Deacon John Somers Received

The Holy Metropolis of the Genuine Greek Orthodox Church of America
Cathedral of Saint Markella of Chios
2268 26th Street * Astoria, NY 11105

FROM: His Grace, +CHRISTODOULOS
Titular Bishop of Theoupolis

March 2, 2008

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Holy Metropolis is pleased to announce that His Eminence +PAVLOS, the Metropolitan of America, has received Deacon John Somers and his entire family into the Holy Metropolis. Deacon John is from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is currently serving at the Cathedral in Astoria.

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