5 Paleologos Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Parish Advancement Campaign
SAINT VASILIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
CAMPAIGN VISION
The vision of this initiative is to renew our physical infrastructure for better accessibility while expanding and deepening our commitment to our ministries that serve parishioners and the community of Peabody. These renovations will not only improve our facilities but also save us money in the long run, as they combine numerous, much-needed maintenance upgrades into a single project, reducing future refurbishment costs.​
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Install ramps, an elevator, and other modifications to make our facilities accessible to all.
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Upgrade critical electrical and plumbing infrastructure in the Educational Center, including asbestos remediation.
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Upgrade infrastructure and critical facilities, including restrooms, to comply with the American Disability Act of 1990.
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Decrease utility costs through energy-efficient improvements.
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Restore and repair icons and add iconography in bare sections of the sanctuary.
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Modernize parish ministries through the Metropolis-sponsored “Thriving Congregations Initiative,” which promises to bring new energy and opportunities to our community.
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Additional repairs, including replacing the 35-year-old roof and siding on the Greek School building and classroom windows.
OUR HISTORY
A COMMITMENT TO STEWARDSHIP...
...DECADES OF IMPROVEMENTS
First Greek Immigrants Arrive from Greece to Peabody in 1897
By 1906 these immigrants purchase an old fire station and convert it to a worship space.
Granted charter in Massachusetts as the Hellenic Orthodox Society of Salem and Peabody
St. Vasilios Established in 1906
1913: Purchase of Land
Community purchases property at 5 & 7 English Street, which is later renamed to “Paleologos Street” properties to build their new church.
1915: Construction Begins
Parish Council contracts Dupre & St. Pierre Construction to build the church for $35,000.
1918: First Divine Liturgy Celebrated
1923: Greek School Building Constructed
New four-room school constructed at a cost of $24,000 for educational and religious missions.
1950: Restoration
Church facilities renovated and parish celebrates the golden jubilee of its founding.
1956: First Scholarship Established
After years of planning and saving, the St. Vasilios scholarship fund was launched.
1966: Educational Center Dedicated
A new multi-purpose educational center was approved in 1964, constructed in 1965 and dedicated in 1966.
1973: Dome and Greek School Restoration Project
This project also installed a commercial kitchen in the hall as well as renovating restroom facilities.
1988: Complete Restoration of Greek School Building
1999: Restoration of Church Siding
2006: Centennial Anniversary of St. Vasilios
2014: Bell Tower Restoration
2012: Architectural Master Plan Created for Continued Improvements to Facilities
2015: Church Accessibility Improvements
2018: Elevator Study
