USA: Connecticut parish consecrated after 50 years

As faithful gathered at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Norwalk, Connecticut, the first three rows were filled with children leaning over the pews to catch a glimpse of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America’s arrival. This parish, young and old, have been waiting for this moment for 50 years.

The Archbishop arrived at St. George Church on Friday, Oct. 30 for the Vespers of Consecration, where he processed the relics of the New Martyrs of the island of Samothraki. In his homily, the Archbishop remarked:

“From Chora on the Island of Samothrace, come the relics of Her New Martyrs: Michael, George, Emmanuel, Theodoros, and a second George. Is it not auspicious that two of these five bear the Holy Name of your Patronal Saint? A triad of Georges now surrounds you, in imitation and homage of the Holy Trinity Itself!”

During the Vespers, Chancellor of the Archdiocesan District Fr. Elias Villis, Vicar of the Archdiocesan District Fr. Peter Orfanakos, and local area clergy served alongside parish priest Fr. Nicholas Dassouras. National Chancellor Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia was also in attendance. Through tear-filled eyes, Fr. Dassouras was bestowed the high Offikion of…