SYRACUSE, NY – “Never Forget” is not only a reminder that something bad once happened, it is a call to action, and the ladies of the Philoptochos of St. Sophia in Syracuse, NY are doing their part.
The parish’s philanthropic organization held a bake sale from September 11-13 to raise funds for the St. Nicholas National Shrine that has recently begun to rise at Ground Zero.
“It’s all about giving back to St. Nicholas which is a Greek Orthodox Church in NYC that was completely destroyed by the 911 attack. St. Sophia, here in Syracuse, are selling their famous dishes like Honey Puffs and Baklava all for an amazing cause,” CNYcentral.com reported.
“I remember going to the office following that and we were glued to the T.V. that day. It was just unbelievable,” said Elizabeth Steinberg.
“A lot of people went there, not just Greek Orthodox, but people who worked in the area that would go in and light a candle. To just have a moment of peace in this frantic world we live. It really brought solace…Rebuilding is new life. It’s a new coming, a new life with even more meaning. When you have something taken away from you, you really start appreciating everything a lot more,” Steinberg continued.
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