Too revealing for the church: Catholic daycare center fires erotic educator

Treviso (Italy) - An Italian kindergarten teacher has been fired by her employer, a Catholic institution, because she presented herself revealingly on an erotic platform.

The Italian Elena Maraga (29) is a kindergarten teacher and presents herself revealingly online. A Catholic institution fired her because of this.
The Italian Elena Maraga (29) is a kindergarten teacher and presents herself revealingly online. A Catholic institution fired her because of this.  © Instagram/ele.emmee

Italian media, including"Il Messaggero" and"La Repubblica", reported unanimously on the case of 29-year-old Elena Maraga. According to reports, the Catholic kindergarten in the province of Treviso (north of Venice) informed her of her dismissal in writing on Tuesday morning.

The institution had stated that Maraga's profile on the adult website contradicted the institution's Catholic values. In past TV shows or interviews, she had repeatedly emphasized that she was not ashamed to show off her body freely. The case caused a stir.

The 29-year-old has not yet decided whether she wants to contest the dismissal. However, she commented critically on the decision and spoke of an injustice.

The 29-year-old has already received support from parents, including through a petition. Nevertheless, she lost her job in the province of Treviso for the time being.
The 29-year-old has already received support from parents, including through a petition. Nevertheless, she lost her job in the province of Treviso for the time being.  © Instagram/ele.emmee

Parents of one of the children at the facility originally found the revealing photos of Maraga online and forwarded them to the kindergarten management. Elena Maraga was suspended from her job in March as a result.