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Iakovos (Jacob) of Evia

Also known as Elder Iakovos · Iakovos Tsalikis · Jacob of Euboea

Born to Greek refugees from Asia Minor, he entered the ancient Monastery of St David the Elder in Evia, was ordained priest, and served as its abbot from 1975 until his repose in 1991 — one of the most beloved Greek spiritual fathers and confessors of the 20th century.

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Reposed Nov 21, 1991. Glorified by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in 2017.

Sources: OrthodoxWiki; Wikipedia; ACROD; Ecumenical Patriarchate glorification (2017)