New York, NY – A choir of children from the Greek Orthodox parishes of Saint Demetrios in Astoria and the Archangel Michael in Roslyn, New York joined His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios in the annual lighting of the Archdiocesan Christmas Tree on Thursday, December 14, 2006.

Hierarchs, directors and staff of the Archdiocese attended the celebration that included Christmas Greetings from His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas, Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Mr. George Behrakis, Chairman of the Leadership 100 Endowment Fund, and Archbishop Demetrios. The choir of children led the assembly in the singing of traditional Christmas hymns and carols. The Very Reverend Archimandrites Apostolos Koufallakis, and Dionysios Anagnostopoulos of Saint Demetrios Cathedral in Astoria, as well as the Rev. Evan Evangelides were among those in attendance.

Contact:
Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos