St. Irene Chrysovalantou Holds Annual Icon Procession
Thousands of faithful parishioners attended the annual Feast and Festival of St. Irene Chrysovalantou at the Sacred Patriarchal Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou, 36-07 23rd Ave., Astoria from Thursday, July 26 to Sunday, July 29. The procession of the Miraculous Icon of Saint Irene was led by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America (c.), assisted by His Excellency Metropolitan Paisios of Tyana, Abbot of the Patriarchal Monastery (l.) and His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos. New York City Police Department Inspector Brian McCarthy, commanding officer of the 114th Precinct (far l.), was also present at the procession.