ISLAND PARK, NY – Dozens of volunteers, including many young people, worked hard for the success of the Greek festival of the Church of the Panaghia of Island Park, Long Island.
The festival began on Thursday afternoon, August 17 immediately after the blessing performed by the presiding priest of the community, Rev. Fr. Economos John C. Paizis. The festival runs through Sunday, August 20 with the raffle drawing.
The community’s president, Peter Rizik, spoke with The National Herald’s photojournalist, Costas Bej, noting the success of the festival.
At the same time, Rizik noted that on Saturday and Sunday the weather conditions were ideal for the outdoor event and the number of visitors exceeded every expectation.
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Source: thenationalherald.com
