Rev Fr Arthur Baron, January 10, 1961 — April 29, 2019

On Monday, April 29, 2019, Rev. Fr. Arthur Baron, beloved husband and father, fell asleep in the Lord.

Arthur was born January 10, 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts to Michael and Helen (Zafferes) Baron (Varzakakos). He graduated with his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts in 1983. On July 5, 1986, he married Evangeline Pappas.

Arthur obtained his M. Div. from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in 1987. He served his first parish, St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, in Watertown, NY, where his eldest son, Michael, was born in 1990.

He later served as the parish priest at Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Burlington, Vermont. After serving as a parish priest for 3 years, Arthur became a prison chaplain and moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1994, where his youngest son, Alexander was born three years later. Arthur faithfully served the Ohio Department of Corrections in various institutions for the next 25 years.

Arthur loved music and sang in an all-boys choir as a youth. He also enjoyed studying the Bible and loved to collect and compare different translations; his dynamic sermons brought scripture alive and linger in the memories of many friends and family. An avid Disney fan, particularly of Donald Duck, his fun-loving spirit shone during family visits to the parks, where he would often start fountain splash wars.

Arthur was proceeded in death by his father, Michael, and his mother, Helen. He is survived by his wife Evangeline and sons Michael (Susan) and Alexander, a sister Susan (Karl) Schmidt in Connecticut, and numerous family members and friends. Visitation will be held from May 2, 5-8 pm at The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 555 N. High Street, with the Trisagion Service at 7:30 pm.

The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated Friday, May 3 at 9:30 am at the Cathedral, immediately followed by the funeral service. Arthur will be interred at Dublin Cemetery. Following the internment, family and friends are invited to join in a Makaria luncheon at the Cathedral’s social hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral or the Epiphany Ministry of Ohio. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rev. Fr.

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