VOL 67 – NO 1193 OCTOBER 2002 http://wwwobservergoarchorg E-mail: observer@goarchorg New Archdiocesan Council Begins Two-Year Term NEW YORK – The Archdiocesan Council discussed several reports of the Church’s departments and ministries at its Sept 27 fall meeting and welcomed some new members Archbishop Demetrios opened the meeting with a summary of his activities on behalf of the Church since the Clergy-Laity Congress, including attending the Orthodox Church in American’s Clergy-Laity Congress, the Supreme Convention of AHEPA, a meet- ing of the European Community in Bucha- rest, Romania, which discussed the impact of Sept 11 on the religious life of the world, and the Synaxis of Orthodox Hierarchs at the Ecumenical Patriarchate Recalling the theme of the Congress, “Offering our Faith to Contemporary America, His Eminence said the concept “takes on a universal dimension,” because of developments throughout the world, in referring to Sept 11 and the current situa- tion in the Middle East “Perhaps we have planted seeds in fertile ground for devel- opments we cannot even imagine,” he said He also said that recent develop- ments in Turkey “seemed to facilitate the life of religious minorities ” Following his address to the Council, Archbishop Demetrios read a letter of greeting from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who acknowledged the de- liberations and work on the proposed THE 2002-2004 Archdiocesan Council members present at the first regular meeting. D PANAGOS Charter by the Congress It read, in part: “It is especially noteworthy the fact that progressive step for the Holy Archdiocese, during all the deliberations of the Con- and provides her with opportunities to Georgia Skeadas New Philoptochos President gress an atmosphere of cooperation and develop further her potential in all fields NEW YORK – Archbishop has named unity prevailed so that the work of the towards an Orthodox witness of faith and Georgia Skeadas of Broomall, Pa , as Na- Congress was completed in peace and Christian life in the Western Hemisphere ” tional President of the Greek Orthodox harmony, as it is fitting to Christians His Eminence also introduced the Ex- Ladies Philoptochos Society “Furthermore, we ask you to assure the ecutive Board of the Archdiocesan Coun- The Society, with more than 475 faithful of the U S A that all the proposals cil that includes: the Eparchial Synod, chapters in the United States, is the offi- made by them during the Clergy-Laity Con- Michael Jaharis, vice-chairman; Nicholas cial philanthropic organization of the gress regarding the Charter of the Holy G Bouras, treasurer; Catherine Bouffides- Church in America Archdiocese of America will be considered Walsh, secretary; and George Behrakis, It was established in 1931 by Arch- and studied with love and full understand- John Collis, Peter Dion, John Pappajohn, bishop Athenagoras ing, so that the final text of the Charter, John Payiavlas and Anthony Stefanis Appointed for a two-year term, Mrs which will be granted to you, constitutes a page 2 u Skeadas will coordinate with the Philo- ptochos Executive Committee the work of the National Board in administrating the many philanthropic activities of the Society Celebrating These include assistance programs to Archdiocesan institutions such as St ogether with his All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Basil Academy and Hellenic College/ we celebrate the 11th Anniversary since his election (October 22, Holy Cross School of Theology, as well T 1991) as Ecumenical Patriarch and his enthronement (November 2, as programs on national and interna- D PANAGOS 1991) as spiritual leader of world-wide Orthodoxy and we extend our humble tional levels including the philanthropic GEORGIA SKEADAS prayers, deep respect and warm congratulations& work of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Born and raised in Hartford, Conn , On October 26, our Holy Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of St Demetrios UNICEF, a Children’s Medical Fund, and Mrs Skeadas is a graduate of St Joseph the Great Martyr, Patron Saint of His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of America many other social service projects that College in West Hartford She was a The Orthodox Observer wishes to convey to our spiritual father the best wishes of address homelessness, substance abuse, member of the National Philoptochos all the Orthodox faithful in America and express our prayers that our Lord God may and health issues u page 26 grant Him health so that He may lead us for many years EIS POLLA ETI DESPOTA! Also celebrating his Name day on October 23rd, the feast of St Iakovos, is the Archbishop’s Encyclical  u 11 Holy Scripture Readings  u 23 former Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of N and S America, our Archdiocese News  u 2-3, 6 IOCC News  u 21 beloved and respected, Archbishop Iakovos To His Eminence we extend our most Around the USA  u 23 Letters  u 10 cordial salutations and our prayers for continuous and abundant health and many years In addition, to our current and former Archbishops we wish a happy name Challenge  u 29 Opinions  u 10 day to Metropolitan Iakovos of Krinis (Presiding Hierarch of the Diocese of Chi- Classifieds  u 28 Parish Profile  u 25 cago), Metropolitan Iakovos of Laodikia (Ecumenical Patriarchate), Metropolitan Clergy Update  u 24 People  u 25 Demetrios of Sevastia, Director of the Patriarchal office of His All Holiness Ecumeni- Diocese News  u30-31 Reflections  u 8 cal Patriarch Bartholomew, and to His Grace Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos, Director Ecumenical Patriarchate  u 4-5 Relating to the Faith  u 9 of the Ecumenical Office of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Greek Section  u 15- 19 SCOBA  u 7 ÅÉÓ ÐÏËËÁ ÅÔÇ! HC/HC Report  u 9, 12-13 Voice of Philoptochos  u 27 PAGE 2 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002 ARCHDIOCESE NEWS Archdiocesan Council Continues Diligent Work u page 1 nonical committees; and the legal committee of the Mr Jaharis, in his comments to the council Council, noted several areas of progress Reports and updates the Church has made over the past year, were given by Fr Nicholas including major projects in the Depart- Triantafilou, president of ment of Family and Marriage, the Depart- Hellenic College-Holy ment of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Cross; Fr Mark Leondis, di- the newly created Department of Philan- rector of Youth and Young thropy and the reorganization of the Com- Adult Ministries, Fr Nekta- munications Department and other areas rios Morrow, director of “The Archdiocese must serve the par- Communications, Maria ishes so they can be true witnesses of Gos- Makedon, Archdiocesan Dis- pel,” he said He added that the Leader- trict Coordinator of Greek ship 100 Endowment Fund has helped to Education, Fr Frank Maran- nurture new programs at Hellenic College- gos, director of Religious Holy Cross and other ministries Education, and Fr Charles Archbishop Demetrios also gave a Joanides, Department of brief report on the two-day deliberations Family and Marriage of the Eparchial Synod, which had con- The finance report cluded its meetings at the Archdiocese He was given by John Barba- said among the important issues discussed gallo, director of the Fi- were ways to save energy, avoiding unnec- nance Department He essary duplication and increasing produc- emphasized the need for tivity by “having the synodal committees parishes to fulfill their D Panagos The Archdiocesan Council in Session during their first fall meeting in New York. working jointly with the archdiocesan stewardship commitments committees, with the exception of the so that the resources are available at the Synod’s liturgical, monasticism, and ca- Archdiocesan and Diocesan level for the proper function of our ministries He also announced that the financial statements Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Praises of the Archdiocese for 2000-2001 are available on-line (www goarch org/ en/archdiocese/departments/finance/ Congress and Reassures Archdiocesan Council reports asp) During the Sept 27 session of the gathering of the Hierarchs of the Ecu- Fr Triantafilou reported that HC/ Archdiocesan Council, Archbishop Deme- menical Throne& HC’s accreditation recently was approved trios read Ecumenical Patriarch Bartho- Upon the receipt and study of the for another 10-year-period He also noted lomew’s letter sent on the occasion of the detailed elements of all that transpired planned improvements to the physical meeting during the plenary sessions of the plant of the School, including repairs to The letter praised the manner in Clergy-Laity, we express to you and to the rear entranceway of the Administra- which the 36th Biennial Clergy Laity Con- all who participated in the Congress the tion Building, work on the chapel roof, gress was conducted and thanked the par- warmest congratulations of the Holy and recent improvements to athletic ticipants for the respect and love shown Mother Church of our Lord and Savior fields toward the Patriarchate Further, His All Jesus Christ and of me personally for He said there is a need for more mar- Holiness acknowledged the receipt of the the spirit of dignity, decorum, mutual ried student housing, and that currently proposals of the Congress regarding the respect and responsibility shown dur- there are 38 married couples with 46 chil- Charter, and he affirmed that they would ing the deliberations of the Congress& dren living on campus be considered and studied so that the fi- Furthermore, we express our deep He also acknowledged a $1 million nal text of the Charter “constitutes a pro- satisfaction and pleasure of me person- gift from Mr and Mrs George Kostas of gressive step for the Holy Archdiocese,” ally as well as of those who constitute Houston toward the cost of a proposed providing her with opportunities to fur- the Holy and Sacred Synod for the ex- student union building, and that Dr John ther develop her potential pressed respect and deep love shown ARCHBISHOP Demetrios reads D Panagos Collis of Cleveland is organizing a fund- by all who participated in the Congress raiser among Cleveland-area churches Patriarch Bartholomew’s letter. Letter of His All Holiness towards the Ecumenical Patriarchate Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and for the emphasis on the unbroken and desirable bond with it& Most Venerable Archbishop of Ame- It is especially noteworthy the fact rica, Demetrios, esteemed representa- that during all the deliberations of the tive of the Ecumenical Throne in lands Congress an atmosphere of coopera- between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, tion and unity prevailed so that the beloved brother in the Holy Spirit and work of the Congress was completed co-celebrant of our Modesty, we pray in peace and harmony, as it is fitting that the grace and peace of God be with to Christians& your most venerable person& Furthermore, we ask you to assure We have received with joy, and sub- the faithful of the U&S&A& that all the pro- sequently, we have read very carefully posals made by them during the your report concerning the delibera- Clergy-Laity Congress regarding the tions of the 36th Clergy-Laity Congress Charter of the Holy Archdiocese of of the Holy Archdiocese of America, America will be considered and stud- which was held in Los Angeles& We also ied with love and full understanding, had the opportunity to exchange opin- so that the final text of the Charter, which will be granted to you, consti- D Panagos ions regarding the Congress in our meeting at the Phanar during the Fifth tutes a progressive step for the Holy METROPOLITANS (L to R) Maximos, Iakovos, Methodios and Isaiah during the Council deliberations Archdiocese, and provides her with op- portunities to develop further her po- tential in all fields towards an Ortho- DIRECTOR & MANAGING EDITOR: Periodicals’ postage paid at New York, NY 10001 and at additional dox witness of faith and Christian life Stavros H Papagermanos mailing offices The Orthodox Observer is produced entirely in- in the western hemisphere& EDITOR: house Past issues can be found on the Internet, at http:// wwwobservergoarchorg E-mail: observer@goarchorg Concluding, we evoke upon all of you Jim Golding (Chryssoulis) USPS 412340 ISSN 0731-2547 Articles do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the the grace and infinite mercy of our God& Published Monthly Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America which are expressed except combined February/ March and July/Aug COLOR CORRECTION: in official statements so labeled by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Abel Montoya Subscription rates are $12 per year Canada $2500 Overseas Air Mail, $5500 per year $150 per copy September 22, 2002 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Subscriptions for the membership of the Greek Orthodox Church Editorial and Business Office: Soula Podaras in America are paid through their contribution to the Archdiocese 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10021 Of this contribution, $500 is forwarded to the Orthodox Observer TEL: (212) 570-3555, 774-0235 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ORTHODOX CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: ð BARTHOLOMEW of Constantinople FAX (212) 774-0239 OBSERVER, 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10021 Nicholas Manginas fervent supplicant to God for all OCTOBER 2002 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 3 ARCHDIOCESE NEWS

Archbishop Praises Dynamism and NewNew Executive Board Creativity of Middletown, N.Y. Parish

MIDDLETOWN, N&Y& Archbishop Demetrios marked his first pastoral visit to Holy Cross Church by presiding over the Divine Liturgy and spending time view- ing the new building projects the Church has commenced&

D Panagos D Panagos photos p His Eminence, Fr. Christopher Talleos and Parish Council members. MEMBERS of the new Executive Board of the Archdiocesan Council. (L to R) In the first row: Bishop Nicholas of Detroit, Metropolitan Methodios of Aneon (Boston), Metropolitan Iakovos of t Archbishop Demetrios was given a tour of Krinis (Chicago), Vice-Chairman Michael Jaharis, Archbishop Demetrios, Metropolitan Maximos the church grounds. of Ainou (Pittsburgh), Metropolitan Isaiah of Proikonisos (Denver), Bishop Alexios of Atlanta q Altar boys pose for a photograph. and in the second row: Nicholas G. Bouras, treasurer; Catherine Bouffides-Walsh, secretary; John Collis, Peter Dion, Anthony Stefanis and John Payiavlas. Holy Eparchial Synod Convenes for Fall Session ISSUES STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEM The Holy Eparchial Synod of the vacancy in the Diocese of New Jersey On Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America this issue, a list of eligible candidates was convened for the regular fall session on presented to the Synod for review September 25 and 26, 2002, at the Arch- Other issues that were discussed in- diocese in New York cluded Youth and Campus Ministry, In- Participating in the meeting, presided ter-Orthodox relations, the meeting of the over by His Eminence Archbishop Deme- Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne at the Fr& Christopher Talleos and mem- Reflecting on the significance of trios Primate of the Greek Orthodox Phanar last month, and the work and bers of the Parish Council provided these qualities, the Archbishop stated, Church in America, were Metropolitan needs of the missionary Metropolises of His Eminence with a guided tour of “Our service to God, and by extension Iakovos of Krinis (presiding hierarch of the the Ecumenical Patriarchate The next the new building projects that include His Church, should never be static or Diocese of Chicago), Metropolitan Ma- regular session of the Eparchial Synod will a Church Hall, offices, and classrooms limited& ximos of Ainou (presiding hierarch of the be held in the spring of 2003 for Sunday and Greek afternoon We must strive to offer the best of Diocese of Pittsburgh), Metropolitan Following is the official statement of school& who we are without limits because we Methodios of Aneon (presiding hierarch the Eparchial Synod on the Patriarchate Although the parish is relatively belong to the Absolute, Omnipotent, of the Diocese of Boston), Metropolitan of Jerusalem small in size, only 200 families, His and all-loving God& The immensity and Isaiah of Proikonisos (presiding hierarch Eminence encouraged them to be intensity of service to the Church of the Diocese of Denver, Bishop Alexios Statement of the Eparchial Synod of even more dynamic and creative in should be therefore, analogous to the of Atlanta, and Bishop Nicholas of Detroit the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of their service to the Church and to immensity and intensity of the love Also in attendance was the Chief Secre- America on the Delay in Recognizing maintain their zeal to grow both spiri- God showed us when He offered Him- tary of the Eparchial Synod, Bishop the Patriarch of Jerusalem tually and as a community self on the Holy Cross&” Gerasimos of Krateia In the course of the session, the Synod Meeting on Thursday, Sept 26, 2002, addressed a number of significant issues during our regular session of the Eparchial related to the life and the activities of the Synod, we the Hierarchs of the Greek Or- Dr. Lily Macrakis Appointed Dean of Hellenic College Archdiocese of America, as well as critical thodox Archdiocese of America expressed BROOKLINE, Mass — The Office of the History where she has taught courses of issues facing the Church throughout the serious concern about the ongoing failure President announced the appointment of European history over the last thirty-nine world His Eminence Archbishop Deme- of the Government of Israel to recognize Dr Lily Macrakis as dean of Hellenic Col- years She was the founder and director of trios addressed the issue regarding the the canonical election in August 2001 of lege Dr Macrakis began her tenure Oct 15 the Greek Studies Program and also the delay of recognition of the Patriarch of His Beatitude Irenaios, the Patriarch of the The Rev Nicholas C Triantafilou, director of the International Studies Pro- Jerusalem by the government of Israel, and Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem president, expressed that “Dr Macrakis gram She has offered a wide range of he acknowledged the interest of President Orthodoxy worldwide has been wait- brings to us a lifetime of sterling diakonia courses on modern Europe and Ancient Bush in this matter when it was discussed ing more than one year for this recogni- in higher education and a lifetime of de- and Modern Greece and lectured widely at the White House meeting with the tion We find this delay inexcusable and, votion to our rich, religious and cultural in the U S and Greece as visiting professor SCOBA Hierarchs on July 9 On this mat- therefore, we are forced to voice our con- heritages We look forward to her leader- at the Universities of Crete and the Aegean ter, the Synod issued a statement calling tinuing grave concern ship in expanding our visions for our un- Dr Macrakis has served as president of upon the State of Israel to recognize His Without this recognition, the vener- dergraduate school ” the Modern Greek Studies Association and Beatitude Irenaios as the canonically able and ancient Patriarchate of Jerusalem Dr Macrakis was born in Athens, the Helicon Society of New England She elected Greek Orthodox Patriarch of is unable to function as a legal entity in Greece where she obtained her elementary, has served on many executive boards of Jerusalem Israel, and is thus unable to oversee prop- high school, and university education Her cultural societies and programs abroad She The Synod also discussed the opera- erly the Holy Shrines and property under degree from the University of Athens is in was instrumental in establishing the Greek tion of the Archdiocese and the Dioceses its jurisdiction and to operate the schools, archaeology and history She also holds a Studies Group of the Center for European and attention was given to identifying ways hospitals and other institutions through professoriate in French Literature and a Cam- Studies at Harvard University and has taught to make the Total Commitment Program which it serves Greek Orthodox Christians bridge Proficiency in English Literature as visiting professor at the Seferis Chair of more beneficial Further, the Synod de- in the Holy Land She has worked in museums in Modern Greek Studies, Harvard University cided to merge the committees of the We call with strong hopes upon the Greece and has traveled extensively in Dr Macrakis’ publications include Synod with the committees of the Arch- State of Israel to recognize the canonically Greece, Western and Eastern Europe, and articles and monographs on the Greek diocesan Council to provide for more in- elected Greek Orthodox Patriarch of the Middle East statesman Eleftherios Venizelos In the fall put by members of the Council, as well as Jerusalem, His Beatitude Irenaios, with- She holds an A M from Radcliffe of 1988 she received the Academy of Ath- facilitate the implementation of decisions out further delay We remain confident College and a Ph D degree from Harvard ens Prize for her biography of Venizelos that are made in basic areas of the life of that the many centuries old rights of the University She has also been the editor of the Bulle- the Church This will apply to all commit- Patriarchate of Jerusalem will be re- In 1961 she was named Bunting In- tin of the MGSA and has edited the New tees with the exception of the Synod com- spected stitute Fellow of Radcliffe In 1987 she was Trends In Modern Greek Historiography mittees on monasticism and canonical and awarded a Fulbright Fellowship for re- and Women And Men In Greece liturgical issues Discussion was also held search in Greece Professor Macrakis is the wife of the on the enhancement of Greek Education Office of the Chief Secretary Professor Macrakis has served Regis late Dr Michael S Macrakis, an applied for future generations of Greek-Americans of the Eparchial Synod College as chairman of the Department of physicist and on the diocesan see and episcopal September 30, 2002 PAGE 4 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002

ARCHBISHOP’S ADDRESS TO BUCHAREST CONFERENCE The Impact of September 11 on the Religious and Social Life of People The following is Archbishop Demetrios’ address But thanks to the resilience of the American people at a recent conference of the European Parliament and careful networking of resources the negative finan- in Bucharest, Romania , in which he spoke on the cial repercussions that resulted from the events of Sep- tragedy of Sept& 11& tember 11 gradually started to diminish It will take, however, quite a significant amount of I express my sincere thanks for the honor given to time and resources and an enormous coordination pro- me to address this important conference organized jointly cess on the part of the State and various corporations by distinguished members of the European Parliament and agencies involved in economic development, and and the Ecumenical Patriarchate individual citizens of the United States, to fully recuper- I have had the great honor of being and speaking at ate and advance beyond the financial conditions existing the first conference of this kind in Constantinople at the before September 11 Ecumenical Patriarchate in 1996 B The Possible Positive Consequences Today, however, we meet here in Bucharest under of September 11 different conditions We meet under the heavy shadow of the post September 11, 2001 events As I said at the opening of my remarks, September What I am about to offer, because of the limitation 11 became a catalyst that brought to the surface unknown of time, are some thoughts and ideas related to the basic positive forces and possibilities that constitute a tremen- consequences and the way life changed for the people dous asset for the life of the people Allow me to present in America in the aftermath of the horrendous terrorist briefly three of them that could be considered the most attack of September 11, 2001 important, but not the only, significant positive changes In summary, I will present my comments in two 1 The Explosion of Love groups, a) The tragic and negative impacts on life follow- In the aftermath of September 11 we experienced ing the attacks of September 11, and b) the possible posi- an explosion of something quite different than the hor- tive effects on life as consequences of the events of Sep- rendous explosions of the highjacked aircraft We are tember 11 referring to the explosion of love, care, and concern, that Of course, what is going to be presented is primarily all of the sudden became the very characteristic of the personal experiences drawn from direct contact with the life of the people following September 11 events of September 11th, since I have the distinct yet, This solidarity between the people of America char- painful privilege to reside in the place where these un- acterized every person and transcended the boundaries precedented barbaric attacks took place of race, color, and creed Indeed, the level of solidarity between people, who were dissimilar on many different A Tragic and Negative Impacts GOA levels, reached unbelievable proportions of September 11, 2001 REPRESENTATIVE of the European Union People’s Party Wim People unknown to each other came together, The negative and sad consequences of September Van Velsen, who served as moderator at the Bucharest worked day and night together, offered their talents to- 11 on the life of the people living in America are many conference, presents the Archbishop with an EU flag. gether, ran to help together, all in a tireless never-end- and sharply differentiated From the vast number of these to deal with experiences The tragic events of September ing amazing explosion of love, service, and assistance consequences I would like to present three that seem to 11 wounded humanity in such a way that immediately it How can I forget, and please allow me to be again be major consequences and inclusive of some variations sought answers to very difficult existential questions What personal, the scene in which people were assisting the on the same theme is human life? wounded and bereaved families while others at the same 1 The Emotional Trauma Why should innocent people of all ethnicities, reli- time brought food and all sorts of supplies to the trauma The first clearly visible impact of September 11th is gions, races, who have nothing to do with anything that center Others traveled long distances to offer comfort the enormous pain inflicted upon thousands of people could justify their massacre, be killed in such a cruel way? through music and other means to the hard working The people who immediately received this unexpected Why must human life, given just once to each person, be volunteers, who clearly out of love push themselves to blow of immeasurable and tremendous emotional trauma taken abruptly in the most inhuman way? work far beyond the human limits of tiredness and long were the families of the victims Thousands and thou- How come human beings, who possess the gift of sleepless nights sands of wives, children, parents, brothers and sisters, freedom, a freedom granted to any and every person on You have, for instance, the scene at St Vincent’s relatives and friends were involved in an emotionally earth, use this freedom not only to deprive others from Hospital in Manhattan, —the receiving hospital for the heavy time filled with anxiety immediately after the first their freedom, but from their elementary, unique, and wounded survivors of September 11 —surrounded by of the Twin Towers was hit by the terrorists, since trapped once - and - for - all - right to live a full and peaceful life huge groups of volunteers bringing food to the relatives inside the tower were beloved people After the collapse on earth? Indeed, the question arose, “Does human ex- of the victims while just across the street a large group of of the second Twin Tower, their emotions became a grim istence have any meaning?” These are questions that tor- young adults who arrived that morning from Alabama reality of devastation and death And as the hours passed mented people continuously after a two day long difficult journey, sings and offers the and the magnitude of the loss was gradually made known On one of my earliest visits to Ground Zero, the very relief of religious music to this whole huge mass of to millions of people in the greater New York area, it place where thousands of people were buried under the people seemed that a gigantic wave of the most unbearable pain piles of debris, I remember as I was exiting the immedi- Here is pain, and undeniably existential trauma, but covered the entire megalopolis of New York and the ate zone of catastrophe and making my way through the here also is the triumph of love and charity and the beauty whole of America people of the media, I was asked by one of them the of people realizing and actualizing a splendid expres- I cannot forget the piercing and indescribable inten- following question, “Don’t you feel your faith strongly sion of unity and solidarity This is not a personal obser- sity of sorrow and pain that I felt going from funeral to shaken if not fatally wounded by what you just saw?” vation, this is a common experience Let me close this funeral of the victims of the terrorist attack You are in a It is precisely the above-mentioned questions, which part of my remarks by another image that has been in- church packed with thousands of people and you have I classify as an existential trauma knowing the results of delibly engraved in my heart in the front row pew a young widow with her three now the horrendous events of September 11 It is obvious This is the image of a long line of people waiting orphan children praying at the funeral being conducted that this existential trauma in conjunction with the emo- outside of the house of the family of one of the victims for their husband and father without the presence of a tional trauma of unbearable pain has a strong impact on The line of people extends out the front gate of the home body the religious life of the people producing situations and to the corner of the street and people stand there in the In fact, many bodies of the victims who lost their questions that we as pastors never before encountered winter cold awaiting their turn to enter the home and lives on September 11 were never recovered And then 3 The Financial Trauma express their support to the members of the family The you go to a funeral being held at another church, with a Even for someone who is not familiar, and not a spe- hour is past midnight and they have been standing for similar scene only this time the father and the mother, cialist in the field of financial and economic issues, it is hours simply to embrace, to hug, and to let the family two brothers and two sisters, mourn the loss of their son not difficult to observe the catastrophic impact of Sep- know that they are there for them and that they will be and brother a victim of this attack who simply disappeared tember 11 on the economy New York, especially, as a back again the next day, and the next day, and the next from life in one of the Twin Towers central place for economic development in the United Their burning love for their neighbor gives them the cour- Who could adequately and precisely describe and States, suffered terribly seeing within hours the collapse age to stand in a home of friend that is filled with the leave for posterity the really indescribable funeral scenes, of her symbols of economic prosperity cold presence of death like the ones I just shared with you, scenes that where The upheaval in the financial market, the negative 2 From Coexistence to Living Together generated by the other indescribable scene of death, of chain reactions in main financial enterprises like trans- After September 11 everybody almost without ex- thousands of innocent people, in the Twin Towers at portation, hotels, and communications, all attest to this ception realized that we live in a world where there are Ground Zero, at the Pentagon in Washington, and in economic catastrophe Thousands of people were instan- religious, cultural, and financial differences, and that we Pennsylvania taneously unemployed and their families found them- cannot live in isolation any longer People realized that If one wants to have a most impressive image of ex- selves without the elementary means for survival the socio-economic and geo-political conditions impose, cruciating pain and immense sadness one could simply We do not need to emphasize at this point the radi- under the circumstances, the necessity to understand and call to mind the image of the people of America in the cal changes caused to millions of people because of the learn to live with full awareness of creeds and traditions hours, days, and months following the morning of Sep- new unexpected financial conditions September 11 different from ours tember 11, 2001 through the resulting terrible financial conditions caused We used to talk about the need for developing the 2 The Existential Trauma a dramatic change on the purely social level of contem- so-called “tolerance of coexistence ” After September 11 The pain and sadness we are talking about do not porary people living in America and by extension all over page 5 belong to ordinary, expected, understandable, and easy the world u OCTOBER 2002 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 5 ECUMENICALECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATEPATRIARCHATE PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW MEETS WITH PRODI New York Mayor Visits Ecumenical Patriarch BRUSSELS – His All-Holiness Ecu- mission invited the Ecumenical Patriarch CONSTANTINOPLE – May- menical Patriarch Bartholomew, arrived in in order to exchange some views and thus or Michael Bloomberg paid a Brussels Oct 3 on the invitation of Mr be able to continue their fruitful coopera- courtesy visit to Ecumenical Pa- Romano Prodi, president of the European tion The Ecumenical Patriarch met with triarch Bartholomew at the Ecu- Commission Chairman Prodi in the afternoon of Oct 3 menical Patriarchate in Phanar and they mainly discussed the on Sept 21 following his jour- continuation of the Conference of ney to Greece Brussels, the bilateral academic His All Holiness and Mr dialogues between the Orthodox Bloomberg had a private meet- Church and Judaism on one hand; ing followed by an official recep- and between Christianity and Is- tion hosted by the Patriarch in lam on the other; but also the con- which many guests, diplomats, tribution of the Orthodox Church journalists and business repre- to the conservation and the pro- sentatives from several countries tection of the environment as well were present as the Joint Declaration of last Although a courtesy visit, it June with Pope John Paul II was viewed as very important The next morning, His All Ho- based on the statements made liness met with the president of by both men and the fact that it the European Convention, Mr was scheduled right after Bloom- Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, and pre- berg’s visit to Athens N Manginas sented the point of view of the The mayor praised the Patri- Romano Prodi welcomes Patriarch Bartholomew Ecumenical Patriarchate of Con- arch’s initiatives on environmen- The two leaders had organized to- stantinople on the future of Europe, es- tal issues and particularly his ef- gether and presided over a grand interna- pecially the expansion of the European forts for the advancement of in- tional and inter-religious meeting under Union mainly to countries with an Ortho- terdenominational dialogue and the main theme ‘The Peace of God in The dox Christian tradition World peace World’, Dec 20-21 of last year Some 100 In 1994, the Ecumenical Patriarchate “The Ecumenical Patriarch prominent representatives of the three established the “Office of the Orthodox is not only the leader of the Or- monotheistic religions –Christians, Jews Church at the European Union,” which is thodox Church but a person and Muslims– had gathered in Brussels registered in Brussels and maintains close who has made considerable ef- N Manginas then, adopting a common statement contacts with representatives of the Euro- PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW receives forts to bring the different reli- Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the Phanar known as the “Declaration of Brussels” pean structures, and organizes congresses gions together so that people The chairman of the European Com- and colloquia can understand each other and co-exist tals, schools and other institutions first It is just what the world needs,” said arose for the benefit of the population as Bloomberg an expression of those values ARCHBISHOP’S ADDRESS TO BUCHAREST CONFERENCE Accompanied by his daughter Emma New York continues that great tradi- u page 5 Among those meetings, which took and his aid, Greek-American director of tion with its philanthropic spirit and sur- place within a month of the attacks, was Intergovernmental Affairs Haeda Mi- passes all great cities in its freedoms and the prevailing feeling and thinking is that one of prominent significance, and this haltses, Mayor Bloomberg also attended business creativity we have to move beyond a simple toler- was the long meeting of 26 religious lead- a Dinner hosted by the mayor of Istanbul From the Statue of Liberty, symbol of ance of coexistence to a conscious deci- ers from all over the country with Presi- Ali Mufit Cutuna and toured Hagia Sophia freedom for the oppressed around the sion to live together and not simply to dent Bush in the White House and other sites world who found new life in America, to coexist In this instance the occasion was given the United Nations and the great educa- This is a very positive impact because PATRIARCHAL WELCOME for significant discussions about coping in tional, cultural and athletic institutions, to it creates a promising series of actions, TO MAYOR BLOOMBERG the most effective way with the tragic con- Wall Street and now Ground Zero, New efforts, and a variety of endeavors to ad- sequences of the terrorist attacks of Sep- We welcome our esteemed guest and York represents the best in the human vance cooperation among different enti- tember 11 friend, the Honorable Michael Bloomberg, spirit, remarkable in its resilience, good- ties, to overcome enmities that may be due It is important to note that precisely Mayor of the City of New York, the first ness, hopefulness and openness to ignorance, and to cultivate a rapproche- because of the same tragic event a series of capital of the United States, the true capi- Mayor Bloomberg, we are honored by ment and authentic friendship meetings of representatives of major faiths, tal of the world, and now, more than ever, your visit and the visit of our dear friends Indeed, fertile ground is therefore which otherwise may not have occurred, the capital of our hearts Ahmet and Mica Ertegun, together exem- open inviting truly creative thinking, be- started taking place not only inside America Mayor Bloomberg, for anyone who plifying that women and men of the three nevolent planning, and dramatic improve- but also outside in various parts of the has had the joy of meeting him, as did our great monotheistic faiths work together for ment of relationships between formerly world For instance, in Brussels, Assizi, Modesty when we visited New York, peace and justice as their special vocation opposing forces This perspective is truly Cairo and, of course, here in Bucharest Ground Zero and the site of our lost Saint We understand, Mr Mayor, that you fly heartwarming both for the immediate and Under the circumstances we can see Nicholas Church, knows that he embod- helicopters and that your road to business the distant future a spirit developing and a willingness grow- ies that spirit of enterprise and energy, success was your command of technology 3 Towards a Better Understanding ing for increasing mutual knowledge and which is so evident in that great city that Here is where the spirit flew and cre- and Cooperation Among Religions cooperation for advancing the cause of has risen with hope and determination ated marvels of technology such as Aghia The third major positive and benefi- peace among the significant religious en- from a devastating terrorist attack Sophia, which means the Holy Wisdom of cial result of September 11 is a new devel- tities to which billions of the inhabitants We know that, in reality, that tragic God The political leaders of that time gave opment related to the mutual understand- of earth belong to today act of inhumanity victimized civilization the church that name, hoping that God ing and further cooperation among differ- itself and was an assault on the values we would endow them with His wisdom, and, ent religious bodies Conclusion share as members of the human family like Solomon, that they would be wise and Just three days after the attack in the I have tried to present in a telegraphic The majority of the 2,800 victims were just rulers afternoon of September 14th a number of manner three major negative and three from New York itself, but the tragedy en- Therefore, dear friend and honored religious leaders representing various re- major positive results of September 11 The compassed citizens of our world’s many guest, we ask for God’s blessing of Holy ligious communities of New York were in- negatives: The emotional trauma, the exis- countries Wisdom on you that you may worthily vited to Ground Zero in order to offer tential trauma, and the financial trauma All of them now are of blessed serve and lead the great people of New prayers for the victims The positives: the explosion of love, memory and we pray for their families and York We pray for the wisdom of God to We stood by the side of the president from coexistence to living together, and for all who were indelibly affected by those descend upon all of us present and on all of the United States, the mayor of New towards a better understanding and co- tragic events of humankind so that we may enjoy a fore- York, and the governor of New York, and operation Among Religions But just as we saw the spirit of New taste of His Kingdom, a future of peace prayed together under the shadow of the This has been just a less - than - elemen- York’s police, firemen, rescue workers and for the people of New York and all the remaining skeleton of one of the towers tary glimpse of a gigantic panorama that so many others, including political and re- people of the world and in front of the truly sacred ground would need not simply hours or days but a ligious leaders, most prominently our be- under which were buried thousands of long time to look at and understand, ana- loved brother and your neighbor, His Emi- innocent people lyze, and proceed with the effort of trans- nence Archbishop Demetrios, we continue advertise Since then there were numerous oc- forming a tragedy into a triumph of good to marvel as your city continues to thrive advertise casions where religious leaders met and But this was done to give an oppor- We are co-inheritors of the ancient discussed means of implementing com- tunity for a contact with this panoramic Greek concept of the Polis, where only the GET RESULTS mon efforts to alleviate the excruciating view and to proclaim once more the eter- engaged citizen was worthy of that name pain, to assist in the rebuilding of what nal truth that human beings can reverse As Archbishop of Constantinople, New observer@goarch org was senselessly destroyed, and to offer the irreversible, overcome the evil and the Rome, present-day Istanbul, the world’s support to the families that suffered loss ugly, and create a world of promise and crossroads of civilization and religious Tel (212) 570-3555 of persons, properties, and all kinds of re- hope and vision out of the most disheart- faiths, we are inheritors too of priceless Fax (212) 774-0239 sources ening ruins and encounter with death spiritual values, for it is here where hospi- PAGE 6 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002 ARCHDIOCESE NEWS Archons Make Annual Pilgrimage to Patriarchate NEW YORK – Members of the Order tion and banquet in honor of the United of St Andrew Archons of the Ecumenical States Ambassador to Turkey, W Robert Patriarchate departed for a five-day pil- Pearson, and participation in events at the grimage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Halki Theological School and Holy Trin- Istanbul on Oct 18 ity Monastery in honor of the The annual visit was led 11th anniversary of the elec- by Archon National Com- tion of Ecumenical Patriarch mander Dr Anthony J Lim- Bartholomew berakis, It also was to include The Order of St Andrew a visit to Ankara for meetings the Apostle is the U S orga- with Turkish government nization of Archons of the officials Ecumenical Patriarchate of The visit to Ankara Constantinople, an interna- would be a significant part tional group of church lay- of this year’s pilgrimage, as men recognized for out- members of the Order standing service, dedication planned to discuss issues of religious tol- and loyalty erance, the reopening of Halki, and other While these individuals are involved concerns related to the function and min- in contemporary activities of service and istry of the Ecumenical Patriarchate with stewardship, the designation “Archon” and the officials the individual titles that are bestowed This year’s pilgrimage also scheduled upon them date to the era of the Byzan- several services and meetings with Ecu- tine Empire Currently, there are more READ AND SPEAK LANGUAGE LESSONS ON CDROM menical Patriarch Bartholomew, a recep- than 800 Archons in America GREEK LANGUAGE LESSONS IN ONE CDROM A GREAT by George Balanis PhD, MBA E GIFT Associate Director Named at 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(877) 554-3382 National Spotlight: Highlight of Hel- OCTOBER 2002 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 7 The Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas SCOBA Hierarchs Issue Statement for International Day of Peace Throughout the world, Orthodox Christians pray daily for peace These prayers are at the heart of Orthodox worship The Great Litany – sometimes called the “Litany of Peace” – is insistent on the centrality of peace “In peace, let us pray to the Lord For the peace from above and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the holy churches of God, and for the union for all, let us pray to the Lord ” Prayer is never an isolated action or orientation As we pray, so we believe As we pray, so we act Orthodox Christians seek peace and pursue it – in prayer, in faith and in action This is why we, the hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the Canonical Ortho- DPanagos dox Bishops in the Americas give our support to the International Day of Peace insti- SCOBA and SCOOCH Hierarchs in front of St. Vartan’s Armenian Cathedral in New York. tuted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2001 to be commemorated each year on September 21 We encourage Orthodox Christians to observe this day, and call upon all our faithful, in the days ahead, to orient their prayers and actions Eastern, Oriental Orthodox Hold towards peace and reconciliation Annual Prayer Service for UN Personnel ÿ Archbishop Demetrios ÿ Metropolitan Herman Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Orthodox Church in America In languages ranging from Aramaic to Russian and from Armenian to Coptic, ÿ Metropolitan Philip, Antiochian Or- ÿ Metropolitan Christopher, Serbian hymns filled St Vartan Armenian Cathe- thodox Christian Archdiocese Orthodox Church in the US and Canada dral as leaders from various Oriental and Eastern Orthodox Christian churches ÿ Metropolitan Nicholas, American ÿ Metropolitan Joseph, Bulgarian East- joined Orthodox Christians from the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church ern Orthodox Diocese in the USA United Nations community on Sept 30 Together they found one common ÿ Archbishop Nicolae, Romanian Ortho- ÿ Metropolitan Constantine united voice for peace and justice dox Archdiocese in America and Canada Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the USA “The quest for unity must remain a shared vocation among both our churches ÿ Bishop Ilia and the United Nations community,” Arch- Albanian Orthodox Diocese of America bishop Khajag Barsamian, primate of the U.N. Undersecretary-General Benon Sevan Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), said during the sermon he deliv- Orthodox churches is to help settle con- ered to the congregation of about 300 flicts and end wars,” Lavrov said “The world people “And it is especially fitting that such is changing rapidly and people and nations a quest should begin here, in a country that are becoming more interdependent So we more than any other exalts the possibility must ensure that every country, every indi- of brotherhood, and its divine rewards ” vidual, has freedom We were all created This was the second year for the ser- equal and we must remain equal and pro- vice, which is designed as a way to estab- mote democracy and freedom ” lish an Orthodox presence for the cause of Many U N ambassadors attended the world peace and understanding, and to prayer service, including those from enable Orthodox Christians to share in their Moldova, Armenia, the Czech Republic, common religious and cultural heritages the Ukraine, Russia, Finland, Yugoslavia, The Standing Conference of Canoni- Bulgaria, Syria, and Cyprus cal Orthodox Bishops in the Americas Hierarchs Attending (SCOBA) and the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches (SCOOCH) Archbishop Barsamian was the cel- organized the conference ebrant during the service Other Oriental “Our churches have ancient histories Orthodox hierarchs present were: Arch- and many things in common,” Archbishop bishop Karim, Syrian Orthodox Church; Khajag told the group, which included Bishop David and Bishop Yousef, Coptic church leaders, clergy, UN ambassadors, Orthodox Church; Archbishop Matthias, Ethiopian Orthodox Archdiocese; Arch- NGO’s, employees of the U N , and faith- Orthodox Observer ful from the collected churches “But only bishop Anania and Bishop Vicken, Arme- COMMISSION MEETS – The Social and Moral Issues Commission of the Standing Conference in recent times, on the shores of this great nian Eastern Diocese of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in America met at the Archdiocese on Sept. 25. Among the country, have we been able to give physi- Hierarchs present from the Eastern topics discussed included three ongoing studies – genetic engineering, the Church and cal expression to our unity, as a routine Orthodox Churches were: Archbishop secular society, and human sexuality. Representing the Archdiocese were Dr. Kyriaki and daily matter Here in America, our Demetrios, Metropolitan Herman, of the Fitzgerald and Dr. Aristotle Papanikolaou. bishops, our clergy, and most important Orthodox Church in America (OCA); Arch- of all, our people, have the opportunity bishop Nicolae, Romanian Orthodox Arch- to come together, frequently, joyfully — diocese; Metropolitan Joseph, Bulgarian as we have tonight ” Orthodox Diocese; Archbishop Vsevelod, Ukrainian Orthodox Church; Archbishop International speakers Peter of New York (OCA); and Bishops U N Undersecretary-General Benon Dimitrios of Xanthos and Savas of Troas Sevan, executive director of the U N Of- (GOA) Also present were Metropolitan fice of the Iraq Program; and Ambassador Philaret and Bishop Mercurios of the Mos- Sergey Lavrov, permanent representative cow Patriarchate of the Russian Federation to the United Following the service in St Vartan’s Nations were the two main speakers Cathedral, a reception was held in the “Although we have received the word Kavookjian Auditorium of God through different methods, we all Co-chairmen, of the Joint SCOBA/ remain children of God,” Mr Sevan said SCOOCH Commission are Archbishop “Together we promote better understand- Khajag and Bishop Dimitrios ing and respect of all faiths Unless we love The U N event planning committee and respect our fellow human beings, we included: Rev Emmanuel Gratsias (GOA); cannot love God ” Rev Leonid Kishkovsky (OCA); Rev Anthony And it is with a love of God that the DeLuca, Malankara Syrian Orthodox faithful of the Orthodox churches can de- Church; Rev Simeon Odabashian, Eastern fend freedom, Ambassador Lavrov said Diocese of the Armenian Church; and Mr “An integral part of the efforts of the Bishoy M Mikhail, Coptic Orthodox Church PAGE 8 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002

On the Mission and Life of HC/HC “Polyascholos,” my friend, won’t you and for the precious young men and join me for a brief respite under the hos- women, who come here to study He takes pitable wings of this historic giant oak tree, the minute seed each of them is and, like away from the singeing August sun? Come, the master sower that He is, He sows them sit down on the bench and lend the ears in this spiritually most fertile seed-bed for of your heart to the compelling voice of four to seven years this marvelous work of God’s creation Then He sends them “born anew, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, by Fr. Petros Kopsahilis through the living and abiding word of The year is 1961, September 7 The God (1Peter 1:23), as good stewards of time 6:30 pm, when I first met this grand their endowed and acquitted gifts in ser- tree and my life changed forever! Sitting vice to the Church and Society at this very spot I encountered the Very September is at hand, my friend, once Rev Archimandrite Nicodemos Valindras, again God has been so compassionate a fellow newcomer to America, and the and patient with us He is blessing us with new dean of the school yet another annual cycle of His love and “Welcome, my boy,” he said “I have grace September marked the beginning just arrived from Greece, also, so I can’t of the new ecclesiastical year It also tell you very much about this place I can marked the great feast day of this school tell you this, however You have come to and the beginning of the new academic this ‘seed-bed’ where the seed grows to year produce fine upstanding young Priests for This is a very special time in the life of our Church in the New World ” I stood in this hallowed Institution of Higher Learn- awe of the man and of the spectacular tree ing A time for all Greek Orthodox Faithful then, and I still do today The man re- in this Hemisphere to rejoice Rejoice, be- turned home to become one of the most cause the Hellenic College and the Holy highly respected hierarchs in the Church Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology of Greece Currently he is the head of the family is preparing to present to God the historic Metropolis of Patras And the oak new batch of precious seed it so meticu- tree? Well, the oak tree still stands tall, lously gathered for the new sowing proud, and attentive! Attentive to the in- Archbishop Demetrios, assisted by nermost secrets and longings of the hearts President Fr Nicholas C Triantafilou , and of students, young men and women, who Fr Emanuel Clapsis, dean of Holy Cross, come to this seed-bed to become imbued: presided over the sowing of the new seed with a holistic integration of faith, learn- in the presence of the entire administra- ing and living; with a deep appreciation tion/academic family; in the presence of for the Orthodox Christian Faith and the friends and family of the new seed; and in Hellenic Heritage/Culture; and with a the presence of faithful friends and stew- burning zeal to join the ranks of the Or- ards of the school thodox Christian priesthood or the ranks The new seed, my friend, “Mr Poly- of their chosen lay vocation in the Church ascholos,” will be dedicated to God, Who or in Society This oak tree, “Mr Poly- will carefully sow it and in due time will “give The Community of St Nektarios ascholos,” has been the most trusted si- it a body as He has chosen, and to each kind lent confidant of every soul that ever of seed its own body”(1 Cor 15:38) of Charlotte, North Carolina walked upon this Holy Hill “Whatever happened to the seed that In honor and remembrance of our most beloved But listen The spectacular size is not went through this seed-bed over the years?”, what makes this oak tree so special The you asked me once I will deem it my privi- Saint Nektarios, the Wonderworker; most impressive thing about the tree is not lege to visit with you another time so we who is commemorated on November 9 what it is, but what it came to be It just can talk about the great oak trees of the spirit staggers the mind! It’s incomprehensible! and of the intellect this seed-bed produced A group of Greek Orthodox Christians has come together to build a You know, of course, that this huge Until then, join me, if you would, in tree came from a tiny seed But do you chanting the beautiful Kontakion hymn of church community that bears his name This community was formed four know how tiny? Do you know that the oak the 1st of September (Day of Indiction), years ago and with our Lord’s help and blessing serves over 200 families tree seed weighs only a mere 1/6000 of an as our parting prayer for us personally and ounce! You read correctly That’s one six- for the School we love so deeply Recently we completed our first building and have received the relics of thousandth of an ounce Can you compre- “Creator and Lord of the ages, our holy father St Nektarios hend this? The seed that grew to be this truly transcendent God of All, We would like to invite all faithful Orthodox giant tree was a very tiny seed in deed, Bless the Cycle of the year, but potentially it was a mighty seed The saving, O compassionate One, Christians to share in this blessing as we humbly offer our prayers infinite wisdom and power of God built by Your infinite mercy, all who worship for you and for your loved ones Please submit to us the names of your into that minute seed the potential to be- You, the Only Master, and in owe cry out: come this great oak tree O Redeemer, grant us all, loved ones, the living and those who have fallen asleep in the Lord God, my friend, does the same for us a fruitful Year!” All names will be commemorated and your family name will be displayed in our founders book in the narthex of our church May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’s blessing be upon you always Cultural Foundation Sponsors First Annual Forum and may He multiply your generosity in your own life always The American Foundation for Greek the University of Athens, Dr Alexander Language and Culture, founded 10 years Jovanovic, professor at the University of ago in Tampa, Fla , is a public educational Belgrade School of Mathematical Logic; Instructions: organization that promotes Hellenic civi- Gregory Nagy, professor of classical Greek · Attach a list of names of your loved ones for lization and language Literature at Harvard and director of whom we should pray Also indicate if they are In September, its branch in Athens Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies in living or deceased held an academic forum on “The Role of Washington, who was the keynote · Below print how your name should be listed in Hellenic Paedia and Hellenic Culture in speaker; Member of Parliament Professor our founders book: the Era of Glabalization ” G Hourmouziadis, and Dr Socrates Among the speakers at the two-day Delivoyatzis, professor at the Aristotle Name:______conference was Dr Demetrios Con- University of Thessaloniki Address: ______stantelos, distinguished professor of his- The program also included round- City: ______State _____ Zip _____ tory and religious studies at Stockton Col- table discussions with participants that Phone: ( ) ______lege in New Jersey included Kostas Aggelakis and Nicholas He spoke on “Preservation and Dissemi- Maroulis, Ioanna Tzanoudakis, Professor nation of the Hellenic Values through Inter- Demetrios Halkias, Professor John Balis, Return to St Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church disciplinary Centers - The AFGLC Strategy ” Dr Agis Dallas and John Krinos, Profes- 5108 Kuykendall Rd Charlotte, NC 28270 Other speakers included Professor sor Chris P Tsokos, Professor Maria Tzani, 704-708-4669 Stephen V Tracy, of Greek at Ohio State Nancy Biska, and Professors William University; Dr Maria Tzani, professor at Murray and Deborah Kazazis OCTOBER 2002 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 9 RELATINGRELATING TOTO THETHEFaith

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Chryssis Appointed HC/HC Trustees Executive Committee Vice Chair BROOKLINE, Mass — The Office of ration, of Acton, Mass , a successful tele- the President announces the appointment communications fiber optics and high- of George C Chryssis as vice chairman of speed test instrument manufacturing com- the Executive Committee of the Board of pany, where he served as president, CFO Trustees for the academic years 2002-04 and chairman Mr Chryssis has served on the Board In 1991, he formed G&M Enterprises, of Trustees and Executive Committee Inc , Boston, a company with interests in since 1988 business development and investments For the past two years, he has chaired In 1993, he co-founded two PCS tele- the Strategic Planning Committee of the phone start up companies, where he Board of Trustees served as an officer and director He currently serves on the boards of In 1997 he co-founded and financed Northeastern and Wentworth universities, Collegescape com, Waltham, Mass , a suc- as well as Anatolia College cessful Internet company where he served The Rev Nicholas C Triantafilou, as chairman president, said Mr Chryssis “brings a thor- In 1999 he founded Arcadian Capital ough knowledge of trusteeship and a life- Management, LLC, an early stage venture time of business acumen and philan- capital investment firm, serving as presi- thropy ” dent Mr Chryssis has an extensive career In 2001 he co-founded The Hellenic as an entrepreneur and financier, having Voice, a weekly newspaper for the Greek- founded and financed a number of vari- American community ous successful businesses in the United Mr Chryssis, a naturalized American Sates, providing employment to hundreds citizen (1978) was born in Crete, and was of individuals and greatly contributing to educated in the United States, having re- the country’s economic growth ceived bachelor (1971) and master’s de- In 1979, he co-founded Power Gen- grees (1977) in electrical engineering from eral Corporation, Canton, Mass , a success- Northeastern University and an associate ful manufacturing company of switching degree in electrical engineering from power supplies He served there as vice Wentworth Institute of Technology president of operations and engineering (1969) While at the company, he also served He is married to Margo (Sayegh) and as president of auto-circuits, a subsidiary has three children, Rania, Lillian and of Power General Alexander He resides with his family in In 1985, he founded Intelco Corpo- Weston, Mass PAGE 10 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002

EDITORIAL Archpastoral Reflections

A Vital Link by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America In October 1973, an ambitious insightful articles written by many con- undertaking began with the establish- tributing clergy and theologians, as well My Beloved People of God, ment and publication of the Orthodox as developments nationally and through- Observer in its newspaper format out the orthodox world, especially the I greet you in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ, invit- “Our hope and desire is to create Ecumenical Patriarchate ing us this month to consider more carefully the impor- closer contact between our faithful pa- It has become the vital link tant work of our Holy Archdiocese in ministering to the rishioners and the Archdiocese, to fa- A newspaper is “an alive organism” spiritual needs of our Orthodox Christian faithful through- cilitate a better understanding of her as it reflects and represents the vitality out the nation This complex task, a labor of love and dili- life, her struggles, her institutions, her and the strength of our Church The gent planning is in essence our response to the call of God plans for the future and her attempts Observer has evolved over the years to offer our Orthodox Faith to contemporary America, to to tighten the bonds among hearts There have been many improve- obey the mandate of Christ addressed to us “as the Father burning with the same faith,” wrote ments and there are more to come has sent me, even so I send you” (John 20:21) Archbishop Iakovos in the first issue, Archbishop Demetrios, as recently The fundamental responsibility to proclaim the heal- 32 years ago as the last Clergy-Laity Congress, has ing Gospel comes from our Lord Himself Though origi- For nearly 40 years before that clearly focused on the need for inten- nally directed to His Apostles, but more specifically to date, the Observer existed, as estab- sified communications as an offering all Christians, this responsibility involves our clergy who lished by Archbishop Athenagoras in to our Parishes and faithful, an offer- encounter extraordinary challenges on a regular basis the early 1930s, as a monthly periodi- ing that will be “a central task in the as they perform their invaluable work Cognizant of cal, with a theological scope and lim- present and in the years to come ” such heavy responsibilities, our Archdiocese aims first and foremost to assist ited circulation The Archdiocese, under the guid- our clergy in parishes throughout our country as they respond to the sacred call But what was needed was a com- ance of His Eminence, has taken a great of our Lord Jesus Christ To this end, we are striving to make resources avail- munications tool that projected the leap forward in the area of communi- able to clergy and laity through various departments of the Archdiocese, such as modern Church, the workings of the cations mainly by utilizing computer the departments of Internet Ministries, Philanthropy, Marriage and Family, Reli- Archdiocese and its ministries, and the technology and the explosion of gious and Greek Education, and Youth progress of our communities A me- Internet and email These new avenues As we pause this month to appreciate thoroughly and increase our aware- dium that would develop into a vital of communication now exist and are ness of the invaluable contributions of clergy throughout our Archdiocese, we link between the faithful was born being developed constantly They pro- are particularly called to remember the guiding principle of love, which per- “You will not only be constantly vide an immediacy that the times dic- fectly edifies, illumines, and strengthens all who respond to the sacred call of informed about your church, but we tate and no newspaper can provide our Lord to proclaim and disseminate His Gospel I pray that the love of God expect a constant feedback, so that the The Orthodox Observer takes ad- the Father may continue to direct our parishes, that He may grant continued church is informed about you and all vantage of these new opportunities, encouragement to our clergy in their saving work, and that His abundant love of us about each other,” were the words compliments and is complimented by may be with you always as our Holy Orthodox Church, guided by His merciful of Paul Manolis, executive editor of the the strong presence of our Church in hand, continues to thrive and flourish in this blessed land Oakland (Calif ) Tribune, who had the word-wide web, diligently contin- been appointed chairman of the com- ues its classical publication, strives for mittee to develop the new publication constant improvement, is available in its Panayiotis Gazouleas, former edi- entirety on the Internet and looks for- u No War t have not changed or reorganized any of tor in chief of the Greek newspaper, ward to further developments in the our scripture or traditions However, it Atlantis, became executive editor and service of the Church and His teachings Editor, is most important that we do not become general manager, and a young gradu- The bar has been raised At the same How can so-called Christians and boastful or proud in expressing who we ate of Holy Cross seminary and Yale time the cost of publishing and distrib- God fearing people even think about are As we with people of other denomi- University, James Couchell, was named uting the Observer nationally has in- going to war against Iraq? How many lives nations, and discuss our different believes; associate editor and the new publica- creased many-fold The Observer has did we lose in 9/11/01, and how many everyone seems to consider themselves to tion took form and became a reality served our Church well and has recorded families were displaced due to lost fam- be a Christian Even those of the Judaic Since then the Orthodox Observer faithfully its history for more than three ily members and jobs and homes they faith Most of the time these discussions has become a regular part of the life of decades It still remains the primary com- could no longer afford? end with one phrase “Well there is but the Church, reaching some 140,000 munications vehicle –the vital link for the Since when does hatred accomplish one God”! As Christians we have become households in the U S that rely on this Church Thanks to the support of you, anything? It’s the devil at work and by us too complacent As Christians we should publication for not only the latest news the faithful, and our loyal supporters and agreeing with our President and his staff, know, one who is not a follower of Christ of the local parishes and dioceses, but advertisers, will continue in that role long to go to war we are supporting the devil is NOT A Christian Therefore one God is for spiritual nourishment in the many into the future and his efforts to destroy mankind Does not the same God to all this make any sense? In Genesis 1:26, we read as follows In Romans 12:17, “Do not repay any- “Then God said, and now We will make one evil for evil Be careful to do what is human beings; they will be like Us and right in the eye of everybody If it is pos- resemble Us ” Here we are told that the sible, as far as it depends on you, live at Trinity was there, Father, Son, and, Holy peace with everyone Do not take re- Spirit Father, Son, and, Holy Spirit, our venge, my friends, but leave room for God was there in the beginning as stated u Offering Faith t selves known to the contemporary God’s wrath, for it is written: It is mine in Genesis Ch 1:1 Jesus Christ, the Son America? How can we offer our Faith to to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord ” of the Father was there, in the beginning contemporary America, that has no no- On the contrary; If your enemy is hun- In Acts 1:26 the disciples were first tion of our existence? May be we should gry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him some- called Christians, or followers of Christ Editor, start with teaching contemporary Ame- thing to drink In doing this; you will heap In order to be recognized as a Christian The 36th Clergy-Laity Congress pro- rica the Greek language that contempo- burning coals on his head ” he or she must believe in Jesus Christ as claimed Offering Our Orthodox Faith To rary America would at least be able to “Do not be overcome by evil, but the Son of the Father In John 14:6, Jesus Contemporary America As I read this in follow our Liturgy performed in Greek overcome evil with good ” Christ said; The way, the truth, and the the Orthodox Observer (June 2002 is- Since some 34 years I am a reader of Fran Glaros life, our Lord Jesus Christ; He is so be- sue), I thought, our Church has taken a the Orthodox Observer In all the years I Clearwater, Fla& cause of the perfect union with His Fa- right direction It happened that at the won an impression that for this newspa- ther The way we reach the Father is for- same day I watched a program on prayer per only the Greek Orthodox Church ever through the Son Jesus is the truth on public television Various denomina- exists in the USA There is no other eth- u Interfaith Pluralismt because He is the unique revelation of tions offered their views on prayer The nic Orthodox Faith around in the coun- the Father, who is the goal of our jour- Orthodox Faith as usual was missed I was try We just satisfied with ourselves We Editor, ney through life saddened The Orthodox Faith has much simply ignore and we are ignorant of our I have been a member of St Deme- Christ is the life, the uncreated eter- to offer and yet we miss many opportu- sister ethnic Orthodox Churches in con- trios Church for many years I have been nal life manifested in the flesh, so that nities to offer our Faith temporary America We Orthodox are teaching scripture for 45 years I feel that we may have eternal life Christ said “No On how many occasions of interde- splintered, disunited As a splintered there is an issue that has not been ad- One Comes To The Father Except nominational exchange of thought and Church we have no voice in the contem- dressed, clarifying who we are and what Through The Son” While aspects of experience, our Orthodox Church has porary America Nobody knows us and we believe goodness and truth are found among all been missing It looks that we are non- nobody listens to us This is our dilemma Many Greek Orthodox believers con- people by virtue of their being created existent in contemporary America We are as Orthodox Christians in America sider themselves to be above and better in the image and likeness of God, salva- invisible Michael Klimenko, than any other denomination It is true tion comes through Christ alone John All Christian denominations simply Professor Emeritus, that we have remained true to the “One ignore us So, how should we make our- Univ& of Hawaii, Honolulu Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church ” We uuu OCTOBER 2002 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 11 Archiepiscopal Encyclical

On the 62nd Anniversary of “Oxi Day”

October 28, 2002

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Day and Afternoon Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America

My Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

By the grace of God, we commemorate once again the anniversary of the twenty- eighth of October, “OXI Day ” On this day in the year 1940, the world witnessed the valor of the Greek nation, which stood in defiance against the forces of fascism Today, citizens of Greece and peoples of Hellenic heritage all over the world celebrate in thanks- giving, doxology, and prayer the enduring legacy of “OXI Day” bequeathed to them by their forebears This legacy however, far from being exclusive to a particular nation or people is relevant to peoples of all nations who cherish freedom, peace, and justice This was not a moment in history when the stronger of two nations said “No” to tyranny and injustice The decision to reject the forces that were threatening peace and freedom throughout the world was one that would require great sacrifice and struggle rather than one that offered immediate victory However, the stance of October 28 and the resilience of Greeks in the years that followed affirmed the understanding that submission would destroy freedom for fu- ture generations, that accommodation would hinder the establishment of peace, and that surrender would contradict the deep love for what is just and true As Greek Orthodox Christians and as Americans, our unique heritage allows us to appreciate the significance of “OXI Day” in a very special and direct way The ideals of freedom, peace, and respect for the human person, nurtured in the cradle of Hellenic civilization and our Orthodox faith, were threatened in 1940 just as they are being threatened today by those who terrorize people and nations Yes, our response must be a resounding “NO” to hatred, racism, bigotry, and terrorism But this stance must be accompanied by the willingness to sacrifice and to struggle for peaceful coexist- ence, acceptance, and love This labor that reveals the grace of God is not one of tyranny or violence It is not forceful reaction to perceived threats It is a work within our homes, communities, nations, and our world that follows the example of the Prince of Peace, the one who brings any crisis to victory for the threatened or the oppressed, therefore offering hope to all nations (Matthew 12:18-21) It is an offering of our faith and our heritage that strengthens relationships, facilitates wise choices, and, ultimately, overcomes evil with good For true freedom and enduring peace are not the results of violence, but are formed and nurtured by God in the hearts of people who will stand when neces- sary and say “NO” to the forces of hatred and tyranny May the commemoration of the twenty-eighth of October give us strength and conviction to share the love of Christ throughout our world, seeking peace and free- dom for each person until the coming of the glorious kingdom of God where peace shall reign forever With paternal love in Christ, ÍÅÁ ÕÏÑÊÇ - ÁÈÇÍÁ-ÈÅÓ/ÍÉÊÇ

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u Understanding Servicet $ $ uuu Editor, I read with interest last month’s Let- ch 14:9, “He who has seen me has seen ters to the Editor where a person wrote ÁÐÏ ÁÐÏ the Father ” 299 468 decrying the use of only Greek in our Sun- +Tax +Tax Thus I ask you, haw can anyone say day services She was a non-Greek who dis- that we all believe in one God, if one does covered our religion and really loved it not believe in the Son Jesus Christ as the I wish she were here in the Midwest Son of the Father, since we need Christ to come to our parish, Sts Constantine Ïé ôéìÝò éó÷ýïõí ãéá áíá÷ùñÞóåéò to reach the Father Yes there is but one and Helen Cathedral in Merrillville, Ind áðü Ïêôùâñßïõ 1, 2002 - Äåêåìâñßïõ 15, 2002 God, but everyone does not see Him as Here she will hear both Greek and the Christians see Him therefore, he is English spoken interchangeably Fr Ted êáé Éáíïõáñßïõ 11, 2003 -Ìáñôßïõ 31, 2003 not the same God Our God is the Trin- Poteras is exceptional in shifting from ity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Father, Greek to English and vice-versa His assis- Word, and Spirit) tant, Father Conjelka, who is not Greek, ÅÉÄÉÊÅÓ ÔÉÌÅÓ ÊÁÉ ÁÐÏ ÁËËÅÓ ÐÏËÅÉÓ Dimitra Kondiles but understands some has an all-English Chicago service in our chapel most Sundays ÐáéäéÜ 2-11 åôþí ðëçñþíïõí 25% ëéãüôåñï Unfortunately, we happen to be snowbirds We go to South Florida every Not so For many, many years, the Or- winter, and there it is a dismal contrast thodox Observer has covered on a regu- The priest at this church barely can read lar basis the activities of the following pan English There hardly ever is a sermon I Orthodox organizations: the Standing could deal with that, but I know there are Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bish- some non-Greeks that attend and I won- ops in America, the Orthodox Christian der why they do; I’m sure they can’t un- Mission Center, International Orthodox derstand one word We’ll keep going be- Christian Charities, as well as Orthodox cause we are devoted church-goers news in a variety of other nations, most notably Albania, Russia, the Balkans and Constance Pannos-Bikos the Far East, to name a few — editor Merrillville, Ind& PAGE 12 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002 HC/HC REPORT CONFERENCE ON OLYMPIC GAMES A Promising New School Year begins BROOKLINE, Mass — Hellenic Col- BROOKLINE, Mass - An international lege-Holy Cross recently marked the begin- conference, “Olympic Games Yesterday and ning of a new school year with a weekend Today,” took place Oct 18-19 at the college celebration of the Feast of the Elevation of The eighth biennial Greek Studies the Most Precious and Life-giving Cross Conference brought together scholars and Traditionally, the feast also marks the educators from the United States and official beginning of the new academic abroad who addressed the many facets of year, the return of the continuing students the Olympics and the coming of the new Fr Nicholas Triantafilou, Hellenic The combined number of new stu- College president, praised this undertak- dents for the academic year 2002-2003 is ing and stated that, “in continuation of our 72, 45 for the School of Theology and 27 respect for the rich heritage with which in Hellenic College “Are we translating we are blessed this 8th Biennial Greek Stud- something?” quipped one of the return- ies Conference expresses our commitment ing students, when hearing the number to embody and transmit the truths of our seventy-two, symbolically pointing to the rich history and culture ” translation of the Old Testament we have The conference opened with remarks come to know as the “translation of the by Archbishop Demetrios, Fr Triantafilou, seventy ” and the new consul general of Greece in As the diverse origins of the 72 indi- Boston, Konstantin Bikas cate, there is a definite translation/matu- David C Young, an international au- ration happening here; the translation/ thority on sports history and professor of maturation of Hellenic College and Holy classics at the University of Florida, offered Cross into signature schools of higher edu- the keynote address cation whose appeal knows no boundaries His topic was How Olympia 776 BC in Orthodox Christian Ecumene GOA became Athens 2004: Origin and Authen- Archbishop Demetrios, deeply moved ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS, Metropolitan Methodios and Bishop Gerasimos at Holy Cross Feast ticity of the Modern Games Professor by the experience of meeting the diverse Day service in the school chapel. Young, a specialist on Pindar, has pub- lished dozens of books and articles on the Saturday morning’s Hierarchical Divine Olympics and was the only American in- Liturgy with three hierarchs, all Holy Cross vited to an international conference con- graduates, concelebrating with Arch- vened recently in Veria, Greece honoring bishop Demetrios DemetriosVikelas, first president of the They were Metropolitan Methodios of IOC and one of the top organizers of the Aneon and presiding hierarch of the Dio- Olympics of 1896 cese of Boston; Bishop Savas of Troas, The following day, Professor Constan- Archdiocese chancellor; and Bishop tine Santas, chairman of the English De- Gerasimos of Krateia, chief secretary of the partment of Flagler College, gave a pre- Holy Eparchial Synod of the Archdiocese sentation on the Olympiad of 1936 that Witnessing first hand the loving fa- included a video from Riefensthal’s film therly and filial liturgical interaction be- on Berlin’s Olympics of 1936 tween the four hierarchs and the assisting Dino Siotis, a poet and author, spoke priests and deacons one could not help but on “The Spirit of the Olympic Games in remember the words of the Psalmist: “You the Era of Globalization ” Currently Mr shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; Siotis serves also as press counselor at the you shall be happy, and it shall be well with Greek Consulate of Boston you your children will be like olive Professor Constantinos Cartalis of the shoots around your table” (Ps 128:2-3) University of Athens and general secretary Every Orthodox Christian in this of the Olympic Games at the Greek Minis- country should be privileged at least once try of Culture, presented “The Vision of in their life to visit this Holy Hill and be Greece for the 2004 Olympic Games ” eyewitness to such a blessing Professor MacAllon of the University Referring to the glorious weekend of Chicago spoke on “Lampadedro- services in the magnificent Chapel of The mia:2004 and Its Precedents ” He is an Holy Cross Archbishop Demetrios at some internationally known sports historian, a GOA point during His paternal homily/exhor- prolific writer, and an associate dean of HIS EMINENCE with seminarians, upon whom he bestowed the cross of the school. tation he asked everyone present to imag- the University of Chicago ine the volume of prayers and longings of Other presentations included Profes- new incoming students, sitting at dinner, of the undergraduate incoming students the souls of all who passed through this sor George Kourvetaris of Northern Illi- turned to Fr Nicholas C Triantafilou, the in his dual capacity as acting dean of Hel- sacred School nois University, who discussed “The Olym- dynamic president of the School and said: lenic College If we had the technology, said His pic Games: Past, Present and Future” from “Fr Nicholas, this has truly been an excit- The most awe-inspiring moments, Eminence, to retrieve those prayers from his perspective as a sociologist ing day for the School, congratulations A however, came when the students of both the hallowed walls of this chapel we would Mrs Demetra Egan, Greeks Abroad new era of hope, witness, and diakonia has schools eligible for seminarian status certainly discover layers upon layers of manager “Athens 2004,” apprised the au- dawned for the School and for Orthodoxy ” were presented by Fr Triantafilou to re- prayers His Eminence exhorted all dience of the latest developments on the The weekend began on Friday eve- ceive from the hand of Archbishop present to allow the Cross of the Cruci- upcoming Olympic Games Her topic was ning with the Great Vespers of the Feast Demetrios the School Cross and the se- fied and Resurrected Christ to become “Olympic Games, the Omogeneia and of Holy Cross executed superbly in a soul nior seminarians (class of 2003) received their guide to all wisdom and power in Volunteerism ” stirring sacrifice of word, prayer, and the exorassom, symbolizing the sacred their daily lives, making reference to 1 Finally, Kostas Politis, education and hymnody commission they have been chosen of Corinthians 1:23-24 training manager “Athens 2004” spoke on At the conclusion of the Great Vespers God to serve The weekend ended with the Sunday Olympic education Fr Triantafilou reflected on how the In inducting them to the ranks of morning Divine Liturgy celebrated by The conference closed with awards “mercy of the most High” has overshad- seminarians and “rassoforoi,” His Emi- Metropolitan Maximos of Ainou, presid- given to the best three essays written on owed the work and mission of Holy Cross nence prayed they would be found wor- ing hierarch of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, this subject by Boston Diocese Greek since 1937, Hellenic College since 1968 thy of the priestly diakonia that God en- and former professor of dogmatic theol- American school students The conference and the diakonia of all who taught and trusted not to angels but to imperfect hu- ogy and beloved spiritual guide of all was made possible through the financial served or continue to serve this sacred man beings Metropolitan Maximos was on campus for support of the Marcelle R Varver and the Institution The spiritual rejoicing carried over to the wedding of his niece C C Polychronis Foundations of Hellenic After the president’s brief welcome College, and the moral support of the Dio- remarks, Fr Emmanuel Clapsis, dean of cese of Boston with its many communities Holy Cross presented to His Eminence and ADVERTISERS in New England, the Greek Teachers Asso- to the Hellenic College and Holy Cross ciation of New England, the Greek Consu- community the incoming students of the Christmas Sales? late of Boston, the Federation of Hellenic School of Theology, referring to them as Hurry and reserve advertising space American Societies of New England, and “the smile of God upon a troubled world ” the SAE Youth Organization of Boston Fr Triantafilou made the presentation in our November – Thanksgiving issue NOW! OCTOBER 2002 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 13 International Conference on Orthodox Holy Cross Press Publishes Archbishop Churches and Pluralism Held at Holy Cross Iakovos’ Talks to Young People BROOKLINE, Mass& — The Interna- tional Conference entitled “The Orthodox BROOKLINE, Mass — Holy Cross- ous prestigious national and international Churches in a Pluralistic World: An Ecu- Hellenic College recently honored Arch- universities from 1959 to 1996, we find menical Conversation” concluded on Sat- bishop Iakovos with the publication of the Archbishop confronting the challenges urday, Oct 5 with the participants adopt- Paideia: Addresses to Young People This of young people and the challenges of ing a statement of the proceedings constitutes the fourth volume of the se- American life, especially in the turbulent The conference, which was held on ries The Complete Works of Archbishop 1960s and 1970s the campus of Holy Cross Greek Ortho- Iakovos, under the care and editing of Fr He is not afraid to address himself dox School of Theology, was jointly spon- Demetrios J Constantelos to issues such as the Vietnam War, sored by Holy Cross and the World Coun- Archbishop Iakovos, takes us in a mar- Watergate, the “malaise” of American life, cil of Churches, and presented in coop- velous tour through history of the Greek and the other social and ethical issues of eration with the Boston Theological Insti- Orthodox Church in America, his visions the days Speaking to the idealism of tute and the Initiatives in Religion and and expectations for building a living youth from the realism and wisdom of Public Life of Harvard Divinity School Church, “that is updated and walks posi- his experience, he calls his audiences to Funding for the event was provided tively toward the future, starting from the connect their ideals with the ideals of the by the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 observation and study of our modern Gospel, Orthodox Faith, and the Hellenic Endowment Fund, the Marcelle R Varver times ” (Visions and Expectations for a Liv- tradition Foundation, the Dr Gregory G Floridis ing Church: Addresses to Clergy-Laity Con- Throughout the Archbishop presents Endowment, the Dormition of the Virgin gresses 1960-1996) his concepts of the educated person, the Mary Parish of Somerville, Mass , and the Many other magnificent aspects of servant, and the goals of intellectual life Martha Karathanasis Grant for Confer- Archbishop Iakovos are unfolded as you The president of HC/HC, editorial ences in Memory of David Kambourelis read the countless encyclicals and letters committee of the press, and Holy Cross The conference provided a unique fo- Nektaria Brandon Rev. Dr. George Tsetsis to the clergy and faithful of the Archdio- Orthodox Press, thanks Fr Demetrios rum for addressing issues of globalization, cese of North and South America (The Constantelos for his contributions in com- added, “There is no doubt in my mind that Torchbearer: Letters and Encyclicals 1959- piling and editing this monumental work the Church has frequently been co-opted 1996, Part I and II) by Archbishop, and mostly extend to Arch- to support wars and violence in ways that Archbishop Iakovos, appears in these bishop Iakovos, best wishes for a long life do it no honor ” volumes as a relentless fighter of human in the Lord, and many thanks for remain- Others who addressed the conference rights, condemning the Turkish occupa- ing a role model for our leaders and our included Dr Richard Falk of Princeton tion of Cyprus, a powerful spiritual leader young Archbishop Iakovos, thank you for University, the Rev Dr Emmanuel Clapsis, that guides the Church during the most making us a better Church dean of Holy Cross, Dr David Little of difficult times, and a defender of the Greek To purchase the set of four volumes Harvard Divinity School, and Dr Christos language and identity at a 30 percent discount, call Holy Cross Yannaras of Panteion University in Greece Finally, in the fourth volume of his Bookstore at 1-800-245-0599 The dis- The keynote address defined the chal- complete works, Archbishop Iakovos ex- counted price for the soft cover set is lenge posed to Orthodoxy in positive presses his attention and care on the $49 80 and for the hardcover set is $74 80 terms: “The pluralistic world is not an themes he loves the most: education and For this special occasion the bookstore will obstacle to Orthodoxy; it is rather an op- the young people In this volume (Paideia: include a free copy of Breath of God, the portunity In a pluralistic global society, Addresses to Young People), a collection biography of Archbishop Iakovos by Fr the Orthodox Church is challenged to of speeches on educational themes in vari- George Poulos match her incarnational Christology with an equally incarnational ecclesiology ” In the concluding statement, partici- pants affirmed that pluralism is defined as the reality in which all religions now find themselves No religious community can Nektaria Brandon Dr. Konrad Raiser assume a religiously homogeneous society, but must learn to function in a “religious human rights, religious violence, and plu- marketplace ” It was pointed out that plu- ralism by bringing together many renowned ralism “is not just another word for diver- theologians and scholars from throughout sity or a mere tolerance of the other (but) the world, including Archbishop Demetrios an engagement, not the abdication, of dif- and Dr Konrad Raiser, general secretary of ferences and particularities ” In fact, within the World Council of Churches Orthodox parishes in America, there is a The Very Rev George Tsetsis, who parish pluralism, with communities com- represented the Ecumenical Patriarchate prised of members from many ethnic back- at the World Council of Churches for sev- grounds and through inter-Christian mar- eral years, called upon the Church to take riage, various Christian traditions an active role in resolving ethnic conflicts In his remarks, Archbishop Demetrios “We are today the powerless witnesses of said, “If we were to attach a label to St the end result of fragmentation,” he Paul’s approach to evangelism, we might said “When the Orthodox Church not call it personal pluralism ” He encouraged only cannot speak as a single body but, Orthodox Christians to practice a “parish even worse, is unable to convoke its Great pluralism, being all things to all people,” Council that “has been in preparation) for to create a “unity in diversity that could 41 years now ” be a model for our whole society ” In his remarks, the Rev Dr Stanley S At the conclusion of the conference, Harakas, professor emeritus at Holy Cross, the participants reviewed and adopted a suggested that the New Testament para- general statement of the proceedings, dox between peace and violence would which highlights the issues presented, and probably remain “paradoxical ” Even so, their interrelationship with the theology he said, “the church’s task is to do every- and mission of the Orthodox Church This thing in its power to minimize and make statement is also available on-line along unnecessary , the resort to violence, coer- with texts, audio, and additional confer- cion, and the ‘use of the sword,’ or the ence information at http://www goarch unnecessary use of ‘necessary evil ” He org/en/special/hchc_conference/ Alumni Gather for Anniversary Celebrations BROOKLINE, Mass — Fifty-two years in 1950 with the first officers being Fr have past and the alumni association has George Papadeas, Class of 1942, presi- witnessed the joys and sorrows of its mem- dent; Rev George Gallos, Class of 1943, bers, has strengthened its relationship vice-president; Fr Homer Goumenis, with its alma mater and continues to grow Class of 1948, secretary; and Fr James with each graduating class of Hellenic Christon, Class of 1944, treasurer College and Holy Cross The Alumni Association of Hellenic College and Holy Cross was established u page 26 PAGE 14 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002 Church Musicians Publish 25-Year History of Church Music in the Archdiocese The National Forum of Greek Ortho- span of service, growth, and progress” and dox Church Musicians announces its new- affirmed that the Archdiocese “has been est publication – a Silver Anniversary blessed by the breadth and scope of this Commemorative Album that chronicles dynamic faith witness ” how the church music ministry of the Archbishop Iakovos saluted those Greek Orthodox Archdiocese developed “who were and are able to preserve the from the mid-1970’s to the present – its treasures of our Byzantine, liturgical and people, its events, and its accomplish- unique, for that matter, music in this land ments Dr Vicki Pappas, National Chair- of ours ” man, observed that the Album “provides The album is filled with pictures of a detailed and illuminating testament to contemporary church musicians, at work the work and accomplishments of church and at leisure Also included are histories musicians this past quarter century ” of each of the diocesan church music fed- Included in the Album are compre- erations The information in this Com- hensive articles by noted contemporary memorative Album is uniquely compiled church musicians such as the late Dr and not available elsewhere Frank Desby; Dr George Demos of Den- George S Raptis served as Album ver, Presbytera Anna Gallos of Baltimore, Editor and Sean Bieri of Detroit created Dr Nicolas Maragos of Rochester, Minn; the graphic design; Barbara Minton of Dr Pappas of Bloomington, Ind; and Detroit, Peter N Vatsures of Columbus, George S Raptis of Detroit, Mich OH, and Chris Zervos of Toledo, Ohio Desby’s article describes the work of provided administrative support for the early church musicians in the 1940’s who project began the liturgical music traditions of the in 1995, highlighting the growth of $250,000 endowment at Holy Cross Publication of the Album was financed Greek Orthodox Archdiocese liturgical music during the Seminary for a visiting scholar through generous contributions of indi- Gallos and Maragos write of the cir- Iakovian era program in liturgical music vidual church musicians, friends and Ar- cumstances surrounding the chartering of Gallos contributed a Pappas reviews the chons, choirs and parishes, Philoptochos the National Forum in 1976 as the second article, “Done It growth and development chapters, and the diocesan church music Archdiocese’s ministry responsible for li- All? - A Silver Anniver- of church music during federations turgical music in the parishes sary Epistle,” calling for the past twenty-five Complimentary copies of the Album Also reproduced is an earlier article teaching children and years of the Forum’s ex- were mailed to each priest and choir in Raptis and Pappas produced for Arch- youth about their rich istence, and articulates the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, as the bishop Iakovos’ Commemorative Album liturgical music heri- the challenges church National Forum’s gift to them in celebra- tage musicians must address tion of National Church Music Sunday, Demos describes to in the 21st century observed this past October 6th THE ORTHODOX OBSERVER establishment of the Both Archbishop Those wishing their own copy of the observer@goarch org Church Music Endowment Demetrios and Archbishop Commemorative Album may contact Dr Drive, which grew enough to Iakovos offered personal mes- Pappas at 1700 North Walnut Street #302, Tel (212) 570-3555 support a $100,000 contribution sages in the album Bloomington, IN 47404, or email pappas for a liturgical music room in the Arch- Archbishop Demetrios extended his @indiana edu Copies are available for Fax (212) 774-0239 bishop Iakovos Learning Center and a congratulations “for this twenty-five year $15 plus shipping and handling

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BALTIMORE - Standing at the foot of clists were greeting young people at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Antiochian Village, IOCC learned that its on Aug 28, “Race to Respond” lead cyclist school lunch program in Lebanon and the Jim Angelus easily could have reveled in Republic of Georgia had been extended the conclusion of the 25-day ride for Inter- for another year by the U S Department national Orthodox Christian Charities of Agriculture Instead, he issued a challenge to all Through the Global Food for Educa- Orthodox Christians “Go back to your tion Initiative, IOCC will provide nutri- own communities and have your own race tious lunches to an estimated 8,400 chil- to respond,” Angelus said “The ‘Race to dren in the Republic of Georgia and an Respond’ did not begin on Aug 3, and it estimated 5,600 children in Lebanon dur- did not end (on Aug 27) The race to help ing the 2002-2003 school year, said Samir others in need goes on ” S Ishak, IOCC director of operations The That theme of sacrificial service re- $3 million project, which also provides peated itself throughout the cross-coun- teacher training and instructional materi- try cycling event, which took five volun- als, is made possible by IOCC supporters teer cyclists from Keyport, N J , to Point such as the campers at Antiochian Village Reyes Station, Calif , on behalf of IOCC The volunteer cyclists were reminded The August bicycle ride was a vehicle to of IOCC’s programs in other ways as they show how IOCC races to respond to the crossed the country For example: At needs of suffering people around the Serbian Orthodox parishes such as St world Nicholas in Steelton, Pa , and historic St Sava in Jackson, Calif , they had an oppor- tunity to reflect on IOCC’s 10 years of hu- manitarian service in the war-torn former Yugoslavia ORTHODOX/LUTHERANS MEET “The Holy Trinity and the Mystery of the Church” was the topic Since 1992, at the invitation of the discussed at the annual session of the Orthodox/Lutheran Dialogue, which took place recently in Serbian Orthodox Church, IOCC has de- Pittsburgh under the leadership of Metropolitan Maximos and Bishop Donald J. McCoid. livered more than $50 million in program Participants included (l. to r.) Fr. James Jorgenson, Bishop McCoid, Fr. John Morris, Metropolitan services in the Federal Republic of Yugo- Maximos, Fr. John Behr, Rev. Mark Swanson, Fr. Gregory Wingenbach, Rev. Victor Langford, Dr. Lynne Lorenzen, Rev. Randall Lee, Dr. Bruce Marshall and Bishop Dimitrios. slavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and Bosnia-Herzegovina The cyclists were overwhelmed by the response they received at St Nicholas on Day 2 of the “Race to Respond ” They had NCC Resolution Recognizes Jerusalem Patriarch spent a difficult morning tackling the hills Following we publish the resolu- Greek Orthodox Christians in the of Pennsylvania When they arrived at St tion of the NCC Executive Board recog- Holy Land& Nicholas, they received a standing ovation nizing the Patriarch of Jerusalem, And, and a hot meal The Rev Srboljub Irenaios It was unanimously approved WHEREAS Orthodoxy worldwide Jockovich, parish pastor, prayed for IOCC on Oct 7 and the larger Christian community and the safety of the cyclists WHEREAS the Executive Board of have been waiting more than one IOCC board member Dr Beverly the National Council of Churches, year for this recognition and finds Yanich, a member at St Nicholas, said the meeting on Monday, October 7, 2002, the delay inexcusable& cycling event helped the parish feel con- expressed serious concern about the Therefore, nected to the work of IOCC ongoing failure of the Government of BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ex- “If you needed any evidence of how Israel to recognize the canonical elec- ecutive Board of the National Coun- impressed the parishioners were with the tion in August 2001 of His Beatitude cil of Churches of Christ in the USA challenge undertaken by the cyclists and Irenaios, the Patriarch of the Greek respectfully calls upon its commun- the faith the fellows demonstrated, just con- Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem& ions and the U&S& government to IOCC cyclists sider the rapt attention when the guys and And, press the government of the State of their crew were introduced, the spontane- WHEREAS the venerable and an- Israel to recognize the canonically According to IOCC Executive Direc- ous bursts of applause whenever the guys cient Patriarchate of Jerusalem is un- elected Greek Orthodox Patriarch of tor Constantine M Triantafilou, the “Race made a move around the hall, the en masse able to function as a legal entity in Jerusalem, His Beatitude Irenaios, to Respond” served the humanitarian mis- move of attendees out of the hall and into Israel, and is thus unable to oversee without further delay, thus evidenc- sion of IOCC in a number of ways: raising the brutal sun to see the guys off, and the properly the Holy Shrines and prop- ing its respect for the centuries-old financial support for programs ; raising four-part harmony of the parishioners sing- erty under its jurisdiction and to op- rights of the Patriarchate as well as public awareness of needs in countries ing ‘Many Years’ for the fellows when they erate the schools, hospitals and other the rights of the Christian commu- where IOCC works; increasing under- were departing,” Dr Yanich said institutions through which it serves nity at large& standing of IOCC’s work; illustrating the The cyclists also realized that some- importance of volunteerism and team- one had gone before them In 1979, and work for IOCC’s mission; and by bringing again in 1989, the Rev Kosmas Karavellas, Orthodox communities together in pur- now pastor of Sts Constantine & Helen suit of a common goal Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, As the cycling team crossed the coun- Md , went on cross-country bicycle trips NCC Annual General Assembly try, enthusiasm for their effort and the to raise money for Cooley’s Anemia re- cause they represented was obvious No- search Meets Nov. 13-16 in Florida where was that more true than at Antio- With little support, organization or The National Council of Churches’ vice, the international humanitarian chian Village in Ligonier, Pa There, 250 media attention, Fr Kosmas blazed a trail annual General Assembly and related agency of the NCC’s member churches campers chanting “I-O-C-C” met the cy- from New York to San Francisco and made meetings will be held Nov 13-16 in See www ncccusa org for registration and clists! The young campers peppered the a difference in the fight against the genetic Tampa, Fla Venue: Hyatt Regency, Two program details cyclists with questions and requests for blood disorder At the time, though, he Tampa City Center Elenie K Huszagh, Under the theme “For the Common autographs, and the Rev Michael Nasser, wasn’t sure what impact he’d have Esq , of Nehalem, Ore , NCC president for Good: Seeking Justice, Working for camp director, gave the cyclists a gener- “You’d see the effort you were mak- 2002-2003, will preside Peace,” the Assembly will celebrate the ous donation collected from campers ing, and sometimes you’d wonder, ‘What General Assembly brings the NCC 100th Anniversary of the Mission Educa- throughout the summer are we doing?’ But if you save one soul, family together for worship, Bible study, tion Movement in North America and the “Standing at camp while 300 people it’s enough,” Fr Kosmas said “I’m sure workshops and plenary presentations, and 50th Anniversary of the Revised Standard chanted ‘I-O-C-C’ touched my heart,” said the Lord’s going to bless (IOCC) ” business Delegates from the NCC’s 36 Version Bible - both National Council of counselor Christa Shalhoub, 20, of Livo- “I think IOCC has done a very good Protestant, Orthodox, historic African Churches contributions to the life of the nia, Mich “You guys came near the end job with this,” said cyclist Konstantin American, Anglican and Peace member church of our summer, when I, personally, felt Kanelis, 35, of Munich, Germany “The re- churches - comprising 50 million members In plenaries and workshops, the As- tired and ready to go home Once I sult is the important thing: We helped in - will be present from across the United sembly also will discuss pressing contem- thought about what the cyclists were re- an effort to sharpen the consciousness of States, with guests from several other porary issues including Middle East peace, ally doing, and how physically hard it must people, to wake them up ” countries Christian-Muslim relations, the search for be to ride your bike for 25 days, it gave So far, the cyclists’ effort has raised Visitors are encouraged to take this new expressions of Christian unity in the me confidence that I could finish my work $230,000 for the humanitarian work of opportunity to fellowship, to learn and to 21st century, how to support quality public for Christ at the Village ” IOCC To support their effort, please visit get to know the life of the National Coun- education and healthcare, and how to help At about the same time the IOCC cy- www iocc org or call 877-803-4622 cil of Churches and of Church World Ser- build peace, justice and health in Africa PAGE 22 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002 DIOCESE OF BOSTON

First Annual Diocese Dance Festival A Success! BOSTON — Waves of thunderous ap- sic, followed by a campfire near the wa- plause and cheers echoed through the New terfront at night Hampshire woods this past weekend as The next morning, the 8- and 12-year each Greek dance workshop group pre- olds arrived, and participated in a parallel sented one of the many dances learned at set of introductory, intermediate and ad- the first Diocese of Boston Dance Festival vanced workshops for their age group A Sponsored by the Diocese of Boston separate workshop for teen-age boys on Office of Youth Ministries and Lykeion Ton Sunday focused on jumps and other mean- Ellinidon, Boston chapter, the two-day ingful movements event at the Retreat Center in Contoocook, During breaks, students had an op- N H brought together more than 125 par- portunity to explore the beautiful camp- ticipants, ages 8 -18, from Maine, Massa- grounds, go canoeing, play basketball or chusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Is- simply enjoy the warm sun At the conclu- land This event was made possible sion of the instruction, everyone gathered through the collaboration of a number of together for a lively set of demonstrations New England dance organizations, includ- Each of the eight workshops pre- ing Odyssey Dance Troupe of Cranston, sented one dance to an enthusiastic and P Christopulos R I ; Diocese of Boston Dance Group; supportive crowd, including many par- CHOIR REUNION Trans-Hellenic Dance Group of Lowell, ents, and every participant received a cer- St. Demetrios Choir in Fall River, Mass., recently held a reunion of its members. Among its members MA Instructors from these organizations tificate from their instructors listing the was noted Time-Life Photographer Peter Christopulos, who sang in the choir after he arrived and Lykeion Ton Ellinidon donated their dances they had learned from Greece in 1946. time to teach two days of workshops for Three performing groups, Boston area youth Lykeion Ellinidon Dance Group, under the Saturday, Oct 5 was for teen-agers direction of Irene Savas; Diocese Dance Metropolitan Methodios Ordains only Students participated in introduc- Group, under the direction of Nikki tory, intermediate and advanced level Sokolov and Odyssey Dance Troupe of dance workshops during the day In the Cranston, under the direction of Koula Philippe Mousis To The Holy Diaconate evening, the teens brought their high spir- Rougas, presented suites of dances in full BROOKLINE, Mass – Metropolitan its and energy to the Glendi, dancing to costume from various regions throughout Methodios ordained Philippe Mousis to the beat of both Greek and American mu- Greece and Cyprus the holy deaconate on Saturday, Sept 28 before a capacity congregation at the Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church in Fr. Foustoukos Installed at Transfiguration Parish Watertown, Mass LOWELL, Mass — Metropolitan gregation and complimented her for her Following a 2,000-year tradition insti- Methodios installed Fr Christopher P support of Fr Chris’ ministry tuted by Christ, Metropolitan Methodios, Foustoukos as the new priest of Trans- Fr Foustoukos is a graduate of Holy in the presence of many priests from figuration Church on Oct 2 Cross School of Theology Metropolitan throughout the country, laid his hands Many priests of the Diocese attended Methodios ordained him to the deaco- upon the head of Philippe Mousis and the installation service and joined the Met- nate on June 10, 1989 and to the priest- proclaimed him AXIOS! ropolitan in praying for Fr Foustoukos’ hood on Feb 18, 1990 The ordination, which begins at the con- ministry After serving as the Metropolitan’s clusion of Orthros (Matins) and is completed Deacon Philippe Mousis Metropolitan Methodios charged Fr deacon and diocese youth director for during the Divine Liturgy, brought tears to tion to serve, not to be served, that priest- Foustoukos to continue serving the one year, he was assigned to the Annun- many who witnessed the fullness and beauty hood is eternal, concerning itself with the Church as he has since his ordination, ciation Church in Newburyport where he of the Orthodox Faith and felt the Holy Spirit salvation of souls His Eminence told with vision and loving pastoral concern served for seven years descending upon the new Deacon Philippe that he should make sure that he His Eminence urged him to seek out the For the past six years, he served An- With trembling voice, Philippe thanked “take care first of the youth in your home modern Zaccheuses in the greater Lowell nunciation parish in Woburn Fr Chris and Metropolitan Methodios for “his example and then those throughout the Diocese ” area who “seek the Lord ” Presbytera Claire have made life-long of service to the Gospel and said: “I pray Bringing tears to the eyes of the congrega- He urged Fr Foustoukos to bring friendships in the parishes they have served that my future ministry reflects the love you tion, Metropolitan Methodios, himself for- about a spiritual transfiguration in the In his farewell to the Woburn com- have shown for the faithful and for the tunate to have felt his own mother’s uncon- historic parish of Lowell, which is hon- munity, Fr Chris said, “God calls us on Lord ” Philippe thanked all who supported ditional love, told Philippe that there is no ored with the name of the Transfigura- the journey to our ultimate home As we and helped him reach this very special day stronger or special love than that of a tion of the Lord prepare to leave and you ready yourselves in his life, including the parishioners of mother And he praised Philippe’s wife, Making reference to the beautiful to welcome a new pastor, let us all pray three communities—St John’s in Blue- Anastasia, for her love and support and in- mosaics, which adorn every inch of the that we will be sensitive to Christ’s pres- point, NY, St Nectarios in Roslindale and spiration interior of the church edifice, Metropoli- ence in our midst and even more respon- the Taxiarchae in Watertown Deacon Philippe Mousis is a graduate tan Methodios told the congregation that sive to our Lord’s guidance By being He acknowledged Hellenic College of Hellenic College (Class of 1997) and of the most beautiful icons are the souls of drawn more closely to Christ, we will be and Holy Cross where he said he spent Holy Cross (Class of 2000) He has been the parishioners of the community He drawn even more closely together ” some of the best years of his life, thanked involved in the youth ministry programs of charged Fr Foustoukos to especially cen- Fr Chris and Presbytera Claire are the clergy he has met in his capacity as the the Diocese of Boston, first as a camper and ter his ministry on the youth, which he the parents of nine-year-old Peter Fr diocesan youth director for their guidance, then working with then-Youth Director Fr described as “the treasure of Greek Or- Foustoukos who grew up in the St and expressed gratitude to his family Ted Barbas, since his days at the Seminary thodoxy in America ” Vasilios parish in Peabody, Mass is the Philippe also thanked his wife, Under the direction and guidance of The Metropolitan also introduced son of Katherine and the late Panagioti Anastasia (Sanidopoulos) his “dearest Metropolitan Methodios, Deacon Philippe Presbytera Claire Foustoukos to the con- Foustoukos friend and strongest supporter” whose “in- has been able to expand the ministries spiring Christian lifestyle her unselfish- and, especially since the acquisition of the ness and kindness in taking care of our fam- Diocese of Boston Camp and Retreat Cen- ily serve as an everyday reminder of what ter in Contoocook, N H , to add new pro- EVENTS IN YOUR DIOCESE? unconditional love means ” Metropolitan grams Last weekend, about 150 children Methodios reminded the new deacon of participated in the first annual Boston Send us your news and photos!!! the many and awesome responsibilities Diocese Dance Festival at the Camp and which he will have in the priesthood Retreat Center The summer camp pro- He also reminded him that the calling gram, known as BDC, has expanded to five observer@goarch orgobserver@goarch org to become a priest carries with it the obliga- weeks, all of which are filled to capacity OCTOBER 2002 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 23 around the USAUSA

Philoptochos Chapter Announces New Book: The Spirit of Ascension Archdiocese and Skylitseion Hospital As Americans struggle to find peace in tric Chicago iconographer and travel to Receive Hionas Fund Annual Distribution a new and frightening world, a suburban Sudan and South Africa to experience life Chicago Philoptochos Society has pub- in Orthodox Christian communities there NEW YORK – The Greek Ortho- Upon completing the necessary ar- lished The Spirit of Ascension, an inspira- Rev James S Gordon, founding pastor dox Archdiocese of America and the rangements for this year’s distribution, tional new book for Orthodox Christians of the Ascension of Our Lord, contributed Skylitseion Hospital of Chios, Greece the Archdiocese’s Director of Finance, This new release offers spiritual reaf- his own personal and moving story about have recently received $6,334 each as John Barbagallo, stated “William firmation and a feeling of connection to his growing pains and ultimate reconcilia- co-recipients of an annual distribution Hionas structured his gift to the Arch- other Orthodox Christians Families are tion and appreciation for his own father from the William Hionas Charitable diocese in such a way that he contin- reading a story together each night, and entitled “Lessons of Life, from my Dad ” Trust Fund The Trust, originally ues to donate generously to our Arch- party guests have selected the volume as Clergy and laity worldwide have en- formed in 1983 by William Hionas of diocese on an annual basis His most a hostess gift of lasting depth and value dorsed The Spirit of Ascension, including Brooklyn, and Archbishop Iakovos, recent gift, forwarded to us by the ex- The 192-page collection of 39 true, Metropolitan Iakovos of Krinis, Presiding spiritually uplifting stories is told by mem- Hierarch Diocese of Chicago, Metropolitan provides for an equal distribution of ecutors of his trust, sons Seymour and bers and friends of the Ascension of our Isaiah of Denver, Metropolitan Nikitas of funds from the trust to these two sepa- Eugene Hionas, will be used to honor Lord Greek Orthodox Church in Lincoln- Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, and National rate organizations the memory of this devoted church- shire, Illinois, under the spiritual guidance Philoptochos President Eve Condakes, who As outlined in the original docu- man It is my hope that more devoted of the Rev James Gordon was moved to contribute a story of her own ments of the trust, the Greek Orthodox Orthodox Christians will continue to A standout success from the five-year- The Rev William Chiganos of Holy Archdiocese and the Skylitseion Hospi- remember and honor our Archdiocese old parish’s Philoptochos Society, judges Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in tal are to receive funds annually with this type of donation ” lauded The Spirit of Ascension at the Westchester, Ill said the book gives “stir- Clergy-Laity Congress in Los Angeles in ring glimpses of life in a world filled with July, where it received a second place uncertainties and fear I especially valued award The unique project, years in the the honesty and the willingness of those making, began as a departure from the who penned these words to become Irvine Church Presents usual parish cookbook Philoptochos somewhat vulnerable ” members preferred instead to write a The book is available at a discount to Cappella Romana Byzantine Choir “cookbook of the soul,” to help stewards Philoptochos chapters and church book- of the fledgling church community know stores for their own fundraising It is ideal Editor’s note: The following article the end You don’t applaud a Mass at one another by sharing their experiences, for Christmas bazaars, summer festivals, was provided to the Observer by Cliff Ar- which you have been transported hopes and thoughts book fairs and for sale during coffee hour gue of Seattle, Wash, and appeared in a The 16 singers were exemplary in Men, women—even teenagers— Many see the book as a gift alternative with recent issue of the Los Angeles Times breath and dynamic control, creating time- shared their unique pasts Their stories will a spiritual message They buy multiple less, endless melody by starting every new take you around the world and deep into copies for Godparents and Godchildren, by Chris Pasles line at exactly the same dynamic and color the soul and psyche of the Orthodox Chris- the elderly or shut-ins, and as graduation, Times Staff Writer as the one they had just finished Tenor tian You’ll share life experiences, lessons hostess or thank-you gifts Leslie Green was the gentle, marathon Evan- from the old country and profiles of inspi- Proceeds from the sale of the self-pub- IRVINE, Calif — Purer, sweeter, more gelist Bass John Vergin was the warm, au- rational individuals Funny anecdotes, use- lished volume will be divided among sev- austere and impersonal than Baroque thoritative Christ LeaAnne DenBeste sang ful Orthodox prayers and photographs eral groups in need, the ministries of Met- composer Heinrich Schutz, who makes the Mother of God with aching purity make the stories and people come to life ropolitan Nikitas in Southeast Asia, Inter- Bach sound like an overwrought Roman- Moody’s a cappella “In You, All Cre- Among the intriguing titles are “Prayer national Orthodox Christian Charities, tic, is the music of the Byzantine liturgy ation Rejoices,” also in Byzantine style, was or Prozac,” “My Journey from Orthodox Philoptochos philanthropies and the Ascen- Ivan Moody drew on that glorious tradi- the encore Judaism to Orthodox Christianity,” “Ba- sion of Our Lord Church building fund tion for his deeply moving “Passion and nanas and Tuxedos,” “The Black Patch The cover price is $20, plus $3 for Resurrection,” heard Friday at St Paul HOLY SCRIPTURE READINGS Miracle” and “The Wedding Jar ” shipping and handling for quantities up Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine Vivid stories paint pictures of people, to four Mail a check with your order to Sung gorgeously by the Portland, NOVEMBER places and unique times in history You will The Spirit of Ascension, 1207 Riverwoods Ore -based Cappella Romana, led by Moody, the performance set a high-water go to Greece during the Nazi occupation, Road, Lincolnshire, Ill 60069 1 F  I Cor 12:-13:8; Mt 10:1, 5-8 to the American Wild West as an Orthodox For more information, browse the mark at the start of the fourth Eclectic Orange Festival sponsored by the Philhar- 2 S I Cor 15:58-16:3; Lk 9:1-6 coal miner, and to Sarajevo on Good Fri- website, www ascensiongoc com or call 3 SUN II Cor 11:31-12:9; Lk 16:19-31 day Then explore the mind of an eccen- the church at (847) 482-1200 monic Society The concert was presented by the church 4 M  Phil 2:12-16; Lk 12:13-15, 22-31 This is a vocal tradition uncommon 5 T  Phil 2:16-23; Lk 12:42-48 in the Western concert hall and takes some 6 W  Heb 8:1-6; Lk 12:8-12 New Cathedral Consecrated in Ghana getting used to A narrator chants the story 7 Th  Phil 3:1-8; Lk 13:1-9 of Christ’s Passion and resurrection, stay- 8 F  Heb 2:2-10; Lk 10:16-21 ACCRA, Ghana — The Pope and Pa- other Christian churches ing within a very narrow dynamic, expres- 9 S II Cor 1:8-11; Luke 9:37-43 triarch of Alexandria and All Africa Petros Orthodox faithful of Greek, Russian, sive and melodic range The choir sings VII, consecrated the new Cathedral of the Bulgarian, Romanian and Lebanese origin; hymns and antiphons, mostly a cappella, 10 Sun  Gal 1:11-19; Lk 10:25-37 Transfiguration of our Lord in Accra on and many Ghanaian Orthodox devoutly often in unison When it breaks into har- 11 M  Phil 4:10-23; Lk 14:1,12-15 Sept 29 proceeded to receive Holy Communion mony, the effect is like jeweled light flood- 12 T II Cor 9:6-11; Lk 14:25-35 The Patriarch presided over the and the blessing of their Patriarch ing the space 13 W  Heb 7:26-8:2; Jn 10:9-16 Orthros service, the Consecration and the In his welcome speech, the Bishop of Moody added a small string ensemble 14 Th I Cor 4:9-16; Jn 1:44-52 Patriarchal Divine Liturgy Ghana marked the importance of the pres- to provide occasional, discreet accompa- 15 F  Col 2:1-7; Lk 16:16-17:25-35 Concelebrants were: Metropolitan ence of the head of the Church of Alexan- niment A string bass, however, sounded 16 S Rom 10:11-11:2; Mt 9:9-13 Irineos of Pelousion; Bishop Panteleimon dria in Ghana stating that it is something pedal notes throughout the work, except 17 Sun  Gal 2:16-20; Lk 12:16-21 of Ghana; Bishop George of Nilopolis; the that gives them courage to continue their at the moment of Christ’s death Its ab- Very Revs Emmanuel Kiagia; Epiphanios missionary work sence then was shocking 18 M  Col 2:13-20; Lk 17:20-25 Hadjiyagkou; and Ioannikios Athanasiadis, Bishop Panteleimon presented the Absence is the critical characteristic of 19 T  Col 2:20-3:3; Lk 17:26-37 with all the local clergy Patriarch with a set of engolpia and the this style: absence of display, ego, of any- 20 W  Col3:17-4:1; Lk 18:15-17, 26-30 The Cathedral choir chanted during Patriarch presented the church with the thing that draws attention from the involv- 21 Th  Heb 9:1-7; Lk10:38-42,11:27-28 the services, which were broadcast live on holy icon of St Athanasios ing narrative Following the practice of the 22 F  Phil 1:1-25; Lk 19:12-28 the national TV channel The Patriarch also gave the Cross of Greek Orthodox Church, however, the 23 S II Cor 5:1-10; Lk 10:19-21 The services were attended by Con- St Mark to the Very Rev Epiphanios, who composer sets off sections of the work, stantine Giovas, ambassador of Greece to accepted it on behalf of the parishioners 24 Sun  Gal 6:11-18; Lk 18:18-27 which he calls “Ikons,” with chimed notes 25 M  Gal 3:23-4:5; Mk 5:24-34 Nigeria and Ghana; the ambassadors of of the Cathedral of Florina, Greece That and the symbolic three-fold repeti- 26 T  I Thes 1:6-10; Lk 19:45-48 Lebanon and Ethiopia; the consuls of Ro- Patriarch Petros presented the Cross tions of certain lines remind us that this is mania and Bulgaria; a representative from of St Mark to the volunteer missionaries not meant as entertainment 27 W  I Thes 2:1-7; Luke 20:1-8 the Egyptian embassy; Dimitris Arvaam, Kyriaki Asimakopoulou, Evangelia Nyktari Indeed, “Passion and Resurrection” is 28 Th  I Thes 2:9-14; Lk 20:9-18 honorary consul of Belgium; other diplo- and Maria Ismiroglou for their great con- very close to being a church service, and 29 F  I Thes 2:14-20; Lk 20:19-26 mats; Msgr Francis Laden, of the Roman tribution to the missionary work in Africa, that may have accounted for the respect- 30 S I Cor 4:9-16; Jn 1:35-52 Catholic Church; and representatives of especially in Ghana ful rather than overwhelming applause at PAGE 24 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002 of Special Interest Your Ministry AND THE ARCHDIOCESE Post-Byzantine Treasures to Visit U.S. for First Time Youth and Young Adult Ministries Releases 2nd Video NEW YORK – Post-Byzantium: The Golden Embroidered Textiles, and The Greek Renaissance, an exhibition of rare Flourishing of Minor Arts, which in- SEXUAL PURITY: Purity of Mind, Body and Soul treasures from The Byzantine and Chris- cludes art of gold and silver, enamels, tian Museum in Athens opens at the filigrees, and carved wooden crosses The Department of Youth and Young hierarchs, priests, psychologists, doctors Onassis Cultural Center in New York this Icons, the largest section, is divided into Adult Ministries is pleased to announce and trained youth workers who have years November, the first exhibition in the sections from Constantinople-Crete, Ital- the completion of the second video in the of experience in working with young United States to focus on this area of art ian-Cretan Works, Cretan Maistors, and Orthodox Christian Teen Video Series en- people, as well as, the young people them- history Wall Paintings titled, “Sexual Purity: Purity of Mind, Body selves It also includes a special section Fifty works in various media, from The emphasis on different geographi- and Soul” for parents and youth workers following paintings to filigree, highlight the range cal areas reflects a historical moment in Throughout the years, one of the most the credits, to guide them in teaching and and influence of the Byzantine tradition the spread of flourishing Post-Byzantine difficult issues to discuss with our young reaching our youth that continued after the fall of Con- culture, which took place in all parts of people has been sex The seemingly ta- While this is a most difficult subject stantinople in 1453 Most of the works in the former empire boo subject of sex and sexuality has by far to broach with our youth, it is most nec- the exhibition have never been shown in Men of letters and artists had begun been the most neglected topic of discus- essary We must offer our youth a change the U S , including such masterpiece icons gathering in Italy long before the Fall of sion with our youth One of the most in- from the norm, a better way We must of- as St Antonios and The Three Hierarchs, the Empire, and after the Fall, Venice came teresting discoveries found in the making fer the youth a better choice — Jesus by the 16th century Cretan master Michael to be known as ‘the second Byzantium’ of this video was a general misconception Christ Where we see in a high school in Damaskenos Golden Embroidered Textiles presents a held by our young people in regard to the California, boys would etch marks in their Traditionally, art historians have fo- series of priest’s garments, elaborately Church’s teaching on sexuality and sexual belt — adding up points — for how many cused their celebration of these centuries embroidered in the signature decorative purity The title “Sexual Purity” was cho- times they could score with a girl, we can on the artistic developments and influ- Byzantine style sen because of this misconception with the offer dignity and purity in abstinence ences of the Renaissance in Western Eu- This section also includes an 18th expectation that it will help convey the Where we see a young girl who is con- rope, while the study of Byzantine art has century epitaphios, a type of embroidery idea that a person, while abstaining from templating suicide because she isn’t often off with the collapse of the Empire that depicts Christ’s bier and is common sexual intercourse, may not necessarily be pleased with her physical appearance (try- in the East Post-Byzantium illuminates the in Orthodox iconography sexually pure ing to measure up to the societal norm), persistence of the highly influential Byz- Post-Byzantium is curated by Dr This latest resource from the Depart- we can offer her the beauty and sanctity antine style through this political change Eugenia Chalkia, deputy director of The ment has been created to assist parents; of human life and for centuries afterwards Byzantine and Christian Museum in Ath- youth workers and Sunday School teach- If we do not teach our young people The pervasive strength of Byzantine ens, which rarely lends works from its ers in helping the young people they work about sex and sexuality, where will they culture meant that its artistic tradition con- holdings Dr Chalkia has extensive expe- with find purity in their lives The video learn it? They will learn about sex from tinued to flourish after the disbanding of rience in this field, having worked on sev- can be used in various ways (youth group advertising, entertainment and peers who the Empire-a “Byzantium after Byza- eral important excavations of Byzantine session, parents night, Sunday School will often times offer ideas that are for- ntium,” in effect a Greek renaissance sites in Epirus and Attica, both in Greece, Classroom, weekend retreat, etc) eign to Orthodox Christianity Now is the Furthermore, the Eastern Orthodox and taught at the University of Crete The video is designed to be shown to time to address these issues Now is the Church, which served as a cohesive social The Onassis Cultural Center, located a group of young people, with discussion time to teach our young people what the and cultural institution, subsequently for- at the Olympic Tower on Fifth Avenue in to follow The resource book is 33 pages Church believes and teaches about sex malized many of the guidelines for pro- New York, opened in the fall of 2000 It is in whole and includes youth group sessions And now is the time to reach our young duction in reverence for the Church’s the public forum for advancing the work on “Sex in Youth Culture: Images and Mes- people If we do not take advantage of this teachings and theological perspectives of the Alexander S Onassis Public Benefit sages,” “Temptation and Self-Discipline,” opportunity, we may never have another Sculpture, architecture, and particu- Foundation (USA), affiliate to the parent “Sex Basics: Beyond the Birds and Bees” chance larly painting in the classic Byzantine style Onassis Foundation founded by Greek and a “Parent Discussion Session ” Each This video is easy to follow with cut- remained widespread in the world after the shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis upon session is loaded with prayers, icebreakers, ting edge graphics, statistics and images Fall Byzantine artists and artisans from his death in 1975, and named after his son discussion, scripture and patristic refer- that will hold the attention of today’s ado- Crete, the Ionian Islands, Venice, and the who was killed in a plane crash two years ences and challenges The Resource Book lescent, while offering them the Orthodox Ottoman-held Central Greece and Asia Mi- earlier also includes sections on “How to Use this understanding of sexual purity To order nor continued to work in communities that The Onassis Foundation (USA) aims Resource,” “Scripture and Patristic Refer- your copy of “Sexual Purity: Purity of Mind, were far flung across the former empire to promote, preserve, and celebrate Greek ences,” “Statistics” and pertinent articles Body and Soul” or “Substance Abuse: Our Although many of these artists were culture of all time periods in the United that pertain to the subject Kids are Not Immune”, or to view these not celebrated as individual geniuses, sub- States of America The Cultural Center The video contains interviews with videos, go to www goarch youth org sequent study of Post-Byzantium has iden- strives to give the public greater access to tified a number of them as unqualified significant cultural experiences through its masters of their genres ongoing series of exhibitions, lectures, Post-Byzantium is grouped into musical events, literary-evening, and the- CLERGY UPDATE three thematic sections, including Icons, atrical performances Ordination to the Priesthood: Rev Dean Panagos – Greek Ortho- Dn Michael Prevas, by Metropoli- dox Church of Columbia, Mo , 09/16/02 tan Iakovos of Krinis, Sts Peter and Paul Rev Dean V Kouldukis, Assump- Church, Glenview, Ill , Sept 29 tion Church – Seattle, 09/16/02 Rev Nicholas W Gamvas, Sts Assignments: Constantine & Helen Church, Hono- Rev James Iliou, St Nicholas lulu, 09/16/02 Church, Flushing, N Y (assistant), V Rev Archimandrite Nektarios 08/01/02 Cottros, St Demetrios Church, Ja- Rev Peter Spiro, St Athanasios maica, N Y , 10/01/02 Church, Aurora, Ill 09/01/02 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09/15/02 Archbishop Demetrios bestowed Rev Stelios Menis, Annunciation the office of Protopresbyter upon: Fr Tel/Fax 860-423-4707 Church, McKeesport, Pa , 09/15/02 Elias (Louis) Noplos, 08/04/02 SILVER CROSS WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS HAND CARVED OCTOBER 2002 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 25 One of Oldest Communities Took Root PEOPLE in ‘New England’s Hometown’ u White House reception few decades ago, quite possi In the late 1920s, Athenagoras Kava- While membership had leveled off for a World Council of Hellenes President bly you, your parents or grand das, who eventually became Bishop of while, it has now reached the highest is Andrew Athens was honored Oct 11 at a A parents sported shoes, owned Boston and a driving force behind the es- has ever been, the priest noted White House reception honoring individu- leather goods or talked on the newest tablishment of Holy Cross School of The- He estimates there are some 4,000 als and institutions for outstanding contri- telephones made by the Greeks of ology, served as parish priest Orthodox Christians in and around butions to humanitarian and reconstruction Haverhill At this time the members decided to Haverhill, a city of about 55,000 popu- efforts around the world The Rose Garden How that came about can be traced begin a new church building project How- lation that has had at least two Greek event was hosted by President Bush to around 1900, when thousands of ever, with the onset of the Great Depres- American mayors Parishioners have Greeks left the olive groves, pine for- sion, the project was suspended and even been active in many areas of commu- ests and fishing boats of the Aegean is- the school was forced to close nity life u New director land of Mytilene, the hardscrabble life By the mid-1930s, new efforts began Holy Apostles parish consists of a The American Farm School of The- of Karpenisi in mountainous Central to raise funds for a church In 1939 prop- large percentage of Greek-born, many ssaloniki has named Sandra K& Vassos as Greece, and limited opportunities in erty was purchased on Winter Street just second, third and fourth generation executive director of its New York office the Peloponnese They came to one of north of downtown and a few blocks from Greek Americans and some converts, She previously was executive director of the America’s oldest English settlements in the existing church on Walnut Street The Fr Niakaros said New York office of Athens College for seven years Ms Vassos also has served as a con- PARISH profile sultant to organizations including the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Hellenic Public Radio Name: Holy Apostles - Sts Peter and Paul u Scholar selected Greek Orthodox Church The International Institute of Classi- Location: Haverhill, Mass cal Humanities in Brooklyn, N Y , has se- Diocese: Boston lected Dr& Alexander N& Damianakos, professor of history at Long Island Univer- Founded: 1907 sity, to write a comprehensive history of Greece in English Dr Damianakos, a Size: About 650 families graduate of New York University, is the Clergy: author of several books on the history of the United States, the Constitution and Very Rev Makarios J Niakaros modern Greece (Hellenic College ’87; Holy Cross ’90) e-mail: holyapostles@msncom uHANAC honoree Noteworthy: One of the oldest Hellenic American Neighborhood communities in the U S ; two Action Committee of New York will honor Philip Christopher, president and CEO former hierarchs served as priests HOLY APOSTLES STS PETER AND PAUL GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH of Audiovox Communications Corp at its the Merrimack River Valley of northeast- new Byzantine church with its Greek-col- While the earliest immigrants th 30 annual “Crystal Ball” on Oct 25 Mr ern Massachusetts; a hilly, forested, in- umned portico was built at a cost of worked in the factories, many eventu- Christopher also is founder and president tensely industrial region since colonial $65,000 under the supervision of builder ally wearied of factory life and opened of the Pancyprian Association of America, times, only 10 miles from the sea John Vasiliades It continues to serve the businesses There still are several pa- and president of the International Coor- Awaiting them were plentiful jobs in community to this day rishioners who own restaurants and dinating Committee Justice for Cyprus the textile mills, tanneries and shoe fac- During this period, the priest was other businesses, along with some doc- tories, which for much of the 20th cen- Ezekiel Tsoucalas, who went on to be- tors, lawyers, teachers and other pro- tury produced such large quantities that come Bishop of Chicago and Archbishop fessionals u Children’s wishes Haverhill was known as “The Shoe Capi- of Australia The local economy entered a de- tal of the World ” (The current Chamber On July 4, 1943, Archbishop Athena- pressed state with the inflation and re- With the strong support of the Greek- of Commerce slogan is “New England’s goras consecrated the new church Over cession of the ‘70s and early ‘80s, as American community, Mike Manatos of Hometown”) the years, the community also acquired the older mill industries either shut Washington set a fundraising record at the According to a parish history, the adjoining property and built a large com- down or moved to other regions, but Make-A-Wish Foundation Triathlon on immigrants in Haverhill and surround- munity center, and a parish house on land these eventually were supplanted by Sept 21 in Bethany Beach, Del His record ing area formed a committee in 1907 donated by a non-Greek friend of the communications and other high-tech enabled five children fighting terminal or to find a spiritual leader The commit- church and computer firms life threatening illnesses to each have a tee included Theodore Souliotis, John For several decades, even before the dream come true In the 19 year history Costarides, George Siderokanelis, downturn, many of the immigrant and of this annual event, which attracts over George Agrios, Theodore Conto- HAVERHILL American-born parishioners worked at 1,000 participants, no one has come close giannis, Kyriacos Smyrniotis and Nicho- one of Haverhill’s largest employers, to Manatos’ total raised this year of las Theofilactopoulos They brought a Western Electric, the manufacturing $37,856 Manatos, competing in his fifth native of Tsesme, Asia Minor, Fr Isihios arm of AT&T (now Lucent Tech- consecutive Make-A-Wish triathlon, has Raptakis, to serve as the first priest of nologies), making telephone now raised more than $103,000 and the newly formed community equipment granted the wishes of 15 children They soon acquired their first spiri- Initial plans for the While there several senior tual home, a former Episcopal church community center were citizens in the community (many built of stone near the-west side of the formed in 1953, but it was active in the Golden Years u Publishes book city The Episcopalians donated the in April 1967 when the Hel- group), Holy Apostles also has Anastasia P& Samaras, director and building to the Greeks and Fr Raptakis lenic Orthodox Educational younger families who have associate professor for the Initiatives in celebrated the first liturgy on Palm Sun- and Cultural Center eventually was com- moved to the area within the past seven Educational Transformation Program at day, April 6, 1908 pleted and dedicated by Archbishop years, a fact reflected in the Sunday George Mason University in Washington, Holy Apostles Church soon needed Iakovos school program with an active enroll- and a member of the Hellenic American a larger facility for its growing member- More renovations to the church were ment of about 75 children Greek Women’s Council, recently published ship and the community bought a former made in 1972, including a new iconostasion school has 45 students th “Self-Study for Teacher-Educators: Craft- Adventist church for $7,500 in 1911 For most of the early 20 century, The community has outreach ing a Pedagogy for Educational Change ” The following year, the parish estab- Haverhill’s Greek Orthodox community projects that include a “Caring and Shar- lished one of the first daily Greek Ameri- grew and prospered, with the 1940s and ing” program that serves hot meals to can schools with two teachers, Andrew ‘50s being a period of great progress, Fr the needy each month, and the distri- Leonardos and a Mrs Alexopoulos teach- Niakaros explained bution of about 80 food baskets to the Correction ing 45 students in the church hall The parish also benefited from the last needy on Thanksgiving and 50 at Christ- An item in the September issue In 1922, the community built a great influx of immigrants from Greece, in mas time “We do a lot of philanthropic should have read Mr& and Mrs& separate school building and Metro- 1968 and in 1978-82 “I see it during Easter work in the city,” Fr Niakaros said Theodore Papafil of Norfolk, Va , politan Meletios Metaxakis presided at and at Christmas,” Fr Niakaros said of the whose son was named as an Eagle dedication ceremonies area’s large Greek Orthodox population u page 26 Scout and presented PAGE 26 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002 ALUMNI ANNIVERSARY u page 13 their families and the Board of Trustees of HC and HC, sponsored by the alumni The current executive directors of the association and Great Vespers celebrated booksbooks association include Fr Peter Karloutsos by the Holy Cross Class of 1952 with Arch- Hellenic College ‘69 Holy Cross ‘74, presi- bishop Demetrios presiding dent; Fr Dennis Strouzas Hellenic College At the conclusion of the vesper ser- ‘69 Holy Cross ‘73, vice-president; Fr Elias vice the Alumni Association honored A Look at American Philhellene Velonis Hellenic College ’70, Holy Cross Paulette Poulos for her 37 years of service ’73, secretary; and Fr George Chioros Hel- and heartfelt dedication to the Archdio- lenic College ‘86, Holy Cross ’89, treasurer cese and its clergy and most especially, to Support of the Greek Revolution Assisting the executive directors are di- Archbishop Iakovos ocesan representatives and lay representa- Phyllis Meshel Onest and Elaine dom and Virtue is a collection of official tives who travel to Brookline bringing their Gounaris Hanna each received with a cross “Founded on Freedom and unofficial contemporary documents ideas, concern and love for the alumni honoring their 25th anniversary of their tracing the American response Diocesan representatives include Fr graduation from Holy Cross and Virtue” The book is divided into the follow- Soterios Rousakis Hellenic College ’95, Alumni Day culminated with a beauti- ing sections: Documents Illustrating the Impact in the Holy Cross ’98, Atlanta; Fr Thomas ful dinner that was hosted by the President “Aspects of American Philhellenism,” United States of the Greek War of Inde- Chininis Holy Cross ’83, Boston; Fr James of Hellenic College and Holy Cross, Rev which concentrates on Everett’s activities pendence, 1821-1829 Gordon Hellenic Colllege ’73, Holy Cross Nicholas C Triantafilou It was a very re- seeking to inform public opinion and to Edited by Constantine G Hatzidimitriou, ’76, Chicago; Fr Nicholas Katinas Holy laxing evening that was filled with memo- arouse interest in the plight of the Greeks 384 pages, illustrated Cross ’59, Denver; Fr George Wilson Holy ries and stories from our honored alumni “The Greek Uprising as Reported in Available paperbound and clothbound Cross ’93, Detroit; Fr Apostolos Panos A question that is often asked is, “What the Press,” includes representative articles Paperbound ISBN: 0-89241-581-9 Hellenic College ’86, Holy Cross ’89, New is the purpose of the alumni association?” reporting events that influenced American Clothbound ISBN: 0-89241-572-X Jersey; Fr James Moskovites Hellenic Col- The mission statement of the HC and public opinion such as the fall of Messo- http://wwwcaratzascom lege ’67 Holy Cross ’70, New York; Fr HC Alumni Association can adequately longi and the massacre at Chios Theodore Petrides, Holy Cross ’90, Pitts- answer this which states, “The purpose of “The Grass Roots Response,” includes burgh; and Fr Peter Costarakis, Holy Cross the association shall be to promote closer NEW YORK – Melissa International the texts of proclamations of support is- ’63, San Francisco fellowship among its members, to pre- Publications Ltd Publisher Aristide D sued by state legislatures and a range of Lay Representatives include Phyllis serve and strengthen the ties of the Alumni Caratzas, announces the publication of organizations: fraternal, professional and Meshel Onest, Holy Cross ’77, James as a whole with the Alma Mater, to pro- Founded on Freedom and Virtue: Docu- student groups as well as letters from in- Karamanos, Holy Cross ’68, Nicholas mote information about the Schools, to ments Illustrating the Impact in the United dividuals to the press, editorials and other Paleologos, Hellenic College ’98, Holy promote the purposes of the Schools, to States of the Greek War of Independence, evidence of popular expression Cross, ‘01, Dr Michael Billys Hellenic Col- actively recruit prospective candidates for 1821-1829 “The ‘Greek Question’ as an Issue in lege ’71, Holy Cross ’81, Damon Smith the Schools, to provide financial assis- Edited by Constantine G Hatzidi- U S Foreign Policy” documents the debate Hellenic College ’00; and Dr John tance, to exert a positive influence on the mitriou; it is a work of special interest to between the Executive and Congress on Papajohn, Holy Cross ‘49 operation and policies of the Schools, to Greeks and Greek-Americans as it traces whether to support the Greeks The A milestone was reached this past year advance iv every way within its power the the roots of the relationship between speeches often eloquently juxtapose the as the first 60th anniversary of graduation, interests of Hellenic College and Holy Greece and the United States conflicts still encountered by democracies, the Class of 1942, was honored during Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theol- This book, the product of more than i e the clash between geopolitical and Alumni/Reunion Week 2002 ogy, and ‘to do all things in Him who 15 years of research, extensively docu- commercial considerations versus ideals, Three graduates of the class Frs Dean strengthens ’” (Philippians 4:13) ments the American response to the dec- principles and values Timothy Andrews, Demetrios Michaelides, Future endeavors include the devel- laration of the Greek War of Indepen- “Tangible Support” documents the and George Kalpaxis, participated in the opment of Alumni chapters to enhance dence It is not widely known today that actions of some Americans who were festivities Commencement exercises were and improve communication between the when news of the Greek uprising reached moved by the Greek cause to join the free- especially moving with Fr Kalpaxis hood- alumni and the School, to assist Hellenic the United States the American reaction dom fighters Extracts from their letters ing each graduate after they received their College and Holy Cross graduates with was spontaneous and memoirs are included in this section diploma from Archbishop Demetrios career placement, to offer career men- In large part due to the efforts of Ed- It is less known that perhaps the first, al- Along with the Class of 1942, the 50th toring to the students of each School and ward (“Grecian”) Everett, Harvard Greek beit unofficial, U S foreign aid project is anniversary of graduation Holy Cross Class to provide volunteers willing to share their professor and later prominent political fig- probably that which was collected and of 1952 and the 25th anniversary of gradu- career services, experiences and advice ure, some of the most distinguished Ameri- delivered to Greece ation Hellenic College and Holy Cross about career development cans of the time publicly supported the Finally, an extended introduction by Class of 1977 were honored during The goal closest to the heart of the Greek struggle Caratzas and Hatzidimitriou provides the Alumni/Reunion Week 2002 festivities association is to become the official voice Because the Greeks were descendants background and context for each of the Alumni day highlights included the and communicator between the alumni of the ancients, but largely because of their document sections Divine Liturgy and Memorial Service cel- and Hellenic College and Holy Cross commitment to democracy and the Chris- At a time when foundational values ebrated by the Holy Cross Class of 1977 School of Theology This relationship, with tian faith, Americans of all walks of life ex- of the United States are tested by policies, with Fr Michael Varvarelis delivering the a good and solid foundation, carries forth pressed an intense emotional commitment such as support for the tyrannical Kemalist homily, a “Texas BBQ” for the entire com- a positive and supportive avenue leading to the Greek cause and organized an exten- Turkish regime, this book in part aims to munity of Hellenic College and Holy Cross to the continued growth of our institutions sive and generous movement in support remind us of the intrinsic relationship including the faculty, staff, students and of learning and faith As detailed information on the fight- between two democracies The closing ing and the brutality of the Turkish re- lines of the letter by the Messenian Sen- PARISH PROFILE sponse became known in America, promi- ate asking for support by the citizens and nent men such as Presidents Thomas Congress of the United States stated: “ u page 25 founder of one of New England’s largest Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe; the bonds of gratitude and fraternity will supermarket chains, Market Basket, which Congressmen Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, forever unite the Greeks and the Ameri- The very active local AHEPA chapter es- is Haverhill’s second largest employer, with Sam Houston and many others, were cans Our interests are of a nature more tablished the first AHEPA senior citizens four area stores He recently made a size- moved to speak and to act in support of and more to cement an alliance founded home in the state in the mid-1990s able donation for a newly built courtyard Greek independence Founded on Free- on freedom and virtue ” In the past five years, Holy Apostles next to the church on newly acquired prop- has completed several renovations to its erty “He has been a very big supporter,” GEORGIA SKEADAS facilities and acquired additional property the priest said “He’s always very helpful ” Another improvement recently under- The supermarket owner also donates food u page 1 taken is making the church handicapped- for the parish’s outreach programs Mrs Skeadas has been active in accessible Fr Niakaros, an archimandrite, ar- Board in 1998-2000, a member of dioc- many civic organizations including Revenue to support the church and its rived in the community in 1996 He is a esan boards in Denver and New Jersey, school committees and boards and the programs comes from several sources Boston native, growing up in Roslindale, and has served in parish Philoptochos Family Service Auxiliary, an organization The annual Greek festival is one ma- a neighborhood about two miles from chapters in Hartford, Belmont, Calif , that provides assistance for seniors, chil- jor income producer, with as many as Hellenic College-Holy Cross that is home Denver and her current parish of St dren, and families of abused children 6,000 persons attending to many Greek immigrants Luke in Broomall and adults “The Greek festival is something re- His ministry in Haverhill is one of “a For the past two years she has served Together with her husband, Chri- ally supported by the American public,” ministry of service, of love,” he said as a member of the Archdiocesan Coun- stos Skeadas, she co-chaired the 35th Bi- said Fr Niakaros “They look forward to Among his activities is a well-attended cil Executive Committee as an appoin- ennial Clergy Laity Congress held in experiencing the food and the culture ” Bible study tee of Archbishop Demetrios During Philadelphia in 2000 Georgia and Others include a membership drive, He praised the community for its her term she chaired the Youth Ministry Christos have been married 25 years and special events and dues There also is an positive, optimistic attitude in its support Committee of the Council have two children, Peter and Mariana effort to introduce stewardship “We’re for parish projects and fund-raising trying to push the stewardship program,” “The community is very, very faithful about following through on addressing a said the priest “Some (members) are en- 8 East 79th Street DO YOU LIKE THE ORTHODOX OBSERVER? couraged to give what they can give ” need and making a commitment,” Fr New York, NY 10021 Holy Apostles Church also has ben- Niakaros said “When there is a project, ! HAVE YOU SOMETHING TO SUGGEST? efited over the years from the generosity and the optimists prevail ” Fax:(212) 774-0239 philanthropy of Telemachus Demoulas, — Compiled by Jim Golding e-mail: [email protected] SEND US A FEW LINES... OCTOBER 2002 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 27 The Voice of Philoptochos National Board Holds Fall Meetings

The National Board of the Greek Or- should continue to build on these past ac- thodox Ladies Philoptochos Society con- complishments and to move forward with vened for their fall meeting on Friday, even greater endeavors Sept 27 at the Marriott Marquis hotel in President Skeadas rendered her key- New York note address, stating that philanthropy is defined as “love of mankind shown by prac- by Helen Lavorata tical kindness to humanity ” Her main goals In the morning, the National Philo- and objectives for the Philoptochos Soci- ptochos Board members and the Arch- ety is unity and cohesiveness amongst all diocesan Council members attended a levels of Philoptochos (local, diocese and joint session to hear the keynote address national); the creation of new avenues for of Archbishop Demetrios philanthropic outreach; encouragement of The first order of business for Philo- new membership growth; and to increase ptochos was the announcement by His Emi- the level of participation in Philoptochos nence of the new president, Georgia Skeadas activities by the local parish communities The appointment of Mrs Skeadas was New National Board members who received with much joy and enthusiasm were appointed by Archbishop Demetrios D Panagos Thereafter, His Eminence recommended were welcomed into the sisterhood They NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS Board members attend first meeting of new session. the following slate of officers for the Ex- are: Patricia Aleck, Francesca Callas, Paulette ecutive Board: Maria Logus – 1st vice presi- Geanacopoulos, Christine Kraits, Marina dent; Susan Regos – 2nd vice-president, Patchoulis, Joanne Lipase, Diane Minions, Froso Beys – 3rd vice-president, Arlene Jeannie Raglans, Helen Sampsonis, Mitzi Keynote Address of National Philoptochos President Siavelis – secretary; Aspasia Melis – Greek Theo, Anita Varies, and Bessie Zantopoulos Your Eminence Archbishop Deme- department of the Archdiocese As you secretary; Aphrodite Skeadas – treasurer; Also present was the new San Fran- trios, Your Grace Bishop Andonios, may know, His Grace Bishop Andonios, Pauline O’Neal – assistant treasurer The cisco Diocese President, Valerie Roume- Presbyteres, and beloved ladies of Philo- who is our spiritual advisor, is also the slate was unanimously accepted by the litos, grand president of the Daughters of ptochos, I welcome you to the first Na- director of this Philanthropy department Board members Penelope, Evellyn Tsiadis, and the vice tional Philoptochos Board meeting of my We are an integral part of our Archdiocese, administration Your Eminence, you have and, as such, we shall work together to bestowed a significant honor upon me, an grow into contemporary America honor that carries with it enormous re- Next, I would like to encourage new sponsibility, commitment and dedication membership in Philoptochos New member- I thank you from the bottom of my heart ship brings with it new thinking, new per- for having the confidence in me, to en- spectives, and new opportunities These trust to me, the care and evolution of this characteristics create new stimulation and most wonderful organization named the new motivation, which are critical to ensure Ladies Philoptochos Society I would like the future growth of our Philoptochos Our to express my joy in having His Grace membership has been growing in a very Bishop Andonios as our spiritual advisor positive fashion We will strive to implement He guides with prudence, sincerity and new ideas to continue this growth love I would also like to thank Mrs Eve Finally, I would like to increase the Condakes for her devoted work during her level of participation in Philoptochos ac- terms, and to congratulate her and her tivities by the local parish communities administrations for having had magnifi- This increased participation will provide cent successes We thank them for all of three benefits: first, it will create a greater their tireless sacrifices, creativity, and con- awareness of what Philoptochos is and tinuous ambition to create new programs, what its mission is; second, it will provide to satisfy the needs of our Philoptochos more financial support for Philoptochos; chapters in our ever-changing society in and third, it will allow the benefits that contemporary America Philoptochos provides to be shared with In addition, I would like to express a wider population my gratitude to the staff of the National From a personal viewpoint, I would D Panagos Philoptochos office, under the direction like to ensure that the wonderful work ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS greets the members of the National Philoptochos, as the national of Helen Lavorata, for their assistance, accomplished throughout the local, dioc- board officers look on. support and cooperation in helping us to esan and national levels of Philoptochos President Skeadas, appointed Yorka president of the Presvyteres Sisterhood, accomplish our Philoptochos mission is appropriately communicated to the en- Linakis as the legal advisor, Kassandra Presbytera Flora Chioris Philanthropy is defined as love of tire membership of Philoptochos To this Romas as parliamentarian, Helen Kocolatos Martha Stefanidakis of Houston spoke mankind shown by practical kindness to end, I will encourage the implementation Demos, protocol officer; and Georgia Vlitas, on the duties and obligations of a National humanity In a conversation with His of new processes to better share the chairman of the Standing Committees Board member Eminence, he shared with me the follow- breadth and depth of the information that Archbishop Demetrios congratulated Treasurer Aphrodite Skeadas, pre- ing thought: Philoptochos represents the is made available at our various local, di- past National President Eve Condakes for sented her report and reviewed the dona- heart of the Gospel, which is love Imag- ocesan and national meetings I believe a successful two terms of office and tions of more than $470,000 distributed ine the awesome responsibility to main- that improving communications is a key thanked the previous executive board, as at the recent national convention in Los tain and uphold this concept We are the ingredient in enabling us to build a well as the entire National Board for all Angeles friends of the poor, the destitute, the hun- sounder foundation for our organization their accomplishments in the past Susan Regos, the convention work- gry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, In summary, I would like to see us His Eminence emphasized they shop chairwoman, gave a follow up report the orphaned, the impoverished, the wid- overcome all obstacles and transcend all on the workshops results Topics included owed, the handicapped, the victims of di- expectations in achieving the goals and membership growth, leadership, conduct- sasters We are there to offer our help, objectives that I have outlined above I Letter of Thanks ing meetings and the duties of officers assistance and support to those in need am committed to accomplishing the over- After a joint luncheon with the Our love for humankind allows us to par- riding theme of promoting unity, harmony Dear Members of Philoptochos Archdiocesan Council, the afternoon ses- ticipate in all the aspects of Philoptochos and cohesiveness in the context and frame- I am writing to thank you for helping sion of the Philoptochos meeting recon- I would like to share with you my ini- work of providing for, and expanding, the our family in New York I would like to vened with a review of the National tial thoughts on the major goals and ob- philanthropic services of Philoptochos come down and visit you because the Ca- Philoptochos Standing Committees by the jectives of my administration The first one God has blessed us with time, talents and thedral is close to where we live, but the Chairperson, Georgia Vlitas who described is to foster unity, harmony and cohesive- treasure; it is our responsibility to chan- doctors have said I should not go out for the various duties/responsibilities that ac- ness within and across the entire Philo- nel these gifts in a positive direction for three months until my white cell counts company them ptochos organization, including the local, the glory of God and for the furtherance recover Thereafter, the diocesan presidents diocesan and national levels I deeply need of the Church Just imagine the power You were very kind to help us and each gave a brief report on the happen- your help and cooperation with this work for good and constructive outcomes that please pass on our thanks to the other ings within their respective dioceses The I firmly believe that this objective is cru- this positive energy will create It is a force members of the National Philoptochos I meeting closed at the end of the day with cial for the continued growth and success that will be indestructible and unstop- have put a small thanks on my website a warm thank you by President Skeadas of our organization pable Let us re-dedicate ourselves to our to all the members for their participation Next, I would like to explore the cre- mission of philanthropy with a passion for God bless everyone& and support Bishop Andonios, spiritual ation of new avenues for philanthropic excellence, so that working together, we Stanley Sclavos advisor to the National Philoptochos outreach This objective includes coordi- may build and even more dynamic Brisbane, Australia Board, offered the closing prayer nating projects with the new Philanthropy Philoptochos PAGE 28 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002

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GOYA SESSION: Demons What’s Up with Wicca? Objective: The purpose of this ses- those who follow their own will and some- sion is to bring the participants to a better times follow the Church’s instructions, but awareness of how demons work in the chose their own way of life and beliefs world and the importance of remaining This group, it must be reminded, very of- as a non-Orthodox friend ever lem?” You might feel that reverence for faithful and educated on the teachings of ten composes the majority of people who asked you if in the “Greek Church” the earth is a good thing and that being our Orthodox Faith call themselves Orthodox Christians H you worship Greek gods like Zeus able to use your personal power to make 3 The third group will represent by George Hazlaris and Athena? positive change sounds pretty good Lets those who are led by false teachings, secu- take a better look at Wicca, and explore lar ideals, false religions and other de- by Dn. Bus Constantine Lazarakis how the Church might respond Opening Prayer: In the name of the monic influences and “attractions” i e : Wicca is based on the worship of Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit magic, Wicca, psychics, cults horoscopes, Of course, the answer is no, but many many gods, and these gods come out of Amen Glory to You, our God, Glory to You! fortune tellers etc Greek Orthodox young people encoun- something called the “Divine All” In Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit The three groups should all be placed ter questions like these Wicca, everything has the “All” in it, so of Truth, present in all places and filling at the same location They will all be given The Orthodox Church is the ancient everything can be worshipped A Wiccan all things, the treasury of blessings and instructions on how to get to a certain des- and Apostolic Christian Church, which can choose any god or aspect of nature to Giver of life: come and abide in us Cleanse tination, which has been picked for them worships the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and worship They may worship Zeus from us from all impurities and save our souls, 1 The first group will be given perfect Holy Spirit The ethnic identity of an Or- the pantheon of the ancient Greeks, or gracious Lord directions Be CREATIVE, and don’t make thodox Christian comes second Bass, an Egyptian goddess of protections Scriptural Passages: “But there were it too easy, but make the first group’s path There are however, people in the There are thousands of gods found in also false prophets among the people, fairly simple and clear This will show how world today who worship pagan gods Wicca, and a Wiccan can worship as many even as there will be false teachers among we are guided by the Church and her teach- They believe that they can work magic by or as few gods as they desire In Wicca you, who will secretly bring in destructive ings to Christ It is not always easy to fol- participating in rituals involving pagan there is not one God who is the creator of heresies, even denying the Lord who low because of “worldly distractions” but gods and elements of the earth all This is pretty different from the Chris- bought them, and bring on themselves the way is clear The guide should be cer- Television programs like “Charmed,” tian belief that a loving, personal God swift destruction” 2 Peter 2:1(NKJ) tain as to the path and give clear directions “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” and “Sabrina made everything in the world and that the “But you must continue in the things 2 The second group should be given the Teenage Witch” occupy many prime whole world’s primary purpose is to praise which you have learned and been assured some idea but not clear direction as to how time spots and glorify its creator of, knowing from whom you have learned to get to their destination Make “attractive” One of the main characters on Felic- How is it practiced? Wicca is full of them, and that from childhood you have choices for them on the way as to where to ity, Megan Rotundi, practices Wicca and ritual Wiccans take special names for known the Holy Scriptures which are able turn, etc Again be CREATIVE, and make considers herself a witch Our fascination ritual, and set up altars in their homes or to make you wise for salvation through sure they don’t make it to their assigned with magic can be seen in popular books in open spaces They gather in groups faith which is in Christ Jesus ” 2 Timothy destination in the time allowed This will too Harry Potter is a wizard, and kids can’t called covens to cast spells and summon 3:14(NKJ) show how following our own will and not seem to get enough of him I am not try- gods They chant, and pray alone and in “Therefore, brethren, stand fast and giving our entire life to God and the teach- ing to say that the Harry Potter books, or groups Wiccans use pentacles, a five hold the traditions, which you were ings of our Orthodox Faith will cause us to “Felicity” are bad pointed star in a circle, as their symbol, taught, whether by word or our epistle” run out of time in our search or journey Magic has long enjoyed a happy place and they use things from nature in their 2 Thessalonians 2:15(NKJ) The guide for this group should be uncer- in fiction literature Harry Potter is a fun ceremonies A piece of tree branch, a Activity: Have the participants break tain at times as to where to go, often leav- piece of fiction literature that has turned feather, herbs, or clay may play some part up into 3 groups Each group must reach ing the choice up to the group as to which many children on to reading The point in a Wiccan ritual During this so-called a certain prearranged destination (It direction to follow, turn or make here is that young Americans are fasci- ritual, Wiccans summon spirits or gods should be the same location for all) within 3 The third group should be led on a nated with magic From our fluff fiction from other realms to join them, believing a certain time limit 7-15 minutes should fairly “easy” path that leads to a destina- to our serious religious endeavors, magic that they may use the power of the god be enough depending on your creativity tion, making them think they have fol- has become a prominent feature in Ameri- whom they summon and group sizes Each group should have lowed the right way Use many guides for can culture Why is Wicca Appealing? There are a guide who leads them on the “journey” this group and make appealing choices as Some people today are taking inter- a lot of reasons Wicca is appealing to so 1 The first group will represent those to where to go Again CREATIVITY is im- est in magic a step further and making a many young people What follows is a list who are faithful to the teachings of Ortho- portant Bring them to a point and allow serious religious commitment to it of reasons and an Orthodox Christian Re- doxy and follow only the instructions and them to believe they have “arrived” but Wicca, a form of Neo-Paganism, is sponses direction given them by the Church keep them a good distance from the as- becoming a popular religious trend in our Wicca teaches that a person is power- 2 The second group will represent signed destination junior high schools, high schools, and ful, that one has magical power within to colleges Just visit your local bookstore, change one’s self, and the world around As uuu Wicca, Christianity teaches that nature is and you will find a number of books and teenagers, we want to take control of our Wicca is earth friendly Many of us good, but we go a step further believing kits on Wicca and its practice, geared to- lives We reach a point at which we are more are concerned for the environment Wicca that God will bless nature and make her ward young people As Wicca has made responsible for what we do and believe emphasizes nature and uses many of more complete and harmonious its way into mainstream youth culture, Wicca teaches that you can tap into your own nature’s elements in its rituals Aspects of Wicca is permissive In Wicca, you many misconceptions about it have arisen; power, and use it to affect the world nature can even be worshipped as gods are the ultimate authority You choose therefore it is important to understand A Christian draws his or her power in many Wiccan traditions your gods, your name, and how you will what Wicca is, why it is so appealing, and from God, who created everything The Wiccans will often say that Christian- worship To some degree, you make it up what is the Christian response Power of God is greater than all other pow- ity is not connected to the earth and has as you go What is Wicca? According to The ers In Christianity, the powers of change no respect for nature Look at Psalm 148 Christianity also emphasizes the free- Complete Idiot’s Guide to Wicca and are found in repentance, prayer, forgive- and see how all of creation joins in the dom of each person For this, we look to Witchcraft, “Wicca is an Earth-based reli- ness, and love All of these are found in worship of God In baptism, we use Holy Christ’s example He was totally free, and gion based on ancient beliefs ” Christ’s life and can be acquired through Water to glorify God and to cleanse the he accepted the challenge to offer Him- Michelle Morgan, in her book, Simple our relationship with Him and the Church sins of the new Christian self for the world In our lives, we have Wicca, Writes that, “Wicca, also known as Wicca is out of the ordinary Ideas Water is also used to bless homes, many choices One such choice is to walk Witchcraft or the Craft of the Wise, is “a of magic, spells, covens, and witchcraft new cars, icons, etc When Holy Commun- the path of the Gospel? It is a difficult path, beautiful and sacred religion based on fuel our imaginations, can make us feel ion is consecrated, the priest asks God to and requires us to say no to things that reverence for the earth and all living special, and make us stand out (even if change simple elements of the earth wheat we might otherwise say yes to The choice creatures and the worship of both male just to ourselves) (bread) and wine (grapes) into His body is yours, but if you choose the path of and female aspects of the divinity ” Christian life is out of the ordinary; it and blood, so that He can be present in a Christ, you can tap into joy of God’s power So, you might ask, “What is the prob- is exceptional Look into the lives of saints real and unique way for us Natural ele- and salvation and see how very extraordinary their lives ments from the Earth are blessed for God’s Wicca teaches that many gods were were! These can serve as models for our Challenge is the Youth & Young glory and our salvation created out of the All The All is the ulti- Adult Ministries supplement to extraordinary Christian Journey, and a Additionally, icons are painted on the mate divinity The All is an energy, a di- the Orthodox Observer Christian’s life can be saintly! Baptism, wood of trees, and the paints are made vinity, and a spirit In contrast, Orthodox making the sign of the Cross, fasting, and Articles reflect the opinion of the writers from fruits, herbs, and other natural ele- Christians know a loving God who created Write to: Youth & Young Adult Ministries, Greek spending time in prayer, all set our lives ments everything out of nothing With care, God Orthodox Archdiocese of America, apart from the life of the world 83 St Basil Rd, Garrison, New York 10524 The Church uses oil for Holy Unction placed every hair on our heads, designed or email: youthoffice@goarchorg and Chrismation In the Orthodox Church the workings of our bodies, and He made uuu nature is celebrated, and blessed Like the whole planet and universe PAGE 30 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002 DIOCESEnews Annual Service Held at Cathedral of the Pines RINDGE, N H – A large New England Nation constructed from stones from all congregation and many annual visitors the states and many foreign countries, in- from throughout the country attended cluding three marble pieces from the this year’s Greek Orthodox services at the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, donated by Cathedral of the Pines, hosted by St the Supreme Lodge of the Order of AHEPA George’s Greek Orthodox Church of as a national memorial to all American Keene, N H Orthodox war dead on the altar and Fr Theodore Stylianopoulos, proto- matching pulpit presbyter of the church and professor at Assisting in the chanting during the Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Orthros and Divine Liturgy was the Byz- Theology celebrated the Orthros and the antine Male Choir of Lowell, founded in Divine Liturgy 1958 by its director, Dr Christos J Bentas Inaugurated in 1951 by Fr James Serving as readers of the Epistle were Coucouzes, then dean of Annunciation Evelyn Diamond (English) of Keene, NH, Cathedral in Boston (and later Arch- and Dr Dennis Agallianos (Greek) of bishop Iakovos), Greek Orthodox Sunday Brattleboro, Vt , with acolytes Andreas at the Cathedral of the Pines has been Glimenakis of Keene, N H and Jason and A QUESTION-and-answer session with the Archbishop and Metropolitan. observed annually in anticipation of the Alexander Karabakakis of Brattleboro, Vt th Feast of St Elias the Prophet Officials of New England AHEPA San Diego Celebrates 75 Anniversary Appropriately, the Cathedral of the lodges Theodore Paragios of District 8 Pines which lies within the panoramic vista (Massachusetts), Demetrios Raizes of Dis- SAN DIEGO — In service to the ever- Sunday, Oct 13, the Archbishop of Mt Monadnock at the base of the White trict 9 (Maine, New Hampshire and Ver- growing pastoral needs of Greek Ortho- concelebrated the hierarchical Divine Lit- Mountains, is conducive to spiritual retreat mont), and also Ahepans Governor Minos dox faithful across the nation, Archbishop urgy with Metropolitan Anthony of the The 2,000-seat Cathedral of the Pines Gikas and Cosmos Marandos and Frank Demetrios journeyed to San Diego for the Dardanelles, presiding hierarch of the Dio- is a non denominational place of worship Comerford of District 9 placed a wreath 75th Diamond Jubilee Celebration of St cese of San Francisco, culminating the fes- and a national memorial to patriotic sac- at the Altar of the Nation and sponsored a th Spyridon Church on Oct 12 weekend tivities marking his visit rifice to God and country created by the memorial trisagion in honor of the men The pastoral visit began at St Spyri- Also participating were priests who late Dr Douglas and Mrs Sibyl Sloane for and women of the Orthodox Faith who don’s with a question-and-answer their son, Lt Sandersen Sloane who died have given their lives in service to our session for parish youth The one- flying a B-17 bomber over Germany in country, followed by a memorial fellow- hour session provided them an op- 1944 during WWII ship hour on the Cathedral grounds portunity to present wide-ranging In 1957, the United States Congress hosted by the Chris J Booras family of questions to the Archbishop con- unanimously recognized the Altar of the Keene, N H cerning matters of faith It was followed by a Pan-Or- thodox doxology attended by area clergy and lay leaders from Ortho- Houston 7-Year-Old, Top IOCC Fundraiser dox parishes of various jurisdic- tions throughout the San Diego BALTIMORE - He’s a boy who likes area After the service, a luncheon sports and computers and has a flair for was offered for the Archbishop be- the dramatic Now he’s combined all three fore he embarked upon a journey #2 into a generous gift for the humanitarian to a local San Diego cemetery to mission of International Orthodox Chris- visit the Orthodox chapel of St tian Charities (IOCC) Demetrios and to offer prayers at JOANNA KYRIAKIDES presents the Archbishop with a gift. Lucas Nicholas Postolos, 7, of Hous- ton, was the top fund-raiser for IOCC through its “Race to Respond” Web site Lucas’ e-team raised $7,151, the largest amount raised by any of the e-teams at www racetorespond org The Web-based initiative gave IOCC supporters a way to participate in the “Race to Respond,” a cross-country cycling event held in August, without getting on their bicycles “My family taught me to take care of people,” Lucas said “I like IOCC a lot, and I was looking forward to this We got a lot of help ” Lucas Nicholas Postolos and his baby sister, #3 For being the top e-participant, Lucas Artemis. will receive an official “Race to Respond” son’s accomplishment “He thought it was team jersey autographed by the five vol- a no-brainer for people to give,” Mrs unteer cyclists Postolos said “He was able to tell what From Aug 3-27, the cyclists rode across IOCC does and what this would go for the country to raise support and awareness Lucas said he would like to ride cross- for IOCC, the official humanitarian aid country himself some day “I have a feel- agency of Orthodox Christians So far, the ing I’d enjoy it,” he said ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS and Metropolitan Anthony with Consul General of Greece in Los cyclists’ effort has raised more than Lucas is a second-grader at Annuncia- Angeles Zevelakis and parishioner Evan Arapostathis. $230,000 for IOCC’s humanitarian work tion Orthodox School in Houston He and a Trisagion service for the repose of the had served St Spyridon’s in past years In Through e-teams, people were able his family, including his new baby sister, souls of deceased faithful addition, a memorial service was held for to help the cycling team reach its goals for Artemis, attend Annunciation Greek Or- Later that evening, at the grand ban- all deceased priests who had served St IOCC and the vulnerable people it serves thodox Cathedral quet, the Archbishop offered words of en- Spyridon’s since its founding, as well as worldwide Participants were able to com- In addition to their son raising sup- couragement and praise, noting the re- for their deceased presbyteres and past bine their efforts, set their own fund-rais- port, George and Nicole Postolos were markable achievements of the parish over parish council presidents ing goals and invite others to join Silver Sponsors of the Race to Respond the course of its 75-year history Reflect- In a final display of reverence and af- Altogether, the e-team program has Winning second place in the e-team ing on the significance of such a milestone fection for the Archbishop, the parish raised more than $15,000 for IOCC and competition was the Chicago Connection, event, His Eminence praised the work of Philoptochos offered a luncheon after the the “Race to Respond ” The number of visi- led by Donna Haddad Conopeotis, which the parish membership, especially remem- Divine Liturgy before His Eminence’s de- tors to the Web site nearly doubled from raised $3,085 bering the tremendous efforts of past gen- parture for New York July to August, generating a quarter of a Other winners were: the Long Island erations that made such a wonderful cel- Speaking of the unique identity and million hits Lap Gang, led by James Gabriel Jr and his ebration possible purpose of St Spyridon Church, the Arch- More than 21 persons, mostly rela- son, Christopher (third place, $1,745); the At the end of the banquet, the parish bishop offered the following: “We can con- tives and friends, contributed to Lucas’ e- Dream Team, led by Michael Tsakalos presented the Archbishop with a $25,000 ceive of this community as a center for fam- team (fourth place, $1,295); and St Catherine donation for Hellenic College-Holy Cross ily and youth, for the teaching and dissemi- Lucas’ parents, George and Nicole Spoke, led by Dee Jaquet (fifth place, School of Theology nating of the truth ” Postolos, said they were proud of their $775) OCTOBER 2002 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 31 DIOCESEnews Tampa Day School’s New Building Construction TAMPA, Fla – St John Greek Ortho- said Mr Larkin dox Day School, the only Greek Orthodox Beginning in October St John will Day School in the Diocese of Atlanta and build an 18,200 square foot, two-story in the Southeastern United States, held a building that will include 12 classrooms groundbreaking ceremony for their new for students in grades 1 through 8, a for- school building on Sept 24 eign language lab, a computer lab, and a City dignitaries, parents, parishioners, library/media center St John does not and friends joined the faculty and 160-day plan to add a substantial number of new school students in the celebration to students with the expansion “We want to launch the first new construction on the keep our small size and family atmo- site since 1967 sphere We just want to give the students Emceed by headmaster Jim Larkin, and teachers more room to accommodate the groundbreaking service included a group work and new technology,” said Mr “Blessing of the Foundation” led by pas- Larkin tor, Fr Konstantinos Kostaris School Students will move into their new Board Chairman Mike Xenick thanked the building in early 2003 John Simon, chair- steering committee and the community for man of the capital campaign, attributes its their support of the Building for The Fu- success to three things; school and parish ture campaign, a $1 5 million project that leadership, a spiritually based effort and FACULTY representative Mary Larkin wtih school children at the ground breaking. began two years ago the obvious need “We are a work in North Carolina Parishes Reach Out to Serbians In a recent issue of the Orthodox started an active pledge program and Observer, a writer complimented one of share parish news by way of monthly our churches for helping a new Romanian newsletter parish to organize, by allowing it to meet The Voice of the Serbian Orthodox at the church and by letting its priest con- parish “St Basil of Ostrog,” written in duct services from time to time Serbian and English The parish has also grown financially by Gavrilo G Milkovich stronger and is now searching the area’s real estate for a place of its own Without Here in central North Carolina, we the spiritual awareness and outreach from have another example of Orthodox broth- the church communities and their respec- erly cooperation Several Greek Orthodox tive clergy and parish councils, this would churches united to extend a helping hand not have been achieved to our recently formed Serbian Orthodox parish “St Basil of Ostrog ” Mr Milkovich is a member of Holy In June 1999, on the Serbian Holy Day Trinity Church, Raleigh, NC of St Vitus (Vidovdan), in the true spirit of the missionary work of St Paul, the Very LYN YOUNG, Parent Teacher Support Organization president; Bob Harrell, director of business Rev Paul Kaplanis opened the doors of and community services for the City of Tampa; Tampa City Councilman Bob Buckhorn; John the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church GREEKSTOCK Helps Simon, building for the Future Campaign Chairman ; Mike Xenick, school board chairman; Candy to Fr Dragan Filipovich and about 200 Hobbs, advance gift chair; Demitri Artzibushez, construction chair; and faculty representatives Serbian Orthodox faithful, for the first Lit- Less Fortunate Pauline McGovern and Mary Larkin at the groundbreaking. urgy of the budding parish – with bless- Students helped ings from Bishop Alexios of Atlanta and DETROIT – Greekstock VI, the larg- plan and execute the Bishop Mitrophan of the Serbian Ortho- est Greek dance in Michigan, will take event They baked dox Diocese of the Eastern United States place Nov 22 more than 60 loaves Fr Kaplanis continued to provide Greekstock VI is an annual event of bread for the re- space at Holy Trinity and periodic litur- dedicated to helping others freshments that fol- gies and services by Serbian priests kept The primary focus of this event is to lowed To memorial- the momentum of bringing together the demonstrate Hellenic-Christian unity and ize the day, 8th grad- Serbian diaspora throughout the Pied- generosity in the Detroit Metropolitan ers prepared person- mont and the Triad regions of North Caro- Greek community Although this function alized trowels for lina resides in Detroit, many individuals from each student so that A large majority of the 200-plus fami- many parts of the country have attended everyone “had the lies recent immigrants and refugees from to show their support as well opportunity to dig all regions of the former Yugoslavia Soon To date, Greekstock has donated for the future,” said other Greek Orthodox communities in the $50,000-plus for the less fortunate, col- 8 th grade teacher region permitted the Serbian parish to leges, 9/11 and now, for the Karmanos Cindy Schember hold services, sharing hospitality and al- Institute for Cancer Research All the The roots for the lowing the Serbian parishioners less trav- musicians and DJ’s donate their time and school were planted eling time to attend services and after- effort to this cause For more information, contact Peter 37 years ago when a FATHER Konstantinos Kostaris during the Blessing of the Foundation. wards share covered dishes in the respec- group of parishio- tive social halls Alexander at the following numbers:586- ners from St John the Baptist Church de- progress More money needs to be raised Participants in this outreach were Fr 566-7551 (home), 313-754-2582 (pager) cided that the needed a faith-centered pre- and sacrifices must be made by all our Andrew Koufopoulos of St Barbara’s school for their children school, parish families, and hopefully, oth- Church in Durham, Fr George Vlahous of Over the years the school has ex- ers members of the faith that support St Katherine’s Church in Burlington, Fr Missionaries to panded to include children from K3 Greek Orthodox education But we are Vasile Mihai of Dormition of the Theotokos through grade eight Eventually, the Kin- moving forward with a wonderful new Church in Greensboro, Fr Dennis Canavos dergarten program was moved to the old building, that our superior faculty and of St George’s Church in High Point, and Romania on U.S. Tour parsonage to free up additional space, but outstanding student body so richly de- Fr Dimitri Kangelaris of the Annunciation ST AUGUSTINE, Fla — Two of the the current classroom building is still serve ” Church in Winston-Salem Orthodox Christian Missions Center’s bursting at the seams Additional plans are now being made As a result of the hospitality extended long-term Orthodox missionaries, Craig Despite the small rooms, St John has to renovate the existing classroom build- to us over the past three years, and the and Victoria Goodwin, have come to the provided an accelerated education to hun- ing for parish and school offices, meeting liturgies, baptisms, chrismations, wed- United States to share their experiences dreds of children in the Tampa area space and special educational activities dings and slavas celebrated in the carious in Romania with several Orthodox com- throughout the years St John students St John Greek Orthodox Day School Greek Orthodox churches, we were able munities consistently place in the top 20 percent is located in the SoHo neighborhood of to nourish our Orthodox faith and to grow They are speaking over a 10-week nationally of all students who take the South Tampa For more information spiritually period at various churches and at pan- Stanford Achievement tests “Our rooms about the school, please call (813) 876- Fr Svetislav Mirolovich now visits the Orthodox events Their tour began in Kan- may be small, but the ideas and the knowl- 4569 or e-mail twilkins@stjohngreek area as often as he can, the parishioners sas in early September and will end in edge that are formed in them are huge,” orthodox com have elected a dynamic parish board, we Brier, Wash , in early November PAGE 32 ORTHODOX OBSERVER OCTOBER 2002 TENAFLY CATHEDRAL DEDICATES Peace Memorial Gymnasium

TENAFLY, N J – Archbishop Demetrios cel- ebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of St John the Theologian in Tenafly, Sunday, Sept 29 His visit marked several occasions of sig- nificance both for the parish and the Tenafly community at large, among which included the dedication of the Peace Memorial Gym- nasium, established in memory of Alexia Tsairis, a victim of the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland Upon the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence led a full congregation in a me- ARCHBISHOP morial service for the repose of the soul of DEMETRIOS Alexia Tsairis, who tragically lost her life on blesses the Dec 21, 1988 Only 20 years of age at the time faithful at of her passing away, Ms Tsairis was an honor St. John student at the S I Newhouse School of Com- the Theologian munications at Syracuse University gymnasium A dedicated Orthodox Christian and sup- dedication. porter of Amnesty International and Green- Greek Orthodox Archdiocese photos peace, she was deeply admired by her peers PARISHIONERS for her idealism and commitment to world of St. John peace Established by her family, the Alexia the Theologian Foundation for World Peace aims to provide at the dedication students and professionals with the means to ceremony. shape and advance peace in our time The Peace Memorial Gymnasium, a joint project of the Alexia Foundation and the St John the Theologian Gymnasium Charitable Trust Fund, was formally dedicated by His Eminence with the service of the Blessing of ALTAR BOYS Holy Water (Aghiasmo) followed by a luncheon follow along in the new gymnasium where speakers offered in the service remarks on the topic of world peace books. “Our Orthodox Church has been heavily involved in the work of peace in the interna- tional arena,” remarked the Archbishop as he highlighted several recent conferences and dia- logues on the topic of world peace convened in locations such as Bucharest and Brussels fol- lowing the terrorist attacks of September 11 The Peace Memorial Gymnasium, an on- going project since the mid-1990’s, plans to provide a forum for future such gatherings, promoting understanding among all peoples of all faiths In addition to the gymnasium dedication, His Eminence also marked his visit to Tenafly by bestowing the Medal of St Paul, the highest medal of recognition awarded by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, to Mrs Sophia Altin, an active member of Philoptochos for over 50 years Mrs Altin, the recipient of numerous awards and citations for her work with her SOPHIA ALTIN, a parishioner local Tenafly parish, the National Philo- at the Tenafly cathedral and ptochos, the New Jersey Diocese, the Arch- the National Philoptochos’ diocesan Council, and UNICEF, received the representative to UNICEF, Medal of St Paul from Archbishop Demetrios receives the medal of St. Paul immediately following the Divine Liturgy Not- from His Eminence. ing her work, the Archbishop commented, “Sophia Altin represents in her person all those in her parish who labor for the work of the Church ” HIS EMINENCE with In presiding over these two significant oc- (l. to r.) Michael F. Parlamis, casions, His Eminence’s visit to the Cathedral Fr. John Alexandrou, served to reinforce the tremendous impact Aphrodite Tsairis that individuals and local parish communities and Dr. Peter Tsairis, have upon society at large as they contribute whose daughter, to the work of peace and promote philan- Alexia, perished in the thropic causes Lockerbie plane crash