Speech at the Memorial Service for Nikolaos Ath. Makris
Summary
This speech was delivered at the memorial service for Nikolaos Ath. Makris in the church of Agia Kyriaki in Dimitsana. The speaker links remembrance of benefactors with Christian duty, public virtue, and the need for good works to remain examples for later generations. The main subject is Makris’s bequest, which was intended to pay a female teacher, repair schools, and enrich the library. Through careful management, the original capital grew and its benefit extended to additional public works, including schools, roads, bridges, and other local needs. The speech presents Makris not only as a donor, but as a model of faith, responsibility, and love for the community. It ends with a moral appeal to clergy, officials, and citizens to serve education, justice, law, and the vulnerable.
Key Points
- Delivered at Nikolaos Ath. Makris’s memorial in Dimitsana.
- Links remembrance with Christian virtue and public service.
- Makris’s bequest supported schools, teachers, and the library.
- Careful management expanded the fund’s local impact.
- Mentions schools, roads, bridges, and community infrastructure.
- Ends with moral guidance for clergy, officials, and citizens.