St. Vasilios History
In 2014, this part of the church underwent repairs, along with the installation of a new copper roof
the bell tower
The river that Jesus was baptized in
The Jordan River
A Greek dish made with layers of eggplant, ground meat, and béchamel sauce
Moussaka
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life.”
Jesus Christ
During his long sermons, this priest can often be heard asking, "How much time do I have left?"
Father Anthony
The name of our recent parish renovation project, which included the addition of an elevator, improved accessibility, and modernization of the building’s infrastructure
Parish Advancement Campaign
The name of the central worship service celebrated on Sunday
The Divine Liturgy
The Greek word for church
Ekklesia/ἐκκλησία
"Have mercy!" (hint: TV character)
Uncle Jesse/John Stamos
He’s a Justice of the Peace by day and a social media influencer by night, making TikToks to promote our annual festival
President John Maihos
This industry attracted many of the Greek immigrants to Peabody
the leather industry
There are this many days between Easter and Pentecost
50
The largest Greek island
Crete
"Let it be to me according to your word."
The Virgin Mary
A former parish president, basketball coach, and the namesake of our annual Turkey Shoot
Steve Stephanides
The first St. Vasilios Church originally occupied this type of building
a former fire station
The person who assists the priest during services and may carry the cross, candles, or censer
Deacon
The stringed instrument responsible for the iconic, fast-paced acoustic music you hear in Greek restaurants and festivals
Bouzouki
"Hence, we will not say that Greeks fight like heroes, but that heroes fight like Greeks."
Winston Churchill
He runs the festival like a military operation and is never shy about calling on the young adults for help
John Kourtelidis
The Greek School was established in this year
1912
This famous Greek dance, often associated with the movie Zorba the Greek, begins slowly and gradually becomes faster
Sirtaki
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
Socrates
She holds the impressive record of serving as our Greek school president for 36 years
Kυρία Emeromistis