Congratulations to:

... Fr. William and Presbytera Julianne Damaskos of the Holy Trinity Church in Dallas, Texas, as they welcomed their 5th child, on May 15, Andrew William.  His brother and sisters Anna Jean, Alexia Deborah, Ava Thea, and Aristotle John are excited to have a new brother. Na zisi!

... Anastasia and Joseph Kamel on the birth of their daughter, Lily Ana Rose Kamel born March 24, 2026. She is the 15th grandchild of Fr. Iakovos and Presbytera Fitzpatrick of Assumption Church in Windham NY.  Na sas Zisi! May our Lord bless Lily Ana Rose Kamel and her family!

... Presvytera Patricia Artemas of Woodland Park, NJ  for the birth of her first Grandchild, Evangelos Christopher, named after his Pappou, the late Angelo Artemas. He was born on February 2, 2026 to Katie and Christopher Lien. Na sas Zisi! May our Lord and Savior bless Evangelos Christopher along with his family always!

... Congratulations to Fr. Mark and Presvytera Ginny Emroll of Holy Trinity - St. Nicholas Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, on the birth of their first grandchild, Donald Patrick La Mar.  He was born to their daughter Maria and her husband Patrick La Mar on December 22, 2025. Na sas Zisi! May God bless Donald Patrick!

...Evangelia and Milan Zagorčić on the birth of their son on December 7, 2025, Efraim Zagorčić, weighing 9 lbs 1 oz.  It is the 14th Grandchild of Fr. Iakovos and Presbytera Fitzpatrick of Assumption Church in Windham, NY.  Congratulations and Na sas zisi!  May our Lord bless  Milan and his holy family!

. . . Fr. Costas and Presv. Pauline Pavlakos on the birth of their 10th grandchild, Theodora Ruth, on October 3. She was 4 lbs 15 oz and 18.5 inches long. She is the daughter of Christopher and Emily Pavlakos of Gilbert, Arizona and little sister of Demetri and Evangelos (who are thrilled to be her big brothers). Fr. Andrew and Presv. Caroline Pavlakos of Saint George, New Port Ritchey are the proud Theio and Theia and Christina Pavlakos and Michael Dietrich of Newark, Delaware are the proud Theia and Theio. Na sas zisi! May God continue to bless Theodora Ruth and her family.

. . . Fr. John & Presv. Irene Bullock (Sts. Peter & Paul GOC, Frederick, MD) for the birth of their third child, Ioanna Zoe. The baby was born on April 24 at 6:27 PM, 6 lbs 7 oz. She was warmly welcomed by her big brothers, Panayiotis and Phanourios! Na mas zisi! God bless baby Ioanna Zoe always! 

. . . Fr. Dean and Presv Olga Hountalas on their new addition. Granddaughter, Ophelia Louise, born on February 14, 2025 (Valentine's Day). Proud parents are Stefanos and Madeleine Hountalas and sister Halle (Yianoula). Na sas Zisi! God bless Ophelia Louise and the entire family always!

. . . Fr. Athanasios and Presvytera Nichole Minetos, from St Basil Church in Chicago, IL, on the birth of their son, Iosif Minetos. He was born on January 28, 2025, weighing 7lbs 5oz and 20.5inches. Mom and baby are healthy and doing well! We congratulate Father, Presvytera and big sister on their newest bundle of joy. Na sas zisi! May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ bless Iosif and his beautiful family!   

. . . Fr. Nick and Presv. Anastasia Jonas of St. George Church in Dekalb, IL for the birth of their first grandchild, along with parents Chrysa and Nick Dina. Noelle Genesia Dina was born on December 13, 2024 at 12:33pm weighing 7lbs 14oz and 20 inches long. Congratulations and na sas zisei! Mother and baby are doing great! May our Lord and Savior bless Noelle Genesia always!

. . . Fr. Nikolas and Pres. Katerina Delaveris (New York) who just welcomed their third child, baby girl Hania Paraskevi, on October 15, 2024. May God grant her many healthy and happy years along with their beautiful family. Na sas zisi!

. . . Fr. Theodore and Presv. Stacey Dorrance of St. Catherine in Greenwood Village, CO who were recently gifted with their 10th grandchild, baby boy George Richard. Na sas zisi! May God bless George Richard and his entire family! (posted October 12, 2024)

. . . Father Michael and Presvytera Stephanie Sergakis, on the birth of their daughter, Dionysia Angeliki.  She was born on Tuesday, October 8 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Na sas zisi!

. . . Fr. Jacob and Presv. Jordan Saylor(Scottsdale, AZ) who welcomed baby #3 to their family on October 1, 2024. Sophia Zoi joins big brothers Jack and Benjamin. Na sas Zisi! May our Lord bless Sophia Zoi and her family always!

. . . Fr. Stephen and Presv. Olga Karcher (St. Anthony, Reno, NV) for the birth of their third grandchild. Basil Stephen was born October 1st, in Tulsa Oklahoma to parents, Theodore and Sarah Karcher weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. He joins siblings Soren Matthew and Rosemary Anastasia. Na sas zisi! May God bless Basil Stephen and his beautiful family!

. . . Archdeacon Konstantine and Dna. Athanasia Loukas for the birth of their first child, Flora Loukas on September 28, 2024. Archdeacon Konstantine serves the Metropolis of New Jersey. Na sas zisi! God bless baby Flora always! 

. . . Fr. John and Presvytera Irene Rallis on their 10th grandchild and parents Menas and Katerina Dimas. Xenia Zoe was born on August 21, 2024, weighing 8lbs 9oz at 21 and a half inches long. She joins big sister Athina. Na sas zisi! May God grant many and healthy years to Xenia Zoe and the whole family.

. . . Fr. Tom and Presv. Vasiliki Constantine (10th grandchild) and parents Panayiotis and Chantelle Constantine for the birth of Selina Alegra Constantine born September 9, 2024, weighing 7 lb. 12 oz., and 20 in. long. Congratulations to blessed aunts and uncles, +Fr. Michael & Presv. Maria Gavrilos, +Fr. Eleftherios & Presv. Ellie Constantine, +Fr. Demetrios & Presv. Maria Constantine. God’s blessings to Selena Allegra always! Na sas Zis

. . . Fr. Panayotis and Pres. Nikolia Hasiakos of Assumption in East Moline, Illinois on the birth of their 5th child, Maria Elefteria, born on June 6, 2024, weighing 8lbs 14 oz, and measuring 21 and a half inches long. She joins siblings Dionysia, Yanni, Maximi and Irene. We also congratulate Grandparents Fr. John and Presvytera Irene Rallis of St. John the Baptist in Des Plaines, IL as this is their 9th grandbaby! Na sas zisi! May God bless Maria Elefteria always!

. . . Fr.  William  and Presvytera Julianne Damaskos who welcomed their fourth child, Aristotle John  Damaskos. His sisters Anna Jean, Alexia Debbie and Ava Thea welcome their baby brother as do their grandparents Father Aristotle and Presvytera Debbie Damaskos and John and Jean Tsagaris. Little Ari was born on May 22, 2024. May God grant him many years! Na sas zisi!

. . . Fr. Lou and Presv. Alice Noplos for the birth of their first grandchild. Calvin Vasilis Noplos was born to their son and daughter-in-law Greg and Kirsten Noplos on May 6, 2024. Mom and baby are doing great, and Yiayia and Pappou are just over the moon with joy. Na sas zisi! May our Lord bless Calvin and his beautiful family!

. . . Fr. Chris and Presv. Maria Kerhulas for the birth of their third grandchild. Vincentia Sarantos Kerhulas was born to their son and daughter-in-law Peter and Jodi Kerhulas on April 12, 2024. Mom and baby are doing great. Na sas zisi! May our Lord bless Vincentia and her beautiful family!

. . . Fr. Timothy and Presvytera Catherine Cook on the birth of their 5th child, Basil Demetrios, at 5:31am on March 21, 2024. Little Basil came into this world at 8 lbs. 11 oz. Mother and child are well, we pray for their continued recovery and adjusting to life with 5 children. Na mas zisei o Vasilios! May our Lord bless Basil Demetrios and his family always!

. . . Fr. Neofitos and Presv. Catherine Sarigiannis for the birth of their daughter Eleni Maria. We also congratulate Fr. Iakovos Fitzpatrick and Presbytera Maria for the birth of their 12th grandchild. Born March 6,2024, ( Finding of the relics of the Holy Cross by St. Helen), 8 lbs. 8oz. Eleni Maria joins her brother George Nektarios, who is ready to share his life with her! Na sas Zisi! May our Lord and Savior bless Eleni Maria and her entire family!

. . . Fr. Alexandros and Presv. Eirene Douvres, the Assistant Priest of St. Nicholas Church in Flushing NY, who had the gift of their first son this week! Dimitrios Vlasios Douvres was born on February 20, 2024, weighing 8 lbs 13 oz and 23 inches long. Na sas zisi! May our Lord and Savior bless your new baby always.

. . . Father Philemon and Presvytera Maria Patitsas, who serve the Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Richmond, VA, on the birth of their 4th grandchild. Katerina Miheala Patitsas was born February 15, 2024 to their son Nicholas and daughter-in-law Andrea of Woodbridge, VA. Katerina joins big sisters Georgiana, Maria and Lucia, who are very excited to have another sister! May our gracious Lord bless and protect this newborn child and her family. Na sas zisi!

. . .  Fr. John and Presv. Veronica Ketchum on their new granddaughter, Justina Faith, born to Lia and Vanya Larsen, on February 28th at 8:42 PM, 9lbs 1oz, 21 inches.  She just couldn’t wait to meet her big brother Anthony. Na sas Zisi! May the Lord continue to bless Justina Faith and the entire family.

. . . Fr. Stephen and Presvytera Pearlann Bithos on the birth of their third grandchild, Leo Stephen Schieber, son of Katie and John Schieber, born on December 28, 2023, 9lbs 1oz, and 22 inches long. Leo joins big sisters Cecilia and Daphne who are very excited for their little brother! Na sas zisi!

. . . Fr. Basil and Presv. Efi Antoniadi-Hickman on the birth of their first grandchild! We also congratulate their daughter and son-in-law Christina and Kyle Donahoe on the birth of their son, William John Donahoe, born on December 15, 2023, weighing 7lbs 13 oz, and 19 in. long. Wishing William a life full of good health, happiness and joy always! Na sas zisi!

. . . Father George and Presvytera Harriet Wilson who serve Holy Trinity Cathedral in New Orleans, LA on the birth of their second grandchild. Panayioti Stylianos Murray who was born on December 14, 2023, went through Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifita on November 8 at 24 weeks and they had hoped he would wait until 34 weeks to be born but he came at 29 weeks and weighed in at 2 pounds 9 ounces. He is in the NICU at CHOP(Children Hospital of Philadelphia) where he will be until at least the beginning of February. Big sister, Photini, can't wait for baby brother to join the family. Please keep the Murray family in your prayers. Paul is the Pastoral Assistant at Annunciation Church in Lancaster, PA. Na sas Zisi! Many prayers to you all!

. . . Father Anthony and Presvytera Elaine Stratis who serve the parish of St. George in Knoxville, TN. Their granddaughter, Eleni Anna Stratis was born on November 24, 2023 to their son, Nicholas and wife Maria in Atlanta, GA. Baby Eleni weighed in at 6 pounds 8 ounces and was 18 and 3/4 inches long.  Na sas zisi!

. . . Fr. Andrew and Presvytera Caroline Pavlakos of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in New Port Ritchey, FL on the birth of their new baby girl! Penelope Eleni was born on September 26, 2023 at 8:30am sharp, weighing 7lbs and 2oz. She joins her big brother Kosta, who is absolutely in love with her and hasn’t left her side. God bless their growing family! Congratulations also to grandparents Fr. Konstantinos and Presvytera Pauline Pavlakos of St Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Falls Church, VA on their 8th grandchild. Na sas zizi!

. . . Fr. John and Presv. Michelle Kalantzis of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Pensacola, FL, on the birth of their first grandchild, Ioannis George Kalantzis, born August 18, 2023, in Rockville, MD. George J. Kalantzis and Georgia Athanasakis Kalantzis of St. George Greek Orthodox Church Bethesda, MD are the proud parents. May our Lord bless and protect Ioannis George. Congratulations! Na sas zisi! 

. . . Fr. John and Presv. Kahlee Tsikalas, of St. Andrews in South Bend, Indiana, on the birth of their son Zachariah Panayiotis Tsikalas on August 12, 2023 weighing 8 lbs 20 inches. Sister Aimiliane, and brothers Basil and Patrick are in love. May our Lord and Savior bless Zachariah Panayiotis. Na sas zisi!

. . . Fr. Vincent and Presv. Nadia's (St. Demetrios in Weston, MA) son, Gabriel Saba Minucci, born Sunday, July 30th at 4:56 pm. Presbytera Nadia and Gabriel are doing well! Thank you for your outpouring of love and prayers.  Na sas zisi!

. . . Vasilios Paisios Gilbert who was born July 24th at 11:45pm. His siblings, Matthew, Maria and Panagiotis are excited to welcome their little brother. Vasili is the son of Fr. Aaron Gilbert( Holy Trinity Camp Hill, PA)and Presvytera Kyriaka Gilbert. Na sas zisei!

. . . Spyridon Elias Theodoropoulos, son of Fr. Anastasios and Pres. Liz Theodoropoulos from the parish of All Saints in Joliet, IL. He was born, July 20, 2023 at 8:05PM coming in at 19.75 inches and 7 lbs 10 oz. Mom and baby are doing well. Big Sisters Rena and Anna are very excited to welcome their baby brother! Congratulations - Να Σας Ζήσει!

. . . Fr. Dean and Presv. Georgia Botsis of St. Haralambos in Niles, IL, on the birth of their second granddaughter! Athanasia “Sia” Botsis was born Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 3:22am, weighing 8lbs 4oz and 21 inches long. Chris, Christina and big sister Evi are so excited to be a family of 4! Na sas zisi!

. . . Fr. Jonathan and Elyse McClish, in Cincinnati, OH, for the birth of George Joseph McClish who was born on March 12, 2023, weighing 8lbs. 10oz and 21 inches tall. He is the Great Grandson of Presv. Zafera of Akron, OH. Congratulations and Na sas Zisi!

. . . Fr. Theodore and Presv. Stacey Dorrance for the birth of their 9th Grandbaby, born on December 28, 2022, weighing 8lbs. 3 oz. Congratulations and Na sas Zisi!

. . . Father William and Presvytera DeAnna Christ of Holy Trinity in Tulsa, OK on the birth of their first great-grandchild to join their ever-growing family with 18 grandchildren. Ambrose Brockman Nicholas weighing 9 lbs. 8 oz. was born on December 19th to the very proud and loving parents Zach and Niki Nicholas and blessed their parents Les and Jennifer Hock of St. John the Baptist in Euless, TX and Eugene and Cindy Nicholas of Holy Trinity – St. Nicholas in Cincinnati, OH with their first grandchild. May Ambrose Brockman Nicholas have a life of good health and happiness! 

. . . Fr. Steve and Presvytera Pearlann Bithos of St. Nicholas Church, Oak Lawn, IL on the birth of their second granddaughter, Daphne Joanne Schieber on December 7, weighing in at 7lbs 1oz, and measuring 19.5 inches. Our well wishes also extend to proud parents John and Katie Schieber and big sister Cecilia!

. . . Father Doug and Presvytera Christina Papulis, of St. Nicholas in St. Louis, MO on the birth of their 4th grandson, William, on December 2, 2022. He joins his parents Peter and Mary Papulis and his big brothers Doug, Leo, and George!  Congratulations and may our Lord watch over him and his family, granting them many years of good health and happiness.

. . . Father John Rallis and Presvytera Irene on the birth of their 8th grandchild! Their daughter, Katerina (Menas Dimas) gave birth to their first child, Athina Michelle, on October 15, 2022. Athina Michelle weighed in at 8lbs 5oz, and measured 22 inches long.

. . . Father George and Presvytera Ellada Nayfa from St Nicholas Church in Spartanburg, SC on the birth of their first grandchild, Mary Elizabeth Gilman. She was born to their daughter Anna and husband Peter Gilman on October 5, 2022, weighing in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 20 inches long. God Bless and guide Mary Elizabeth!
Na sas zisi!

. . . Father Athanasios and Presvytera Nicole Minetos of St. Basil Church in Chicago who became first-time parents to a beautiful baby girl, Melanie Demetroula, on October 3, 2022 at 9:25 am, weighing a healthy 6 lbs 12 oz. We congratulate them and wish Melanie a life of good health and happiness always! May God bless their family! Να σας ζήσει!

. . . Fr. Paul and Presv. Lorice Dinkov of Saints Peter and Paul in Glenview, IL, on the arrival of Ioanna Borislavova Dinkov. She entered the world on September 25, 2022 at 4:00am, weighing 8lbs 3 oz and 21 inches long. She joins her big brother Philip. May God bless this growing family!

. . . Psalti Nektarios Fitzpatrick and his wife Vila on the birth of their third child. James William was born on September 13, 2022, weighing 8 lbs 5 ounces. He is the ninth grandchild of Fr. Iakovos and Presbytera Maria Fitzpatrick of Assumption Church in Windham, NY. May God continue to bless this growing family and guide the steps of James William!

 

. . . Fr. William and Julianne Damaskos who welcomed the birth of Ava Thea Damaskos, on August 22, 2022, weighing 7.13 pounds and 20 1/4 inches long. Sisters Anna Jean & Alexia "Lexi" Deborah are enjoying their new sibling. God bless them all! Congratulations to the proud Yiayia & Pappou, Fr. Ari & Pres. Debbie Damaskos. 

 

. . . Fr. Dimitri and Presvytera Danielle Burikas on the birth of baby boy Haralambos Panteleimon Burikas.  Born July 21, 2022 at 12:01pm weighing 7lbs. 6oz.  Mom is recovering well and baby Haralambos is spending a few days in the NICU, but is doing great.  Please keep everyone in your prayers! We wish baby Haralambos well and hope he can join big brother Panayoti at home soon. May God bless their family! Na sas zisi!

 

. . . Fr Chrysanthos and Presvytera Viki Kerkeres of St. George in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, on the birth of their baby boy, Theodoros Chrysanthos. He was born on June 10th weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. and 20 inches.  Baby and mommy are doing well. May God bless their family!

. . . first time grandparents, Fr. George and Presvytera Harriet Wilson of New Orleans, on the birth of a granddaughter! Photini Hariklia Murray entered the world on May 29, at 4:29am and weighed in at 6lbs 15oz. Proud parents are son-in-law, Paul Murray, and daughter Despina, currently at Holy Cross Seminary. May God bless Photini, her parents and grandparents and walk before her all the days of her life! 

 

. . . Fr Chrysanthos and Presvytera Viki Kerkeres of St. George in Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, on the birth of their baby boy, Theodoros Chrysanthos. He was born on June 10th weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. and 20 inches. Baby and mommy are doing well. May God bless their family! Na sas zisi!

Congratulations