WEST MILFORD, NJ – The Holy Institution Panagia Soumela of the Pontians of America hosts the 41st Annual Pilgrimage in honor of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary which will be celebrated at the Holy Monastery of Panagia Soumela at 253 Marshall Hill Road, West Milford, NJ, according to the following schedule: On Saturday, August 17, Vespers at 6 PM and on Sunday, August 18, the Orthros and Divine Liturgy at 9 AM.

On the same weekend, the annual festival with traditional music and food also takes place.

“Our Holy Foundation is the only officially recognized pilgrimage site by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for Greeks of Pontian origin anywhere in the United States and indeed under the direct spiritual supervision of our Holy Archdiocese,” said Holy Institution Panagia Soumela President Haralambos V. Vasiliadis, PhD, PE, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the organization.

More information is available by phone: 917-488-0507 and via email: [email protected] and [email protected].