{"id":250182,"date":"2026-05-31T23:53:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T23:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/250182\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T23:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T23:53:09","slug":"three-hierarchs-holds-its-annual-festival-in-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/250182\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Hierarchs Holds its Annual Festival in Brooklyn"},"content":{"rendered":"

BROOKLYN \u2013 The annual festival of the Three Hierarchs community in Brooklyn is being held from May 29 to 31.<\/p>\n

The parish\u2019s presiding priest for the past 43 years, Archimandrite Fr. Eugene N. Pappas, conducted the blessing service, blessed the volunteers and visitors, and emphasized in his remarks the importance of preserving Greek heritage, the Orthodox faith, and community service.<\/p>\n

As he stated: \u201cParish festivals symbolize the national pride of Greek Americans and hope for the future. They showcase Greek hospitality, kindness, culture, religion, and cuisine, while at the same time providing financial and moral support. They give us strength and encouragement that we are preserving our customs, traditions, and values in America. I am especially happy to see such a large number of young people helping and participating, and this fills us with optimism that Hellenism will continue to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Parish Council President Haritini Pandis expressed, through The National Herald, the joy and satisfaction of everyone involved regarding the successful organization of the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only our parish but also the wider Brooklyn community eagerly awaits our festival every year to enjoy delicious food and desserts, have fun, and spend quality time together. At the same time, funds are raised that are essential for the operating expenses of our church, the Greek school, Sunday school, and youth programs. I wish us all good health and that we may gather again next year to celebrate together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A group of volunteers are pictured including Parish Council President Haritini Pandis and festival coordinators Gus Vellios, Nick Paras, Christos Vellios, and Jimmy Kokotas. (Photo: National Herald\/Michael Kakias<\/p>\n

Festival organizers Gus Vellios, Nick Paras, and Christopher Vellios thanked attendees for their presence, as well as the volunteers, sponsors, and all church members for their assistance in every area of the event.<\/p>\n

As they noted: \u201cWe consider it a great honor and duty to continue the tradition established by our parents, grandparents, and ancestors in this historic church, and we hope to pass it on to our own children.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maria Plessias, president of the Philoptochos Society, said that members prepared desserts such as baklava, galaktoboureko, walnut cake, and loukoumades, and are helping wherever needed.<\/p>\n

Former Supreme President of AHEPA Jimmy Kokotas spoke about the importance of such festivals, saying that they bring people together, create strong bonds, introduce visitors to Greece\u2019s traditions, customs, and flavors, and pass these traditions on to younger generations.<\/p>\n

On the occasion of the graduation of the Greek School, teacher Maria Chalkia sent the following congratulatory message through the newspaper:<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the help of God and the Three Hierarchs, another successful year of the Three Hierarchs Afternoon Greek School has come to an end. This year our children once again had the opportunity to learn the Greek language, religion, history, mythology, geography, traditions, Greek theater, poetry, songs, and religious hymns. We wish them continued success. May the Virgin Mary and the Three Hierarchs be with them throughout their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

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