2020 & 2021 Archangel Michael Honorees

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2020 Honorees

Ralph Shepherd



Although Ralph is a college student, he continues to be a lead Altar server. This year he has also been instrumental in upgrading the IT areas of our church so that all ministries can work together and we can be better seen by those searching the internet.
-Rev. Fr. George Kouzelis

FAMILY
Parents: Sandy and Elena Shepherd

QUOTE FROM HONOREE
I love that there is always more insight to be found leading to never ending opportunities to grow in my faith.

Will Moye



Will chants at the church almost every Sunday and for many weekday services. He also attends Bible studies and is very humble in all that he does, being a shining light of Orthodox Christianity.
Rev. Fr. George Kouzelis

FAMILY
Spouse: Kelly
Children: Parker and Ella

QUOTE FROM HONOREE
The heavenly worship of our beautiful Orthodox liturgical services!


2021 Honorees

Sammy Terrry Gianopoulos



Honoree Seraphim “Sammy” Gianopoulos is an important member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He is always willing to serve selflessly and works hard to promote our local church’s wellbeing and success. Sam most notably supports the church’s Greek Festival every year, helping prepare the delicious meals that give our Annunciation Church such a great reputation in our extended Winston-Salem area.
-Rev. Fr. George Kouzelis

FAMILY
Spouse: Panayiota
Daughter: Roxanne
Parents: Terry & Roxanne Gianopoulos

QUOTE FROM HONOREE
Help building a spiritual culture as our parents did for us for our children and their children and future generations to come

Ilias Vlachos



Honoree Ilias Vlachos is an esteemed member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Community. He works tirelessly in service of the Church always, and especially during our Annual Greek Festival season. He is dedicated to our Greek Orthodox Faith and Tradition, while humbly using his talents to help in our community. -Rev. Fr. George Kouzelis

FAMILY
Spouse: Heather
Daughters: Mary, Marianna, Lenia, Lilia

QUOTE FROM HONOREE
As an Orthodox Christian I feel an obligation to serve God and his church in any way that I can. In serving the Church I can feel Christ’s presence and it gives me great joy.








































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