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Elder Chrysostomos: The voice of the akrita of the Desert through Pemptousia FMtranslated

September 9, 2026 · 1 min read

The death of Elder Chrysostom, Abbot and reborn of the Holy Monastery of Agios Gerasimos of Jordan in the desert of Jericho, spread human sorrow not only in the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, but in the entire Orthodox world.  His many years of ministry were especially connected with the Holy Monastery, which he took over in a difficult situation and, with many efforts, personal care and unceasing care, renovated and raised it to its current form. This made him famous around the world as thousands of pilgrims to the monastery were blessed to receive his wish.

See also: DOCUMENTARY: Abbot Gerasimos – The Monastery of Perdika that was reborn in the desert by Elder Chrysostomos

The blessed Elder Chrysostomos protected poor families, gave jobs to young people, took care of elderly monks and contributed financially to restore Greek Orthodox monasteries, while many times he clashed over the land of the monasteries and the Patriarchate.

The latest interview on Pemptousia FM The radio of Pemtousia and the show "Current Affairs" with the journalist Maria Yachnaki had hosted several times, in live broadcast, the blessed Elder the...

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Elder Chrysostom did so much for the desert and the people there. I remember reading how he took over the monastery in a dilapidated state and built it up with his own hands. Shame he's gone, his last interview on Pemptousia FM must be precious now.
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