Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, Hierarchal Proistamenos of the St. Photios National Shrine, on behalf of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, together with the Board and the Staff of the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, invites all the faithful to the Second Annual Christmas Open House which will take place at the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine on Sunday, December 6, from 4:00—6:00 p.m.
In his invitation Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos states:
Beloved in the Lord,
On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, together with the Board and the Staff of the Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, I am pleased to invite you and the faithful you serve to our Second Annual Christmas Open House at the Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine on Sunday, December 6, from 4:00—6:00 p.m.
One and all are invited to come and greet our many supporters, friends, and visitors as we approach the Holy Days of the season. We are grateful to the Saint Barbara’s Philoptochos Society of the Saint Demetrios Church in Daytona Beach, FL, for sponsoring the occasion.
I would ask that the attached invitation be shared with the faithful you serve through your social media and Internet ministry.
For the increased safety of all during this time of pandemic, please bring facial coverings to be worn in the presence of others.
Earlier that day I will be presiding at worship services in the chapel beginning with Matins (Orthros) at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy at approximately 10:00 a.m. Your presence in prayer and worship will be a blessing if possible.
I look forward to greeting you at our annual Christmas event, as I remain
In the service of Christ,
In the service of Christ,
+Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos