​History

The Hellenic Orthodox Church of Annunciation Easton, PA was founded on February 16TH 1917 a committee composed of George Georgopoulos, President; Max Crichinis, Secretary; and Peter Lamppos, Treasurer, purchased the Brainard Union Presbyterian Church building on South Delaware Drive for $3,600.The Church received a charter of Incorporation on May 31, 1918. The Incorporators were all Easton residents consisting of Rev.Simeon Mitalakis, George Lallas, George Georgopoulos, James Pappas, Christ Baltsas, Argyris Kossifos, Spyros Gikas, Louis Skalkos, Peter Manegatos, Stelios Samos and Nick Contopanos.

In 1926 the Committee of trustees purchased two houses at 39-41 North 5th Street and erected a church building that served the Community until 1970 .

In 1942 A new charter was obtained under the rules, regulations and mandate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.The Incorporators were Father Athanasios Tsiamis, Michael Voyag-is, Steve Dimmis and Gus Georgaris.

1969– Purchase of The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church building at 20th Street and Hay Terrace and still current .

2000– Purchase of   19.3  acres of land in Bethlehem Township the price was $365,000 and paid off in 3 years.

Annunciation Parish encompasses the ever growing cities Easton, Bethlehem, Stroudsburg and Phillipsburg NJ we are excited by the prospects of a growing community that is looking to the future to teach our children, to serve our Lord. Plans on building our future Church is currently in progress and are welcoming donations.