Welcome to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

 

"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." - Romans 15:7 

2187 W. 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 email: office@annunciationcleveland.net

Annunciation Cleveland Greek Orthodox Church

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Our church is moving to a new record-keeping software called Realm, which will improve administrative tasks and enhance connectivity within our church community. The Realm Connect App will replace the EasyTithe Church App, providing 24/7 access to your giving history online. All current members with an email on file will receive an invitation from Realm. After creating your account, please update your profile to ensure all your information is correct. Reach out to Niko Semertsidis or Linda Karadimas if you have any questions. Let's embrace this exciting change together! Click on the link above.  

Festivals:

Holy Trinity July 16-19 1101 Market Ave, North Canton

St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church July 17-20, 4548 Wallings Rd., North Royalton.

Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral, July 24-27, 3352 Mayfield Rd. 

Olmsted Falls Greek Fest Free Admission (Sterea Hellas Foundation of Cleveland) - Saturday, Aug. 23rd, 12 (noon) to 8:00 p.m. 7890 Brookside Drive, Olmsted Falls, OH  Traditional Greek Food, Beer, Wine, Spirits, Music and Dancing.

Events

The Chios Societies - Cleveland Ch. #7 is celebrating the Feast of Agia Markella, patron Saint of Chios, on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral, in Cleveland Heights.  Chians and their friends are invited to celebrate the feast with the chapter's Officers and Board of Directors.  A memorial service will take place for all deceased members, along with Artoklasia.  The chapter will host the coffee hour after Liturgy.  The second General Assembly for the chapter will take place after the coffee hour.

TASTE OF TREMONT- one of Cleveland’s favorite street festivals, featuring:  Local restaurants & bars, Live music, Local artists & makers,  Family-friendly activitiesDon’t miss it — bring your friends, bring your appetite, and enjoy a full day in Tremont! Sunday, July 20th 12pm until 8pm on Professor Avenue

 
 

Scholarships

Sterea Hellas Foundation of  Cleveland and Sterea Hellas Federation Scholarships are Available to graduating high school seniors who plan on continuing their education at the university level and current undergrad students.   Application to the Federation of Sterea Hellas’ Scholarship at https://federationofstereahellas.org/#scholarships Application for the Sterea Hellas Foundation of Cleveland https://nafpaktian.org/scholarships/ REVISED for 2025. Due Date: July 15, 2025

CHIOS SOCIETY OF  CLEVELAND For graduating high school seniors of Chian descent through at least one parent or grandparent. Application at chioscleveland.com Due: July 21

UPCOMING EVENTS

Blessing of the Animals Service Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Location:  In the front area of the church. Bring your Pets to church for a blessing

Blessing of the Backpacks and Agiasmos Sunday, September 14, All School, Sunday School, Greek School, College Students, teachers, professors, and staff are invited to bring your backpacks, school bags, & briefcases to be blessed after the Divine Liturgy.

 

 

 

 

 

GOMOPALOOZA Sat., Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at St. Demetrios Community Center, 3323 Atlantic St. NE, Warren, Ohio. The Metropolis of Pittsburgh welcomes musicians, performers, and artists to take part in this annual event by contacting Fr. Joe Distefano (frjdistefano@yahoo.com).

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SCHOLARSHIPS:

STEREA HELLAS FOUNDATION OF CLEVELAND, INC.  It's that time of the year again when senior students can apply for the Sterea Hellas Foundation of Cleveland Scholarship as well as our Federation's Scholarship.  Information for both scholarships are as follows: Application Due Date for the Federation of Sterea Hellas’ Scholarship is to have a postmark date of no later than July 1st.   https://federationofstereahellas.org/#scholarships  Application Due Date for the Sterea Hellas Foundation of Cleveland’s scholarship is to have a postmark date of no later than July 15th.   the REVISED application forms for 2025.   https://nafpaktian.org/scholarships/

The Chios Society -Cleveland Ch. 7 is offering, every year, scholarships to graduating high school seniors whose at least one parent or grandparent is of Chian descent.  To obtain an application, please go to the chapter's website, chioscleveland.com.  For more information, contact Marko Fikaris (216-848-2200).

 

 

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