Sophia Saridakis with the students of the instrumental group. On December 19, children at the Kimisis Tis Theotokou Church and Sunday School Southampton performed music hymns and a nativity play after the Divine Liturgy. The play was under the musical direction of Sophia Saridakis. The Production Committee included Director Sia Arvans, Assistant Director Sandy Urban, Reverend Alexander Karloutsos, protopresbyter and Reverend Constantine Lazarakis, presbyter. 

A musical instrumental group, that included violins, flutes, clarinet, guitar, piano and snare drum, performed.

“The children’s performance of Christmas hymns shows the heart of our church. Their efforts reflect their deep faith in Church and God,” Saridakis said. 

Saridakis has donated her services to the Kimisis Tis Theotokou Church for seven years. Arvans explained her love for the children.

“My way of giving back and showing my devotion to my faith is working at the Sunday School,” Arvans said. The Sunday School with priests and administrators.

She has been the Sunday School director for fifteen years.

“The New Year will mark the building of our new church,” explained Parish Council President Demetrios Hatgistavrou. “Our church will be a landmark in the Hamptons when completed. We thank all with a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”

Parish Council President Demetrios Hatgistavrou (c.) with Reverend Constantine Lazarakis (l.) and Reverend Alexander Karloutsos (r.).For more information, visit www.kimisishamptons.ny.goarch.org.