Our parish is supporting this ministry that meets an addresses the growing addictions of all types in the U.S., from drugs, alcohol and pornography to food, work, shopping and entertainment.  Fr. Niko, a trained addiction counselor before becoming a priest, seeks to integrate the ancient wisdom of the Church (which called addictions “passions”) with the best of contemporary insights and developments from science, psychology and recovery movements like Alcoholics Anonymous.  A member of our parish, related to someone with an addiction, has been greatly helped by his counsel and prayer.  Unquestionably recommended to all who are not only suffering from some form of addiction, but also those who care about them – family, relatives, friends.  This ministry meets at our parish every other Thursday evening at 7pm, and all meetings are confidential (see public calendar on our website – www.archangelsgoc.org) — Fr. Harry

+ Saint Anastasia’s Fellowship is a support group sanctioned by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for those struggling directly or indirectly with addiction +

For more information on this group, as well as other times/locations click here see the attached flyer, or visit: https://prophetelias.ny.goarch.org/ministries/saint-anastasias-fellowship-addictions-outreach

For a synopsis of what we have been discussing, please view Fr. Nikolas’ summarizing comments at the end of our last Paraklesis: https://www.youtube.com/live/9Fx63fGPoS0?feature=share&t=1692

Please see the attached schedule for upcoming meetings and share this post with anyone in the New York/CT area that may be interested in participating! Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption & Archangels Greek Orthodox Church
We will continue our new Addictions Ministry called Saint Anastasia’s Fellowship.

If you or a loved one are working to “find the way home”, let this ministry help. Under directed efforts of clergy and trained behavioral counselors, this fellowship combines the techniques of clinical education with the witness of Christ’s love to support those recovering from this type of affliction.

For more information, please contact Presbyter Nikolas Delaveris at fathernikolas@prophetelias.org

Please note: We offer a space that is safe, confidential, and in compliance with current CDC guidelines.