Led by ‘Father Revolutionary,’ Indigenous Guatemalans turn to Orthodox Christianity

The Maya were also disenchanted with Catholicism. Largely ignored by the official leadership, they had also had enough of the liberation theology espoused by dissident Catholic priests, which helped to inspire anti-government rebels. “The people were not happy with the political focus of the Catholic Church,” Chakos said.

Led by ‘Father Revolutionary,’ Indigenous Guatemalans turn to Orthodox Christianity