It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Reverend Father Procopios Nikas, presiding priest of Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia. He fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
Born December 12, 1931, in Fili, Attiki, Greece, Father Nikas immigrated to the United States in the early 1960s and faithfully served the Greek Orthodox Church for over 50 years. Just one week prior to his passing, on June 3rd, he was honored by His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey for his half-century of priestly service, though he was unable to accept the award in person.
Father Nikas is survived by his devoted wife of more than 50 years, Presvytera Golfo (Drouviotou) Nikas, his son Archimandrite George Nikas, as well as extended family in Greece including his sister, nephews, and nieces.
Throughout his ministry, Father Nikas served parishes across the country with distinction:
– St. Nicholas (Enfield, CT)
– St. George (Schenectady, NY)
– All Saints (Weirton, WV)
– Holy Trinity (Portland, ME)
– St. Theodore (Lanham, MD)
– St. Nicholas (Atlantic City, NJ)
– Evangelismos (Philadelphia, PA), where he spent his final 12 years
In each of these communities, he left a legacy of spiritual growth, stability, and care. His presence will be deeply missed by those he served and by the broader Greek-American community.
The accompanying images have been shared by parishioners of Evangelismos Church in remembrance of a beloved priest, shepherd, and friend.