Metropolis of Argyrocastro: Archpriest Christos Pappas gave a valuable testimony for the renewal of Orthodox lifetranslated

As one of the clergy who gave a valuable testimony for the renewal of Orthodox life in Saints Forty Martyrs and the wider area after the fall of the communist regime, the Holy Metropolis of Argyrocastro characterizes the blessed priest Archpriest Christos Pappas, who fell asleep in his 88th year at the Ioannina General Hospital. “Archpriest Christos was one of the first to hear the call of God to become a clergyman and dedicated his life to the service of our Holy Church, serving the Lord until his last breath,” emphasizes the Metropolis of Argyrocastro.

With devotion, simplicity, and love for the Church, he served the people of God and remained in the memory of many faithful as an beloved and reverend priest. “We pray the Lord and our God Jesus Christ to rest the soul of the fallen servant of Him, Archpriest Christos, at His bosom and to place him among the tents of the righteous, granting him eternal life and rest with the Saints,” concludes the announcement of the Local Church.

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