Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone celebrated its 49th anniversary with a luncheon following the Divine Liturgy on March 3. His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos presided over the liturgy along with the community’s presiding priest Fr. Nicolaos Paros, assisted by Fr. Nicholas Soteropoulos.
The well-attended luncheon was held in the community’s Vasilios and Athanasia Kartsonis Hall and began with a blessing by Bishop Athenagoras.
Holy Cross Parish Council President Nick Livaditis gave the welcoming remarks, noting that the event honored the community and Fr. Paros. “In our 49 years as a parish we have had many wonderful priests serve the body of Christ here, Fr. Nick is special, not only is he a dedicated spiritual father to all of us, but he is a tireless advocate for our community, especially our young people,” Livaditis said. “He leads by example, his door is always open, and he is very often the first one here and the last one to leave. It has been a great honor to serve as Parish Council President with him. I pray that he and Presvytera serve many more years here in Whitestone.”
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