Monastery of Agios Gerasimos Iordanitos: Today the "last joy" to the akrite of Erimou, Elder Chrysostomostranslated

Today, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, in the Holy Monastery which he reborn and made into a world pilgrimage center in the desert of Jericho, Saint Gerasimos the Jordanite, the Exodus Procession and the burial of the blessed Elder Chrysostom will be held. 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 ministered faithfully to the Zionist Church and the Holy Pilgrimages.

His many years of ministry were particularly connected with the Holy Monastery of Agios Gerasimos of Iordanitos, which he took over in a difficult situation and, with many efforts, personal care and unceasing care, renovated and brought it to its current form.

He became known throughout Israel and Palestine for his great giving to the poor and for his presence in the holy land, because of which the Monastery itself and the property of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in the desert were kept and protected. The President of the Palestinian Authority, Yasser Arafat, had awarded…