OPA! Whitestone Celebrates Greek Culture at Holy Cross Festival – QNS

OPA! Whitestone celebrates Greek culture at Holy Cross Festival – QNS

Jun. 10, 2025 By Jessica Militello The sights, sounds, and flavors of the Mediterranean were in full swing at the annual Greek Festival hosted by Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone last weekend. From Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, the church grounds at 11-05 150th St. were transformed into a celebration of Hellenic culture, welcoming hundreds of visitors from across Queens and beyond. Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church held …

New Clergy appointments announced in Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America | Orthodox Times (en)

With the Archpastoral blessing of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the following clergy assignments are joyfully announced by Archdiocesan District Chancellor Fr. Elias Villis: Fr. Demetrios Kazakis has been appointed Proistamenos of the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, New York, beginning June 16, 2025. A native of Syracuse, New York, Fr. Demetrios grew up at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church and earned an Associate’s Degree in Communica…