Comments on: Church of St. Nicholas – A Hidden Gem in Fener & Balat

By: Serhat Engul

Serhat Engul — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:56:15 +0000

Dear Stella,
Thank you very much for your kind words. I’m really glad I could help, and I wish you the best in learning more about your family’s history.
Warm regards,
Serhat

By: Stella Stamatopoulos

Stella Stamatopoulos — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:06:44 +0000

Thank you, so much, for this information. I will do what you suggested.
God Bless You!

Stella Stamatopoulos

By: Serhat Engul

Serhat Engul — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:46:45 +0000

In reply to Stella Stamatopoulos.

Dear Stella,

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful and deeply personal story. It’s truly moving to hear that your great-grandfather, Father Nicholas Costandas, once preached at the Church of St. Nicholas in Fener more than a century ago. Unfortunately, there isn’t any publicly available record I’m aware of regarding clergy archives or burials within the church grounds, as the building belongs to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and access to historical records is quite limited.

However, if you wish to inquire further, you may contact the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Fener — their archives or clergy office may have information about former priests who served in the area. I truly hope your search leads you to more details about your family’s remarkable past.

Warm regards,
Serhat Engul

By: Stella Stamatopoulos

Stella Stamatopoulos — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:13:17 +0000

This is the church where my Great- Grandfather preached over 100 years ago. His name was Father Nicholas Costandas and, according to my mother, was buried the churches’ grounds. Would you know if there is any information about my Grandfather? Or, is there a person I can speak to regarding this information?
Thank you for your time.

Yours,
Stella Stamatopoulos