The observance will begin Saturday evening with a dinner and dance. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by Bishop Timothy and by the Reverend Athanas George. pastor of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church for the past 5 years. and by the Reverend Demetrious Koursaris. who was pastor for 20 years. as well as other guest clergy. The first Greek Orthodox immigrants settled in Flint between 1910 and 1920. according to the parish historians. Assumption Greek Orthodox Church was founded by about 20 families. who began celebrating the Divine Liturgy once a month in a rented hall with visiting priests from Detroit. After much dedication and sacrifice. they were able to construct the first Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Building at North Saginaw and Gillespie Streets.
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