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Elder Archimandrite Chrysostomos of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem fell asleep in the Lord

September 6, 2026 · 1 min read

With deep sorrow, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem announced the passing of Elder Archimandrite Chrysostomos, who served for many years as Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Saint Gerasimos of the Jordan.

Elder Chrysostomos fell asleep in the Lord a few hours ago in Athens, following health problems.

A native of Mani, the late Elder was a devoted member of the Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre for decades, faithfully serving the Church of Zion and the All-Holy Shrines.

His many years of ministry were particularly associated with the Holy Monastery of Saint Gerasimos of the Jordan, which he took charge of at a time when it was in a difficult condition. Through tireless efforts and personal care, he worked to renovate the monastery and restore it to its present form.

Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and the Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre bid an emotional farewell to the late Elder in the hope of the Resurrection and in accordance with the words of the Apostle Paul:

“Whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord” (Romans 14:8).

They also pray that the Lord our God may grant repose to his soul “in the land of the living and in the dwellings of the righteous.”

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Ευάγγελος Αναγνώστου

May his memory be eternal. I remember we went on a pilgrimage to the monastery of Agios Gerasimos years ago and it was still in a poor state; he did a huge job to bring it to what it is today. Good heavens, old man.

Тамара Виноградова

Eternal memory to him. I remember how the article says that the monastery was in serious condition, and he raised it with his own hands. He was a good worker, the kingdom of heaven.

Νίκος Σταθόπουλος

Yes, I also remember that time when the monastery was half destroyed. The Elder put his hands and brought it out of abandonment, made new cells and tended the garden. Forever his memory.

Олег Голубев

Eternal memory to the elder. I remember how the article said that the monastery was in serious condition, but he raised it with his own hands - new cells, put the garden in order. May the kingdom of heaven be upon him.

Jan Novák

I remember reading that when he took over that monastery of St. Gerasimo, it was in a terrible state, and he put it together with his own hands - new cells and a garden. Eternal memory to him, may he rest in peace.

Ольга Смирнова

Eternal memory to the elder. I remember how in the article it was written that the monastery was in serious condition, but he raised it with his own hands - he put new cells and a garden in order. May the kingdom of heaven be upon him.