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OIKOU at Lowery Park ZooSaturday, November 26, 2016
Dozens gathered at Tampa Bay's Lowery Park Zoo to enjoy fellowship and learn about the how animals and their habitats are effected by environmental changes. Archon Elias and Angela Damianakis MSW LCSW led discussions and referred often to teachings of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew |
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Celebrating the Life of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
San Bernardino, California
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A unique event for the 25 years of service, since the elevation of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was organized by the Vicarate of Palestinian and Jordanian Orthodox Communities of the Archdiocese of America.
The event was held at the Church of the Annunciation in San Bernardino, California. After the Liturgy numerous faithful and eminent persons and associations representatives kateklisan the church and who attended the event. The keynote of the event was offered by the Very Reverend Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne Damascinos Alazrai. He spoke about the many contributions of HIs All Holiness with a special reference to the environmental issues which have always been a vital aspect of the Patriarch's ministry. After the lecture the faithful watched a documentary about the life of the Patriarch. Before the end of the event awarded 11 eminent persons were recognized for their contribution to the vicarate. |
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St George Greek Orthodox Church
New Port Richey, Florida Proistamenos Fr Vasileios Tsourlis, April 23, 2016 St Lazarus Day, the day after Earth Day. On Saturday the community hosted a Youth Retreat: a wonderful schedule of environmentally centered events including; organic baking Lazarakia, indigenous Florida Palm Cross making and church decorations, as well as planting a garden dedicated to the beauty of Florida and environmental message. Each child planted at least one flower, bush or tree ideally attached to the Florida weather patterns with plans to water with reclaimed water... AXIOS! The next day, Palm Sunday the children participated in the procession of the icon of Christ's Entrance into Jerusalem and had the opportunity to visit with a donkey... Great Earth Day Celebrations in New Port Richey, FL
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3 handsome young boys pose with "Minnie" the donkey
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Kids take turns planting indigenous plants in the new garden dedicated at the entrance of the church
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Euphemia proudly shows her 'Lazaraki'
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