High-priest memorial service of the blessed Gerontissa Makariatranslated

A memorial service for the two years since the death of Blessed Gerontissa Makaria was held today, Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Holy Monastery of Panmegisto Taxiarhon of Nea Epidaurus. After the Divine Liturgy which was celebrated by Elder Ephraim, the Prefect of the Holy Grand Monastery of Vatopedi, the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Argolis, Mr. Nektarios, performed the annual memorial service and spoke about the legacy left by the blessed old lady, who dedicated herself to Christ and His Church.

Elder Ephraim spoke about the personality of the Elder and the cultivation of brotherhood, while emphasizing the gifts of the monks that become stronger and more fruitful with obedience.

Afterwards, His Eminence the Metropolitan of Argolis and Elder Ephraim went to the tomb of the Blessed Gerontissa Makaria where they performed trisago.

The blessed Gerontissa Makaria Blessed Gerontissa Makaria (née Maria) Mastrogianni was born in Nikaia Attica in 1931 to refugee parents from Asia Minor.

She joined the Holy Monastery of Taxiarchon-Agnountos in 1961, became a nun in 1965 and Magaloschimi in 1985. She was elected Abbess in 2006 by the brotherhood of the Holy Monastery...