Priests Who Have Served Our Parish
| Rev. George Sakellarios | 1906 |
| Rev. Ambrose Paraskakis | 1907 |
| Rev. Cyril Papagregoriou | 1908; 1919-1920 |
| Rev. Constantine Harmandas | 1909 |
| Rev. Vasilios Avramopoulos | 1910 |
| Rev. John Papadopoulos | 1911 |
| Rev. Constantine Garoufalis | 1912; 1918 |
| Rev. Evangelos Zaharas | 1913 |
| Rev. Gregory Pantazones | 1914 |
| Rev. Constantine Kostopoulos | 1915 |
| Rev. Emelianos Georgoulis | 1916-1917 |
| Rev. Savas Josephides | 1921 |
| Rev. Constantine Kakogianis | 1922-1923; 1944 |
| Rev. Peter Stasinopoulos | 1924-1925 |
| Rev. Kyriakos Kyriakoy | 1925-1926 |
| Rev. George Papagianopoulos | 1927 |
| Rev. Constantine Kallinikos | 1927 |
| Rev. Nicholas Triantafillou | 1928 |
| Rev. Vasilios Daskalakis | 1929 |
| Rev. John Tsapatsares | 1929 |
| Rev. Nicholas Diamantopoulos | 1930 |
| Rev. George Economides | 1930-1943 |
| Rev. Nicholas Paleologos | 1945-1949 |
| Rev. Constantine Mager | 1949-1952 |
| Rev. Alexander Xanthakis (Pastor) | 1952-1961 |
| Rev. George Economou (Assistant) | 1953 |
| Rev. John Romanides (Assistant) | 1954-1957 |
| Rev. Harry Magoulias (Assistant) | 1958-1960 |
| Rev. Stanley Harakas (Pastor) | 1961-1967 |
| Rev. Nicholas Triantafilou (Assistant) | 1963-1965 |
| Rev. Nicholas Nikolopoulos (Assistant) | 1965-1966 |
| Rev. George Tsoukalas (Assistant) | 1966-1967 |
| Rev. Andrew Demotses (Pastor Emeritus) | 1967-2006 |
| Rev. Athanasios Chamberas (Assistant) | 1967-1968 |
| Rev. Athanasios Demos (Assistant) | 1969-1970 |
| Rev. Theodore Stavrou (Assistant) | 1972 |
| Rev. Douglas Papulis (Assistant) | 1984-1986 |
| Rev. George Christulides (Assistant) | 1986-1989 |
| Rev. Constantine Terss (Assistant) | 1990-1992 |
| Rev. Harry Providakes (Assistant) | 1993-2004 |
| Rev. Costin Popescu (Assistant) | 2004-2006 |
| + Rev. Christopher P. Foustoukos (Presiding Priest) | 2006-2026 |
| Rev. Panteleimon Klostri (Assistant) | 2007-2009 |
| Rev. Peter Day (Assistant) | 2009 |
| Rev. Christopher Moody (Assistant) | 2010 |
| Rev. Konstantinos Manetas (Assistant) | 2011-2012 |
| Rev. Timothy Curren (Assistant) | 2013=2015 |
| Rev. Anthony S. Tandilyan (Assistant) | 2015-2019 |
| Rev. Ioannis Michaelidis (Assistant) |
2019-2026 |
| Rev Anthony S. Tandilyan (Parish Priest) |
2026 > |
During the period 1971-1984, the following priests served our parish as pastoral assistants at the direction of the diocesan bishop, but without a formal archdiocesan appointment (diorismos):
- Rev. George Economou
- Rev. George Tsoumas
- Rev. Kallistos Samaras
- Rev. Stanley Markantonis
Addendum
In 1926, the political struggle in Greece between the royalists and the republicans, as well as the ecclesiastical controversy over the old and new church calendars, led to a split in the community. A dissident group of republican/new calendarists established a new parish dedicated to the Holy Transfiguration. The priests who served this parish were:
- Rev. Astergios Papastergiou (1926)
- Rev. Efstathios Georgiades (1927)
- Rev. Artemios Artemiou (1928)
- Rev. Gregory Melonadakis (1929)
- Rev. George Economides (1930)
In 1930, the parishes voted to re-unite, and the Rev. George Economides, then pastor of Holy Transfiguration, was appointed pastor of the newly unified parish of St. Vasilios.
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Explanation of Hymns Following the Gospel
Apolytikion
The Apolytikion, or “dismissal hymn,” is a short Orthodox hymn that summarizes the meaning of a feast day or honors the saint of the day. Sung at Vespers, Matins, and the Divine Liturgy, it reflects the spiritual theme of the celebration.
Kontakion
A Kontakion is a short Orthodox hymn or “poetic sermon” that reflects the meaning of a feast or sacred theme. Originating in the Byzantine era, it was once a longer hymn, though today only its opening verses are typically sung in worship.
Sunday Worship Services (live streaming on 1st Sunday of the month only)
Orthros at 8:00 am
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
Memorial Service follows the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy
Special Liturgical Services & Commemorations
Service of Proskomide
The Proskomide, or Office of Oblation, is the preparation service for Holy Communion during the Divine Liturgy. Parishioners may submit names of the living and departed for commemoration by the priest during the service. Please provide names to the sexton in the narthex before Orthros begins.
Artoklasia
Artoklasia, meaning “breaking of bread,” is a special thanksgiving service offered on feast days or family occasions. Celebrated at the end of Divine Liturgy or Great Vespers, it commemorates Christ’s blessing of the five loaves that fed the five thousand. Please contact the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule an Artoklasia.
Memorial Services & Kollyva
Kollyva, a blessed offering of boiled wheat, is prepared for Memorial Services in remembrance of the departed, especially the 40-day memorial. A Trisagion is a shorter memorial prayer service offered in church or at the gravesite without Kollyva. Please contact the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule a Memorial Service.
Kollyva for Mercy Meals
Kollyva for the Mercy Meal following a funeral may be ordered through a parishioner volunteer. Please contact Niki at 978-578-7292for information or orders.