Unbelievable Scene at a Baptism in Crete: Priest Halts Mystery and Expels Godparents

An unusual incident unfolded during a baptism in a village in Heraklion, Crete, when the officiating priest abruptly halted the sacrament and expelled the godparents. The ceremony, intended for two siblings, descended into chaos as the priest became enraged by the baby's persistent crying and the godmother's attempt to soothe it.

According to eyewitness accounts, the disruption began when the godmother of the first child offered her mobile phone to the infant in an effort to quiet its cries during the ongoing baptism of the second child. This action provoked a strong reaction from the 63-year-old priest, who declared, "We are performing a sacrament here, not a playground."

The priest demanded that the mobile phone be taken from the child. Despite the godmother's explanation that the baby would only continue to cry without the device, the priest insisted she and her 37-year-old partner leave the church. This caused considerable embarrassment for the parents and other guests present.

The baptism was eventually able to continue approximately half an hour later, after the church warden intervened to mediate the situation. The incident left attendees in a state of bewilderment.

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We are performing a sacrament here, not a playground.