Wayne Greenawalt reports: “I recently attended an excellent play. At the end, the actors returned to the stage one by one and the audience gave them a standing ovation.
Later, reading the cast list, I saw the names of the production team and was surprised by how many people worked behind the scenes. However, unlike the actors, their photos and biographies do not appear in the program. No one applauds them for their work, yet they are essential to the success of the show.
Most of us know from the Bible the names of Peter, Paul, and Timothy, who contributed significantly to the beginnings of the Church. They were leaders, but they were not the only ones.
In Romans 16, the apostle Paul names at least 26 individuals from diverse backgrounds—men, women, Jews, Gentiles, slaves, and commoners—who contributed in many ways to the success of the Church. It is clear that the apostle Paul does not consider them insignificant, but rather highly esteems them. He praises them for their dedication and hard work. Many of us feel that we do not contribute anything because we do not serve in a leadership position. This is not true. Each of us has gifts that are useful for serving others and that, as such, glorify God” (per. Ea, no. 386, 174).
Bibliography Archimandrite John Kostof. Bright Beacon. Publications Holy Monastery of Saint John of Damascus Oropos Attica 2026
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