Father Nick blessed our family- he married us, baptized our children, guided us in God's footsteps in Little Halos. Every time we came to the church he welcomed us, every time we called he answred, every time we emailed or texted, Father Nick responded. We love Saint Athanasius because of Father Nick. From our first church to our move to the new church, we followed Father Nick. We love you!
BRING BACK FATHER NICK
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Anonymous
9 years ago
How can this be done to a dedicated priest for years. Would God do this! What message our you sending to the young generation.
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Dan Meyers
9 years ago
Father Nick is a great Priest and a wonderful man who has supported my family for over 25 years. I am shocked and very disappointed in this cowardly and unfair move. His parishioners love him and this political act is not in the spirit of the Greek Orthodox religion.
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Stella Primpas
9 years ago
What a shame. Bring back Father Kastanas.
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Irene tsitos
9 years ago
He is the best priest I have ever met!!
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Michail Kosmidis
9 years ago
We want Father Nick back.
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Elizabeth Karagianis
9 years ago
Father Nick is a man entirely filled with God. We love you Father Nick.
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Anthony
9 years ago
Bring back the best priest!
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Jkalogeris
9 years ago
Father Nick is a genuine individual with an enormous heart. His superiors who ordered this are cowards. They wait until after the festival and notify the parish 2 days before kicking him out the door. Is this the actions of true Christians ? Let's see how this decision plays out when people leave the church and fair share can no longer be paid to the diocese
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Christe Gianakura
9 years ago
#beingbackfathernick
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Δημοσθένης
9 years ago
After much thought and reflection over this situation, I am confused and frustrated at the lack of communication and information on this matter. By the numbers, Saint Athanasius serves over 800 families yet there are a lot more than 800 families represented in this petition. A priest who has brought spiritual turmoil to a community would not have that same community (and more) rallying in solidarity to show support for such a man. This makes me question the hierarchal system that is the Metropolis of Boston. There have been a few cases to my knowledge where the Metropolitan and his entourage have the tendency to be corrupt in relieving of priests/ parish councils for personal friends or the highest bidders. Beyond the lack of honesty showed by the powers that be, I think the question that needs to be answered is what is the ultimate job of a priest and has Fr. Nick been doing that job and fulfilling those obligations. The job of a priest is to serve the people, to be a rock in people's lives. A priest is the foundation of a community and brings people together for fellowship. A priest is there to support others in times of need. I and about 1,559+ people can honestly say that in our opinions he is all that and more. I urge everyone to share this story and to not only have Fr. Nick reinstated, but to also have the Metropolitan and his entourage investigated by the patriarchate because anyone who is willing to turn a community upside down for selfish reasons is not worthy of serving the church in their positions.
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Julie that Athanasiades
9 years ago
Father Nick is the best priest we ever had, we want him back.
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Betty Alepedis-Stoukides
9 years ago
Imagine what a different world it would be if every church around the world had a Father Kastanas priest.
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Constantine Speridakos
9 years ago
Fr. Nick is one of the priests with the warmest hearts and best people skills I have ever met.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Father Nick is the soul of StAthanasius. He has been the spiritual leader for the community for the last 28 years. His removal in my opinion is done out of jealousy and need of control from his superiors. I think he should stay and they should go.Without him there will probably be a mass exodus .
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Konstantinos G Gavrielidis
9 years ago
I love, support and have great respect for Fr. Nick Kastanas. I have known Fr. Nick for the past 27 years. Please bring Father Nick back to St. Athanasius.
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steven venizelos
9 years ago
Fr. Nick is a great leader of this community . Please don't let him leave this church
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Todd Speros
9 years ago
Bring back Father Nick
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Theodoros Ioakeimidis
9 years ago
I had the blessing to know Father Kastanas who welcomed my family and young children at the time after another heart breaking event that splintered the community of St. Nicholas community of Lexington MA some 20 odd years ago curiously tied also to losing another loving priest back then.... Father Nick, I remember extended a warm welcome to our 3 young children at the time and made it home every Sunday with a genuinely felt smile and presence that you know to be true every time he greets you even years later ....and still on a First Name Basis! I find that truly amazing that he connects to so many people and makes you feel Welcome! My children would be robbed of any sense of community and family connection, church and part of my heritage growing up had it not been for his heartfelt and embracing spirit especially when I was going through my divorce....It is saddening and unjust to ponder what is happening to this kind Father today and even greater what can happen to a community like St. Athanasius at its aftermath. Let's pray for unity and wisdom within all ranks including the Archidiocese and mostly our community of St. Athanasius...
We want Fr. Nick back! We want to see his smile at the end of every Sunday service leading us on a hard week ahead...help him stay where he Belongs! At St. Athanasius!
Please bring back Father Nick
Father Nick blessed our family- he married us, baptized our children, guided us in God's footsteps in Little Halos. Every time we came to the church he welcomed us, every time we called he answred, every time we emailed or texted, Father Nick responded. We love Saint Athanasius because of Father Nick. From our first church to our move to the new church, we followed Father Nick. We love you! BRING BACK FATHER NICK
How can this be done to a dedicated priest for years. Would God do this! What message our you sending to the young generation.
Father Nick is a great Priest and a wonderful man who has supported my family for over 25 years. I am shocked and very disappointed in this cowardly and unfair move. His parishioners love him and this political act is not in the spirit of the Greek Orthodox religion.
What a shame. Bring back Father Kastanas.
He is the best priest I have ever met!!
We want Father Nick back.
Father Nick is a man entirely filled with God. We love you Father Nick.
Bring back the best priest!
Father Nick is a genuine individual with an enormous heart. His superiors who ordered this are cowards. They wait until after the festival and notify the parish 2 days before kicking him out the door. Is this the actions of true Christians ? Let's see how this decision plays out when people leave the church and fair share can no longer be paid to the diocese
#beingbackfathernick
After much thought and reflection over this situation, I am confused and frustrated at the lack of communication and information on this matter. By the numbers, Saint Athanasius serves over 800 families yet there are a lot more than 800 families represented in this petition. A priest who has brought spiritual turmoil to a community would not have that same community (and more) rallying in solidarity to show support for such a man. This makes me question the hierarchal system that is the Metropolis of Boston. There have been a few cases to my knowledge where the Metropolitan and his entourage have the tendency to be corrupt in relieving of priests/ parish councils for personal friends or the highest bidders. Beyond the lack of honesty showed by the powers that be, I think the question that needs to be answered is what is the ultimate job of a priest and has Fr. Nick been doing that job and fulfilling those obligations. The job of a priest is to serve the people, to be a rock in people's lives. A priest is the foundation of a community and brings people together for fellowship. A priest is there to support others in times of need. I and about 1,559+ people can honestly say that in our opinions he is all that and more. I urge everyone to share this story and to not only have Fr. Nick reinstated, but to also have the Metropolitan and his entourage investigated by the patriarchate because anyone who is willing to turn a community upside down for selfish reasons is not worthy of serving the church in their positions.
Father Nick is the best priest we ever had, we want him back.
Imagine what a different world it would be if every church around the world had a Father Kastanas priest.
Fr. Nick is one of the priests with the warmest hearts and best people skills I have ever met.
Father Nick is the soul of StAthanasius. He has been the spiritual leader for the community for the last 28 years. His removal in my opinion is done out of jealousy and need of control from his superiors. I think he should stay and they should go.Without him there will probably be a mass exodus .
I love, support and have great respect for Fr. Nick Kastanas. I have known Fr. Nick for the past 27 years. Please bring Father Nick back to St. Athanasius.
Fr. Nick is a great leader of this community . Please don't let him leave this church
Bring back Father Nick
I had the blessing to know Father Kastanas who welcomed my family and young children at the time after another heart breaking event that splintered the community of St. Nicholas community of Lexington MA some 20 odd years ago curiously tied also to losing another loving priest back then.... Father Nick, I remember extended a warm welcome to our 3 young children at the time and made it home every Sunday with a genuinely felt smile and presence that you know to be true every time he greets you even years later ....and still on a First Name Basis! I find that truly amazing that he connects to so many people and makes you feel Welcome! My children would be robbed of any sense of community and family connection, church and part of my heritage growing up had it not been for his heartfelt and embracing spirit especially when I was going through my divorce....It is saddening and unjust to ponder what is happening to this kind Father today and even greater what can happen to a community like St. Athanasius at its aftermath. Let's pray for unity and wisdom within all ranks including the Archidiocese and mostly our community of St. Athanasius... We want Fr. Nick back! We want to see his smile at the end of every Sunday service leading us on a hard week ahead...help him stay where he Belongs! At St. Athanasius!