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Kimisis Tis Theotokou - April 1, 2011

History Of Kimisis Holmdel

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1996:

●  Iconostasion, Altar Table and Table of Oblations were installed
●  Archbishop Spyridon was enthroned
●  Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts troops were formed

1997:

●  Construction of Community Center began
●  His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon visited the Parish on Kimisis name day and
blesses the Community Center construction.

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1999:

●  His Grace, Bishop George , elected as New Jersey Diocesan Bishop and Enthrowned
on April 17, 1999.
●  Kimisis G.O.Y.A. wins 2nd Place overall at Sights and Sounds
●  Temporary Certificate of Occupancy obtained on June 1, 1999 for the Community
Center. Plans are to equip and furnish for use as contributions permits.
●  Blessing and Door Opening for Community Center on Kimisis Tis Theotokou
nameday, August 15, 1999, following Liturgy.
●  Officiated by His Grace, Bishop George of New Jersey. Tree of Life relocated
to permanent location at entrance to Community Center.
●  Plaques in recognition of Building Committee members and donors installed.
●  September, 1999: Sunday and Greek school classes begin in new Community
Center.
●  Archbishop Spyridon submits resignation on August 17, 1999 effective August 30,
1999.
●  Archbishop Demetrios enthroned September 18, 1999 in New York
●  His Grace, Bishop George of New Jersey, suddenly passes away on November 22,
1999
●  December, 1999: Community Center Gym wood floor installed and gym available for
athletic activities.

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