Devotees of St. Constantine called “anastenaria” walk and dance across a bed of burning coals, carrying icons to celebrate the Orthodox saint’s feast in Lagkadas, Greece, on Monday, May 22.

For about the past 10 years, the Archives Committee has set up shop during the Greek Festival to sell icons — mostly reproductions of paintings, mounted on varnished wood.

Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church on Grand Avenue. From 1959 to 1981, Ververis painted eight icons, two large angels and a portrait of Virgin Mary above and behind the altar.

Preparations are underway for the 2024 Weirton Greek Festival at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church. The 37th annual festival takes place Friday from 11 a.m.-to 9 p.m. Thursday marked a bib day ...

Icons painted at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Kingston. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 75°F. Friday, November 1st 2024 E-Edition. Home Page. Close Menu. News. News; ...

Jul. 22—MIDDLETOWN — As a young boy in Greece, Nick Ververis spent his summer days peeking through the stained-glassed windows watching painters meticulously creating icons. Over time ...