Montrose Priest Sentenced

Author: Staff
Date Published: 10/20/2011

In Montrose, a Greek Orthodox Priest accused of forcing a teenage boy to massage him with oil was sentenced Thursday.

Father Phillip Ferrara will spend six months to two years in state prison.

He apologized to the judge, but not directly to his 14 year old victim.

The priest claims a problem with is prostate led to the incident.

Investigators say the touching took place several times- this year and last year, at a retreat center.

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