Metropolitan Alexios
Opens Dinig Hall,
Kitchen at
Diakonia Cener
06.08
Orthodox Observer
With the generous donation by Charlie (Anastasios) Masterpolis the Diakonia Retreat and Conference Center has opened the doors to its new dining hall and kitchen.
Metropolitan Alexios has been the driving force and inspiration of not only the purchase, but continued building of the property and programs hosted at the Diakonia Center, an integral part of the Metropolis of Atlanta. Situated along a lake on 210 acres near Salem, S.C., this dining hall will be used be the many groups who use the facility.
Already His Eminence’s vision has become reality with use by all of the Church organizations including clergy retreats, parish council seminars, Philoptochos, GOYA, Senior Ministry, Summer Camp, and College OCF to name a few.
As has been the tradition hundreds attended the Pascha Glendi hosted the Saturday before the Myrrh Bearers Sunday. Lambs cooked on the spit, old and young alike enjoyed the many activities of the day which were highlighted by the special service of Agape and Blessing of the new building.
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