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St. Irene Chrysovalantou Celebrated Feast Day with Procession of Icon

August 2, 2024

ASTORIA – The Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial Orthodox Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou in Astoria celebrated its namesake saint on July 28 with the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy during which the Patriarchal Message was read. The annual procession of the icon of St. Irene Chrysovalantou followed the Liturgy.

The services were officiated by His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and representative of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, as designated by the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

The faithful from far and wide attended the services and the annual Festival that ran July 25-28 and once again drew a great crowd as every year to honor the Saint and Hellenic culture.

His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, presided over the Divine Liturgy on the Feast Day of St. Irene Chrysovalantou, assisted by many priests. Photo: Courtesy of the Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial Orthodox Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou

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