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April 14, 2025
Service of the Bridegroom on the evening of Holy Monday.
April 13, 2025
Palm Sunday at Panaghia 2025. Blessed Palm Sunday!
Our community had the joy of welcoming His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia who presided over the service of the Bridegroom on the evening of Palm Sunday.
April 12, 2025
Palm Folding and Church Decorating with our community as we prepared for Palm Sunday.
April 11, 2025
Our Greek School children learned about the Saturday of Lazarus and made their own traditional Lazarakia.
Another way of bringing our traditions to life! Blessed Saturday of Lazarus!
April 8, 2025
Our Little Angels are getting ready for Easter with some fun Easter crafts and their very own egg hunt!
April 7, 2025
Our HOPE/JOY children had an egg-tastic evening making their own Easter egg gem craft and enjoying a fun egg hunt!
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April 6, 2025
Baptism of Ramsey - Marcellus
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April 4, 2025
The children of our Greek School learned about the tradition of making Paschalina koulourakia.
April 1, 2025
Our community was blessed to host The Romanos the Melodist Chanters’ Society of New York for an unforgettable Byzantine Music Concert entitled The Road Toward Golgotha.
March 30, 2025
Our community proudly marched up 5th Avenue celebrating our Greek culture and heritage.
March 28, 2025
Our Greek School Greek Independence Day Play was sensational! The students were exceptional and through their uplifting performance they touched our hearts as the spirit of the Greek culture and heritage was brought to life through theater, music, song, and dance.
March 27, 2025
Congratulations to our very own Maro Makros for being this year‘s honoree at the annual Nassau County Greek Heritage Night.
March 25, 2025
Celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos and Greek Independence Day!
Our Little Angels celebrated Greek Independence Day with a beautiful Annunciation craft and traditional Greek dancing!
March 24, 2025
Great Vespers for the feast of the Annunciation of our Theotokos.
March 23, 2025
May we gain strength from the Holy Cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to continue our Lenten journey so that with a pure heart we may venerate His Holy Passion and rejoice in His glorious Resurrection!
March 22, 2025
Our GOYA donated the flowers for the decoration of the Holy Cross and helped decorate the Cross for the Sunday of the Holy Cross.
March 21, 2025
3rd Salutations to our Most Holy Theotokos. Χαίρε Νύμφη Ανύμφευτε
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March 18, 2025
Our Little Angels are getting ready to celebrate Greek Independence Day by making their very own Tsolia faces!
March 14, 2025
2nd Salutations of the Most Holy Theotokos
March 11, 2025
Our Little Angels made their own icon crafts this past week as we integrate fun, play, creativity, and learning about our faith.
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March 10, 2025
Our HOPE and JOY learned about prayer, specifically the Jesus Prayer (Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me).
March 9, 2025
Sunday of Orthodoxy 2025. Celebrating the triumph of Orthodoxy!
March 8, 2025
Commemorating the Miracle of St. Theodore on the Third Saturday of Souls.
March 7, 2025
Our children of the Greek School enjoyed an afternoon filled with Lenten traditions.
The 1st Salutations to our Most Holy Theotokos were held this past Friday.
March 4, 2025
Our Little Angels flew kites to celebrate the beginning of Lent.
March 3, 2025
Our community began Great Lent with the service of Great Compline and Holy Unction followed by a beautiful Lenten Potluck Dinner.
March 2, 2025
40 day blessing of baby Emmanuela. May God bless her and her parents!
February 25, 2025
Our Little Angels learned about the beginning of Lent, talked about the meaning behind Kyra Sarakosti (Lady Lent) and put together their own Kyra Sarakosti craft!
February 24, 2025
Our children of HOPE and JOY learned all about icons and made their own icon diy icon on wood in preparation for the Sunday of Orthodoxy and the beginning of Lent.
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February 23, 2025
On Sunday, we welcomed the Pan-Rhodian Society of New York Apollon for Artoklasia, the swearing in of the new board, and cutting of the Vasilopita.
February 22, 2025
Saturday of Souls! May their memory be eternal!
February 20, 2025
A beautiful evening at our Tsiknopempti gathering. Delicious food, great company, lots of laughter, and true community spirit!
February 14, 2025
Happy Valentine’s Day from our Greek School! The children had a blast at our Greek School Valentine’s Day party!
February 10, 2025
HOPE & JOY - Hearts for Jesus!
February 9, 2025
Baptism of Katerina! Congratulations to the Touros family!
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Super Bowl Watch Party 2025. A great night of football, food, family, friends, and fellowship!
February 2, 2025
On Sunday, February 2, we celebrated Godparent Sunday and the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple.
Our Panaghia Ladies Philoptochos honored Heart Health Month by hosting a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.
February 1, 2025
Baptism of Alliyah-Iliana. May God bless her always as she walks in the Orthodox faith!
Baptism of Solon-Gerasimos. Congratulations to the entire Metaxas Family! Wishing you and baby Solon health, happiness, and abundant blessings!
January 28, 2025
Our Little Angels celebrated two birthdays and made a special birthday cupcake craft! Happy Birthday Maria and Nektaria!
January 26, 2025
Our Greek School Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters Day Celebration was a great tribute to education and the three pillars of Orthodoxy who contributed so much to the Greek language.
January 17, 2025
Our students, teachers, and families of the Greek School gathered for the cutting of the Vasilopita.
January 14, 2025
Our Little Angels learned about the tradition of the Vasilopita, made Vasilopita using their toy mixer, and then we had our Vasilopita cutting with a real Vasilopita. 😊
January 12, 2025
We welcome baby Alexander - Panagi into the Church!
Philoptochos Vasilopita Brunch 2025. Wishing everyone a happy and blessed new year!
ome of our Little Angels, HOPE & JOY families made an excursion to UBS Arena for a special Disney on Ice Frozen and Encanto performance.
December 28, 2024
Our Philoptochos Christmas Brunch was a beautiful time of gathering with great company and creating lasting holiday memories.
December 20, 2024
Christmas Caroling with our Greek School! Merry Christmas to all our parishioners! Our children had a wonderful time spreading Christmas cheer throughout Island Park!
December 16, 2024
Welcome to the Orthodox faith, Emmanuel! May God’s blessings be with you and your family!
December 15, 2024
Our community hosted a beautiful Breakfast with Santa, where our children from all the youth ministries presented a spectacular and moving Christmas Pageant, “An Island Park Christmas Story”.
December 14, 2024
Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Konstantaridis! May God bless their marriage with health, love, and happiness!
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December 7, 2024
We were blessed to enjoy a beautiful night with great company, delicious food, music, dancing, and a special performance by our Young Adults Dance Troop.
December 4, 2024
Our GOYA did a beautiful job decorating the Christmas tree in our church!
December 3, 2024
Our Little Angels made their own ornaments and decorated their mini Christmas tree for the season!
December 2, 2024
Our HOPE and JOY children had a delightful evening filled with the Christmas spirit. They enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies, made Christmas ornaments, and decorated the tree in our Church Hall.
November 24, 2024
A Blessed 13th Sunday of Luke!
November 22, 2024
Our Greek School students enjoyed a fun time reminiscing on everything they are thankful for and making a beautiful craft.
November 21, 2024
Blessed Feast of the Entrance of our Theotokos into the Temple. Our Agape group hosted a beautiful Fish Luncheon to celebrate and come together in faith and fellowship.
Our GOYA packed bags of meals for families in need helping to share joy and comfort during Thanksgiving.
November 18, 2024
Our HOPE and JOY children and families gathered to make holiday cards and pack hundreds of breakfast bags for the children of Ronald McDonald House.
November 17, 2024
Our Archbishop’s Nameday Gala at Terrace on the Park.
November 14, 2024
The Ladies Philanthropic Society of Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church hosted their Annual Fall Fundraiser Chance Auction!
November 12, 2024
Little Angels Meeting
November 11, 2024
Our Hope & Joy kids had a wonderful time with dinner, crafts, and games. It was a night filled with laughter and joy.
November 10, 2024
A fun night with our Community at the Christmas Spectacular
November 2, 2024
Baptism of baby Nicholas-Joseph. Congratulations to the Gianturco family!
October 28, 2024
Our Corn Fields and Christ HOPE and JOY meeting was filled with popcorn, candy corn, food crafts, and a discussion about the Holy Trinity.
October 27, 2024
Thank you to our students and teachers of the Greek School for a beautiful OXI Day celebration. Happy Nameday also to our Presvytera!
October 22, 2024
Our Little Angels learned about numbers this week. We counted 1-10 in Greek and English, read stories with numbers, and made a fun craft. See you next week!
October 20, 2024
Happy Clergy Appreciation Month and Happy 5 year Anniversary of Ordination to the Diaconate to our beloved Fr. George.
Our Fall Harvest Festival was absolutely beautiful and memorable.
October 19, 2024
Greek Heritage Night at UBS Arena with the Islanders!
October 16, 2024
Thank you to our own beloved Andriana Fandaros for showing us how to make Prosphoro. Thank you also to our Philoptochos for organizing this informative get together.
October 13, 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch. Thank you to all those who joined us and contributed to support a worthy cause.
October 8, 2024
Another fun Little Angels afternoon filled with songs, laughter, planting seeds, story time, fall crafts, and playtime!
October 6, 2024
A meaningful Sunday School lesson on the importance of being kind and following Jesus’ example.
October 5, 2024
Our Little Angels, HOPE, and JOY had a wonderful day apple picking and spending quality time on the farm!
October 3, 2024
We had a beautiful first meeting with our Goyans!
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October 1, 2024
First day of our Little Angels, Mommy and Me Program. We are thrilled to begin this new ministry for our youngest children.
September 29, 2024
First day of Sunday School. May our children have a blessed year of learning and growing closer to Christ.
September 28, 2024
Thank you to all who joined us today and supported our Philoptochos Refined High Tea Affair celebrating the elegance of the Gilded Age.
September 25, 2024
Thank you to all who supported our 2024 Annual Golf Outing! It was a beautiful day of fun and fellowship.
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September 23, 2024
What a beautiful and meaningful first HOPE and JOY meeting with our children.
September 15, 2024
Baptism of Maryann Nicole Alexiades. Congratulations baby Maryann Nicole and the entire Alexiades family!
September 14, 2024
Blessed Feast of the Universal Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross!
September 13, 2024
Our Greek School began with a blessing, happy students, and enthusiastic teachers. The students were treated to ice cream sundaes after their classes.
September 11, 2024
Today we gathered at the 9/11 Monument in Island Park to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on this tragic day in our nation’s history.
September 8, 2024
Our Panaghia community celebrated the Nativity of the Theotokos, one of the great feasts of our Panaghia.
September 7, 2024
A wonderful afternoon with our Panaghia family at our Welcome Back Barbecue.
September 1, 2024
A beautiful Back to School Sunday and Blessing of the Backpacks.
August 27, 2024
Feast day of St. Fanourios. May we all have our beloved Saint’s blessings and intercessions!
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August 22-25, 2024
Greek Festival 2024
August 6, 2024
Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord. May His Light transfigure our hearts and give us peace.
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August 5, 2024
40-day blessing of baby Solon Gerasimos. God bless him and his family.
June 29, 2024
Young Adults & Professionals Bonfire Party
June 22, 2024
Saturday of the Souls! May our God rest their souls!
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June 15, 2024
A Blessed Pilgrimage at St. Nektarios Monastery
June 6, 2024
Our final GOYA meeting of the year was a fun night filled with delicious food and slime making.
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June 5, 2024
End of year HOPE/JOY celebration as we kick off the summer!
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June 4, 2024
The 2nd Annual Greek Orthodox Archdiocesean District Service Leadership Banquet. The young adult award was to Argyro Papathanasiou and the adult Award was to Eric Fandaros!
June 2, 2024
May 31, 2024
May 25, 2024
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May 19, 2024
May 16-May 19, 2024
May 12, 2024
May 11, 2024
May 10, 2024
May 6, 2024
May 5, 2024
40-day blessing of baby Olympia. Congratulations to the Tembelis Family!
May 4, 2024
Proti Anastasi on Holy Saturday Morning.
Anastasi 2024 - ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ!
May 3, 2024
The service of the Apokathelosis on Holy Friday afternoon.
Highlights from Holy Friday evening: Epitaphios and Lamentations service.
May 2, 2024
Highlights from Holy Thursday evening, the Service of the Holy Passion.
Epitaphios decorating, preparing the Kouvouklion for our Lord’s burial, and wrapping our red eggs after the service of the Holy Passion on Holy Thursday evening.
May 1, 2024
The Service of Holy Unction was held on Holy Wednesday afternoon for healing of soul and body.
Highlights from the Service of the Mystical Supper on Holy Wednesday evening.
Thank you to our children for helping to make wreaths for the Cross of Christ and to our wonderful volunteers for dying the red eggs.
April 30, 2024
Highlights from the Service of the Bridegroom on Holy Tuesday evening and the Hymn of Kassiani.
April 29, 2024
Our community welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Bridegroom Service of Holy Monday Evening.
April 28, 2024
Church Decorating and Preparation For Palm Sunday
Highlights from the Bridegroom Service of Palm Sunday evening
April 27, 2024
Church Decorating and Preparation For Palm Sunday
Palm Cross Folding and Bakaliaro Luncheon Preparations
April 19, 2024
Akathist Hymn.
April 16, 2024
Our HOPE and JOY enjoyed a beautiful sunny afternoon at the park with an Easter eggstravaganza, flying kites, and cooling off with popsicles.
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April 14, 2024
2024 PANAGHIA OF ISLAND PARK
Greek Independence Day Parade
April 12, 2024
We gathered to chant the 4th Stanza of the Salutations to our Theotokos.
April 7, 2024
Blessed Feast of the Veneration of the Holy Cross!
40-day blessing of baby Nikolaos. Congratulations to the Gianturco Family!
40-day blessing of baby Mila. Congratulations!
April 6, 2024
Our community representation at the 2024 Archdiocese District Clergy-Laity Assembly.
A beautiful and memorable Greek Independence Day Celebration by the students of our Greek School!
April 5, 2024
The Service of the 3rd Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos
March 31, 2024
Sunday of Saint Gregory Palamas and 40-day Memorial service of our beloved Vasilios Kotenoglou.
Welcome to the Orthodox faith Alexander! May you always walk in Christ. Congratulations!
March 29, 2024
Our GOYA families spent a beautiful day exploring the World Trade Center, visiting St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, and enjoying a wonderful lunch at the Village Tavern.
March 28, 2024
AHEPA Flag Raising on Hellenic-American Heritage Day.
This year our Panaghia community honored Dr. Dimitria Papadopoulos for her great achievements and contributions to Hellenism and dedication to serving others.
March 26, 2024
A fun-filled HOPE and JOY gathering with our children!
March 25, 2024
We celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation of our Most Holy Theotokos! Ζήτω η Ελλάδα!
March 24, 2024
Celebrating the triumph of Orthodoxy with our faithful Panaghia family. Ζήτω η Ορθοδοξία!
March 23, 2024
Third Saturday of Souls commemorating the miracle of St. Theodore. Memory eternal!
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March 18, 2024
A beautiful Clean Monday Lenten gathering with our Panaghia family. Kali Sarakosti!
March 16, 2024
Second Saturday of Souls. May their memories be eternal!
Welcome to the Orthodox faith, Anthony! May our Panaghia always guide you on the path of righteousness!
March 12, 2024
Making pizza with a group of our HOPE & JOY as we go through Cheesefare Week!
March 11, 2024
Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Delis! May you live a long, happy, and blessed life centered in Christ’s love!
March 9, 2024
First Saturday of Souls. May the memories of our departed loved ones be eternal!
March 2, 2024
Baptism of Sophia Miller. Welcome to the Orthodox faith! May you always walk in Christ. Congratulations to the family!
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February 27, 2024
A fun evening of bowling with our HOPE and JOY families!
February 22, 2024
A great day with our GOYA experiencing a fun escape room challenge and enjoying a lovely lunch!
February 11, 2024
Our community welcomed the Pan-Rhodian Society of New York (Apollon) for an Artoklasia and Vasilopita.
Super Bowl 2024.
February 9, 2024
Greek School fun making Valentine’s Day crafts and decorating cupcakes! The children had a blast!
February 4, 2024
Winter Charity Gala 2024 Highlights.
February 3, 2024
Winter Charity Gala 2024 Highlights.
January 31, 2024
Chrismations of Veronica, Niko & John! Welcome to the orthodox faith!
January 28, 2024
A beautiful Three Hierarchs Celebration and Vasilopita Cutting with our Greek School!
Baptism of baby Konstantina! Congratulations to the parents, Godparents, grandparents, and the entire family!
January 21, 2024
Kytherian Association Vasilopita party!
January 15, 2024
GOYA girls go dress shopping for our Winter Charity Gala!
January 14, 2024
A beautiful Philoptochos Brunch and Vasilopita cutting. Wishing everyone a blessed and fruitful New Year!
40-day blessing of baby Theodoros! Welcome to our church family!
January 11, 2024
GOYA Vasilopita and Board Game Night
January 7, 2024
Vasilopita of Melissa - Kremastiotes Association
January 6, 2024
Blessed Epiphany 2024. A day to rejoice in the revelation of the Holy Trinity. May Christ illumine all!
Thank you to Mr. Rizos Paliouras and Mrs. Vivi Hionis for donating the beautiful robes for our Panaghia’s altar boys!
December 16 & December 22, 2023
🎄✨ A beautiful evening filled with joy, laughter, and the harmonious melodies of our Panaghia families. 🎅🎶❤️
December 19, 2023
JOY/HOPE Christmas Party
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December 17, 2023
A memorable Breakfast with Santa as the children of our Greek School sang Christmas Carols and filled us with the Christmas spirit!
Leonel - Leonidas is baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Welcome to the Orthodox faith and to our Panaghia family!
December 11, 2023
Ladies Philoptochos Christmas Meeting & Dinner
December 9, 2023
Our 2023 Christmas Get Together was a beautiful evening of great food, family, friends, and lasting memories.
December 2, 2023
A fun filled day of Christmas decorating, fellowship, and lasting memories with our children and families.
November 30, 2023
Nice gathering with the AGAPE Group!
November 26, 2023
May St. Stylianos who is the patron saint of children, protect our greatest gifts and keep them safe under his care and protection.
November 25, 2023
Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Stylianos & Caroline Toumazatos!
November 18, 2023
We congratulate Nikolaos and baby Miles-Maximilian on their baptisms!
November 14, 2023
JOY Group prepares for Thanksgiving!
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November 10, 2023
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made our Autumn Auction Fundraiser such a resounding success.
November 9, 2023
Our Goyans decorated fall cookies and put together Thanksgiving food packages for Long Island families in need.
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November 6, 2023
Great night!! Bucks vs Nets!
November 5, 2023
The A.D. Church Musicians' Choir chants during the Divine Liturgy.
November 4, 2023
Highlights from the 2nd day of the 38th Annual Conference of the Archdiocesan District Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians.
November 1, 2023
What an amazing event we had at our 5th Annual Golf Outing!
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October 30, 2023
Our Panaghia Family had the incredible honor of proudly representing Greek Heritage at the Islanders game.
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October 29, 2023
We had a nice celebration at the Panaghia of Island Park Greek School to commemorate OXI Day! 🇬🇷
We honored Mrs. Vasiliki Petrou for her 26 Years of dedication as a Greek teacher in the Greek School of Panaghia of Island Park!
October 26, 2023
Happy Nameday to our amazing Presvytera! We are so grateful for your love, support, and dedication to our church community!
Delicious lunch with our Agape Group! May Saint Demetrios intercede for us all and bring help and protection to our community.
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October 24, 2023
We had the most incredible Hope-Joy gathering at Shell Creek Park, and it was an absolute blast! 🎉
October 22, 2023
Our Philoptochos Ladies hosted a successful brunch to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
We are happy to announce the start of our Sunday School program for the 2023-2024 school year!
October 15, 2023
🙌🇬🇷 Our dedicated Philoptochos Board of Panaghia of Island Park received the oath of affirmation after Divine Liturgy, with a heartfelt Artoklasia prayer for the health and well-being of all its members.
October 10, 2023
We had a fantastic JOY get-together in the park to fully embrace the beauty of the harvest season!
October 8, 2023
Happy Clergy Appreciation Month to our Fr. George! Thank you for all that you do for our community and for the love you show everyone.
We were happy to welcome baby Anna Maria to our church for her 40-day blessing!
Baby Giannis’ 40-day blessing! May our Panaghia keep him under her protection!
October 1, 2023
National Church Music Sunday! Honoring our wonderful chanters on this most blessed Sunday.
September 30, 2023
Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Ioannis and Maegan Babatsikos!
September 28, 2023
AGAPE Luncheon filled with good times of love, faith, and fellowship!
First GOYA meeting! It’s always great to be with our youth! Looking forward to to all the amazing things we have planned for this year!
September 19, 2023
JOY/HOPE is underway!
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September 17, 2023
We were happy to welcome baby Sophia to our church for her 40-day blessing! Congratulations to the parents and family!
September 15, 2023
Greek School has started! First day of our Greek School was a beautiful gathering of families for Agiasmos. May we have a blessed school year!
September 11, 2023
A great community gathering at the viewing of My Big Fat Greek Wedding!
September 10, 2023
Congratulations to our Grandparents of the Year, Mrs. Despina Dimosthenous and Mr. & Mrs. Frankie & Jenny Georgiou!
Thank you to all our grandparents for their many sacrifices, unending love, and devotion to their children and grandchildren!
September 8, 2023
A great gathering at the appreciation dinner for our sponsors and volunteers of the 2023 Greek Festival!
August 27, 2023
Blessed Feast day of St. Fanourios! May he always intercede for us!
August 26, 2023
Welcome to the Orthodox faith baby Theodoros!
Congratulations to the Godparents, parents, and family!
August 19, 2023
Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Swan!
May God bless you with a life full of health, love, and happiness!
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August 17-20, 2023
Panaghia's festival was a beautiful and blessed four days.
Thank you to our community and to everyone who joined our festival to support our community.
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August 15, 2023
We are grateful for His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros and our Chancellor Fr. Elias Villis who brightened our feast day celebration with their presence.
Xronia Polla to our community and to all who celebrate!
August 14, 2023
Today we celebrate our Holy Mother and the patronal feast of our community.
Χρόνια Πολλά!
August 13, 2023
We were happy to welcome twins, baby Nikolaos and baby Alexandra to our church today for their 40-day blessing!
August 6, 2023
May our Lord’s Transfiguration illumine our hearts and minds and grant us to feel the joy of Peter, James, and John as they stood in awe witnessing the greatness of Christ’s glory.
July 23, 2023
Happy Birthday to our beloved Presvytera! We are grateful for you!
Thank you also to Fr. Aristidis and his family from St. Nicholas Flushing who joined us today to pray together!
July 22, 2023
A wonderful Honey B event with fun, food, games, and friends!
July 9, 2023
Chrismation of Maria (Meagan). Welcome to the Orthodox faith! May God and our Panaghia always guide you on the path of righteousness!
July 2, 2023
Congratulations to our Father George and his Presvytera on their 6th Wedding Anniversary!
June 23, 2023
A great night out at the Yankees game with members of our Panaghia community!
June 18, 2023
We welcome baby Leonidas to our church for his 40-day blessing!
June 12, 2023
Our JOY children and families had a great time enjoying the outdoors and playing games in the park!
June 11, 2023
Happy National Presvyteres Sunday to our beloved Presvytera Dimitra!
June 6, 2023
First Annual Archdiocesan District Servant Leadership Awards Banquet.
June 4, 2023
Blessed Feast of Pentecost and last day of Sunday School. May the Holy Spirit enlighten and protect us all!
June 3, 2023
Saturday of Souls. May their memories be eternal!
May 28, 2023
We welcome baby Konstantinos to our church for his 40-day blessing.
May 25, 2023
A beautiful May AGAPE Luncheon with some music entertainment.
May 22, 2023
Our children of JOY learned about the importance of Memorial Day.
May 21, 2023
AHEPA Day
Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Tembelis! May your life be filled with love, happiness, and abundant blessings!
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May 19, 2023
We welcome baby Miles to our church for his 40-day blessing!
Greek School Graduation and Moving Up Ceremony 2023. Congratulations to our graduates and all our students!
May 18, 2023
We held our first Byzantine Iconography Workshop where we learned the basics of iconography.
May 14, 2023
Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms! We are forever grateful for their love, care, support, and countless sacrifices!
May 11-12-13-14, 2023
Highlights from our 2nd Annual Greek Spring Fest. Thank you to all who supported our Festival and our community!
May 8, 2023
With Mother’s Day coming up our children of JOY made springtime gifts for their moms after discussing the role of Panaghia as our Mother.
May 7, 2023
Highlights from our Annual Family Day Picnic! A beautiful Sunday afternoon of fun, food, and games!
May 2, 2023
Second evening of the viewing of the TV series about the life of Saint Paisios.
April 30, 2023
2023 Annual Greek Independence Day Parade! Rain or shine, we march proudly for our Greece!
April 29, 2023
Baptism of Gianni Michael. Congratulations to the parents, godparents, grandparents, and the entire family!
April 24, 2023
First evening of the viewing of the TV series about the life of Saint Paisios.
April 23, 2023
Blessed Feast Day of St. George! Xronia Polla to all who celebrate!
April 22, 2023
A beautiful and memorable 2nd Annual Tsipouro-Mezedes 2023!!
April 15, 2023
Highlights from the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Holy Saturday morning (Proti Anastasi).
Anastasi 2023. Christ is Risen!
April 14, 2023
Highlights from the Apokathelosis Service on Holy Friday afternoon.
Epitaphios-Lamentations on Holy Friday night.
April 13, 2023
Service of the Holy Passion on Holy Thursday evening.
April 12, 2023
Holy Unction & Service of the Mystical Supper on Holy Wednesday Evening!
April 11, 2023
On Holy Tuesday evening our community welcomed His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos for the Bridegroom Service.
April 9, 2023
A beautiful Palm Sunday! Ευλογημένος ο ερχόμενος εν ονόματι Κυρίου.
Palm Sunday evening Bridegroom Service.
April 8, 2023
A blessed day folding palm crosses with our beloved Panaghia family.
Our church is decorated and all set for tomorrow! “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”
April 7, 2023
It was a great joy to welcome Fr. John Lardas, proistamenos of the Archangel Michael Church in Port Washington, NY to our parish.
April 4, 2023
It was a great joy to welcome Fr. John Lardas, proistamenos of the Archangel Michael Church in Port Washington, NY to our parish.
April 1, 2023
It was an honor for our parish to host the District II Regional Level of the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival.
March 31, 2023
Thank you to Eirini Tsiari for her phenomenal work showing us how to make Lambades for Pascha!
The Akathist Hymn to our Most Holy Theotokos. May our Mother the Panaghia keep us all under her protection.
Young Adults Professionals Social! Our young adults had a great time of fun and fellowship.
March 28, 2023
Shuhan Irida is baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Welcome to the Orthodox faith and to our Panaghia family!
Our Philoptochos prepares for their Easter Bake Sale!
March 27, 2023
Our JOY children learned how to make koulourakia as we began our preparations for Pascha!
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March 25, 2023
Feast of the Annunciation and Greek Independence Day Celebration! A wonderful job by the children of our Greek Language School!
March 24, 2023
A beautiful representation from our community at the 2023 Hellenic American Heritage Night of Nassau County in honor of Greek Independence.
March 19, 2023
Blessed Feast of the Veneration of the Holy Cross.
March 14, 2023
A beautiful gathering with our JOY children making crosses and learning about the importance of the Cross.
March 5, 2023
Sunday of Orthodoxy 2023! Ζήτω η Ορθοδοξία!
February 27, 2023
Beginning Great Lent with Great Compline and a Lenten Meal with our beloved Panaghia family.
February 24, 2023
A lovely luncheon gathering with our AGAPE group!
Our community is beyond grateful to our Philoptochos for organizing a beautiful surprise Baby Shower for Presvytera Dimitra!
February 22, 2023
A great night with our Panaghia Youth at the Islanders game!
February 20, 2023
Thank you to Executive Chef Nick Saragias, Chef Iosif Konstandaridis and Diamantis Vasiadis for preparing a delicious Apokriatiko Makaronada Luncheon this year!
February 18, 2023
First Saturday of Souls. May God rest the souls of those who have departed and grant them rest in the bosom of our Lord.
February 5, 2023
May God bless all the Godparents and their Godchildren today and every day.
January 31, 2023
A blessed Tuesday evening with Paraklesis to our Most Holy Theotokos and our Spiritual Inspirations discussion.
January 29, 2023
A blessed Sunday at our parish! Swearing in of our Parish Council, Three Hierarchs Greek School Celebration, and Philoptochos Vasilopita Brunch!
January 10, 2023
A great JOY meeting with our children filled with lots of learning and fun! The focus was New Years!
January 8, 2023
A beautiful Divine Liturgy and wonderful fellowship hour after the Blessing of the Waters.
Blessing of the Waters and Epiphany Celebration 2023!
Epiphany Agiasmo Blessing and Vasilopita with our Greek School! Και του χρόνου με υγεία!
January 6, 2023
Blessed Epiphany! A day to rejoice in the revelation of the Holy Trinity. May Christ illumine all!
January 1, 2023
Happy and Blessed New Year from our Panaghia Family!
December 25, 2022
The Nativity of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Christmas Blessings from our Panaghia Family!
December 22, 2022
A great night of Christmas Caroling with members of our GOYA who brought the spirit of Christmas to neighboring homes and businesses.
December 19, 2022
Christmas Movie Night with our youth and parents! Great time bonding and enjoying each other’s company!
An honor for members of our Panaghia Family to join Towers Funeral Home this evening for the 3rd Annual Memorial Christmas Tree Ceremony.
December 18, 2022
Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Carols from our children! A blessed day sharing in the spirit of Christmas!
December 17, 2022
Congratulations Despina and Nick! May God bless you with many years of love, health, and happiness!
December 16, 2022
Members of our GOYA baking Christmas koulourakia to be distributed to our seniors!
December 11, 2022
A beautiful time at our Christmas Get Together! Thank you to all who joined us and supported our community!
December 10, 2022
The baptism of baby Jack Iakovos! Congratulations to the parents, grandparents, and the entire family!
December 8, 2022
Ladies Philoptochos, Panaghia of Island Park Christmas Dinner fun!
December 6, 2022
Blessed Feast Day of Saint Nicholas! Happy Nameday to all who celebrate!
December 4, 2022
40-day Blessing for baby Maryann! Congratulations to parents Nick and Maggie Alexiadis.
December 3, 2022
Christmas Tree Decorating with our Panaghia family!
November 20, 2022
Beautiful fellowship hour following the Divine Liturgy today!
Great Vespers for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple!
November 15, 2022
A beautiful Paraklesis to our Panaghia with our parishioners to begin the Christmas fast!
November 14, 2022
Our JOY children made turkeys using pine cones, feathers, and craft supplies.
November 13, 2022
Breakfast as a Sunday School family followed by a fun and meaningful Thanksgiving Craft!
November 10, 2022
Greek Chance Auction!
November 8, 2022
Our parishioner, Executive Chef Paul Senken, wanting to show his appreciation for our Parish Council, cooked an amazing dinner!
November 6, 2022
A beautiful Philoptochos Sunday with an Artoklasia for the health of all the members!
October 29, 2022
Blessed to visit Agia Skepi, Holy Protection Monastery as a community!
Happy Birthday to Georgia Papathanasiou, President of our Philoptochos and Principal of the Greek School!
October 28, 2022
OXI Day Doxology and celebration with our Greek school!
October 27, 2022
A wonderful time at our Monthly Luncheon and Bingo with our AGAPE group!
Grateful for a fun time pumpkin carving and spending quality time with our GOYA tonight!
October 26, 2022
Happy Nameday to our beloved Presvytera!
October 24, 2022
First JOY gathering!
October 20, 2022
Philoptochos meeting with our dedicated Philoptochos ladies and two special birthday celebrations.
Axios Fr. George on the anniversary of your ordination to the Holy Diaconate!
October 16, 2022
Wishing our Peter good luck in his Marines training!
Happy Clergy Appreciation Month to our Fr. George!
Our Sunday School learned about the Parable of the Sower with a fun activity.
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October 11, 2022
40 Day Blessing of baby Theodoros!
October 3, 2022
We had a great time at our Annual Golf Outing!
September 25, 2022
Artoklasia of the the Kythirian Association for the feast of Panaghia Myrtidiotissa
September 18, 2022
First day of Sunday School
September 17, 2022
Fun day at Deno's Wonder Wheel in Coney Island
September 16, 2022
Beginning of Greek School Blessing
September 11, 2022
Grandparents' Day
September 11, 2022
Memorial service for the victims of 9/11
September 10, 2022
Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at the Village of Island Park
September 9, 2022
Setting up for GOYA registration and Ice Cream Sundaes
September 7, 2022
Vespers of the Nativity of our Ever-Virgin Mary
August 30, 2022
Community Thank You Dinner for our Festival volunteers
August 27, 2022
Blessed Feast day of St. Phanourios
August 26, 2022
Dinner at the Island Park Fire Department
August 18-21, 2022
Greek Festival a taste of Greece in Island Park!
August 15, 2022
Blessed Feast Day of the Dormition of our Most Holy Theotokos
August 14, 2022
Great Vespers, Procession of the Epitaphios, and Lamentations for the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos
June 20, 2022
Despina Rizik and Carmelo Casirano's Wedding
June 18, 2022
Nicholas Jamoulis's Funeral
June 12, 2022
Blessed Feast of Pentecost
June 10, 2022
A fun night bowling with our youth!!
June 5, 2022
2022 Greek Independence Day Fifth Avenue, New York.
June 3, 2022
Concert with Nikos Zoidakis and Thanasis Sikovaris
May 28, 2022
Village of Island Park Memorial Day Parade 2022.
May 20-22, 2022
Greek Spring Festival a taste of Greece in Island Park!
May 6, 2022
A fun Comedy Night with Basile at Laterna Restaurant!
May 1, 2022
Panaghia youth enjoyed a fun day of games, egg hunt, and kite flying!
April 29, 2022
Tsipouro Mezzedes Night at Panaghia of Island Park as we celebrate the feast of Saint George.
April 22, 2022
Holy Friday Evening
April 22, 2022
Holy Friday Afternoon
April 21, 2022
Preparing our Epitaphio after the service of the Holy Passion. All is ready for the most solemn day of the year.
April 21, 2022
The service of the Holy Passion of Christ.
April 20, 2022
Our youth preparing flowers and wreaths for the Cross of Christ.
April 20, 2022
From the Sacrament of Holy Unction. Praying for health and healing with our Panaghia family.
April 17, 2022
Scenes from Palm Sunday. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!
April 16, 2022
Folding our palm crosses in preparation for Christ's entry into Jerusalem.
April 15, 2022
Presvytera Dimitra showing our Greek school students how to make Empty Tomb/Resurrection Rolls. A delicious treat with great meaning.
April 14, 2022
Preparing our bakaliaro for our Palm Sunday Bakaliaro Luncheon.
April 13, 2022
Our Philoptochos Ladies preparing for our Pascha Bake Sale on Palm Sunday!
April 3, 2022
What a beautiful celebration of Greek Independence presented by the students of our Greek School!
April 3, 2022
Our community was blessed to be in the presence of His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos who celebrated the Divine Liturgy with us today and gave us spiritual nourishment with his edifying words. Many years, Your Grace!
March 29, 2022
Congratulations to our Steve Efstathiou for being our community's 2022 honoree at the Nassau County Hellenic-American Heritage Night.
March 27, 2022
Blessed Feast of the Veneration of the Holy Cross. May the Holy Cross give us strength to reach our Lord's glorious Resurrection.
March 25, 2022
Celebrating the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos with our Panaghia family. Thank you to our seniors for hosting a wonderful AGAPE Luncheon.
March 24, 2022
Great Vespers of the Annunciation. Blessed Feast day and Xronia Polla to all!
March 20, 2022
We were honored to have Dr. Thomas Pappas from St. Francis Hospital join us for a special presentation on heart health.
March 13, 2022
Our parishioners enjoyed a special treat, our freshly made Loukoumades during Coffee Hour!
March 13, 2022
Sunday of Orthodoxy we celebrated the triumph of Orthodoxy and rejoiced in the wonders of our faith!.jpg)
March 6, 2022
Our Sunday School had a fun arts and crafts activity, preparing their icons for the Sunday of Orthodoxy!
March 5, 2022
Panaghia's Youth Ministries Saturday Get Together! Our children enjoyed an afternoon of ice skating, pizza, and many laughs! Thank you to all who came together to make this beautiful day possible!
March 4, 2022
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1st Saturday of Souls. May God rest the souls of our departed brothers and sisters and may their memories be eternal!
February 24, 2022:
Our monthly AGAPE luncheon with our wonderful seniors. God has blessed us with a beautiful group who loves to come together in fellowship with great stories, smiles, and life experiences. Glory to God!
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February 18, 2022:
One more Fun Friday evening at Panaghia's Greek School!
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A wonderful Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters Celebration from our Greek School! Thank you to our Principal, teachers, and students for a beautiful presentation and to the parents for their continued support!
February 6, 2022:
A beautiful Godparent Sunday with our Godchildren and Godparents. God bless our Sunday School for hosting this event and all those who joined to celebrate this special day.
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