Published In
Ann Arbor News, December 19, 1966
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Local residents of Ukranian descent carry on their traditions here, one of the annual highlights being an observance of St. Nicholas Day. "Old St. Nick" was portrayed by Michael Tansky, while 9-year-old Halyna Szewczuk was the "angel," and Doria Chapelsky, 6, the "devil." The celebration of the special day took place Saturday.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, March 23, 1953
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Greeks Observe Anniversary: The Rev. Lambros Vakalakis, pastor of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, stands by the memorial exhibit symbolic of Greeks who died for their country's freedom 132 years ago. Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Greeks celebrated the event yesterday with services and a program. Further services will be held Wednesday at the church and in Ypsilanti before the statue of Demetrius Ypsilanti. Picture over flag-draped "casket" is of Patriarch Gregorius V. Ribbons on wreath contain named of various Greek Groups and one "in behalf of the people of Ann Arbor."

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Ann Arbor News, April 9, 1966
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New Altar Is Hand Carved Easter worshippers at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church will view this elaborate hand carved altar from Greece for the first time at tonight's services. The altar, a model of the Holy Sepulcher decorated with symbols from the first, second and third centuries, took a man in Nomikos, Greece, six months to carve. It is made of lindenwood. The Rev. John S. Kamelakis is pastor of the church. Easter orthros will begin at 11 p.m. tonight, the Resurrection service at 11:45 p.m. and Easter Divine Liturgy at 1 a.m. on Sunday.