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Meet Nektarios Karantonis; Proïstamenos (pastor) of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Missoula. He had a calling on his life at a young age and never wavered. After serving in various roles across the country, his family landed in Missoula and have planted their roots here. Get to know him and part of the greek community in this fascinating episode.Learn more about Annunciation: https://annunciationmt.com/
POLITICO'S California Playbook updates the latest in state politics. Also, a new report looks into the distinct differences among younger California voters. Finally, the annual Taste of East Sacramento is happening this weekend. POLITICO's California Playbook Governor Gavin Newsom was supposed to deliver the State of the State speech about a month ago. He delayed it due to the uncertainty over the outcome of the Prop. 1 vote. Now that the votes have been certified and the proposition passed - will Californians hear the address anytime soon? POLITICO's California Playbook co-author Dustin Gardiner joins us with the latest in state politics - including why Paris Hilton was at the State Capitol this week. Political Views of Young Californians Younger Californians - between the ages of 18 to 34 - have similar voter registration numbers when compared to older generations. The difference comes down to voter turnout - younger people historically trail behind those 35 and older. A new report from the nonprofit think tank Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) dives into the political views of this emerging electorate in California. PPIC Senior Fellow and Policy Director Eric McGhee discusses the distinct differences among younger California voters, and how that will shape the future of the state's democracy. Taste of East Sacramento An annual celebration of local food, drink and business is making its way to East Sacramento this weekend. Taste of East Sacramento 2024 will take place on Saturday, April 20 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and features dozens of vendors. Serena Marzion, Executive Director of the East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce provides a preview of the event, and talks about what the celebration means to both Chamber members and the larger local food and beverage scene.
We welcome Father Alex Orphanos to the Boston Greeks Podcast! Fr. Alex serves as the Presiding Priest of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Lynn, MA. He assumed this role on October 23, 2022. In his first year as the Proistamenos, he has focused on the ministries of the church and has built up new youth, young adult, and faith-based educational ministries. Working with the Parish Council and community leaders, Saint George has seen an increase in stewardship showing that the church is in a time of growth. The future is bright at Saint George. Fr. Alex Orphanos served as Presiding Priest at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Woburn, MA from 2021-2022. A native of Westwood, MA, Fr. Alex grew up in the Metropolis of Boston and attended the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England. He was active in the church's ministries and credits his love for youth ministry to his experience as a counselor and camper at the Metropolis of Boston Camp. Previously, he served as an Assistant Priest at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge, CA. He was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, NY, on August 25, 2019, and to the Holy Priesthood by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco at Saint Nicholas on October 6, 2019. Before being ordained, Fr. Alex served as a Pastoral Assistant at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Long Island, NY from 2016 to 2019. Fr. Alex graduated from Hellenic College in 2011 and received his Master of Divinity from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in 2016. During his undergraduate and graduate studies, he served as Youth Director at Holy Transfiguration in Lowell from 2014 to 2016 and volunteered at several parishes including Saint Catherine in Braintree and the Annunciation Cathedral. See more on the Boston Greeks app and the GreekAFRadio app!
I've always wanted to learn more about the Greek community here in Kankakee County. We're finally diving into that subject a little bit here on Kankakee Podcast with Father Nick Greanias of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Kankakee! Even if you're not a religious person yourself, please give this episode a try. The majority of the focus is more on the history surrounding the church and the Greek culture as a whole. I found everything Father Nick had to say to be extremely fascinating. The 87th Annual Greek Festival is coming up Sunday, October 2nd, from 11am to 5pm, at the church on 296 North Washington Avenue in Kankakee. If you really want to submerge yourself into the Greek culture, this is the perfect place to do it. Everyone from all walks of life is welcome! You can find more information about the festival on the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/807312553740607 Thank you for your time, Father Nick! Much Love, Jake LaMore P.S. Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: https://patron.podbean.com/kankakeepodcast
Doors Open Milwaukee returns to the city Sept. 24-25 and will offer a behind-the-scenes tour of a stunning Frank Lloyd Wright-designed church on the city's northwest side, among hundreds of other spaces. Learn about Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on this week's Urban Spelunking, and stick around to the end to hear why the KGB was seen on site at the church's consecration.Read more: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/annunciation-greek-frank-lloyd-wright
Stacie is the board Chair of the Greek Folk Dance Program at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte, the largest program of its kind in the U.S. A native of Hampton, VA, Stacie was first exposed to Greek folk dance as a young child at her hometown church in Newport News, VA. Since moving to Charlotte in 2001, Stacie has overseen the growth of Holy Trinity’s program, including the development of a grade-level curriculum that serves almost 400 students. In addition to teaching classes and dancing with the Charlotte-based troupe, Thrylos, Stacie also serves as the Director of Competition for the Metropolis of Atlanta’s annual Hellenic Dance Festival (HDF) and has recently transitioned to developing the virtual HDForum Series, an educational supplement sponsored by HDF. Stacie believes deeply in the magic of connection through dance - to music, to history, to others, and to self. Stavros Karagiorgis is a Winston-Salem, NC native where he's been actively involved in the local dance program at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. There, he has taught students of all ages and helps lead their program. Stavros has directed many award winning groups for his parish. Additionally, Stavros has taught various Greek folk dance workshops for Greek folk dance enthusiasts throughout the United States and Canada. His main joy in the field of Greek folk dance is the ability to continuously learn. Stavros strives to continue to learn various dances, songs and traditions from local villagers in Greece. He has been on several research trips in Northern Greece and in the Cyclades. There he has had the unique opportunity to speak with countless villagers and musicians and been able to record both their oral and musical histories. To Stavros, this is the most rewarding part of his Greek folk dance hobby. Stavros also plays an integral part in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta’s Hellenic Dance Festival. He has served in various planning capacities over the last 12 years. Stavros currently serves as the co-chair of the Festival Implementation Team who presides over the organization and planning of the annual event. 2020’s event marked their biggest ever with over 50 competitive teams and nearly 2,000 attendees. https://www.hellenicdancefestival.com/
The hosts interview Fr. Hector Firoglanis from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Lancaster, PA, about his road to faith and how to reengage the youth into the Divine Liturgy.
How should we view Chinese Medicine as Christians? Is it a faith based medical practice? What are the origins of the modalities and what do they entail? Cynthia speaks with Fr. Konstantine Eleftherakis today to answer your questions about this ancient method of healing. They talk about the true definition of “energy”, where to draw the line with some practices, and how to find someone who can help without getting into anything “weird!” Rev. Fr. Konstantine Eleftherakis has served for over 15 years as an Orthodox Priest in the Greek Archdiocese of America. He is the current Prioistamenos of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Scranton, PA, where he has served for over ten years. He and his wife of 20 years, Presbytera Maria, are the parents of seven children ranging from the ages of 18 – 10 months. Fr. Konstantine is a Pennsylvania licensed and national board certified Practitioner of East Asian Medicine. His main interest lies in the use of classical Chinese herbal formulas in the treating of chronic illnesses, as well as the study of classical texts for modern medical use. ATHOS Wellness (Acupuncture & Therapeutic Herbology Of Scranton), Fr. Konstantine’s budding Chinese Medicine practice, serves to assist in the continued physical, emotional, and spiritual health of the local community in North East Pennsylvania, along with continuing to serve the needs of the local Orthodox Christian faithful of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Find out more about Fr. Konstantine and ATHOS Wellness at athoswellness.com and on Instagram @athoswellness. Go to NCCAOM.org to find a board-certified practitioner. The Spark in the Machine by Dr. Daniel Keown Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. Book a Discovery Call
We were honored to have one of our most beloved New York City Greek Orthodox Clergy, the Very Reverend Archimandrite Father Chrysostomos Gilbert, Parish Priest of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on the Upper Westside. Father Chrysostomos, the son of a Greek Orthodox Priest, grew up in Salt Lake City and found his calling early on. Upon graduating from the seminary in Boston, then a Deacon, Father moved to New York City and worked for the Archdiocese and was eventually elevated to Priesthood in a shorter time than most and assigned to the Annunciation. We talked about his journey into Priesthood, what the job entails, the richness of our Orthodox religion including an explanation on "Greek Easter" and the very spiritual and fun time Father, myself and 40 other of our fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ had on our Pilgrimage to the Holy Land this past February. An affable man of the cloth, we felt extra bless having him on. For more on the Annunciation go to: http://www.annunciation-nyc.org
It's time for the Greek Food Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on North Washington Ave in Scranton. Sophia Fives has all the details with WILK's Webster and Nancy.
Dr. Rossi gave a retreat in Lancaster, PA, which is the heart of the Amish and Mennonite community. He interviews Fr. Alex Goussetis from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church about how he is relating to them.
Dr. Rossi gave a retreat in Lancaster, PA, which is the heart of the Amish and Mennonite community. He interviews Fr. Alex Goussetis from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church about how he is relating to them.
Dr. Rossi gave a retreat in Lancaster, PA, which is the heart of the Amish and Mennonite community. He interviews Fr. Alex Goussetis from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church about how he is relating to them.
Matthew recounts the story of Fr. Kallinikos Delveis, the first priest of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in New York.