Monday, December 2, 2019

Chapel of St. Porphyrios in Jamaica, NY

Chapel of St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia, belonging to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Jamaica Queens, NY (source)
 
Likely the first chapel built in honor of St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia in the Western Hemisphere is that located in St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Jamaica Queens NY.

St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia (source)
 
The first feast of the Saint is celebrated 12/2/19, while the church is planned to be consecrated Saturday 12/7/19 by Archbishop Elpidophoros.

 
Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us! Amen!

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