Suspects Sought In Greek Orthodox Church Vandalism

GREENPORT, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- Who would vandalize one of the most historic churches on all of Long Island?

CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has obtained surveillance video that clearly shows two young men doing damage at the front of Saints Anargyroi, Taxiarchis & Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church in Greenport on Sunday evening.

The suspects, who are believed to be in their 20s, are seen on the clip kicking over potted plants and attacking greenery around the church with small knives.

But, according to police, that's not all they did.

Southold Town Police told McLogan they also smashed a decorative stained glass window and tore down a sign.

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Michael Hartofilis is volunteer caretaker at the church.

"It's sad that something like this would happen, and it would happen to a sanctuary," Hartofilis said.

Church members told CBS2's McLogan they don't hold a grudge against the two vandals, but want them to know their unacceptable behavior has unnerved an entire community.

"Glad they didn't get in, but they did damage, emotionally, more than anything else," parishioner Bess Psaltakis said.

South Town Police Chief Martin Flatley said he's unsure if the suspects are locals, adding the village experiences a lot of foot traffic during the summer months due in part to the nearby marina being full and rental houses being full.

If you have information on the suspects, please call 631-765-2600.