In addition, Fr. George Tsahakis, chancellor of the Metropolis (diocese) of Atlanta and pastor of St. Christopher's, recently announced the selection of two parishioners, Pat MacDougall of Peachtree City and Frank Tagalos of Fayetteville, as the 2005 parish honorees for the upcoming diocesan "Archangel Michael Feast and Honors Program." Each year two parishioners are selected by Tsahakis and other parishioners to join the diocesan family in Atlanta on the weekend of, prior to, or following, the Feast of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel on Nov. 8. The purpose of the program is to honor and celebrate the diocese's patron saint and the lives of one adult and one youth from each parish, who are the living examples of the Orthodox Christian life.

In another noteworthy summer event, local artist and parishioner Helen Hayes of Newnan, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, presented St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church's building fund with a surprise gift - one dollar for each of her 90 years - following Sunday church services. Hayes' daughter, Gail Ericsson of Newnan, joined her in offering a special reception to the parish family.

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