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Campbell, OH 
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In 1955 many Campbell Greeks left St. Nicholas Church 
and built Archangel Michael Church. The murals and icons in 
the church were done by Orthodox artists. Fr. Pappas is the 
first and so far only priest of the parish. The parish has 
grown from 135 families in 1955, consisting exclusively of 
immigrant laborers (ste el mills, industrial painting, etc.), 
to 450 families today. 
Eighty percent of the parish are high school graduates 
and many go on to college. Many are teachers in public schools, 
8-10 are doctors and there is only lawyer. They are business-
men, contractors, industrial painters, etc. but, the overwhelming 
population ,is/are still laborers. 
In the late sixties/early seventies there was a new wave 
of Gre ek immigrants, ca '50 to 70 young familie s. Most of the 
men were unskilled and went into the labor pool. But they 
weF e hard workers and within 10 years they had made something 
of themselves. Oftentimes, they were better off than American-
born Greeks. 
The families of Archangel Michael are very strong-minded 
about being Greek and most of all feeling GREEK. Every home 
serves Greek food and drink. Each home has a religious shrine 
depicting icons of their patron saint, the Virgin Mary, Jesus, 
etc. and each shrine houses a vigil light. Even the children 
participate fully in church life, customs and traditions. 
Even thou~h the Greek language is suffering, all other aspe cts 
of life are still GREEK. 
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The patriarch of Constantinople is a spiritual leader 
but not a de spot. Each candidate for the prie sthood must 
decide his marital status be'fore ordination. His decision is 
irrevocable. Married priests cannot become bishops. Archangel 
Michael parish has produced 5 young priests. 
The church service which until about 1970 was entirely 
in Greek, is now 60% English and 40% Greek. 
liturgy on Sunday with 
The priests wear Orthodox vestments. 
There is one 
services. 
The Greek people are very close. The contractors employ 
300-400 people in the Mahoning Valley. They are perpetrators 
of the MOSAIC. They are not trying to be assimilated. It is 
vulgar to be assimilated. There is still pressure to marry 
Greek. THERE IS NO MELTING POT HERE. 
Fr. George T. Pappas 
Archangel Michael 
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May 19, 1982 
Campbell, OH 
In 1955 many Campbell Greeks left St. Nicholas Church 
and built Archangel Michael Church. The murals and icons in 
the church were done by Orthodox artists. Fr. Pappas is the 
first and so far only priest of the parish. The parish has 
grown from 135 families in 1955, consisting exclusively of 
immigrant laborers (steel mills, industrial painting, etc.), 
to 450 families today. 
Eighty percent of the parish are high school graduates 
and many go on to college. Many are teachers in public schools, 
8-10 are doctors and there is only lawyer. They are business-
men, contractors, industrial painters, etc. but, the overwhelming 
population is/are still laborers. 
In the late sixties/early seventies there was a new wave 
of Greek immigrants, ca 50 to 70 young families. Most of the 
men were unskilled and went into the labor pool. But they 
were hard workers and within 10 ye~rs they had made something 
of themselves. Oftentimes, they were better off than Arnerican-
born Greeks. 
The families of Archangel Michael are very strong-minded 
about being Greek and most of all feeling GREEK. Every horne 
serves Greek food and drink. Each horne has a religious shrine 
depicting icons of their patron saint, the Virgin Mary, Jesus, 
etc. and each shrine houses a vigil light. Even the children 
participate fully in church life, customs and traditions. 
Even though the Greek language is suffering, all other aspects 
of life are still GREEK. 
The patriarch of Constantinople is a spiritual leader 
but not a despot. Each candidate for the priesthood must 
decide his marital status" be"fo"re ordination. His decision is 
irrevocable. Married priests cannot become bishops. Archangel 
Michael parish has produced 5 young priests. 
The church service which until about 1970 was entirely 
in Greek, is now 60% English and 40% Greek. There is one 
liturgy on Sunday with services. 
The priests wear Orthodox vestments. 
The Greek people are very close. The contractors employ 
300-400 people in the Mahoning Valley. They are perpetrators 
of the MOSAIC. They are not trying to be assimilated. It is 
vulgar to be assimilated. There is still pressure to marry 
Greek. THERE IS NO MELTING POT HERE . 
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church 
Campbell, Ohto 
CHURCH SCHOOL PRAYER SERVICE 
TRISAGION PRAYERS 
In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the 
Holy Spirit. Amen. 
Glory to you, our God, glory to you. 
Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of truth, you 
who are present everywhere, and fill all things, Treas 
ury of blessings, and Giver of life, come and dwell in 
us. Cleanse us from every stain, and save our souls, 
Gracious One. 
Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal: 
have mercy on us. (3) 
Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy 
Spirit: now and ever, and to ages of ages. Amen. 
All-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse 
us from our sins. Master, pardon our iniquities. Holy 
One, visit and heal our infirmities for your Name's 
sake. Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy, Lord, have 
mercy. 
Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy 
Spirit: now and ever, and to ages of ages. Amen. 
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy 
Name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it 
is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and 
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who tress 
pass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but 
deliver us from evil. 
For Thine .is the Kingdom, and the power, and the 
glory, of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit: 
now and ever, and to ages of ages. Amen. 
CREED 
1. I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker 
of heaven and earth, and of all things visible 
and invisible. 
2. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the 
Only-begotten, Begotten of the Father before all 
ages. Light of Light, true God of true God,Begotten 
not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom 
all things were made. 
3. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from 
heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit and of 
the Virgin Mar~, and became Man; 
4. And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, 
and suffered and was buried; 
5. And rose on the third day, according to the 
Scriptures. 
6. And ascended into heaven, and sits on the right 
h~nd o~ the Father; 
7. And He shall come again with glory to judge the 
living and the dead, Whose Kingdom shall have 
no end. 
8. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of 
Life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the 
Father and the Son together is worshipped and 
glorified, Who spoke through the Prophets: 
9. In One, Holy, Catholic and Apostoli& Church. 
10. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of 
sins. 
11. I look for the resurrection of the dead. 
12. And the life of the age to come. Amen. 
PETITIONS 
Petitions: (The Priest says the petitions and the 
students sing the Kyrie Eleison) 
a - Have mercy upon us 0 God according to Your 
Great Mercy and listen ~nd have mercy. 
b - Let us pray for all pious and Orthodox Chris 
tians. (Kyrie Eleison 3 times) 
c - Let us pray for our Archbishop Iakovos, our 
Bishop Maximos and all our brotherhood in 
Christ. (Kyrie Eleison 3 times) 
d - Let us pray for the President of the United 
States and all civil authorities. (Kyrie 
Eleison) 
e - Let us pray for mercy, life, peace, health, 
.~lvation, visitation, protection, forgiveness 
and absolution of sins for the servants of God, 
~ll pious and Orthodox Christians residing and 
found in this city; for the parishioners, 
councilmen and contributors to this Holy House; 
for our parents, brothers, teachers and gOd 
parents. (~yrie Eleison) 
f - For Thou art a Merciful and Compassionate God, 
and unto Thee we ascribe Glory, to the Father, 
and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now 
and forever and unto ages of ages. (Amen). 
HYMNS 
Hymns: a) We praise Thee; we bless Thee; we give 
thanks to Thee, Lord, and we fervently 
pray to Thee • 
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b) One alone is Holy; One is the Lord Jesus 
Christ, for the glory of God the Father. 
Amen. 
c) We have seen the true light; we have 
received the Heavenly Spirit; we have ~ound 
the true faith, worshipping the undivided 
Trinity; for They have saved us • 
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EtbO~EV ~6 ~w~ ~6 &\VeLv6v, l\~~O~EV • 
nVEu~a lnouQ~vLOV, EUpo~Ev'ntcr~Lv ~\~e~, 
&bLatpt~ov TpL~ba npocrxuvouv~E~, Au~~ 
y~p ~~a~ ~crwcrEV. 
d) Blessed be the name'of the Lord from this 
time forth and forever (3). 
Et'l "t6 ~vo~a Koptoo £d>"oYn~~vov &n6 "tou 
vuv xat £W~ "tOU atwvo~ (3). 
·e) 0 Leaders of the Heavenly Hosts, unworthy 
as we are, we implore you that by your 
prayers you will encir,cle us with the protec 
tion of your wings of unseen glory; guarde 
us who bend -low before you and fervently cry; 
Release us from dangers, 0 Marshals of the 
Powers abovfl. 
BENEDICTION PRAYER 
o Lord, Who blessest those who bless Thee and 
sanctifiest those who put their trust in Thee, save 
Thy people and bless Thine heritage; protect the whole 
body of Thy Church, and sanctify those who love the 
beauty of Thy HOllse'i. Do thou glorify them by Thy 
divine power and forsake not us who set our hope in 
Thee. Grant peace to Thy world, to Thy Churches, to 
the Priesthood, to our Rulers, to the armed forces and 
to all Thy people. For all good giving and every per 
fect gift is from above, coming down from Thee, the 
Fa:ther of light; and to Thee we ascribe glory and 
thanksgiving and worship, to the Father and to the Son 
and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of 
ages. Amen. 
Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, have mercy 
upon us, 0 Lord Jesus Christ, our God. Amen.