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Tuesday, 19 June 2012 22:42

Mediterranean Festival in LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Written by  Harriette Condes-Zervakis
On June 10, the St. Elias Orthodox Church of LaCrosse, Wisconsin held its annual Mediterranean Festival. Grilled and baked foods, various beverages including Greek frappes, and a host of dance troupes made the afternoon enjoyable for all.  In the jurisdiction of the Antiochan Diocese, the St. Elias community is approximately 100 years old and ministers to all the Eastern Orthodox Christians in the area.  Seated: Sgt. Jason Mahairas of the LaCrosse Police Department, Iconographer Connie Mahairas, and Dr.Gregory Mahairas. Standing: WXOW Channel 19 Journalist Pete Zervakis, Festival Chairman Dr. Dennis Costakos,  and Nick Mahairas On June 10, the St. Elias Orthodox Church of LaCrosse, Wisconsin held its annual Mediterranean Festival. Grilled and baked foods, various beverages including Greek frappes, and a host of dance troupes made the afternoon enjoyable for all.  In the jurisdiction of the Antiochan Diocese, the St. Elias community is approximately 100 years old and ministers to all the Eastern Orthodox Christians in the area.  Seated: Sgt. Jason Mahairas of the LaCrosse Police Department, Iconographer Connie Mahairas, and Dr.Gregory Mahairas. Standing: WXOW Channel 19 Journalist Pete Zervakis, Festival Chairman Dr. Dennis Costakos,  and Nick Mahairas

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