In an atmosphere of emotion, the four-day memorial service of Elder Chrysostom at the Terrible Calvary (PHOTO)translated

In an atmosphere of emotion, the four-day memorial service of the blessed Elder Chrysostomos, Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Abba of Iordanitos, was held yesterday, Tuesday, October 13, 2026. After the Divine Liturgy at the Terrible Calvary, which was presided over by the Most Reverend Archbishop Lyddis Mr. Dimitrios, the Four-Day Memorial of blessed Archimandrite Chrysostom was held for the Agiotaphites established by the Agiotaphite Brotherhood.

The Patriarch of Jerusalem, Mr. Theophilos of the concelebrating Holy Sepulchers, High Priests, Hieromonks and Hierodeacons and praying monks, nuns and faithful people for the repose of the soul of the blessed Elder.

After the end of the Divine Liturgy, the "blessing" was given in the Patriarchate, where His Beatitude once again wished for "eternal memory" of blessed Archimandrite Chrysostom.

The Akrita of the Desert The blessed Elder fell asleep on September 6, 2026. He was being treated for the last few days in a hospital in Athens, fighting the difficult battle with the disease with faith, patience and determination.

Originally from Mani, he was for decades a dedicated member of the Holy Sepulcher Brotherhood and...