[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E616-E617]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR OF ASSUMPTION GREEK ORTHODOX 70TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 1998

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I have the honor to recognize 
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church and Cultural Center as they celebrate 
their 70th Anniversary on April 5, 1998.

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Father Kavadas and the members of the Parish will be joined by 
Archbishop Spyridon, the first American Born Archbishop, to celebrate 
this historical event.
  Throughout the past seventy years, the members of Assumption Greek 
Orthodox Church have joined together to create a strong spiritual 
community. The leaders and founders realized that many people depend on 
the emotional, educational, and spiritual support they receive from 
their church. To see that these needs are met is a difficult yet 
rewarding endeavor. I commend the church for all their efforts.
  On Sunday, the members of Assumption Greek Orthodox will participate 
in a very special service. At 11:00 a.m., Archbishop Spyridon will 
consecrate with Holy Water and Sacred Myrrh a unique holy icon of the 
Virgin Mary with the Child, similar to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. This 
icon will be called ``Our Lady of the Great Lakes,'' a name chosen to 
establish a Protectress for this area of the world.
  I would like to congratulate the congregation of Assumption Greek 
Orthodox Church on this proud milestone--especially the pioneers who 
played such an important role in the early years. May the next 70 years 
be as fruitful as the past.

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