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священник Даниил Сысоев

"И разумные будут сиять, как светила на тверди, и обратившие многих к правде – как звезды, вовеки, навсегда" (Дан.12:3)

Греческий храм Успения Божией Матери (Скотсдейл)

Греческий храм Успения Божией Матери (Скотсдейл)

A brief history of the Community of Assumption.

May 1984 — Home Orthodox Missions Endowment (HOME) Foundation was formed by Metropolitan Anthony to develop additional Orthodox Churches.
September 16, 1987 — Metropolitan Anthony approves the formation of an Assumption Greek Orthodox Parish in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Phil Noplos was appointed September 16, 1987 as «Chairman, Interim Parish Council.»
November 22, 1987: 40 individuals gather and share thoughts on the needs for a future church in Scottsdale.
June 21, 1988: The City of Scottsdale approved the zoning and use of the house at 8202 E. Cactus Rd. as a church facility.
July 13, 1988 — Assumption Granted Articles of Incorporation
August 14-15, 1988 — Bishop Anthony celebrates at the first services.
September 1, 1988 — The first Priest is officially assigned, Rev. David G. Wright.
1988- Phil Noplos — Parish Council President
January 1989: Peter Maniatis President , Parish Council
May 1989: Fr. David Wright is being transferred.
July 1, 1989: Rev. Chris Margaritis is assigned as the 2nd Priest to Assumption.
November 9, 1989 — Temporary Charter granted by Archdiocese.
January 1990: Phil Noplos — President of the Parish Council
January 1991 & 1992: Ann Manos — Parish Council President
January 1993: John Ginakes — Parish Council President
January 1994: Phil Noplos — President of the Parish Council
January 1995: Eleni Koliambas — President of the Parish Council
March 1995 — Rev. Andrew Barakos is assigned as the 3rd Priest to Assumption.
January 1996 — Tom Kenrick- Parish Council President
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2001- Dr. Paul Kalina — Parish Council President
February 23, 1997 — Budget of $2 million for building a new church is approved by the General Assembly
December 6, 1998 — Assumption celebrates «Building On Faith, Hope and Love» Campaign with $1.1 million dollars pledged over the next three years to build the new church.
May 28, 2000 — Groundbreaking services take place for the construction of the new church.
October 28, 2001 — The Opening of the Doors celebration of the new Assumption Greek Orthodox Church takes place.
March 17, 2002 — Assumption embarks on its second Campaign to retire the $800,000 mortgage on the new Church. The Campaign «Consecrate Your Faith» will conclude in March of 2005.
January 2002 — Ret. Col. Nick Harris — Parish Council President
January 2003, 2004 & 2005 — Michele Genetos — Parish Council President
January 2006, 2007 & 2008- Rocky Sisson — Parish Council President
2008 — Exterior Church Building Repairs Completed
December 9, 2008 — $800,000 mortgage was paid-off
January 25, 2009 — Metropolitan Gerasimos Pastoral Visit
2009 — Jack David: Parish Council President
August 15, 2009 — Dome Icon Project Completed
2010 — Rocky Sisson: Parish Council President

Адрес:
8202 E. Cactus Rd.,
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
(480) 991-3009

Источник: www.assumptionaz.org