Archangel Michael Name Day Gala – The Archangel Michael Church of Port Washington

Name Day Gala

The annual Archangel Michael Church Name Day Gala will take place on November 15th, 2024 at the Swan Club on the Harbor. Save the date, additional details to follow.

The Hellenic Thread Award – presented annually at the Gala

The Hellenic Thread award was established in 2010, the 30th Anniversary of The Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, to recognize individual(s) “for their service, commitment and support in strengthening and perpetuating the threads of our Greek Orthodox Faith and Hellenic Ideals through words, actions and deeds!”, as is etched in the award.

Excerpt from Fr Dennis’ message in the 30th anniversary journal:

May the sacrifices of previous generations never be forgotten and may this 30th Anniversary Journal serve to remind us of what has been achieved and received from those who gave their all for us all!

Let us strive to continue their vision, their perseverance and accomplishments as we continue to embark upon the future. Indeed, their greatest contribution was to bring the spirit of our Orthodox Faith and ethos of Hellenism to America. A spirit and ethos that has formed: “the Hellenic Thread in the Tapestry of American culture.”

The first recipients were:
Leonard & Penelope Zangas and Family
Merkourios (Mike) & Libby Angeliades
Peter & Kathy Mesologites
Perry & Georgia Alexiou
Posthumously – Katherine L. Peters

Most recent award recipients:

To be awarded 2024
Posthumously – Nicholas Kokinakis

2023
Father Dennis Strouzas for his 50th Anniversary in the Priesthood

2022
Posthumously – Harry Lascarides
Barbara Mavro

2021
Peter Cotelidis
Oscar Michelen

2020 event not held

2019
George and Rita Scandalios
Norman and Lisa Glavas
Dr. Jack and Ethel Soterakis

2018
Fr. John Lardas honored

2017
Emanuel and Marina Katsoulis
Anthony and Chrysanthi Arlis

2016
Sarah Savva
Anna Vrettos

2015
Pete Stavrinos
Zoe Zollo
Andreas Modinos

2014
Eleni Raptis
Chris Neocleous