The EGAINIA of
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
This is a historic time in the life of our community. After many years of hard work, love and dedication, our beautiful Church building has been completed. On January 12, 2020 our Church will become a sacred house, the house of the Lord, and a consecrated holy place forever through the Holy and Divine Service of Consecration (Egainia) performed by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
This Divine Service is Sacramental- the baptism of our church building into a holy place. However, unlike other Sacraments, Consecration is not received by an individual, but rather it is a blessing for the whole St. Basil Community.
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was enthroned on June 22, 2019. His Eminence invites you to participate in the Divine Consecration of our beloved Church, St. Basil.
Together with our community, he will be presiding over the services scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 11 and Sunday January 12, ending with a Grand Banquet in his honor and in celebration of this historic event in the life of our parish.
7:00 p.m.
Great Vespers and Artoclasia
Reception to follow in Church Community Hall
8:00 a.m.
Orthros
Consecration Service
Divine Liturgy
Ordination
3:00 p.m.
Grand Banquet Celebration at Amarante's Sea Cliff
62 Cove Street, New Haven
Ways to Participate
Place the names of loved ones in the central cavity of the Holy Altar of the Church among with relics of saints. These names of your living or dead relatives will be commemorated every time a Liturgy is served at St. Basil’s Church. You have to print out this form, fill it out with the names of your living and dead loved ones and to bring the form to the Church with an optional donation for the building fund.
In honor of this historic event in the life of our Church, join us for a grand celebration at Amarante's Ocean View immediately following the Consecration Services. Space is limited. Reserve your seat by clicking the RSVP button above.
Preparations
Preparations for this magnificent event are underway. We ask that all members of the Parish set aside time to attend all of the events of the Holy Consecration.
There are many ways to help. Contact the committee Chairs or sign up as a Consecration Godparent, Sponsor the Commemorative Book and joins us for the Grand Banquet Celebration!
Spyros Condos
Media and Publicity Contact
Angela Karachristos
stbasilnewhaven@gmail.com
Relics of Saints to be placed in the Agia Trapeza
(Altar Table)
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
St. Barbara the Great Martyr
Hieromartyr Haralambos
