Bring Back Father Nick!!!

He is an incredible person, who has helped Thousands of people. My own family is a testimony of father's Nick irreplaceable presence in the church of Arlington.

We are so sorry to hear this horrible news, he is an amazing Priest and person, we are praying for you all!

That's terrible. How can you do that to such a loyal priest!!!!

Father Nick brought love laughter friendship and Religion into our church as well as our home. Father Nick was one of the main reasons for my conversion as well as one of my best friends. Another friend of our family was going to convert as well until we got this crazy news. My friend turnd to me and said, "if father Nick isn't part of your church then I just can't convert!" I don't blame her for those feelings! Father Nick is truly a leader an inspiration to our church. My entire family has great love for this man. We would follow him to whatever church he served! Greek Orthodox has been brought into my life, the life of my friends and family because of him...... I've never met anyone like Father Nick. I am so proud to call him our priest. My family and friends will only be part of a church Father Nick teaches & belonges to. It would be very unfortunate if the church did not support Father Nick! Thank you, Crystal Chrysanthopoulos

Whenever I see this man, I see a future Metropolitan -he is most humble, genuine compassionate and he truly 'loves us more.' I would follow him anywhere, under the diocese or not. Have a peaceful day Fr. Nick despite it all-look at these heartfelt responses-as others hear of this strife, your support will continue to pour in!

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Anyone who has ever had the distinct pleasure of meeting Fr. Nick knows that this is an absolutely unjust way to treat him. Anyone who has ever met him will agree that not only is he is an amazing person but he is an amazing priest who radiates love, kindness, patience and understanding in his community and everywhere he goes! Bring back Fr. Nick! This is a huge mistake! Love to him and his beautiful family!

Father Nicholas Kastanas is one of the most capable pious and educated priests in the Holy Metropolis of Boston and the Greek Archdiocese of America and the Seminary of Holy Cross . We pray for his return to his parish community and family . I know Father Nicholas Kastanas and his family for decades and I humbly. ask His Eminence the wise Metropolitan Methodios of Boston and the parish community to bring back to the parish our beloved pastor Father Nicholas Kastanas . In Christ Father Cheroubim Gregory Apostolou Saint Anne's Holy Mountain Athos

He is such a kind hearted man and we do not want to see him go. We always look forward to visiting St. Athanasius for the beautiful services delivered by father nick who never fails to brighten up our days.

Father Nick is not my priest, but a priest to most of my family for many years. He has been with our family in times of happiness and sorrow and has always been a loving man. I can't imagine how this man would cause any problems for any members of his church as his love for them is obvious to anyone watching.

FR Nick has always been there for my family in hard times when we had family members who passed. He is a wonderful person, priest and should not be removed.

I'm very dissapointed. Bring father Nick back.

I will not be coming back there if he is not rehired!! Disgraceful.

We love Father Nick and consider him our spiritual father. He is what makes St. Athanasius shine! Our children went to preschool and got to know him there, and of course he baptized them. The place for Father Nick is in Arlington! We live in Newton and when we go to liturgy, we go to St. Athanasius--all because of Father Nick. He's a warm-hearted, solidly good man. Bring him back!

Father Nick has brought lots of happiness to this parish. What ever you needed him no matter what time it was he was their for everyone. He fill the church with his graces and love with lots of young and old people. This CHURCH is why lots of young couples come for FATHER NICK. He is the reason the church is going strong.

Save Father Nick!

Panayota and I live in Brookline. However we had our son baptized by Father Nikolaos. He is truly a man constantly connected with God and his community. Spiritual leaders of his kind are rare. We kindly and strongly urge those who make decisions to realize their mistake and bring him back immediately. God Bless

May Truth Prevail

Very sad indeed!!!! He has been the heart and soul of our church!!! Wonderful person!! It's not going to be the same without him!!

Fr. Nick is a kind, humble human being who has devoted his life to spreading God's word. He deserves better and any parish would be lucky to have him!