In a revitalized effort to connect with our alumni and strengthen our connections, we are coming to you! This December, we invite you to join us across the country to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Dionysios as an Ionian Village family.
As the patron saint of forgiveness, having helped his brother’s murderer in a moment of personal sorrow and despair, Saint Dionysios offers an example of the fullness of Christ’s love. The camp’s trips to Zakynthos and the miracles and stories of Saint Dionysios are central to the Ionian Village experience. This summer, the Saint again made his presence known at camp. The evening that the Staff visited Zakynthos, they gathered in the chapel for a Paraklesis service. At the completion of the service, the Staff members noticed a series of wet footprints starting from outside of the chapel, ending at the Saint’s Proskinitarion. There was a beautiful fragrance of myrrh, and despite the summer sun, the footprints never dried and are still visible along the walkway.
The details of each celebration are included below. We hope that you will join us this year, and every year, along with your family and friends to reconnect, remember your time at Ionian Village, and honor the Saint.
BALTIMORE
Sunday, December 17
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy and Artoklasia with fellowship to follow
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, 24 W Preston St, Baltimore, MD
BOSTON
Sunday, December 17
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy with fellowship to follow
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 57 Brown St, Weston, MA
CHICAGO
Sunday, December 17
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy and Artoklasia with fellowship to follow
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
HOUSTON
Saturday, December 16
5:00 PM Vespers with dinner and discussion to follow
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum Blvd, Houston, TX
LOS ANGELES
Saturday, December 16
6:00 PM Vespers with dinner and Christmas party to follow
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1324 S Normandie St, Los Angeles, CA
NEW YORK
Saturday, December 16
6:00 PM Vespers
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Paul, 110 Cathedral Ave, Hempstead, New York
For more information regarding any of our celebrations, or if your community would like to host one, please reach out to [email protected].
