Involvement
/ Involvement

Involvement from the local community, at a local monastery.  In March 2011, the Monastery ended its connection with the Anderson Greek Festival.

Febuary 21, 2006: His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta officiated the Groundbreaking (Laying of the Foundation Stone) of the Chapel of Panagia Soumela, Monastery 

Thiranixia at the Monastery: September the 7th, 2007

** The recent proceeds from our Festivals/Bazaars go to outreach causes, Orthodox and non-Orthodox causes.

Anderson Greek Festival volunteers at the Monastery, January 13, 2008
Anderson Greek Festival volunteers at the Monastery, January 13, 2008
Anderson Greek Festival volunteers at the Monastery, January 13, 2008
Jimmy Stathakis (L) & Metropolitan Alexios at the Groundbreaking of the Monastery's Chapel (photo: Charlie Joiner)
Jimmy Stathakis (L) & Metropolitan Alexios at the Groundbreaking of the Monastery's Chapel (photo: Charlie Joiner)
Jimmy Stathakis (L) & Metropolitan Alexios at the Groundbreaking of the Monastery's Chapel (photo: Charlie Joiner)
Volunteers working on Chapel foundation: Bill Stathakis, John Blackstone & Dr. Greg Tarasidis
Volunteers working on Chapel foundation: Bill Stathakis, John Blackstone & Dr. Greg Tarasidis
Volunteers working on Chapel foundation: Bill Stathakis, John Blackstone & Dr. Greg Tarasidis
Chapel under construction, Summer 2006
Chapel under construction, Summer 2006
Chapel under construction, Summer 2006
The Chapel Panagia Soumela, the building of was supported by the 2006-2008 Anderson Greek Festival
The Chapel Panagia Soumela, the building of was supported by the 2006-2008 Anderson Greek Festival
The Chapel Panagia Soumela, the building of was supported by the 2006-2008 Anderson Greek Festival