Father Nikolas and his Family
Rev. Presbyter Nikolas S. Delaveris
Reverend Presbyter Nikolas Steven Delaveris is an alumnus of Michigan State University (BA in Jazz Studies) and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (MDiv), with specialized training in addictions counseling from UMass Boston. Ordained to the priesthood in 2018, he has served communities in Washington, DC, Maryland, New York City, and Virginia before his assignment to Prophet Elias in Yonkers.
Alongside his pastoral duties, Father Nikolas serves as the Director of Development for the Addictions Ministry of the Direct Archdiocesan District, an vital outreach program hosted at Prophet Elias. Drawing on years of experience as a behavioral health and private counselor, he is deeply dedicated to addiction recovery and mental health support.
Father Nikolas is married to Presvytera Katerina Anastasia, a defense contractor and Georgetown University graduate. Together with their three children, Stamatios, Leondios, and Hania, they share a joyful family life centered on faith. Outside of the parish, Father Nikolas is a historical timber-frame carpenter and a longtime contributor to Archdiocesan youth ministries including GOYA, OCF, Camp Nazareth, Camp Saint Paul, and Ionian Village.
Please be sure to introduce yourself to Father Nikolas and his family when you visit - they would love to meet you and welcome you to the parish.