Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church — Attraction in Pawtucket

The Annual Greek Festival is always an amazing time. This three-day festival is filled with vibrant energy, starting with the live Greek music that has everyone dancing along and learning a new culture's dances. The atmosphere is always so lively and welcoming.

The food never disappoints, it's absolutely incredible! From the savory moussaka and pastitsio, to the gyro, souvlaki and delicious spanakopita. Every bite is a flavor explosion. Just make sure you leave some room for the loukoumades and pastries, all homemade by the women of the church community who even offer baking demos!

There are fun activities for kids as well, and an indoor marketplace with local and Greek vendors.

The community's dance group "Greek Pride of RI" puts on amazing dance performances in full ethnic costume all weekend long.

Father Philip gives insightful church tours where he explains Orthodoxy and the Byzantine Era and is all around an amazing person to learn all about Christianity from.

Overall, the festival is a perfect blend of great food, entertainment and culture and is a staple to the City of Pawtucket and State of Rhode Island. Don't miss out on this amazing event...

I would not even give this church a one star but there is nothing less. I called to have my wedding there are the receptionist told me they were holding the date for another couple and to call back a week later. I Did and the answer I got was that NOW the priest was going to be on vacation and trying to shoe me off to other churche's in the area? Humm. I then asked if my priest can come and do the service. Well that is a problem bc the wedding is less then a year in advance and it will be hard to have someone open the church. I Never once spoke to the priest!! The receptionist Beth I think said he is too busy with 5 children and he teaches. I asked if he had a cell phone and checked his messages she said yes.. either way never spoke to him. THE WHOLE TIME TRYING TO DEFER ME TO OTHER CHURCHES. The woman spoke to me like an idiot. Disgusting. THEY REPRESENTED THE ORTHODOX CHURCH HORRIBLE. THEY NEED TO GET IT TOGETHER before they close this part time church .none the less I found a wonderful chuch to have my wedding. I will be sure to tell my fellow greek orthodox NOT...

This church should be ashamed of themselves for tearing down the Read-Ott House. I have say I have never written a google review nor have ever given a bad one, but in this case I certainly am. I study historic preservation and have lived in Pawtucket my entire life and could not have been more disappointed and saddened that this church chose to demolish a 180 year old house. Once again, Pawtucket has lost another structure to the wrecking ball, much like many other historic structures in the city because of greed and lack of care for our history. An interesting note is that this church was offered help from the city of Pawtucket to restore the house through grants, as well as having been offered to sell the house and let it be moved. Yet, this church still decides to demolish. I will also add that I will NEVER be going to a Greek Festival sponsored by this church ever again and I hope other people in Pawtucket will not support an organization that believes tearing down a historic house in a National Register Historic District is...