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I have served as an active member of various Greek Orthodox Churches where I have resided, ever since I was a young boy.  When I was 8 years old, I became an altar boy at Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York.  I went on to serve until… Continue reading Mr. and Mrs. Spiro and Chrisoula Kailas

Kosta Raptis, a native of Thessaloniki, Greece, and his wife Kleoniki, born and raised in the vibrant borough of Queens, NY, have shared an incredible journey together spanning over 38 years. As proud parents of Aristedis, Sophia, and Maria, and loving grandparents to the delightful Kostaki and Niki, family is at the heart of their… Continue reading Mr. and Mrs. Kosta and Kleoniki Raptis

Dr. Dimitris Kyriazis is a native of Skyros, Greece. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 19 and is a graduate of University of Southern California and Chicago medical school. He trained in cardiovascular surgery at Baylor College of Medicine with Dr. Michael DeBakey. He has been practicing cardiac, vascular, lung and… Continue reading Dr. Dimitris K. Kyriazis and Dr. Stephanie Grosz, In Memory of Amerisa- Kyriakos Kyriazis

Gregory Halvatzis is a petroleum geologist who resides in Houston, Texas. A native of East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Halvatzis graduated from Waynesburg University with a Bachelor of Science in Geology. In his senior year at Waynesburg, he was selected to “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” Holding both a Master of Science in… Continue reading Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and Marie Halvatzis

Born in Athens, Greece, Nikolaos immigrated to the United States in 1972 and has since built a successful life and career in various fields. After attending Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Grade School and graduating from Saint Demetrios High School, Nikolaos went on to study at Saint John’s University. Nikolaos married Marina Lagos/Letsios at Saint Nicholas Church,… Continue reading Mr. and Mrs. Nick and Marina Letsios