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 with the presiding priest of the community, Fr. Nicolaos Paros, assisted by Fr. Nicolas Soteropoulos.
The well-attended lunch took place in the Vasilios and Athanasia Kartsonis room of the community and began with a blessing from Bishop Athenagoras.
Holy Cross Parish Council President Nick Livaditis delivered the welcome address, noting that the event honored the community and Fr. Paros. “In our 49 years as a parish we have had many wonderful priests who have served the body of Christ here, Fr Nick is special, not only is he a devoted spiritual father to us all, but he is a tireless advocate for our community, especially our youth,” Livaditis said. “He leads by example, his door is always open, and he is very often the first here and the last to leave. It was a great honor to chair the parish council alongside him. I pray that he and Presvytera serve many more years here in Whitestone.
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