This morning I felt great emotion as I met, at the Metochion of the Holy Monastery of Grigoriou of Mount Athos in our Thessaloniki, my fellow villager and childhood friend, Andreas Patrikakis, from beautiful Gerani in the Municipality of Platanias, Chania, our beloved Gerani!
Andreas has been living permanently in Thessaloniki for several years, and our meeting today was full of joy, emotion and beautiful memories.
We remembered our village, our childhood years, everything we have been through together, and also all that we still have to live and share. Because the bonds formed in childhood, in the place where we were born and grew up, remain alive and strong, no matter how many years pass and wherever life may lead us.
My dear Andreas, from my heart I wish you health, strength and every blessing! May you continue your ministry with the same love and devotion, may your family be well and may we all be well, so that we can meet often in our Thessaloniki and share moments of true friendship.
Our beautiful Gerani, its people and our memories will always unite us. Because our roots are never forgotten and true friendships are not lost with time.
Let us be well, my dear friend Andreas, and always meet with health, love and the same joy!
Our Gerani always in our hearts! ❤️🙏