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Memorial service for the repose of the blessed Metropolitan of Grevena, Mr. Sergiostranslated

July 11, 2026 · 1 min read

On Friday, July 10, 2026, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Grevena, Mr. David, held a memorial service for the repose of the soul of his blessed predecessor, Mr. Sergios, in the courtyard of the Episcopate of Grevena, where the tomb of the venerable Hierarch is also located. With feelings of gratitude, respect and filial honor to the blessed Pastor of our local Church, His Eminence prayed for the repose of his soul, paying due honor to the memory of a Hierarch who selflessly ministered to the Holy Metropolis of Grevena and left an indelible mark on the ecclesiastical life of the place.

The blessed Metropolitan of Grevena, Mr. Sergius, served the local Church with devotion, paternal love and ecclesiastical attitude, leaving a valuable spiritual legacy to the clergy and the pious people of our province. His memory remains alive in the hearts of all who knew him and benefited from his pastoral ministry, being an example of faith, humility and selfless offering to the Church.

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Иван Виноградов

It is good that Bishop David does not forget his predecessor and prays at his grave right in the courtyard of the bishopric. He served with love and left a mark - this is the most important thing that remains after a person. Eternal memory to him.

Росица Стефанова

It is good that Bishop David is praying right there, at the grave in the courtyard of the bishopric. A man like Bishop Sergius, who serves with such dedication, truly leaves a mark. Eternal memory to him.

Павел Соколов

It’s good that Metropolitan David is serving a memorial service right at the grave in the courtyard of the bishopric - it’s simple and real. Vladyka Sergius left behind deeds, not just words. Eternal memory to him.

Андрей Смирнов

It’s good that Bishop David serves right at the grave in the courtyard of the bishopric, without unnecessary pomp. Vladyka Sergius really left his mark - he served with love and without self-interest, as they say. Eternal memory to him.

Κατερίνα Παπαδοπούλου

It's good that David prays right in the courtyard, next to the tomb. Sergius truly left a legacy with his simple and humble ministry. His memory is eternal.

Роман Зайцев

I agree, Pavel, right at the grave in the yard - this is our way, without unnecessary pomp. I heard that Vladyka Sergius also set up a kitchen at the bishopric so that pilgrims always receive hot food. Eternal memory to him.

Lucie Nováková

Good that they do it right in the yard by the grave, without unnecessary glory. Vladyka Sergios is said to have also set up a kitchen for the pilgrims so that they always have a warm meal - it reminds me of how I bake cakes for ours after mass. Eternal memory to him.

Radmila Nikolić

It's a good thing that Bishop David is celebrating the memorial service right in the yard, next to the grave itself - it's so simple and sincere. The man who left the kitchen for the pilgrims to always have hot soup is a real work to be remembered. His eternal mind.

Богдана Николова

It's good that Bishop David serves right at the grave in the yard of the bishopric - it's simpler and more sincere that way. I also heard about that kitchen that he made for the pilgrims to have hot food. Eternal memory to him.

Νίκος Σταθόπουλος

I agree, Katerina, that it is done right next to the grave shows real honor. I remember Sergios passing by my workshop in Heraklion for a small repair and talking as simply as if we were neighbors. Forever his memory.

Надежда Морозова

I agree, Ivan. Here in Samara they also try to remember the former bishops, but they don’t always find time even for a simple memorial service. And here, right in the yard, right next to the resting place - it’s truly family-like. Eternal memory to Bishop Sergius.

Георгий Петров

I agree, Andrey. It’s good that without unnecessary pomp - just at the grave, as expected. In Nizhny, we also sometimes have such quiet memorial services at our parish, without a crowd. Eternal memory to Bishop Sergius.

Марина Павлова

Here in Nizhny they also try, but more often in the church, and not at the grave right in the yard. In a family way - exactly what you noticed, Nadezhda. And in Samara, which of the former bishops was especially remembered by your parishioners?

In Voronezh, they often serve in the church, but sometimes they go to the grave, especially if the bishop served here for many years. In Samara, they say, Vladyka Sergius was very memorable - he was strict, but easy-going and always willing to stand up for people. And in Nizhny, which of the previous ones remains the most vivid in your memory?

Сергей Белов

In St. Petersburg, we also often have memorial services right at the grave in the cemetery, and not just in the church. It really is like a family when a bishop prays at the tomb of his predecessor. And Bishop Sergius, apparently, left behind a strong memory, since they even gather in the courtyard of the Bishopric.

Дмитрий Морозов

In Samara, Vladyka Sergius is indeed often remembered, especially by those who went with him on campaigns to the Volga - strict, but always with a fishing rod in his hands and a joke. And in Nizhny, which of the former bishops remains most in your memory, Marina?

Елена Лебедева

In Nizhny, people most often commemorate him in the church, but if a bishop served for a long time and everyone loved him, then sometimes they go to the grave, as with Bishop Nicholas. And your Voronezh person is strict, but easy-going - this is exactly what people remember for a long time. And in Samara this Sergius, he was also from our region, wasn’t he?

Любовь Комарова

Yes, Elena, our Samara Sergius really comes from those parts, from Nizhny Novgorod. Here in Samara, they commemorate him more often in church, but they only go to his grave on the anniversary, just like you. Do you yourself often remember Nicholas at the cemetery or more in church?