Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

John George Fragakis May 2, 1948 - February 15, 2025 John George Fragakis was born May 2,1948 in Baltimore to the late George John Fragakis and Mary Eoannou. From an early age, John sought to make life interesting no matter the circumstances. In this endeavor, he had great success.  The oldest of three children, John spent his early years in Wythevillle, VA before moving to Charlotte where he graduated from Garringer High School. He matriculated at North Carolina State University where he was a member of ROTC and Phi Kappa Tau, earning a degree in Engineering. After completing his army service duty at Fort Belvoir, John enrolled in the MBA program at George Washington University. He spent much of his free time learning to sail on the Potomac, igniting a life-long passion he would pursue at every opportunity.  Shortly before graduation, John sensed opportunity and left D.C for Winston-Salem to found American Wholesale Beverage in 1973, an endeavor that would shape the next four...

  To read about the Gospel Parable, click  HERE ! Click  HERE  for this Week's Bulletin! To View the Paschal Floral Donation List, Please CLICK HERE. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK! REMINDERS:  This Sunday, Feb 16th: Coffee Hour hosted by ACA + Early Registration happening in the Breezeway for the 2025-2026 School year! “The Most Dangerous and Destructive Passion” By Fr. Spyridon As we experienced the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee in the Triodion, Fr. Spyridon speaks about how, throughout His ministry, Jesus repeatedly warns us about the passion, the sin of pride. And he does this because pride disturbs the mind, the reasoning power of the mind more than any other. CLICK HERE TO WATCH LET US ENCOURAGE OUR YOUTH TO TAKE PART IN OUR ORATORICAL FESTIVAL: Parish Festival Date & Time: March 29, 2025  Parish Chairperson:   Lisa Siokis Contact Information: lisasiokis@gmail.com Find the topics, tips, manual & award infor...

To read about the Gospel Parable, click  HERE ! Click  HERE  for this Week's Bulletin! CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK! REMINDERS:  This Sunday, Feb 9th: *WYR & HDF Recognition will be at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy. *We are collecting  large wicker baskets , please place donations in  breezeway. * 90th Anniversary Albums and 2025 Ecclesiastical Calendars available for  pick up after Liturgy on Sundays,   or please stop by the office,   Mon-Fri  10am - 1pm “WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BE PRO-LIFE” Orthodoxy: Fact or Fiction by Fr. Angelo Maggos, Proistamenos of Annunciation GOC of Rochester, New York God used Orthodox Christianity to transform the ancient Roman mindset from that of a utilitarian view of children, or at worst, a careless disregard for the unborn and the newly born, to a culture which prized innocent human life as the ultimate gift from God.  Since the Orthodox Church is called the hospital for the ...

To read about the feast day of the Presentation of our Lord, click  HERE ! Click  HERE  for this Week's Bulletin! Click  HERE  for the February 2025 Monthly Bulletin! CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK! REMINDERS THIS SUNDAY: *Godparent/Godchild Sunday *Spring General Assembly after Divine Liturgy *90th Anniversary Albums Pick-up in Breezeway after Liturgy "Do Orthodox believe good works save us?" by Fr. Paul Truebenbach w ith Roots of Orthodoxy Father Paul discusses matters of faith within the Orthodox Church.   Many questions are asked beyond the one in the title.    As a convert/priest, Fr. Paul answers these questions with an exceptional patristic Orthodox mindset (fronema). CLICK HERE TO WATCH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sundays Feb 2nd and Feb 9th: We are collecting large wicker baskets for our Shut-Ins.  If anyone would like to donate, please leave them in the bin located in the breezeway.       ~~~ 90th Anniversary Albu...

Tryfon Evangelos Liontis Tryfon Evangelos  Liontis, 92, peacefully embraced eternal rest on January 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 6, 1932 in Stenoma  Evrytanias, Greece, Tryfon, the son of Evangelos and Vasiliki, embarked on a journey that led him to the United States, where he settled in Winston Salem. A skilled carpenter and restaurant owner, was a devout member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Preceded in death by his wife Maria, his parents, and his brother Sotiris Liontis. Tryfon is survived by his son Sam and wife Litsa Liontis of Winston Salem, and daughter Koula and husband Father Deacon George Politis of Charlotte. His enduring spirit lives on through six grandchildren: Maria and husband Yuyi, Nik and wife Nicole, Marianna, Travis, Katherine, and Lillia and the newest member of his family his great grand daughter Kalliopi.  His memory is further cherished by his two sisters in law Elefteria Karagiorgis of Winston Salem, and The...

  To read about Saint Xenophon and his Family, click  HERE ! Click  HERE  for this Week's Bulletin! CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK! “Israel and the Church” by Fr. Josiah Trenham with Patristic Nectar Films How did Israel miss the Christ and the Messiah? How they go from proclaiming “Hosannah” on Palm Sunday to shouting “Crucify Him?” Learn what Jesus taught about the Nation of Israel and the Church with Fr. Josiah. CLICK HERE TO WATCH REMINDER THIS SUNDAY: January 26, 2025 -  Vasilopita Luncheon  - Hosted by Philoptochos in the Hellenic Center - Join us to support this important fundraiser for not only our chapter,  but also for St Basil's Orphanage,  located in New York! 2025 Ecclesiastical Calendars from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are HERE!! Please feel welcome to pick yours up after Liturgy on Sundays,   or stop by the office during operating hours: Mon-Fri  9am - 3pm