Our History

We have inherited from our forbearers a heritage of sacred traditions: the faith of the Holy Orthodox Church and the ideals and culture of the Greek people. 

Through the centuries, much of the greatness of Western civilization has evolved from this proud heritage. When our parents (or grandparents) left their beloved Greece for a new life in America, their faith, ideals and culture gave them the strength to adapt swiftly – to learn a new language and find a productive place in this challenging new world. They were mostly poor and uneducated, but they were proud of their roots and determined to succeed. And succeed they did - the vitality of Holy Trinity today is the legacy of the tenacity of those who came before to make a new life for their family's future.

Our Clergy

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Rev. Fr. Demetrios Balidis
Rev. Fr. Demetrios Balidis

Assistant Priest

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Very Reverend Father Nicholas Anctil
Very Reverend Father Nicholas Anctil

Proaistamenos - Presiding Priest

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Timeline

Timeline
1922

Contilia Lazarus organizes the first group of approximately 30 families from Mt. Vernon, New Rochelle, Yonkers, and White Plains in her Mt. Vernon home to discuss the formation of a Greek Orthodox community.

1924

First group rents a storefront in Genung's Department Store and assigns the name of Holy Trinity.

1928
  • The "Hellenic Orthodox Community of Westchester County, Inc." is incorporated.
  • Congregation moves to the top of a garage on 5th Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets.
  • Purchase of property on N. 7th Avenue as sight of future Church. It was never built on and was sold. Presumably, the proceeds were used for the purchase of the "Wooden" church in 1940.
  • The precursor of today's Philoptochos Society is started.
1934

Holy Trinity moves to another rented space on 119 S. 4th Avenue.

1940

First Church building of significance is purchased: "Wooden" Church on N. High and Oak Street.

1942

Fire destroys "Wooden" Church before Easter. Holy Week services were held in the basement of the Masonic Temple in Mt. Vernon.

1942 - 1948

Congregation rents a house on Second Avenue, Services were conducted in the living room; the entryway served as the Narthex; and Sunday School and Greek School classes took place in the dining room, Fr. Papachristou lived upstairs.

1948

Holy Trinity purchased the "White" Church from a Protestant community. This building was considered by many to be Holy Trinity's dream facility.

1958

Building fund is organized and property is purchased on Mill Road and North Avenue in New Rochelle.

1961

AHEPA Evzone Chapter 405 is founded

1962

Ground is broken in New Rochelle for the new Community Center which also served as the Church until 1973.

1964

Doors open at the new Church and Community Center.

1971

Cornerstone is laid for the present day Church building.

1973

Archbishop lakovos blesses the new Church and the doors are opened.

1978

Holy Trinity's present Church building is consecrated.

1979

Fire severely damages the Church shortly before Christmas. Services are held in the Social Hall until repairs are completed.

1986

Approval for the expansion, remodeling and redecorating of the Social Hall is given as well as approval for the construction of a gym.

1987

Ground is broken for the new gym and renovated community center.

1990

The new, expanded, and redecorated facilities are officially opened and dedicated.

1996
  • Father Peter N. Kyriakos retired in June after twenty-three years of service.
  • Father Nickolas Anctil officiated as our new pastor in July of 1996.
2001

All profits from our 2001 Festival (over $50,000) are donated to the 9/11 Fund.

2003
  • Holy Trinity Senior Basketball Team wins championship of COEBL.
  • Holy Trinity celebrates its 75th "Diamond Anniversary."
2008

25th Anniversary of the Holy Orders of Rev. Father Nicholas Anctil and the 80th Anniversary of the Holy Trinity Parish.

Community Overview

Church Office

OFFICE MANAGER: Gigi Longo-Gurr
OFFICE ASSISTANT: Angelica Pantginis
CARETAKER: Claudia Perez

COMMITTEES

Archdiocese Liaison: Executive Board
Audit: A. Prifti, J. Kohilakis
Adult Religious Education: Dr. M. Lootens, Dn. P Baumgarth
Choir Liaison: H. Morik
Compensation: A. Prifti, M. Russon, G. Williams, D. Yotides
Insurance: D. Kartson, H. Fotiadis, G. Hatjygeorge
Dinner/Dance: H. Morik, C. Herzegovitch, M. Scaros, N. Kinas
Agape: T. Dushas, M. Louros
Easter Feast: S. Karagis, P. Koutsis, M. Louros
Elections: N. Kinas, S. Madouros, E. Zoulis
Board of Elections: TBD at General Assembly
Greek School Liason: R. Nicholas, E. Zoulis
Gym: C. Papademetriou, J. Resvanis
Journal: A. Soukas, G. Longo-Gurr
Office: G. Kondos, D. Yotides
Rentals: R. Nicholas, G. Kondos
Young at Heart: T. Dushas, G. Curtis
Stewardship: D. Yotides, A. Soukas
Youth: J. Kohilakis, T. Primis
Technology: A. Prifti, M. Russon, J. Kohilakis
Festival: G. Kondos, A. Benekos, D. Ventresca, T. Primis, J. Dos Santos, C. Papademetriou G. Papademetrios, M. Sirras, H. Fotiades, G. Kourakos, J. Copulos
Landscaping/Maintenance: J. Karagandis, G. Williams, D. Yotides, R. Nicholas
Name Day: D. Yotides, M. Scaros, D. Kartson

Shed Committee: H. Fotiadis, N. Kinas, M. Sirras

Kitchen: D. Yotides, E. Zoulis, S. Madouros, M. Sirras

Security: G. Papademetriou, S. Madouros, E. Zoulis

SCHOOLS

Greek School Director: G. Konstantinou
Sunday School Directors: T. Kusulas, C. Mavrovitis

ORGANIZATIONS

Philoptochos: A. Gerkis
AHEPA: H. Fotiadis
Sr. Choir: A. Prime
Sr. Organist: TBD
Jr. Choir: G. Mavrovitis
Psaltis: J. Pantginis
Mommy & Me: S. Rentoulis
GOYA: A. Cossifos, A. Modroukas, G. Benekos
JOY: S. Tsesmelis Picollino
HOPE: R. Potiris
Mr. & Mrs. Club: R. Kousteris, P. Costakos
Greek Dance Troupe: E. Metaxas, N. Gregory
Greek School PTA: S. Resvanis
Young at Heart: Lori & George Curtis
Library: D. Graff, A. Eng
Cub Scouts: A. Yiannakos
Boy Scouts: K. Kingsley-Mudler
Girl Scouts: H. Dallaris, M. Kartanos
Girls Volleyball: J. Curtis
Youth Divisions Basketball A & B: J. Resvanis, A. Lambrakos
Varsity Division Basketball: J. Resvanis, D. Curtis
JV Division Basketball: C. Papademetriou, J. Curtis, J. Resvanis Loukoumi: N. Katsoris