Our Parish
Our History
More than a century of Greek Orthodox faith in Kansas City — told through three eras of community, building, and witness.
1908 – 1941
Just as our present church and community center represent the latest accomplishment in the Greek Orthodox community of Kansas City, so did the founding of the parish and the construction of its first church at 14th and Broadway serve as a milestone for the early Greek immigrant community...
Read this era →1941 – 1973
"The period between 1941 and 1945 was proud and full of enthusiasm. Upon the completion of the new building, the parishioners exceeded themselves in contributions, rivaling one another to see who could donate the most for the paying of the mortgage, which was paid in full..."
Read this era →1973 – Present
In contrast to the Broadway and Linwood churches, built to handle immediate needs, the exhaustive search of the 1960s was for a site which would serve present and future needs. The 10-acre site at 120th and Wornall Road was selected to plant the parish for generations to come...
Read this era →Key Moments
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