He made the joys and sorrows of others his own

What is the mission of a priest? According to the late Father Nikolaos Bozikis from saintly Zakynthos, a clergyman must devote himself entirely to the people he is called to serve. He must make their joys and their sorrows his own. Over the course of a priestly journey that spanned more than half a century, this Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne never ceased caring deeply for the Orthodox Diaspora. He never stopped striving to create a spiritual haven for those who, when they emigrated, packed an icon in their suitcase…

Father Nikolaos Bozikis departed for the heavenly altar on 13/02/24.