Pontoxeniteas NSW celebrates the Dormition of the Theotokos

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On Sunday August 20, Pontoxeniteas NSW held a procession of the Holy Icon of Panagia Soumela to celebrate the Dormition of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary).

Members, friends and youth came together at a Divine Liturgy service led by Fr Sotiris Drapaniotis at the Transfiguration of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church, Earlwood. This was followed by a procession with the Holy Icon of Panagia Soumela to the Pontian House in Earlwood.

At the Pontian house, guests enjoyed morning tea in the presence of Fr Drapaniotis.

Members, friends and youth came together to celebrate.
Procession was held to the Pontian House in Earlwood.
Guests enjoyed morning tea in the presence of Fr Drapaniotis.
Pontian house in Earlwood.
Holy Icon of Panagia Soumela.

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