International Orthodox Christian News

The Archangel Michael Award is presented every year to a distinguished member of the community who embodies and promotes the finer qualities and traditions of Greek Orthodox heritage. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America is being honored not only for the dedicated and inspired leadership he has offered the Church in America but also on the occasion of his 40th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary in 2007 and the upcoming 10th Anniversary of his Enthronement as Archbishop of America.

St. Michael’s, the only Greek Orthodox adult home in the United States offering assisted living to its residents, was opened in 1958 by the late Archbishop Michael. At that time, the facility was known as Spiti Tou Protoporou (Home of the Pioneers) but in 1966 the name was changed to honor its founder and was dedicated to the Archangel Michael. For five decades, St. Michael’s has been a home-away-from home for countless Greek Orthodox elderly most of whom have come from the NY/NJ/CT Metropolitan area but in recent years some residents have come from other states across the nation. Within this unique Greek Orthodox environment, the residents are provided with assistance with their daily routine as well as room and board, medical attention, and other services critical to the well-being of these individuals.

While the evening will be an occasion to honor the Archbishop and to celebrate the Home’s accomplishments during the past 50 years of offering quality care to the elderly, the Gala will also be an opportunity to plan for the future. For the past five years, St. Michael’s has been operating at full capacity and has been limited by its present State license in the level of care it offers. Plans are underway to expand both the number of beds plus the level of care the Home offers and all proceeds from the event will go towards the Expansion Fund.

For more information about the Gala, please call 914-476-3374 or to make a donation on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of St. Michael’s please visit the Home’s website at stmichaelshome.org.

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