The Feast of Christmas at the Community of Feriköy, Constantinople

The feast of Christmas was celebrated with particular splendour in the Community of Feriköy in Constantinople. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Grace Bishop Paisios of Xanthoupolis, and concelebrated by Archimandrite Father Lazaros Theodosiou, Parish Priest of the Community.

The regular Chanters of the Holy Church of the Twelve Apostles chanted diligently, with the participation of the musicologist, Archon Lambadarios of the Most Holy Archdiocese of Constantinople, Mr. Antonios Parisianos.

The President of the Community, Mr. Konstantinos Santaltzidis, Archon Exarchos of the Holy Great Church of Christ, as well as a considerable number of believers from the Community and from other parts of the City of Constantinople, brightened this celebration with their participation.

After the Divine Liturgy, a festive reception followed in the Community Hall, where, under the care of the secretary, Angeliki Haviaropoulou, a great meal was prepared, as well as a celebratory cake for the previous birthday of the President of the Community. Those present had the opportunity to exchange festive wishes among themselves and to wish well in particular the President of the Community and the people celebrating their name day, especially the treasurer of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Christos Dafnopatidis.