St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church to Hold Fundraiser for Restoration of Damaged Church

West Babylon, August 16, 2015

    

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, Long Island, NY is hosting a festive fundraiser for the repair of their parish which suffered millions of dollars’ worth of fire damage last month, reports Digital Journal.

The church was severely damaged in the July 21 blaze, including many newly-painted icons. Father Demetrios Kazakis wrote concerning the fire on the parish’s Facebook page, “Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.”

Pop’s Seafood Shack and Grill in Island Park, NY is hosting the September 13 fundraiser which promises to be a fun-filled family day with plenty of food, drinks, music, and raffles. A Go Fund Me campaign has also been established to help restore the parish to its former glory.

More information can be found at the St. Nicholas website.

8/17/2015

See also
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In spite of prompt assistance of firemen and brethren from neighboring monasteries (Karakallou, Philotheou, and Great Lavra), according to preliminary information, living quarters and utility structures have burned down. Fire at New York’s Cathedral, Church asks for help Fire at New York’s Cathedral, Church asks for help Fire at New York’s Cathedral, Church asks for help Fire at New York’s Cathedral, Church asks for help
Administrator of Patriarchal Parishes in the USA Archbishop Yustinian of Naro-Fominsk asks believers to extend financial help in eliminating consequences of the fire that happened in the cell floor of St. Nicholas Cathedral in New York.
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