Greek Festival In Astoria Returns To Honor Christian Saint

ASTORIA, QUEENS — The Greek festival at St. Irene Chrysovalantou in Astoria is set to return next week for the annual celebration that brings together large crowds of Western Queens residents.

The three-day event will take place from July 27 to July 30 at the Greek orthodox church located at 23rd Avenue and 36th Street from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The Greek community in Astoria will come together for carnival-style rides and games, a flea market, and Greek food stands.

The Greek American Folklore Society will also be performing at the event, along with acrobatics by the Loupakis School.

St. Irene Chrysovalantou was alive in the 9th Century AD, and she was most known for being the abbess at the Monastery of Chrysovalantou.