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Greek Cultural Garden Hierarchical Blessing

Hierarchical Blessing of the Waters
Greek Cultural Garden
980 East Blvd. Cleveland
June 28, 2026

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Greek Garden Association of Cleveland hosted an historical Hierarchical Blessing of the Greek Cultural Garden led by His Eminence Elpidophoros, Archbishop of America, and the Metropolitans of the Holy Synod. Back to photos and videos of the ceremony.

The Blessing of the Water was led by His Eminence Metropolitan Philotheos, Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki.

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Altar for Blessing of the Waters


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Music for Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Ann and Lou Frangos - Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland


Blessing of the Waters in Greek Cultrual Garden in Cleveland

Master of Ceremonies Honorable Major James P. Trakas, OHMR, Ret. gave closing remarks about the Declaration of Independence, the historic leaders and America 250. Then the flags of USA and Greece were ceremoniously retired.




Here are some other photos from the Hierarchical Blessing of the Greek Cultural Garden.

Group Photo - Hierarchical Blessing of the Greek Cultural Garden


Greek kids


Lou Frangos and Jonathan Cambouris


Pontian Greek group


Jim Trakas and Pascalis Papouras


Emmanuel Ermidis


Lou Frangos and


Greek musicians


HPS Leader


Lou Frangos


Greek Garden group


Greek Pontian group


Lou Frangos, Emmanual Ermidis and Greek kids

Back to photos and video of the Ceremony and more on page 1

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