During my sermon on the Feast of St. Panteleimon (July 27th), I referenced a video I produced after offering the Akathist Hymn last Friday. Rather than being sad and fearing the future during these uncertain times, I shared God’s beauty from His blessings of the flowers, shrubs, trees, and seeds Presbytera Marinda and I planted at our home (shown in the video). In turn, they attract bees and butterflies who assist in pollinating other plants as they gather nectar... inspiration for us to use our words and behavior to do likewise... in thanksgiving, praise, witness, fellowship, and service to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Fr. George Tsahakis serves as Pastor of St. Christopher Church in Peachtree City, Georgia. He also serves as the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis (Diocese) of Atlanta. He has earned degrees from The College of William and Mary (B.S.), Duke University (M.H.A.), and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (M.Div.).
After serving as a hospital administrator for fifteen years, he went to Seminary and afterwards was ordained a Deacon and then a Priest. He served as Proistamenos of Holy Trinity Church in Charleston, South Carolina before becoming Chancellor of the Metropolis of Atlanta in 2002.
He and Presbytera Marinda (Theodosia) have been married for 40 years. They have three adult children: John (married to Angie), Andrew (soon to be married to fiancee Rita), and Katie (married to Steven Wilson). They have four grandchildren, Evie, Nicholas, George and Andrianna; they look forward to a new blessing expected in August. They live in Gwinnett County.
Fr. George helped establish the parish of St. Christopher Church in Peachtree City, Georgia, in 2003. Faithfully supporting his efforts and our parishioners, Presbytera Marinda serves in various ministries of the parish and their daughter, Katie, son-in-law, Steven, and their two grandchildren, Evie and Nicholas are active parishioners as well. They also have four other grandchildren. John and Angie have George, Andrianna and Anastasia. Andrew and Rita have Lucy. May God bless them always. Amen!