a sensible person will not hesitate to use them. 5 Didn't a tree once make bitter water fit to drink, so that the Lord's power might be known? 6 He gave medical knowledge to human beings, so that we would praise him for the miracles he performs. 7-8 The druggist mixes these medicines, and the doctor will use them to cure diseases and ease pain. There is no end to the activities of the Lord, who gives health to the people of the world.

[Demovictory9]

13. well, another Bishop tried to encourage folks to get vaxxed and they weren't having it

On Tuesday, 27 July, 2021, at the end of the Vespers service for the feast of St Irene Chrysovalantou in Thessalonica, Metropolitan Varnavas of Neapolis gave a sermon, as is customary. When he began to speak about the importance of being vaccinated, in order to protect the elderly and each other, the parishioners began to strongly protest. They denounced the Metropolitan, demanding that he stop speaking about vaccinations, and instead preach about the saint, whose memory they had gathered to celebrate.

Throughout the sermon, the parishioners repeatedly shouted the following: “It is a disgrace, outrageous! This is not a spiritual sermon, speak to us about the saint. If we wanted to hear about vaccines, we would be watching SKAI TV!” A large number of parishioners walked out of the church in disgust and protest, while the Metropolitan was still preaching.

[Ferrets are Cool]

8. OMG, there is a god!!!

[bif]

9. Sweet!

[lindysalsagal]

11. The GQP is letting a stupid virus ruin our democracy.

I say mandates, now. Period. vaxes, masks, and closures when needed.

[FakeNoose]

14. It's another Suicide by Covid

[gratuitous]

15. I wonder how Metropolitan Kosmas defiled his holy place?

Actually, I don't wonder that at all. Really, rather not know. Forget I said anything. Please.

[Windy City Charlie]

16. Interesting

Interesting. They'll trust their faith over a vaccination and the medical community. Yet, when their health worsens, they don't rush to a church and have their faith heal them. Nope, they rush to a hospital.

[Celerity]

18. good nt

[lpbk2713]

19. Must have been an infidel.

Otherwise the spirit in the sky would have pulled him through.