Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to the late Canon Errington Massiah, describing him as a devoted national figure whose influence spanned both Church and public life.
In an official statement following his passing, she highlighted his decades of service, his role in offering moral guidance, and his contribution to national development through both religious and civic duties.
Below is the full statement:
Barbados has lost a devoted son of the soil in The Rev. Canon F. Errington Massiah. A faithful priest, a steady shepherd, and a man whose ministry touched both Church and country.
For decades, he served with conviction, care and consistency, and many Barbadians came to know him through his long service at St Joseph Parish Church, where he led with quiet strength and deep faith.
His life was one of duty, pastoral grace and deep commitment to the people he was called to serve.
Canon Massiah also gave service beyond the walls of the Church. His role in the life of Parliament, including as Chaplain of the Senate, reflected a ministry that understood the importance of conscience, moral guidance and national responsibility.
At a time when this country needs strong religious voices, steady spiritual leadership and men and women who can help call us back to faith, decency and deeper values, his passing will be felt even more keenly.
On behalf of the Government and people of Barbados, I extend sincere condolences to his wife Denise, his daughters Andrea and Kean, the Anglican Diocese of Barbados, and all who mourn him at this time.
May they find comfort in the life he lived, the faith he kept, and the example he leaves behind.
