The following testimony recalls Father John Kalaidis’s reassuring words during a conversation about fears of a Turkish attack in 2009, six months before his repose. It also recounts a saying attributed to him concerning Constantinople and a year when Pascha falls on May 5, a remark that prompted speculation, while leaving its meaning and timing uncertain.
1In 2009, six months before he reposed, I received information that the Turks were preparing to attack us. I told Father John about it, and he smiled and said.
“Do not be afraid of the Turks! They will suffer great harm... Remember this well and fix it firmly in your minds: DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THE TURKS!”
- Father John Kalaidis
2No matter how much I tried to catch Father John off guard, he would never tell me anything regarding the date when the City would be handed over. I persisted continuously and tried to approach him when he was relaxed and unsuspecting, but the unfailing Grace would not allow him to reveal anything to me. After some time, however, I learned through another acquaintance that he had revealed to him that.
“We will receive the City in the year when Pascha falls on May 5.”
- Father John Kalaidis
Pascha falls on that date in 2013 and 2024... Who knows? Time will tell...
I would like to offer a brief comment on the reference to May 5. When considering Orthodox Christian prophecies, our focus should be on repentance rather than dates, for the timing of their fulfillment rests in God’s hands. We should also avoid pressuring elders to provide answers about when these events will occur. Only God knows exactly when!
All these excerpts were translated by The Holy Wisdom. Below you will find all the relevant sources.
From the book: Father John Kalaidis (Papa-Yiannis) (1925-2009), pages 141-142.
From the book: Father John Kalaidis (Papa-Yiannis) (1925-2009), pages 141-142.
why post this? it’s a complete lie a makes people question why would it be on a Pascha date to take back the City? it’s been two years since that and it looks like it’s still Turkish… what now? do we wait until 2097 for the city to be Greek again, just bs