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Santiago Calatrava design St. Nicholas Shrine National Philoptochos Board members visit the site of St. Nicholas National Shrine. • P. 5

Dimitrios Panagos photos Archbishop Demetrios in the procession led by Armenian Supreme Patriarch Karekin II. Vice President Joe Biden is shown at upper part of picture. 26 years later S.F. Cathedral construction progress Archbishop Attends Armenian Genocide Observance • P. 6 HCHC 73rd commencement by Stavros H. Papagermanos members of Congress, and Christian faith of the Armenian Genocide Centennial Fr. Trianta lou awarded honorary doctorate leaders from around the country. (NCAGC) uniting the efforts of the Dio- • P. 9 WASHINGTON – Archbishop Deme- The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts cese and Prelacy of the Armenian Apos- trios attended the May 7 ecumenical Schori, presiding bishop of the Episco- tolic Churches of America, East and West. service at the National Cathedral com- pal Church, welcomed attendees to the It was co-sponsored by the U.S. Confer- memorating the centennial of the Arme- service and the Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, ence of Catholic Bishops and the National nian Genocide. general secretary of the World Council Council of Churches of Christ. The multi-faith service marked the of Churches, delivered the homily. Arch- See more at: www.goarch.org/news/ar- 100th anniversary of the beginning of the bishop Demetrios offered a prayer of the meniancommemoration-05082015#sthash. Armenian Genocide, in which an estimat- evening hour. zqiYey63.dpuf ed 1.5 million Armenians perished at the Armenian President Sargsyan, in his hands of Ottoman Turks from 1915-1923 speech, noted a verse of the psalmist and delivered a message of awareness, “Mercy and truth will meet, justice and gratitude and unity. peace will embrace.” Esteemed guests and representatives “Today, as we commemorate the of various faiths gathered for “The Holy holy martyrs of the Armenian Genocide Youth Olympics Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide: A perpetrated by Ottoman Turkey, we re- Archbishop Demetrios bestows a medal on Prayer for Justice and Peace” to remember member the hundreds of thousands of a JOY athlete at the 37th Greek Orthodox those lost in the Genocide and to dem- Greek and Syriac Christians who were Archdiocese Olympics. The Metropolises onstrate gratitude for the regeneration also victimized by the same perpetrators. of Chicago and New Jersey also held their of life for which the survivors and their We remember the other crimes against th Olympics the weekend of May 23-25. saviors worked so hard. humanity of the 20 century: the Jewish Among the thousands attending the Holocaust, the genocides in Cambodia • P. 19,23,26 service were many dignitaries including and Rwanda and elsewhere,” said the Pocatello centennial the Republic of Armenia President Serzh Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of th Sargsyan, Vice–President Joe Biden, His All Armenians Karekin II. Aram I, the Idaho parish celebration 100 year Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, • P. 25 and Catholicos of All Armenians, His in his message emphasized the three ele- Church consecration Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great ments of the centennial, to remember, to Consecration of Washington Cathedral House of Cilicia, His Holiness Ignatius remind and to educate. • P. 32 Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch and All The ecumenical service was orga- Leads prayer- His Eminence o ers a prayer during East of the Syriac Orthodox Church, nized by The National Commemoration the ecumenical service. 2 ARCHDIOCESE NEWS JUNE 2015 To contact L-100 Approves Additional Grants by George Schira tional grants in a continuing session of its and Family Center for Family Care – National Ministries meeting of Feb. 12 at the 24th annual Lead- $230,000 for one year for the “Renewal of The Executive Committee of Leader- ership 100 Conference as there was not Family Ministry.” Archives ship 100 convened a conference call on ample time then to review all the grants. • The Department of Finance and 212.570.3517 May 13, and unanimously approved an The total of new grants approved Administration – $200,000 for one year [email protected] additional $700,000 in new grants to be for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of for the Archdiocese Committee for Small distributed in 2015, increasing total grants America is now $1,930,243, while those to Parishes’ “The Small Parish Program.” Communications for the period of 2015–17 to $2,670,799. affiliated organizations is now $740,556. • Fordham University – $100,000 212.774.0244 The additional grants were unanimously Both included multi-year grants. for Orthodox Christian Studies Center [email protected] recommended by the Grant Committee. The additional grants approved are to strategize and develop an academic The amount to be distributed in as follows: journal dedicated to Orthodox Christian Greek Education 2015, which includes previously approved • The Department of Inter-Ortho- Studies. grants, now totals $3,232,651, bringing dox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Rela- • The Hellenic Orthodox Church 212.774.0233 the year to date total since the incep- tions-$150,000 for one year for the “Inter- of the Annunciation (Buffalo, N.Y.) – [email protected] tion of Leadership 100 to a new high of Orthodox Enhancement” project to sup- $20,000 for one year for the International $42,292,163. port the up-coming Great and Holy Synod. Commission of Anglican-Orthodox Theo- Internet Ministries The committee addressed the addi- • The Department of Marriage logical Dialogue. 646.519.6690 [email protected] Sta Members Inter–Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Run or Walk as Civic Duty 212.570.3593 [email protected] NEW YORK - For the second consecu- tive year, members of the Archdiocese staff Ionian Village participated in the JP Morgan Corporate 212.570.3538 Challenge, an annual event that draws more [email protected] than 30,000 participants from 425 private and non-profit corporations in support of the Central Park Conservancy. The Conser- Marriage & Family vancy is a private, not-for-profit organiza- 845.424.8175 tion of concerned citizens determined to [email protected] improve Central Park that manages the park under a contract with the City of New York. Parish Development The park, located half a block from 847.825.1432 Archdiocese headquarters, receives about [email protected] 40 million visitors a year and is the most frequently visited urban park in the United Philanthropy States. 212.774.0283 Similar JP Morgan Corporate Challenge events take place in about 12 cities world- [email protected] Orthodox Observer photos wide, including Boston, Frankfurt, Ger- Public Affairs many; London England and San Francisco. 212.774.0400 The New York event, the second largest after the annual New York City Marathon, [email protected] brings together sprinters, joggers and walk- ers who traverse a 3-mile course in the park Registry over a two-day period June 3-4. 212.570.3558 Each participant pays a $50 registra- [email protected] tion fee. The Corporate Challenge served as Religious Education an opportunity for the staff to witness 646.519.6300 to the faith. Their maroon T-shirts were [email protected] emblazoned on the front with the logo of the Archdiocese, while on the back was Stewardship, Outreach & Evangelism How to Contact Archdiocesan Institutions, the scriptural verse from Philippians 4:13, 646.519.6160 Metropolises and Related Agencies and Organizations “I can do all things through Christ Who [email protected] strengthens me.” Direct Archdiocesan District Tel. 212.288.3215; www.thecathedralnyc.org 212.570.3500; www.goarch.org Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology Youth and Young Adult Ministries Metropolis of Chicago 617.731.3500; www.hchc.edu Missing text 646.519.6180 312.337.4130; www.chicago.goarch.org Saint Basil Academy Metropolis of Boston 845.424.3500; www.stbasil.goarch.org [email protected] 617.277.4742; www.boston.goarch.org St. Michael’s Home In the May issue story on the Metropolis of Denver 914.476.3374; www.stmichaelshome.org Ebola epidemic on page 10, an adver- 303.333.7794; www.denver.goarch.org St. Photios National Shrine tisement covered the last four words. 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Among them are Archbishop Demetrios commented, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, evan- “On behalf of the Greek Orthodox gelist Billy Graham and his son Franklin, citizens of New York who are deeply former Arkansas governor and potential committed to their own parochial 2016 GOP presidential candidate Mike schools, I thank and congratulate Huckabee, Liberty University President Jerry Gov. Cuomo for his leadership in this Fallwell Jr., National Council of Churches important family-oriented initiative. President Jim Winkler, and others. This is a step in the right direction for the state of New York, and for society as a whole.” Assembly of Bishops Orthodox Christians have always stood up for equality, and the Paren- Executive Committee to Orthodox Observer photo tal Choice in Education Act has the UN visitors potential to offer equal opportunity Meet with the Patriarch Members of ADF International’s UN team and global division (Alliance Defending Freedom) came to in education to those who currently On June 16, the Executive Committee Archdiocese headquarters May 26 where they were received by Archbishop Demetrios. His Eminence held do not have the possibility of choice. of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox a prayer service for the group in the St. Paul Chapel and spoke to them about the Church and the relics The Parental Choice in Educa- Bishops of the United States of America retrieved from St. Nicholas Church after the 9/11 terrorist attacks that destroyed the building. ADF is the tion Act, which will support and leading religious liberty group internationally and works with a global alliance to advance the right of protect alternative school options will travel to Istanbul in order to meet conscience around the world.. with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. for parents and students across New This meeting is scheduled prior to the York State. The Act provides for $150 Assembly’s annual meeing in September million in education tax credits annu- in order to share with the Ecumenical National Choir Conference Set for July ally that will include: Patriarch the overall work of the Assembly • Tax credits to low-income families who send their children to of Bishops, particularly as it relates to the INDIANAPOLIS – The National Fo- This update will include the music nonpublic schools, achievements of its committees, and to dis- rum of Greek Orthodox Church Musi- for the new standard English texts once • Scholarships to low- and cuss preparations for the upcoming Great cians will hold its annual meeting July they are released by the Holy Synod. middle-income students to attend and Holy Council, which is scheduled for 8-12, at Holy Trinity Church. Other agenda items include recruit- either a public school outside of their 2016. The prayers of our faithful for safe The Church Music Federations of ment and training of choir directors, district or a nonpublic school, travel and fruitful deliberations inspired each metropolis send five delegates to choir singers and psalti; exploration of • Incentives to public schools for by the Holy Spirit are requested. the meeting but, in addition, any and newly composed music; and with the enhanced educational programming all current National Forum stewards are financial support of Leadership 100, (like after school programs); and, welcomed and encouraged to attend, planning for additional Church Music • Tax credits to public school according to Maria Keritsis, national Archbishop Presides Institutes throughout the country for teachers for the purchase of supplies. chairman. the training of church musicians. More information: www.gover- The meeting provides church musi- at Funeral for Family Killed The National Forum of Greek nor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo- cians an opportunity to connect with Orthodox Church Musicians looks for- introduces-parental-choice-educa- WASHINGTON - Archbishop Deme- others from throughout the country, ward to welcoming the Archdiocese’s tion-act trios presided on June 1 at the funeral for to learn and participate in the work of church musicians to Indianapolis. three members of a prominent St. Sophia the National Forum, and to enjoy some Cathedral family found murdered in their fellowship. home. Business man Savvas Savopoulos, Among the topics on the agenda 46; his wife, Amy, 47; and their 10-year-old are the updating of the Congregational son, Philip, and the housekeeper, were Participation booklet that outlines an found dead May 14 and a suspect, thought approach for encouraging congrega- to be a former employee, was arrested a tional singing and discussion of ideas week later. According to reports, they – for engaging our youth in worship by along with their housekeeper – were held teaching hymns. hostage in the family’s DC mansion, which Delegates will review updates of was then set on fire. Cathedral Dean Fr. the Forum’s “Hymns of the Orthodox Stephen Zorzos and other clergy assisted Church” instructional series for use by at the funeral, attended by hundreds of religious education, camps, and any parishioners, friends and others. gathering of youth. CLERGY UPDATE Ordinations to the Diaconate Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Plymouth, Gadah, Gabriel – Metropolitan Isaiah Mich.06/01/15 of Denver – Annunciation Cathedral, Fr. Cosmin Sicoe – Panagia Panto- Houston, 05/03/15 vasilissa Church, Lexington, Ky. 06/01/15 Ordinations to the Priesthood Offikia Deacon Theodore Ehmer – Metro- Fr. Dennis Strouzas – Office of Proto- politan Alexios of Atlanta – Annunciation presbyter of the Ecumenical Throne, Cathedral, Atlanta, 03/15/15 bestowed by Ecumenical Patriarch Bar- Deacon Paul Lundberg – Metropolitan tholomew 04/16/15 Alexios of Atlanta – Holy Transfiguration Fr. Steven Zorzos – Office of Protopres- Church, Marietta, Ga. 03/29/15 byter of the Ecumenical Throne, bestowed Deacon Seraphim Johns – Metro- by Patriarch Bartholomew 04/16/15 politan Isaiah of Denver – Assumption, Fr. Mario Giannopoulos – Office of Pro- Pocatello, Idaho 05/17/15 topresbyter, bestowed by Metropolitan Deacon Anastasios Theodoropoulos – Isaiah of Denver 05/03/15 Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago – Annun- ciation, Town and Country, Mo. 05/10/15 Retired Clergy Fr. Anastasios Raptis 06/30/15 Assignments Fr. Leo Schefe – St. George Church, Receptions Bangor, Maine 05/01/15 Fr. Joseph Gingrich, April 30 (Russian Fr. James Berends – Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Outside of Russia) Church, Grand Rapids, Mich. 06/01/15 Fr. Cosmin Gavril Sicoe, May 1 (from Fr. Nicholas Marcus – Church of the the Orthodox Church in America) 4 ARCHDIOCESE NEWS JUNE 2015 Archdiocesan Council Holds Spring Meeting in San Francisco

by Jim Golding Marriage and Family Fr. Constantine Sitaras noted the suc- SAN FRANCISCO – At their spring cess of recent conferences, including a meeting May 28-29, Archdiocesan Council Pastoral Challenges in Marriage Conference members received notification that the in- held Jan. 29-31 in Irvine, Calif., and nine stallation of the new president of HCHC, Fr. other presentations around the country. Chris Metropulos, will take place Sept. 14, the Feast Day of the Holy Cross, and that Stewardship, Outreach & Evangelism the 2016 Clergy–Laity Congress will be held Fr. Jim Kordaris reported that the in Nashville, Tenn., July 2–8, and heard department’s Orthodox Natural Church reports from the Council committees. Development program has been adopted These included Finance, Religious by the Metropolises of Denver, Boston and Education, Youth, Stewardship, Admin- San Francisco and on a parish-by-parish istration, Outreach and Evangelism and basis in other areas. The department also Communications. recently initiated a video program with The Council also received an update of GOTelecom. the progress on St. Nicholas Greek Ortho- Chairman George Matthews noted dox Church and National Shrine. recent efforts to promote stewardship, The Archbishop also announced that including a national stewardship training the interim director of the Department of program. Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Steven Christoforou, has been appointed as the Communications director. Vice Chairman Clifford T. Argue With a few members short of having a reported on the committee’s review of quorum, decisions by the Council would be the parish crisis management guide, the deferred until its fall meeting in New York. continuing discussion of the need to hire Members of the Holy Eparchial Synod a full-time professional communications in attendance were Metropolitans Iakovos director and the need to increase the of Chicago, Gerasimos of San Francisco, Church’s presence through social media. Nicholas of Detroit and Savas of Pittsburgh. Also present were Bishop Sevastianos Greek Education of Zela and Bishop Apostolos of Medeia. Dr. Ioannis Efthymiopoulos reported His Eminence spoke of the diminish- church and national shrine will cover about a focus on effectiveness to identify commu- that the series “Ta Ellinika mou” will be ing of Christian populations throughout 4,500 square feet. Projected construction nities with successful National Ministries completed in 2015-16 and will replace the the world and expressed the importance cost is about $40 million, but the actual cost programs and a proposed amendment first book of the series that was first pub- of witnessing to the Faith. could be lower. More than $29 million in dealing with foundations the Council lished in 2008. “We are an apostolic Church,” he said, pledges has been received. would be reviewing at its upcoming meet- and noted five “identities” that have had Some donors have given materials and ings. Finance Committee and continue to have a bearing on teaching labor, including Peter J. Pappas and his Chairman George Vourvoulias, Peter and proclaiming the truth: the Apostles, family, who have offered more than $1.25 Religious Education Arbes and Effie Marie Smith made brief prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. million in materials and whose firm, P.J. Dr. Anton Vrame, director, said the presentations on the pension and insur- “Let us work today in this spirit,” he said. Mechanical, will be installing the heating, Department of Religious Education and ance sub-committees and Parish Software The Archbishop also reflected on the electrical and air conditioning equipment. the Orthodox Marketplace will merge, Initiatives. Mr. Vourvoulias discussed a recent observance in Selma, Ala., on the 50th Once completed, the church and which his department will maintain for program being developed to help parishes anniversary Civil Rights March. He cited a national shrine will be administered by a the Archdiocese. reduce operating costs. comment by Andrew Young that “Ortho- board appointed by the Archbishop, and The department also is conducting doxy is a source for spirituality. We need that will be composed, in part, by original ministry effectiveness studies on how to Closing comments spirituality,” His Eminence said. board members of St. Nicholas parish. engage young people digitally with the In his closing comments, Archbishop “We are in a condition of mission. That Archbishop Demetrios added that, Religious Education Department and Demetrios cautioned that a “critical ap- is our destiny. We are in a nonstop march. while the church “is being rebuilt as a par- to create better connections with the proach” should be taken when consider- The time of black and white is over.” ish church,” because of the special nature of parishes. ing statistics about declining Church mem- the World Trade Center where thousands bership. He said that some “well-known St. Nicholas update of victims died, the building “is going to Youth and Young Adult Ministries entities” strive to show that Christianity Executive Director of Administra- be an international shrine, far beyond a (Y2AM) is shrinking. “We should have a critical tion Jerry Dimitriou reported that a new parish church.” Steven Christoforou noted four ar- approach, especially when we face such construction management firm has been Following are summaries of commit- eas of the department’s work activities: numbers.” He said the real population of selected for the project and the target date tee reports presented. resource development, video series, i- Greek Orthodox in America is “an illusive for the opening of St. Nicholas is summer Expanded versions will run in the July- Tunes and Bee the Bee, which has about condition. Be careful with numbers.” 2017. August issue. 4,600 subscribers. Chairman Elaine Jaharis The Archbishop also recognized He said construction will begin in June reported that parishes and metropolises Council member Arthur Anton, who cel- with concrete to be poured in October or Administration Committee operating summer camps must perform ebrated his 90th birthday and, even with November. Chairman Anthony Stefanis reported background checks on all volunteers and the use of a cane, continues to faithfully The original St. Nicholas Church oc- that the committee is studying updates of youth workers taking part in the camp attend each meeting for more than four cupied about 1,360 square feet. The rebuilt regulations, a National Ministries parish list, programs if they have not already done so. decades.

ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS ANTHONY STEFANIS PETER ARBES CLIFFORD ARGUE STEVEN CHRISTOFOROU ELAINE JAHARIS JERRY DIMITRIOU

GEORGE VOURVOULIAS EFFIE MARIE SMITH FR. CONSTANTINE SITARAS DR. ANTON VRAME DR. IOANNIS EFTHYMIOPOULOS GEORGE MATTHEWS FR. JIM KORDARIS JUNE 2015 5

L-100 Director Addresses National Philoptochos Board on National Shrine The following are remarks by Arch- the rebuilding of the St. Nicholas Church bishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment witnessed first-hand the beauty and peace Fund Director Paulette Poulos relating to that surrounded the World Trade Center. As the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church I stood with Fr. Alex and Presvytera Xanthi and National Shrine at the May 6 National (Karloutsos), I could actually feel the pres- Philoptochos Board dinner. ence of the Archbishop looking down on It is indeed a pleasure and honor to us with his special smile. be here with so many wonderful, faithful The reason I share this experience with and dedicated friends who have offered you is because those who knew Archbishop so much to the Church, Philoptochos and Iakovos, can attest to the fact that he was Philanthropy. a man of God with great vision and if he As you know most of my talks deal were here today, the Archbishop would join with Leadership 100 but tonight I am here Archbishop Demetrios in the rebuilding of to talk to you about something very dear to this historic shrine. my heart, namely, St. Nicholas Greek Or- St. Nicholas is not merely a local church Kurt Nikkanen, Maria Asteriadou and event co–chairs. (Reading parish photo) thodox National Shrine, which our beloved in New York but rather it is a testament spiritual leader, His Eminence Archbishop of Orthodoxy throughout the world. The Demetrios, has made as part of his legacy to Greek Orthodox Church will be the only the Church in America. I recall back in 2001 presence of a Church at the World Trade Pennsylvania Church Holds after the tragic attack, I visited ground zero Center. Presently, 20,000 people visit this with Archbishop Demetrios and Archbishop site every day and I ask that you envision National Shrine Bene t Concert Iakovos. It was a cold, dark and rainy day the strength of Orthodoxy when many of and more depressing than you can ever these visitors enter the sacred ground of READING, Pa. – St. Xenia Philop- The couple donated their time imagine. the St. Nicholas Church to light a candle tochos Society of Sts. Constantine & and talent for the fundraiser and A member of the military, approached and offer a prayer. Helen Church sponsored a concert treated their audience to a musical Archbishop Demetrios and said “Father The Church will provide a bereave- April 26 at the Miller Center for the “journey through time” which includ- please pray for me. As he knelt and the ment center on the second floor where Arts to raise funds for the rebuilding ed compositions by Bach, Schubert, Archbishop prayed, you could see the pain peoples of all faith can gather to reflect, to of the St. Nicholas National Shrine. Yannis Constantinidis, and Gershwin. and emotion in the faces of both Archbish- mourn and to meditate. A committee of 20 women led by To commemorate the occasion, ops. As I looked at Archbishop Iakovos, he His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios co–chairs Despina Denne, chapter the chapter commissioned a local hot started to tremble and my first thought was has tirelessly offered his efforts together President Ann Kraras, and Sharon glass artist to create a contemporary he was cold. with Fr. Alex, Governor Cuomo, Michael Whitman planned the event, featuring plate which was inscribed and pre- However, when we returned to the Jaharis, Emanuel Demos, Dennis Mehiel, internationally acclaimed artists Maria sented to the performers. car and were heading to his home, I saw Jerry Dimitriou, and so many others to- Asteriadou, pianist, and her husband, The event concluded with a ca- the Archbishop’s eyes filled with tears as ward making this dream a reality. I am Kurt Nikkanen, violinist. tered “Meet the Artists” reception. he made his cross and remained silent. confident that with the love and support of Both are graduates of Julliard. At the urging of the National When he finally spoke, he said “I will not be all peoples, Orthodox and non-Orthodox The Greek-born Dr. Asteriadou Philoptochos, the St. Xenia chapter here to see this, but with God’s help, you alike, we will complete the construction teaches at the Manhattan School of had set a goal to raise the equivalent of will see our Church of St. Nicholas rebuilt and open the doors of this Sacred House Music and is also associate profes- $100 per member – or about $11,500- and stand again.” Those of you who were of Prayer in 2017. sor at Kutztown University in Berks – for the St. Nicholas Shrine initiative. privileged to be at the Oct. 18 dedication of Leadership 100 Chairman, George County, Pa. Largely through the proceeds of the Tsandikos, together with his executive Mr. Nikkanen is the concertmas- benefit concert, the chapter has raised committee, approved and offered a gift of ter with the New York City Ballet more than $21,000. $1 million. Our Leadership 100 members, Orchestra and maintains a private Additional fundraising activities recognizing the importance of this project, teaching studio in New York City. are planned throughout 2015. came forward on their own to offer personal contributions amounting to an additional $1.5 million and I am happy to say that Leadership 100 is hoping to raise more. The Responsibility of Giving – Evellyn Tsiadis Philoptochos has been and continues “Yes, it’s is a house of worship, but it is the church lights up like the candles they to be the right-hand of the Church and so much more,” said Evellyn Tsiadis when light in church. I am confident that all of the members asked about the thought process behind Tsiadis also describes how she felt throughout the United States will do their her inspiring donation to St. Nicholas when she first went down to the site, “I part in fulfilling their pledge and offering Greek Orthodox Church and National cried. I stood where the doors to the nave whatever they can toward this once in a Shrine. “I was raised with the pride and re- will be. I was honored to be there, to be life-time project. sponsibility of a Greek Orthodox Christian a part of a positive place in history. We As members of the National Board, living in America. Our ancestors sacrificed must find a place to honor and pray for you had the unique privilege of touring to build the magnificent churches that we the souls who were lost on 9-11. the grounds of the World Trade Center worship in today. We, who have benefitted We lost our church and now it is our and I know that this memory will serve as from their sacrifices, must now sacrifice for responsibility to rebuild something as an inspiration to you as we work together this historic opportunity - this opportunity great, or even greater, than St. Patrick’s to raise the additional revenue needed at to show our faith to the world.” Cathedral and the Acropolis.” Tsiadis says this time. Last Christmas Mrs. Tsiadis an- that her nieces and nephews know the You will make your children and grand- nounced to her parents, siblings and importance of the Shrine and know that children very proud to know that you, as nieces and nephews that instead of pur- they are now a part of it. Philoptochos members, have played a vital chasing actual gifts for them, she would She hopes that she can inspire oth- part in this rebuilding. make a donation in their family’s name ers to give what they can. “We must I thank your most capable and dedi- to the rebuilding of St. Nicholas Shrine. understand the gift we have been given, cated National President Maria Logus, for She told them why, and showed them the the gift of the Greek Orthodox faith and inviting me to share these thoughts with video of the ground blessing so that they heritage. Now we must give generously you and on a personal note, I would like to Orthodox Observer photo would fully understand how meaningful so that this shrine will forever be a part thank each and every one of you for truly this gift would be. of the religious landscape of America and Evellyn Tsiadis (second row right) with her sister, friends serving as philanthropists and stewards for Her nieces were moved that, at night, the world.” and nieces at St. Nicholas National Shrine site. the glory of God. 6 JUNE 2015 Metropolis News New Cathedral Rises on Site of Earthquake Devastated Church SAN FRANCISCO – Nearly 26 years after the Loma Prieta earthquake inflicted irrevocable damage to Annunciation Ca- thedral, a new structure is rising at the same location. According to Cathedral Dean Fr. Ste- phen Kyriacou, the exterior of the new cathedral should be completed in about a year, with the interior to be ready by 2017. In the early ‘90s the old cathedral was demolished and parishioners have been using the facility next door (visible in pic- ture) which contains a chapel, temporary classrooms offices and the Bishop Anthony Hall. Permits to rebuild were issued in 2013, 24 years to the date of the Oct. 17, 1989 disaster. Fr. Stephen noted that Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios – who came to San Francisco in 1990 during his U.S. visit and toured the area of the demolished cathedral – told Bishop Andonios “this is the site where the cathedral will be built.” Total cost of the project will be about $13 million, Fr. Stephen noted, adding that San Francisco has been experiencing “the largest building boom in decades” but that rising costs have made the city “almost unaffordable.” The cathedral is the only house of worship being built in the city. Modeled after Constantinople’s Church of Hagia Eirine, with echos of the Great Church (Hagia Sophia), the new Cathedral is in the shape of a Greek Cross, with an apse and the narthex bringing it Orthodox Observer photos to 165 feet in length. It will seat 800. Its 6, 1997, by Ecumenical Patriarch Bar- Apostolos of Medeia, Fr. Kyriacou, Cathe- munity’s Agape Center. central dome, 50 feet in diameter, rises to tholomew, who also laid the cornerstone. dral Dean, and Presbytera Aliki, S. Chris On Sunday June 14, a Divine Liturgy 70 feet. It features an adult baptismal font On May 30, after presiding over meet- Kyriacou, parish council president, and his and Blessing of the Waters service will and a choir loft. ings of the Archdiocesan Council held the wife, Irene; Archon Paul Sogotis, architect be celebrated. Afterward, everyone will There will be underground parking previous two days, Archbishop Demetrios John Goldman, and general contractor proceed to the construction site, where for 70 vehicles. visited the cathedral contruction site and Dan McNely. Metropolitan Gerasimos of donors and everyone else will have an The skeleton consists of “red-iron signed a steel column. San Francisco was visiting the St. Deme- opportunity to sign their names on the steel” (called “red-iron” because of its His Eminence was met by Bishop trios, Camarillo parish to open that com- steel columns. protective orange-red coating, similar to that of the Golden Gate Bridge). Some 1,000 pieces of red steel are being used. Groundbreaking took place Nov. IOCC Committees Host Fundraisers Local International Orthodox Chris- tian Charities committees recently hosted fund-raising events in Chicago, Cleveland and Grand Rapids, Mich. The Chicago IOCC Metropolitan Committee hosted its annual Pan-Orthodox Grand Banquet and Silent Auction on April 30. More than 230 faithful attended at the event in Des Plaines. Hierarchs in attendance were Met- ropolitan Iakovos of Chicago and Bishop Peter of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, along with Pan-Ortho- dox representation of local clergy and past and current IOCC board members. IOCC Director of Programs Mark Ohanian, provided detailed information about IOCC’s response in Syria and the Middle East, and about other programs around the world. The IOCC Cleveland Metropolitan Committee hosted its annual IOCC Benefit on May 1 with more than 200 participants attending Mark Gruin, IOCC director of Strate-

uu to page 23 JUNE 2015 7 The Voice of Philoptochos Philoptochos Commits to St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine

by Ann Michals St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine. Construction is set to begin this summer NEW YORK – During the National and with completion in about two years. Philoptochos Board’s two-day meetings in The walking tour, guided by Port early May, Archbishop Demetrios spoke of Authority of New York and New Jersey the importance of rebuilding St. Nicholas representatives, included visiting the Greek Orthodox Church and National ‘Oculus’ transportation hub and the other Shrine. significant structures now in various stages National Board members recalled the of construction. terrorist act when nearly 3,000 innocent A tour of the 9/11 Memorial Museum, people lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. which commemorates the lives of those What better way to promote the faith who perished, included displays of photog- than through the resurrection of this sacred raphy, biographical information, artifacts place of healing and worship which will and audio recordings. At a dinner reception stand for all the world to see as an expres- that followed, Paulette Poulos, executive sion of our Greek Orthodox faith and love director of Leadership 100, spoke of a for humankind? remarkable day soon after Sept. 11, 2001, St. Nicholas National Philoptochos when she joined Archbishop Iakovos to Initiative Chairs Jennifer Constantin, Arlene view the destruction of St. Nicholas Church Siavelis Kehl and Anne Michals offered and the Twin Towers. remarks and reported on the progress of It was the Archbishop’s dream to see Philoptochos’ efforts throughout the coun- the church rebuilt and to bring life back to try to raise funds for the rebuilding of this Dimitrios Panagos photo the area. house of worship. After National President Also attending was Anthoula Katsima- Maria Logus’ introduction, which included National Philoptochos’ presents $200,000 to Archbishop Demetrios for St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church tides, actor, producer, writer and board and National Shrine. With His Eminence are Philoptochos Metropolis and Direct Archdiocese District member of the National September 11th Me- her personal journey through the initial presidents (from left) Jennifer Constantin, (Direct Archdiocese District) Ann Michals (New Jersey) National days following the terrorist attack, Jennifer President Maria Logus, former National President Aphrodite Skeadas, Arlene Siavelis Kehl (Chicago) and morial and Museum, who lost her brother, Constantin offered a brief review of funds spiritual advisor Bishop Sevastianos of Zela. John, on 9/11. collected. She said that John, a faithful man who Anne Michals delivered an overview At the conclusion of the presentation, director of construction at the WTC; and would light candles in St. Nicholas Church, of fundraising events in metropolises and National President Maria Logus presented Nick Koutsomitis, the architect of record. worked for Cantor Fitzgerald, the company chapters throughout the country, which re- Archbishop Demetrios with a $200,000 The presentation began with com- that suffered the largest loss of life that day. veal Philoptochos’ passion for the building check, the first of many donations as part memorating Sept. 11 and included an Anthoula spoke about the life of her project. She offered inspiring and creative of the Philoptochos’ fundraising initiative. EarthCam time-lapse movie detailing the brother, whose body was never found ideas for the continuation of Philoptochos National Board members then traveled construction process for the 16.5 acre WTC among the ashes at ground zero. fundraising efforts. to the future site of the church and shrine at complex. This is truly hallowed ground, a cem- Arlene Siavelis Kehl gave a summary the World Trade Center, for a presentation National Board members learned that etery, and St. Nicholas National Shrine will of the well planned events of the day that by Fr. Alex Karloutsos, a member of the Re- the site will include six new skyscrapers, the commemorate the thousands of lives lost would begin shortly after the close of the building Committee for St. Nicholas; Steven memorial pools dedicated to the 9/11 vic- and serve as a beacon of hope and healing meeting’s morning session. Plate, deputy chief of capital planning and tims, the museum, transportation hub and for the world.

The National Board announced at the sponse in emergency situations. May meeting the approval of $482,088 for Through this fund, an immediate do- disbursement to various recipients. National Philoptochos Distributes nation of $20,000 was forwarded to IOCC These donations reflect the hard work to address the urgent humanitarian need of all chapters nationwide, as well as the $482,088 on Behalf of Its Chapters for emergency supplies of water, food, support and cooperation received from shelter and medication. their entire parish families. The follow- • National Emergency Fund to Interna- $778 (final distribution to close out the In addition, National Philoptochos ing programs and organizations received tional Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) account) is collecting donations from individuals funding: for Nepal relief, $20,000 • Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund to the and chapters, earmarked for the National • St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church • Orthodox Christian Mission Center Direct Archdiocesan District Philoptochos, Philoptochos Nepal Disaster Relief Fund, and National Shrine at the World Trade (OCMC) for water wells in Kenya, $20,000 $310 (final distribution to close out the to provide continuing, long-term assis- Center $200,000 • Support a Mission Priest (SAMP), account) tance. • Hellenic College Holy Cross School $20,000 • The National Philoptochos Society Donations may be given to your lo- of Theology, including (HCHC) $100,000: • St. Photios Greek Orthodox National has always striven to provide immediate cal Philoptochos chapter, mailed to the $40,000 for 28 student scholarships and Shrine, $20,000 assistance in times of crisis, to victims of National Philoptochos office or placed $60,000 for capital improvements • Orthodox Christian Fellowship Fund 911, Hurricane Katrina, the California fires, online at www.philoptochos.org . • The Ecumenical Patriarchate, $65,000 (OCF) for 16 students to attend the Summer the Greek fires, the Iowa floods, the Asian For more information on National • Archdiocesan Presbyters Council/Na- Leadership Institute, $16,000 Tsunami, and more. Philoptochos ministries and commit- tional Sisterhood of Presvyteres Benevolent • Philippines Relief Fund to Interna- • The National Emergency Fund was ments, visit www.philoptochos.org/out- Fund (APC-NSP), $20,000 tional Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), established in 2006 to facilitate a quick re- reach/commitments Chapter Expands Clothing Drive Boston to Host Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon LAS VEGAS – The Panagia Philop- clothing for children, sizes infant to BOSTON – The 15th Children’s Medical programs that serve sick children and tochos chapter of St. John the Baptist 5T who arrive in the emergency room Fund Luncheon, will take place Oct. 31 at the their parents throughout the United Church sponsors one or two projects in damaged clothes. Members lovingly Renaissance Boston Waterfront hotel, States. each year in keeping with the National sorted the clothing by size to assemble hosted by the Metropolis of Boston Philop- Funds from the Metropolis of Bos- Philoptochos focus on “hands-on” complete outfits. In no time, 50 pack- tochos under the spiritual leadership of ton luncheon will benefit programs in philanthropy. ages were ready to be taken to UMC. Metropolitan Methodios. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Mas- The Social Service chair identifies Chapter reports about meetings October is a beautiful time of the sachusetts, Rhode Island and eastern charities for which the organization’s involving hands-on projects always year to be in Boston, to enjoy the colors Connecticut. Sponsorships to support contribution will make the most dif- draw the most members. “Our Greek of New England and to participate in the Children’s Medical Fund are wel- ference. Orthodox women love to give their tours ranging from the Freedom Trail come. Donations may be mailed to the In February, the chapter expanded time and energy for causes that touch to special museum tours, and the St. National Philoptochos Office or submit- a previous clothing drive for University their hearts.” Methodios Faith and Heritage Center. ted online at www.philoptochos.org. Medical Center for which they had This is another example of how the Since their inception in 1989, the The Annunciation Philoptochos collected newborn layettes, receiving ladies of Panagia Chapter and members Children’s Medical Fund Luncheons will offer a reception following the Di- blankets, booties and hats for babies across the country dedicate themselves have raised and distributed nearly $3 vine Liturgy. chapters and friends from that have nothing to go home in. to the Philoptochos mission and help- million for children’s hospitals, univer- throughout the Metropolis will join the The chapter also collected new ing their fellow man. sities conducting research to benefit children who are ill, and social service uu to page 29 8 JUNE 2015 HCHC Thank You’s and Praise Highlight Presidential Scholarship Dinner

by Jim Golding NEWTON, Mass. – They came from 25 states ranging from Massachusetts to California and Oregon, and the Bahamas, to honor Fr. Nicholas Triantafilou, the longest–serving president of Hellenic Col- lege Holy Cross School of Theology on the occasion of his retirement after 15 years of remarkable service to the school. More than 500 persons attended the Presidential Scholarship Dinner held in his honor at the Boston Marriott Newton, which raised more than $480,000 to aid future students. Co–chaired by HCHC trustees Helen Carlos and Christine Karavites, who had also spearheaded the school’s 75th anniver- sary in 2014, the event included a large con- tingent from Texas, where Fr. Nick served as the Houston cathedral’s dean for 22 years, re–established St. Nicholas Church in El Paso and organized Transfiguration Church in Austin. An appreciative group of speakers expressed their gratitude and praise for Fr. Nick. Trustees’ Vice Chairman Dr. Thomas Lelon, himself a former president; Hellenic College Dean Dr. Demetrios Katos, Holy Cross Dean Dr. James Skedros, Chief Op- erating Officer James Karloutsos, director of the Office of Institutional Advancement Dimitrios Panagos photos Fr. James Katinas, Student Government As- sociation representative William Kallas and Family photo – Fr. Nick and Presbytera Diane with their extended family, including daughters Nicole Postolos and husband George of Houston; Melanie and Fr. International Orthodox Christian Charities Elias Villis of Rye, N.Y., Constantine and his wife, Μaja, and nine grandchildren. Executive Director and CEO Constantine “Dean” Triantafilou, Fr. Nick’s son, offered Metropolis of Boston chancellor. Asked if of the school, running all over the country personal reminiscences of their association parting with Fr. Nick would be a problem, to raise funds.” with the school’s president. Metropolitan Methodios replied that “It’s Yet he was always present for worship Dean Triantifilou shared an anecdote a loss for me, but a gain for the school,” services. “He didn’t neglect the spiritual illustrating how his father’s reputation pre- Archbishop Demetrios recalled. aspects of his position;” Archbishop Deme- ceded him in his travels to many countries He continued that, while other major trios noted. receiving IOCC aid when being greeted was Roman Catholic and Protestant theological “He found occasions to spend one asked was, “Are you Fr. Nick’s son?” In a schools and seminaries have experienced a or two days with groups of students, like vivid illustration of how his father inspired crisis in enrollment and progress, the Arch- a good father, personally guiding the stu- him throughout his life, he sang a few bishop said, “It was not so at Holy Cross” dents.” verses of Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up.” under Fr. Nick’s leadership, which enabled He also called Fr. Nick “a man of hope” Each speaker also acknowledged Pres- the school to maintain an “unyielding, con- in his approach to his work, regardless of vytera Diane’s selflessness in her support tinuing tradition of excellence.” any difficulties. and “sharing” Fr. Nick with the school. The Archbishop said the president “He always offered a full-of-hope per- Archbishop Demetrios, however, in his possessed three theological virtues that spective,” said the Archbishop. reflections, noted that the “essence” of the enabled him to succeed in his ministry: Among those attending the event were sharing was more like 80 percent for the “faith, love and hope.” representatives of the Boston Theological school and 20 percent for presvytera and “Fr. Nicholas has been a person of Institute, a consortium of schools of divin- his family. faith, a hundred percent,” His Eminence ity that include Harvard, Boston University, The Archbishop said that it was a “bit- said. “It is a simple, clear faith, not only in Boston College and others. tersweet” event taking place: a celebration God and Christ, but also in Hellenic Col- The Archbishop also commented on of Fr. Nick’s service to the school mixed lege and Holy Cross.” the “high esteem” the BTI presidents hold with a sadness at his retirement. “If the terrible accident didn’t happen, for Fr. Nick. “They said ‘you have a great He said the remarks by the various he would never stop,” said the Archbishop, treasure in the school’ in their opinion of alumni, Philoptochos, Massachusetts speakers were “a manifestation of recogni- alluding to the freak accident in 2013 that him.” Council of Churches representatives and tion of more than a well-done job.” befell Fr. Nick on an escalator at LaGuardia His Eminence concluded by charac- members of Fr. Nick’s graduating class, His Eminence recalled the selection Airport in New York when a heavyset man terizing the celebration as “an evening of including Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos. process for a new president in 2000, when fell backward onto him, causing serious in- thanksgiving; a thanksgiving to God for Other hierarchs at the event were trustee George Behrakis headed the search jury that has brought unending daily pain. giving us people like you.” Metropolitans Methodios, Alexios, Savas, committee and Fr. Nick’s name figured Referring to the virtue of love, the Also in attendance were students, Gerasimos and Bishops Andonios, Sevastia- prominently. Archbishop continued, “You have to love faculty, trustees, Leadership 100 members, nos, John of Antioch, Kyrillos of Greece At the time he was serving as the what you do in serving God in the capacity Archnos, IOCC representatives, school and Demetrios.

DR. THOMAS LELON DEAN JAMES SKEDROS JAMES KARLOUTSOS CONSTANTINE TRIANTAFILOU FR. JIM KATINAS DEAN DIMITRIOS KATOS JUNE 2015 9 HCHC

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Dimitrios Panagos photos Holy Cross School of Theology graduates with Archbishop Demetrios, Fr. Trianta lou, Greek Consul General Iphigenia Kanara, hierarchs of the Archdiocese, Church of Greece and the Antiochian Orthodox Church. (below) Archbishop Demetrios and school o cials bestow the honorary Doctor of Theology degree upon Fr. Nick. (bottom: Trustees Jeannie Ranglas, Christine Karavites, Kassandra Romas and Maria Logus, National Philoptochos president.) 54 Graduate HCHC, Fr. Trianta lou Receives Honorary Doctorate

BROOKLINE, Mass. – The 73rd Com- academic progress of HCHC. mencement program of HCHC featured the His Eminence also expressed apprecia- awarding of 20 Bachelor of Arts degrees, tion to Presvytera Diane “for supporting 34 Masters and an honorary Doctor of you in your sacred mission.” Theology degree to retiring President Fr. Rachel Contos was Hellenic College Nicholas Triantafilou, who graduated from valedictorian and Peter Hasiakos was the the school in 1963. Holy Cross valedictorian. Offering salutations and greetings at Undergraduate and graduate degrees the start of the program were HCHC trust- were awarded to: ees Vice Chairman Dr. Thomas Lelon, Con- • Bachelor of Arts to Hellenic Col- sul General of Greece in Boston Iphigenia lege students: Marios Adamakis, Ilias Kanara, Leadership 100 Chairman George Andriopoulos, Nicholas Birbilis, Deme- S. Tsandikos and National Philoptochos trios Constantine, Rachel Contos, Niko- President Maria Logus, who announced a letta Evangelatos, Hosea Hatjaji, Margaret $100,000 gift to the school. Hutchinski, Anthony Jonas, Alexander In his commencement address, Fr. Kamilaris, Alexander Karcher, Theodore Nick told the graduates “We are one broth- Karcher, John Livick-Moses, David Maillis, erhood, one body of men and women Jenna Mason, Evangelia Glykeria N. Palis, who have graduated from HCHC who are Mary Robinson, Peter Tarasidis and George dedicated to serving our one true apostolic Tsougranis. faith to proclaim teaching so Jesus Christ.” • Master of Theology: Jason Falcone, He continued, “Your commission is Maria Koulianos and Dr. Magdi Salmon. from Christ Himself. All of your studies have • Master of Theological Studies: Nicho- prepared you to feed the sheep of Jesus. las Calibey, Frank Edelblut, Peter Pappalas, Every discipline is directed to prepare you Nikki Ann Stournaras and Haralambos to become leaders for the constant improve- Zaharis. ment of God’s society. You are responding • Master of Divinity: Deacon Gary Alex- to and fulfilling our Lord’s admonition, ander, Michael Yuri Andrzejewski, Andrew no matter what position you have in the Steven Athanasiou, Andrew Calivas, Nikolas Church.” Steve Delaveris, Devin Patrick Edgecomb, He urged the students to “be bold, be Fr. Theodore Daniel Ehmer, Peter Hasiakos, prudent and be pleasant. Be strong enough Evangelos Karantonis, Dionysios Koulianos, to say ‘you don’t know but you will find out.’ Nicholas Lanzourakis, Fr. John Mamangakis, People respect honesty and self–assurance. Michael Chris Manos, Jonathan McClish, Each of you can make a difference if you are Brian McMullen, Deacon Demetre Mott, steadfast in your commitment.” Micholas Mueller, Michael Odegaard, Joshua Archbishop Demetrios offered the Pappas, Sarah Robinson, Peter William Ro- “heartfelt blessings and congratulations” manovsky, Anthony Joseph Ruggiero, Steven from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. James Sarigianis, Emile Sarkis, Robert Bruce In his remarks on Fr. Nick’s service Shand, Christian Siskos. to the school, the Archbishop noted the HCHC has also begun offering a “expanded academic offerings that reflect special program in Byzantine music and splendor, and beauty of the Orthodox faith,” awarded certificates to the following 10 that he promoted. “You understood the students: Richard Barrett, Peter Hasiakos, need to help people seeking God’s will.” Samuel Thomas Herron, Sarah Jenks, Irene He highlighted Fr. Nick’s accomplishments Christina Koulianos, Maria Diveris McMul- in raising funds for the school, and creat- len, Athanasios Minetos, Evangelia Glykeria ing the Office of Vocation and Ministry and N. Palis, Nicholas G. Roumas and Charleton other programs that have enhanced the Constantine Alexander Trumpower. 10 JUNE 2015 Metropolis News Illinois Church Marks 90th Year with ‘90 Acts of Kindness’ CHICAGO – Assumption Church an- they made snacks for homeless teens (Teen nounced its Sunday Church School ‘90 Acts Living Programs–act 12). of Kindness’ Challenge in commemoration They collected toys for a two year old of the community’s 90th anniversary in 2015. named Ramona battling acute lymphocytic “For I was hungry and you gave me some- leukemia (act 23). thing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me They delivered packages to the sick something to drink, I was a stranger and at Ronald McDonald House–Loyola (act you invited me in, I needed clothes and 9) and comforted the cancer patients on you clothed me, I was sick and you looked the Pediatric Unit at Rush Medical Center after me, I was in prison and you came to (Simply from the Heart, acts 13 and 16). visit me.” (Matthew 25:35-36) The children played a game with disabled Beginning in September 2014 and residents at the Marklund Philp Center, culminating in the anniversary dinner in Bloomingdale (act 63)They had a jump October 2015, the church school students rope contest to raise funds for the National have pledged to complete 90 projects in Multiple Sclerosis Society (act 64) support of church ministries and local, Assistant pastor Fr. Athanasios Papagi- national and international philanthropies. annis shares his insight: “Prior to my enroll- Christina Arvanites, church school di- ment in the seminary, I was a teacher. As a rector, describes the origins of the 90 Acts teacher, I discovered that children best re- of Kindness Challenge: “My fellow teachers member those things taught by experiential recognized the need to capture the imagina- learning. I can read the Gospel of Matthew tion of our children as we approached the and the kids will tune me out. community’s 90th year. I can ask them to live the Gospel of Hence, the genesis of the 90 acts. What Matthew and they will recall it forever.” has been pleasantly surprising has been the Having completed almost three quar- parish’s response to the challenge. Every ters of their 90 Acts, the children will sew week someone approaches me with an idea quilts for the sick and abused children for another activity. (SEWonderful Quilts (act 66) and are now It means a lot to the children that their collecting books for Bernie’s Book Bank parents and grandparents are monitoring (act 69). our Acts of Kindness Thermometer as the Fr. Timothy Bakakos, the church total advances to 90!” school pastor and spiritual advisor, places The list of projects completed to date the 90 acts in the broader context of Greek is staggering. The children fulfilled the ALS Orthodox theology: “Philanthropy is a Ice Bucket Challenge - goading their parents Greek word meaning ‘love of mankind.’ to join them (act 2). The Greeks have another word, philoxenia, The Sunday Church School committed which means ‘love of strangers.’ to sew 35 fleece blankets for the patients at The Parable of the Good Samaritan Ronald McDonald House - Loyola Univer- (Luke 10: 25-37) was revolutionary since sity; Assumption delivered 55 (act 7). Christ taught that our obligation to perform Rather than overeating on Halloween goods works extends not only to our rela- candy, the children sent their excess to tives, neighbors and people who look like our troops overseas (Operation Gratitude, us, but to all God’s Children. The 90 Acts of act 11). Kindness Challenge has inspired our young Assumption Church photo They walked (5K Walk for the Inter- people and our adults to remember the true theless, they had an abiding faith which To follow the progress of the 90 Acts national Orthodox Christian Charities ( act meaning of the Gospel.” led to the construction of the magnificent of Kindness Challenge, log in to the As- 4) and they walked some more (St. Jude’s Parish council President Dr. Peter edifice which we now call home. Many of sumption Church website at www.assump- Children’s Hospital Give Thanks Walk, act Panton recalls the legacy of Assumption that generation were recipients of acts of tionchicago.org/news/90-acts-of-kindness. 15), and they even did some running (Dan Church’s founders: “As immigrants, our kindness. There can be no better memorial Pictures can be found by clicking this Gibbons 5K Turkey Trot, act 17). founding generation lacked money, educa- for our ancestors than to teach our children link: https://picasaweb.google.com/101866 They wrote get–well cards (act 10) and tion and they spoke broken English. None- to become 21st century Good Samaritans.” 137863785029684/90ActsOfKindness NY Bowlers Support Leukemia Fundraiser WANTAGH, N.Y. – More than 300 Goyans and JOY members and parents from several Long Island parishes contributed more than $37,000 May 9 at the 13th annual Pins 4 Pauly Bowl-a-thon to benefit children afflicted with childhood leukemia. Participants represented St. Markella, Wantagh; St. Demetrios, Merrick; Holy Trinity, Hicksville; St. Demetrios, Astoria; St. Paul’s Cathedral, Hempstead; and St. Nicholas, West Babylon. Each bowler contributes funds raised through pledges. Private donations are also accepted. The event and non-profit Pins 4 Pauly Foundation were established in memory of Paul Pavlou of Seaford, a member of St. Demetrios, Merrick, who was an avid bowler and was a leukemia victim. His parents, Andreas and Georgia Pavlou, established the foundation. Each year’s proceeds go to help chil- dren with the disease. Over the years, more than 280 children have received assistance. In the picture at left, Fr. Nikiforos Faki- nos of Merrick, Fr. Vasilios Louros of Astoria and Fr. Demetrios Kazakis of West Babylon, Orthodox Observer photo led participants in a song for the occasion. JUNE 2015 11 Metropolis News

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of our family were taken from us, espe- Fr. William S. Chiganos cially our beloved daughter, Sofia.” The tragedy meant “when he sat with WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Fr. William S. families that were struggling with death of Chiganos, 82, pastor of Holy Apostles a loved one, that he could understand that Church and founder of the AMNOS (All pain and difficulty,” his son said. Men Need Our Savior) ministry, died The son of immigrants from Kalamata, May 4. Greece, young Bill Chiganos went to Aus- He was born Nov. 10, 1932, in Oak tin High School and Assumption Greek Park, Ill., and attended public schools in Orthodox Church at 601 S. Central in Chicago. He enrolled at Holy Cross School Chicago. His father, Sam, owned Chicago’s of Theology for six years and graduated Washington Restaurant, and his mother, with a B.A. in Theology in 1955. He also Sophia, was a homemaker. studied New Testament for two years at As Greek-Americans moved from the Specialists in Travel to Greece, Croatia, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Canary Islands, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Cyprus & Jordan city to the western suburbs, the diocese Tailor made itineraries to any of our unique destinations. Chicago Lutheran Seminary in Maywood, • Ill., and earned a B.A. at Elmhurst College charged him with building a new church, European Honeymoon & Wedding specialists. • and an M.A. at De Paul University. said another Holy Apostles priest, Rev. European Family Vacations. • He married Ethel Anestos in June Nicholas Georgiou. “He started the church Customized European Group Travel. • 1955, was ordained in Chicago as a deacon with a handful of people and his family,” • Specialists in Greek Orthodox groups to the Holy Land, St. Catherine’s Monastery, Constantinople & Greece. Aug. 22, 1955 and as a priest Dec. 27, 1955 he said. by Bishop Ezekiel of Nazianzos. In his private life, Fr. Chiganos had a JOIN US ON OUR SPECIAL GREEK ORTHODOX PILGRIMAGES: He was assigned to St. George Church passion for golf. His favorite players were GREECE: Pilgrimage to Northern Greece in Pittsfield, Mass., from January to July 15, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, whom & the Peloponnese including Mt. Athos. 1959, then was sent to Westchester, Ill., he encountered at Oak Brook Golf Course. Led by His Eminence Alexios of Atlanta where he organized Holy Apostles. When the priest congratulated him on September 30 - November 7 16 days/14 nights Fr. Chiganos was one of the longest- his game, Palmer said, “Thanks, Father.” • serving priests in the Archdiocese. In addition to his wife and son, Fr. TURKEY & ITALY: Pilgrimage to Constantinople and Rome. According to the Chicago Sun Times Chiganos is survived by a daughter, Ma- October 4 - 13 • 10 days/8 nights newspaper, his congregation started out rissa Lorusso; another son, Phillip; and GREECE & TURKEY: Constantinople, Trabzon (Panagia Sumela), worshipping in a gym at Westchester’s 12 grandchildren. Salonika, Meteora, Ioannina & Corfu. Oct. 23 - 26 • 15 days/ 13 nights old Nixon School while he oversaw Holy In his remembrance of Fr. Chiganos, GREECE & TURKEY: Pilgrimage to Northern Greece & Turkey Apostles’ construction and growth, from Fr. Evagoras Constantinidis, director of Including Mt. Athos & Halki. October 23 14 16 days/14 nights blueprints to a celebrated work of archi- Ionian Village, who as a youth attended - • tecture. The parish has about 800 families, Camp Fanari where Fr. Chiganos served Visit us at: www.GreekOrthodoxPilgrimages.com some with third – and fourth – generation as director, said, “Fr. Bill, as I said in my worshippers, and offerings from holy ser- Facebook post upon his passing, was many 31 09 Newtown Ave. Long Island City, NY 11102 vices, to Greek language lessons, to classes things to many people. He was a father, a Tel.: (718) 721-3808 Toll Free: 1-800-223-7880 on how to “Bake Like Yiayia.” brother, a husband, an uncle, a spiritual Fax: (718) 795-4356 E-mail: [email protected] He blended English and Greek into father, an advisor, a counselor, a teacher, services. He started what amounted to a a mentor, and a friend. www.cloudtours.com theological book club, with churchgoers “And to the thousands of us that reading works by internationally known passed through the gates of Fanari Camp philosophers and members of the clergy, when he was at the helm, he was our di- who were then invited to lecture at Holy rector. He was the voice in the chapel that Apostles. reminded us why we were there. Because He helped expand a Greek youth of his vision with the camp, hundreds of camp that has operated for 30 years in marriages and children have come as a Williams Bay, Wis., leading to lifelong result of Fanari Camp. friendships and marriages. “People who worked with Fr. Bill at The AMNOS ministry included pro- camp now span the globe, and each one af- duction of the Daily Bible Reading Guide fectionately remembers their time serving for Orthodox Christians. At one point under his leadership. He was our fearless nearly 90,000 copies were sent a nation- leader and guide. And now, to each of us ally. entrusted with the care of summer camp- It also included a “Celebration of ing ministries, he should continue to be Books” every year starting on the second a role model. Sunday of Lent, which involved hosting “Fr. Bill knew the importance of sum- internationally known speakers and schol- mer camp, long before summer camp ars along with the viewing of thousands of was the cool thing to do. He knew that Orthodox books. removing our young people from society For a number of years Fr, Chiganos and taking them on a retreat was for their hosted a prayer breakfast that started at 6 best interest and benefit. a.m. with a small service then discussion “He knew that summer camp pro- over breakfast. vided a unique opportunity to affect Nearly 150 copies of his sermons as a change in a young person, and he truly tape ministry were sent to people across believed in it. the nation, including college students. “Each one of us who serves our camp Fr. Chiganos welcomed church dona- programs now, whether in Chicago or tions, no matter how small, saying, “You around the world, can look to the example give what you give,” his son, Bill, told the of Fr. Bill, to his longevity, determination, Sun Times. and love, and try to instill those same He taped his sermons and was grati- qualities in ourselves. fied to learn they were circulating through- “Fr. Bill, thank you for everything you out the country, including prisons. did for so many of us, thank you for creat- “There were people who would get ing in me the love for summer camp that them in jails and write letters on how he I have to this day, and may your memory helped them,” his son said. be ever eternal.” He wrote sermons that touched Funeral services took place May 8 at people, especially when he spoke of grief Holy Apostles Church with Archbishop and death. Demetrios officiating. He and Effie, his wife of 59 years, lost The Archbishop interrupted his sched- their daughter, Sofia Stefanos, to breast ule in Washington, where he participated in cancer when she was 33 and had recently activities relating to the 100th anniversary of given birth to her third child. the Armenian holocaust and the consecra- In the church newsletter, he wrote tion of St. Sophia Cathedral, to fly to Illinois of his loss for words when, as a young for the funeral. He was assisted by Metro- priest, he met with those in mourning. But politan Iakovos of Chicago, Metropolitan he said, “I discovered the deep pain that Nikitas of Dardanelles, Fr. Nicholas Geor- death brought into my life when members giou, assistant pastor, and 40 other clergy. JUNE 2015 13 Obituaries Bishop Anthimos Bishop Anthimos of Olympos, 80, died May 29 at his residence in West Yar- mouth, Mass. He had been retired since 1987. Upon his retirement, the Ecumenical Patriarch- ate granted him the title of Bishop of Olympos. Upon announcing the news at the Archdiocesan Council’s spring meeting in San Francisco, Archbishop Demetrios offered a trisagion memorial service at the hotel meeting room. Born George Draconakis in Kasteli, Crete on Nov. 19, 1934, to Nikolaos and Kalliope, he was drawn to the Church from a young age and followed the calling of the Lord. He was a graduate of the Patri- and served there until he was enthroned archal Theological School of Halki where as the first bishop the Denver Diocese in he received his Master of Divinity degree. 1983. He was ordained to the diaconate in Bishop Anthimos was a close friend of 1954, and to the priesthood in 1956. He Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco of was elevated to the rank of Archimandrite blessed memory, both having been born in 1959. He served parishes in Belgium and raised in Crete. where he studied at the Catholic Univer- The bishop was a frequent visitor to sity of Louvain. From 1960 - 1969 he was the Metropolis of San Francisco. He loved assigned to the Archdiocese of Germany attending the annual Folk Dance and in several capacities and served parishes Choral Festival; was a great supporter of in Berlin and Nuremberg before being St. Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center and appointed as the Archdiocese vicar. the Monastery of the Theotokos the Life In July 1969 he arrived in the United Giving Spring in Dunlap, Calif. States and was appointed as the parish Archbishop Demetrios and other priest of St. Nicholas Church in Clinton, clergy in attendance, officiated at the tri- Mass. During this time he continued his sagion service June 2, at the HCHC Chapel education at the Harvard Divinity School. in Brookline, Mass. In July 1971 he was appointed dean of He is survived by his brother, Fr. Kon- the Archdiocesan Cathedral in New York, stantinos Draconakis, who had served as a where he served until his election as Bish- priest in Germany for many years, and is op in 1977. From the time of his election now retired and resides in Crete. Bishop through 1979 he served as the Pittsburgh Anthimos had expressed the wish to be Diocese bishop. He was enthroned as the entombed in his motherland, in Kasteli Diocese of Boston bishop in April 1979 Fournis near Neapolis in Crete.

in Norwich, Conn. He served the following Fr. Demetrios A. Lokis parishes: Assumption, Manchester, N.H. (11/66-8/68); St. John, Charleston, W.Va. EAST MEADOW, N.Y. – Fr. Demetrios (8/68 to 10/70); St. George, Pittsfield, Mass. Lokis, 82, a retired priest of the Archdio- ((1/73-8/74); Holy Trinity, fort Wayne, Ind. cese, died May 30. He had served numer- (9/74-9/75); Annunciation Cathedral, Hous- ous parishes in New York, Georgia, Texas, ton (2nd priest, 9/75-4/80); Holy Trinity, New Louisiana and other states. Orleans (4/80-10/82); Holy Trinity, Augusta, He was born Jan. 1, 1933 in Stratinista, Ga. (11/82-8/83); St. Dionysios, Overland Ioannina, Greece. He entered the United Park, Kansas (9/83-12/84); Sts. Anargyroi, States in1947 and attended English High New York 7/86-10-88); St. Eleftherios, New School in Boston. He enrolled at Newman York (11/88-4/90); Holy Cross, Brooklyn Preparatory School in Boston for one year, (assistant 6/90-12/92); and St. Nicholas, then studied at Holy Cross Seminary in Flushing (12/92-1/03). Brookline in 1956-59. He also studied at He was married to Sophia Yiannaki of the University of Thessaloniki four years Greece. They had two children, Mariana and graduated in 1966, and at North Adams and Elena. State College in Massachusetts and the Uni- The funeral took place June 5 at Holy versity of Houston. Cross Church in Brooklyn with Bishop An- He was ordained a deacon Sept. 24, donios of Phasiane officiating, assisted by 1966 in Brookline by Bishop Gerasimos of the Very Rev. Gerasimos Makris and other Abydos, and as a priest the following day clergy from area churches.

merce at Washington and Lee University. Evan A. Chriss He enlisted in the Navy and commanded an amphibious landing craft in New BALTIMORE - Evan Alevizatos Chriss, Guinea in the Pacific during World War II. an attorney and leader at Annunciation He left military service in 1946 as a lieu- Orthodox Cathedral, died June 1. He was tenant senior He earned a degree at the a former member of the Archdiocesan University of Maryland School of Law and Council and an Archon of the Ecumenical was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1948. Patriarchate. He was 93. He was a lifelong member of the An- Mr. Chriss, a 1938 City College gradu- nunciation Cathedral, where he was a past ate, earned a bachelor’s degree in com- president of the parish council. To donate to the St. Nicholas National Shrine, make checks payable to: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Mailing Address: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, 8 East 79th St., New York, NY 10075 www.stnicholaswtc.org 14 JUNE 2015 – I ALWAYS WANTED TO STUDY ORTHODOX THEOLOGY! Obituaries – WELL, NOW YOU CAN! AND WITH SOME OF THE LEADING Fr. Spyridon Papademetriou He is listed in the Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans and the Inter- ORTHODOX THEOLOGIANS OF OUR AGE. WYOMISSING, Pa. – Fr. Spyridon C. national Who’s Who in Community Service. Papademetriou, 89, died May 22 at Penn- Fr. Papademetriou’s wife of 59 years sylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He had was Metaxia (Zerveas), who was born in De- been retired since 1988. troit, and raised in Platza region of Sparta. ST. STEPHEN’S COURSE OF STUDIES He served as a parish priest more than She returned to the United States in 1948 60 years and came from a family of priests and they were married in July 1949. IN ORTHODOX THEOLOGY IS YOUR ANSWER and presveteres, including his brother, the Fr. Spyridon was pre-deceased by Rev. Dr. George C. Papademetriou, former Presvytera Metaxia and also by a son, Con- Besides our theological program, we are also now o ering director of the HCHC library and professor stantine, and brother, John. three new specialization tracks: emeritus. He is survived by his daughter, Oura- Fr. Papademetriou was the former nia, and her husband, Jon Belisonzi, his Youth Ministry, Musicology and Iconology pastor of St. Matthew’s Church in Reading, son Stylianos-John and his wife, Diane  ese tracks are o ered in a distinct Orthodox and Byzantine setting. Pa., from 1974-1998. During his retirement (Innis), and by grandchildren and a great- he served as an assistant pastor at Sts. Con- granddaughter; his sister, Olga Marudas; St. Stephen’s Course, a three–year directed reading program stantine and Helen Church, also in Reading. brothers Rev. George and his wife, Pres- under the auspices of the Antiochian House of Studies He was born Sept. 25, 1925 in the vytera Athanasia, Evangelos and his wife, is open to both men and women. Petralona region of Evritanias Karpenision Lucia, and Alkiviades, and other relatives. Greece to Rev. Constantine and Presvetera Funeral services were held May 26, with Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburg officiat- For information and catalogue, contact: Ourania Papademetriou. In 1945, after graduating from high ing and many clergy assisting. school, he was invited by Archbishop (later Memorial donations can be made to ST. STEPHEN’S COURSE OF STUDIES Patriarch) Athenagoras to study at the Holy the Rev. Spyridon and Presvytera Metaxia Cross School of Theology in Pomfret, Conn. Memorial Scholarship at Hellenic College 385 IVY LANE, BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621 The Archdiocese arranged for Fr. Spyridon Holy Cross, 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline and 10 other seminary candidates to travel MA 02445. E-mail: THEOEDU1@AOL. COM • Tel: 201.569.0095 to America. ______In 1951, he was ordained into the Eula Carlos priesthood by Archbishop Ezekiel Tsoukalas Please send me further information and application forms for: and was assigned to serve Annunciation in ATLANTA – Eula Caras Carlos, a Newburyport. He eventually was awarded member of the National Philoptochos St. Stephen’s Course of Studies in Orthodox eology a Bachelor of Arts in Theology in 1953 and Board for the last 30 years and lifelong a Bachelor of Divinity in 1956. He also took member of Annunciation Cathedral, Name:______courses at the Harvard School of Divinity died May 21. Please print and studied church history and patristics Mrs. Carlos many accomplishments Address:______under Russian theologian Georges Floro- for the national Church included es- vsky. tablishment of the Lofos Stewardship City:______State:______Zip:______In 1959 Fr. Spyridon was reassigned Program, member of Leadership 100 to serve St. Spyridon’s Church in New- Endowment Fund, serving on its board E-mail:______Tel:______port, R.I. many years; the League of Greek Or- He transferred to St. Matthew’s in thodox Stewards, and emeritus board 1974 where he served as pastor for twenty- member of St. Photios Greek Orthodox three years. During his pastorage, the mort- National Shrine in St. Augustine, Fla. gage was paid in full, the 25th anniversary She was the sole benefactor of Holy of the parish was successfully observed in Transfiguration Church in Marietta, Ga., 1993, and $65,000 was raised to restore where she built St. Andrew Chapel in the church’s steeple. memory of her husband, Andrew. Fr. Spyridon was awarded the titles of She also established the Chair of Sakelarios in 1959 and Economos in 1965. Hellenic Studies at Georgia State Univer- In 1971, upon completion of 20 years as sity to bring the study of Hellenism to a a parish priest, Patriarch Athenagoras of greater number of people. She had been Constantinople named him Protoprebyter a long-time volunteer and supporter of of the Ecumenical Throne, the highest Shepherd Spinal Center and established honor bestowed upon a married Ortho- the Andrew C. Carlos Multiple Sclerosis dox priest. Institute at Shepherd for extensive treat- In 1986 he was designated “Priest of ment and research for multiple sclerosis. the Year” by Bishop (later Metropolitan) She was a founding member of the auxil- Maximos and the Pittsburgh Diocese iary for visiting nurses in which hospice clergy. In 1991 he was honored by the local Atlanta was built in 1996. Together with AHEPA chapter on the 40th anniversary of Dr. Arthur and Linda Booth, she and her his ordination and he received the Alumni husband worked many years to make Citation from Holy Cross School of Theol- this facility a reality. ogy in 1992. Fr. Spyridon was active in She was born July 17, 1928, in ecumenical and civic affairs.. Cordele, Ga. Her family moved to Atlanta In Massachusetts, he served as New- 15 months later. buryport Public Library director. In Rhode On Jan. 23, 1949, Eula married An- Island he served as auxiliary chaplain for drew C. Carlos. the Eastern Orthodox Priests Association. She was predeceased by her hus- He offered the invocation at the inaugura- band and her eldest son, Chris. tion of Gov. John H. Chaffee. Survivors include son and daughter In Reading, Fr. Spyridon served as in law, Jimmy and Helen Carlos, son Greater Reading Council of Churches and daughter in law, John and Elaine director, Greater Reading Ministirium Carlos, daughter and son in law, Helen president, as a Community General Hos- Carlos and Ron Hilliard; daughter-in-law pital Pastoral Care Department member, Marina Carlos; her brother and sister- director and member of the Board of in-law Billy and Betty Caras, and grand- the American Lung Association of Berks daughters and many nieces, nephews County, member of the Pittsburgh Diocese and godchildren. Ecclesiastical Family Court for Southeast- Memorial donations in eula’s mem- ern Pennsylvania, and president of the ory may be made to the Annunciation Eastern Pennsylvania Orthodox Council Cathedral, Hospice Atlanta, the MS of Churches. Institute @ Shepherd Center, Hellenic Fr. Spyridon was invited on occasion College Holy Cross, St. Photios National to open the Pennsylvania State Senate Shrine, or Holy Transfiguration Greek with a prayer and to offer invocations at Orthodox Church Building Fund. Reading’s City Council meetings. He also Funeral services took place May 25 offered prayers to open sessions of the with Archbishop Demetrios and Metro- U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. politan Alexios officiating. to page 22 ΙΟΥΝΙΟΣ 2015 ΕΤΟΣ 80 • ΑΡΙΘΜΟΣ 1306

Εγκύκλιος Eγκαίνια του Καθεδρικού Nαού Αγίας Σοφίας στην Ουάσιγκτον του Σταύρου Η. Παπαγερμανού

Κυριακή ΟΥΑΣΙΝΓΚΤΟΝ – Παρουσία χιλίων και πλέον πιστών, με μεγαλοπρέπεια και κατάνυ- της AHEPA ξη και σύμφωνα με την Ορθόδοξη παράδοση αιώνων, εγκαινιάσθηκε την Κυριακή 10 Μαΐου Πρός τούς Σεβασμιωτάτους καί Θεο- 2015, από τον Αρχιεπίσκοπο Αμερικής κ. φιλεστάτους Ἀρχιερεῖς, τούς Εὐλαβεστά- Δημήτριο ο Καθεδρικός Ναός της Αγίας του τους Ἱερεῖς καί Διακόνους, τούς Μοναχούς Θεού Σοφίας, στην πρωτεύουσα των Η.Π.Α. καί Μοναχές, τούς Προέδρους καί Μέλη Το τελετουργικό των εγκαινίων και του τῶν Κοινοτικῶν Συμβουλίων, τά Ἡμερή- καθαγιασμού του ναού ξεκίνησε νωρίς το σια καί Ἀπογευματινά Σχολεῖα, τίς Φιλο- πρωί, αμέσως μετά τον Όρθρο, με την περι- πτώχους Ἀδελφότητες, τήν Νεολαία, τίς φορά των ιερών λειψάνων που προορίζονταν Ἑλληνορθόδοξες Ὀργανώσεις καί ὁλόκληρο να τοποθετηθούν στην αγία τράπεζα, τρεις τό Χριστεπώνυμον πλήρωμα τῆς Ἱερᾶς φορές γύρω από τον ναό. Τα λείψανα που Ἀρχιεπισκοπῆς Ἀμερικῆς. είχαν τοποθετηθεί στο ιερό δισκάριο επί της Αγίας Τραπέζης κατά την προετοιμασία την Προσφιλεῖς Ἀδελφοί προηγουμένη ημέρα ήταν της Αγίας μεγα- καί Ἀδελφές ἐν Χριστῷ, λομάρτυρος Βαρβάρας, του Αγίου ένδοξου Χριστός Ἀνέστη! μεγαλομάρτυρος Παντελεήμονος του ιαμα- Στό φῶς καί τή χαρά αυτῆς τῆς εὐλο- τικού, και του Αγίου Κήρυκου. γημένης περιόδου τῆς Ἀναστάσεως τοῦ Στη λιτανεία προηγούνταν οι ιερόπαιδες Κυρίου μας, δοξάζουμε καί εὐχαριστοῦμε με τα εξαπτέρυγα και τις λαμπάδες, ο χορός Φωτογραφία: Δημήτριος Πανάγος τόν Θεό ὁ Ὁποῖος καλύπτει ὅλες τίς ἀνά- των ιεροψαλτών έψαλε «Άγιοι Μάρτυρες, οι Τέλος, ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής Δημήτριος Μετά την πρώτη και δεύτερη περιφορά, γκες μας λόγῳ τῆς ἀφθονίας τῆς χάριτός καλώς αθλήσαντες και στεφανωθέντες...» και κρατούσε ψηλά το αργυρό ιερό δισκάριο με και μπροστά από την κυρία είσοδο έγινε η Του. Μέσῳ τοῦ Χριστοῦ ἐλάβαμε ζωή καί τις άλλες ωδές της περιφοράς, ακολουθούσαν τα ιερά λείψανα, συνεπικουρούμενος από τον ανάγνωση των αποστολικών αναγνωσμάτων μέσῳ τῆς χάριτός Του καί τῆς πίστεώς οι ιερείς με τις φορητές εικόνες, τον Τίμιο Επίσκοπο Φασιανής Αντώνιο. Ακολουθούσε και των Ευαγγελίων. Μετά την Τρίτη περιφο- μας θά ἔχουμε αἰώνια ζωή στήν ἔνδοξη Σταυρό και το Ιερό Ευαγγέλιο, αμέσως μετά οι πλήθος πιστών που είχε κατακλύσει τον προ- ρά ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος κρούοντας με την ποιμα- παρουσία Του. διάκονοι με τα θυμιατά και τα δικεροτρίκερα. αύλιο χώρο του ναού. ντική ράβδο τη θύρα του ναού αναφώνησε Σήμερα ἑορτάζουμε ἕνα ἔξοχο θαῦμα, με δυνατή φωνή: «Άρατε Πύλας, οι άρχοντες τήν ἴαση ἀπό τόν Χριστό ἑνός ἀνθρώπου ὁ υμών, και επάρθητε, πύλαι αιώνιοι, και εισε- ὁποῖος ἦτο τυφλός ἐκ γενετῆς (Ἰωάν. 9:1- λεύσεται ο Βασιλεύς της δόξης». 38). Πρόκειται περί ἰσχυρᾶς διακηρύξεως Εαρινή Συνεδρίαση Αρχιεπισκοπικού Συμβουλίου Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος εισερχόμενος στο άγιο τῆς μεγάλης θεραπευτικῆς δυνάμεως τοῦ βήμα απέθεσε επί της αγίας τραπέζης το ιερό Κυρίου μας Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ καί τοῦ Εὐαγ- του Σταύρου Η. Παπαγερμανού Μητροπολίτες της Ιεράς Επαρχιακής Συνόδου δισκάριο με τα λείψανα. Με μεγάλη ευλάβεια γελίου Του. Σικάγου κ. Ιάκωβος, Ντιτρόϊτ κ. Νικόλαος, Πί- τοποθέτησε τα μικρά τεμάχια των σε μια Ἡ ἡμέρα αὐτή συμπίπτει ἐπίσης καί ΑΓΙΟΣ ΦΡΑΓΚΙΣΚΟΣ – Συνήλθε στις τσμπουργκ κ. Σάββας και Αγίου Φραγκίσκου μικρή ασημένια λειψανοθήκη επιχέοντας επ‘ μέ τόν ἐτήσιο ἑορτασμό τῆς Κυριακῆς τῆς 28 και 29 Μαΐου 2015 στον Άγιο Φραγκίσκο κ. Γεράσιμος, οποίος είναι και ο επιχώριος αυτών άγιο μύρο. Την τοποθέτησε σε μικρή ΑΧΕΠΑ, σέ ἀναγνώριση τῶν μελῶν τῆς για την καθιερωμένη εαρινή του συνεδρίαση ιεράρχης. Παρέστησαν ακόμη ο αρχιγραμ- κοιλότητα στο μέσον της αγίας τραπέζης και Ἑλληνοαμερικανικῆς Ἐκπαιδευτικῆς Προ- το Αρχιεπισκοπικό Συμβούλιο της Ιεράς Αρ- ματέας της Συνόδου Επίσκοπος Ζήλων κ. την κάλυψε με ένα μίγμα κηρομαστίχης, σφα- οδευτικῆς Ἑνώσεως καί τοῦ σημαντικοῦ χιεπισκοπής Αμερικής, υπό την προεδρία του Σεβαστιανός και ο πρωτοσυγκελλεύων της λίζοντας και σφραγίζοντας την κοιλότητα με ἔργου των σέ ὅλο τόν κόσμο. Μέ προσφορά Σεβασμιωτάτου Αρχιεπισκόπου Αμερικής κ. Ι. Μητροπόλεως Αγ. Φραγκίσκου Επίσκοπος μια μικρή μαρμάρινη πλάκα και το μίγμα της προγραμμάτων στεγάσεως ὑπερηλίκων, Δημητρίου. Μήδειας κ. Απόστολος. κηρομαστίχης. Στη συνέχεια ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος ὑποτροφιῶν γιά νέους καί πολλῶν ἄλλων Οι εργασίες του Αρχιεπισκοπικού Συμ- Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος ανακοίνωσε τον Δημήτριος και ο Επίσκοπος Αντώνιος περι- φιλανθρωπικῶν καί ἐκπαιδευτικῶν εὐκαι- βουλίου, που πραγματοποιήθηκαν στο ξενο- διορισμό του νέου προέδρου του Ελληνικού εβλήθησαν με ειδική λευκή σινδόνη επάνω ριῶν, ἡ οἰκογένεια τῆς ΑΧΕΠΑ συνεχίζει δοχείο St. Francis Westin Hotel, ξεκίνησαν με Κολεγίου και της Ιεράς Ελληνορθόδοξου από τα αρχιερατικά άμφια και γονατιστοί νά καλύπτῃ ἀνάγκες μέ γενναιοδωρία καί τη συνεδρία της Εκτελεστικής Επιτροπής και Θεολογικής Σχολής του Tιμίου Σταυρού π. γύρω από την αγία τράπεζα μαζί με τον κλήρο εὐσπλαγχνία. Ἐμπνεόμενα ἀπό τήν ρήση με τις ιδιαίτερες συνεδριάσεις των επί μέρους Χριστοφόρου Μητρόπουλου και τον διορι- και το λαό ανέπεμψαν τις ευχές της τελετής. τοῦ Χριστοῦ πρός τούς μαθητάς Του, οὕτως επιτροπών, τη Πέμπτη 28 Μαΐου, οι οποίες σμό του Στίβεν Χριστοφόρου στη θέση του Ακολούθησε η πλύσις και καθαρισμός της λαμψάτω τό φῶς ὑμῶν ἔμπροσθεν τῶν ασχολήθηκαν με το έργο των διακονιών της διευθυντού του Τμήματος Νεολαίας. αγίας τραπέζης με χλιαρό νερό, λευκό σα- ἀνθρώπων, ὅπως ἴδωσιν ὑμῶν τά καλά ἔργα Εκκλησίας και προετοίμασαν τις εκθέσεις Ο κ. Αντώνιος Στεφάνης, o οποίος πούνι και φυσικούς σπόγγους και με αγγείο καί δοξάσωσιν τόν Πατέρα ὑμῶν τόν ἐν τοῖς τους. προήδρευσε των εργασιών του Συνεδρίου, που περιείχε απόσταγμα αρωματικών φυτών οὐρανοῖς (Ματθ. 5:16), τά μέλη τῆς ΑΧΕΠΑ Ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμε- παρουσίασε και την έκθεση της Επιτροπής και ροδόσταμα, ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος έρανε και προσφέρουν φῶς, ἐλπίδα καί εὐκαιρίες σέ ρικής κ. Δημήτριος άνοιξε τις εργασίες της Διοικητικών Θεμάτων. επάλειψε την επιφάνεια κάνοντας το σημείο πολλούς. ολομέλειας του Συμβουλίου με προσευχή και Ο κ. Ιερώνυμος Δημητρίου, εκτελεστικός του Σταυρού τρεις φορές. Χρησιμοποιώντας Αὐτό τό ἔργο εἶναι ἰδιαιτέρως αἰσθητό στη συνέχεια ανέπεμψε επιμνημόσυνη δέηση διευθυντής διοικήσεως παρουσίασε πλήρη τα λινά υφάσματα καινουργών αντιμηνσίων, στή σημαντική προσφορά ἐκ μέρους τῆς για τα δέκα χρόνια από την εις Κύριον εκδημία και αναλυτική έκθεση για την ανοικοδόμη- οι αρχιερείς και ιερείς στέγνωσαν την αγία ΑΧΕΠΑ ἰατρικοῦ ἐξοπλισμοῦ καί εἰδῶν του μακαριστού Αρχιεπισκόπου Ιακώβου. ση του ναού του Αγίου Νικολάου στο χώρο τράπεζα. διατροφῆς γιά τούς κατοίκους τῆς Ἑλλάδος. Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος στην εισηγητική του Διεθνούς Εμπορικού Κέντρου της Νέας Τέλος επάλειψαν την μαρμάρινη επι- Στή διάρκεια τῆς τωρινῆς κρίσεως, ἡ οἰκο- του ομιλία μετέφερε τον χαιρετισμό και τις Υόρκης, ο οποίος κατεστράφη ολοσχερώς φάνεια με το Αγιο Μύρο. Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος γένεια τῆς ΑΧΕΠΑ ἔχει συμμετάσχει στήν ευλογίες του Παναγιωτάτου Οικουμενικού κατά την τρομοκρατική επίθεση της 11ης χρησιμοποιώντας και πάλι το μίγμα της κη- προσπάθεια ἀνακουφίσεως διά δωρεῶν Πατριάρχου κ. Βαρθολομαίου και ενημέρωσε Σεπτεμβρίου 2001. ρομαστίχης επικόλλησε στις τέσσερις γωνίες σέ φιλανθρωπίες μέ σκοπό τήν σίτιση, τήν το Συμβούλιο για τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις και Παρουσιάστηκαν και συζητήθηκαν της αγίας τραπέζης μικρά κομμάτια λινού παροχή ἰατρικοῦ ἐξοπλισμοῦ καί τήν διευ- γεγονότα στη ζωή της ανά τον κόσμο Ορ- εκτενώς και οι εκθέσεις των επιτροπών επί υφάσματος που απεικονίζουν τους τέσσερις κόλυνση ἀποστολῶν ἰατρικοῦ ὑλικοῦ. Αὐτό θοδόξου Εκκλησίας και της Ιεράς Ελληνορ- των επί μέρους εθνικών διακονιών και προ- ευαγγελιστές και κάλυψε την αγία τράπεζα με ἀποκαλύπτει τόν φιλανθρωπικό χαρακτήρα θόδοξου Αρχιεπισκοπής ιδιαίτερα. Ο Σεβα- γραμμάτων της Ιεράς Αρχιεπισκοπής ως εξής: το κατασάρκιο (λευκό λινό ύφασμα) δένοντάς τῶν μελῶν τῆς ΑΧΕΠΑ καί τήν διαρκῆ σμιώτατος αναφερόμενος στην προς Εφεσίους Θρησκευτικής και Κατηχητικής Παιδείας, το ασφαλώς. ἐπιθυμία των νά καλύπτουν ἐπείγουσες επιστολή του Αποστόλου Παύλου (Εφεσ. Διακονιών και Προγραμμάτων Νεολαίας, Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Δημήτριος το υπέ- ἀνάγκες. 4:11) τόνισε ότι καλούμεθα να γίνουμε από- Γάμου και Οικογενείας, Επικοινωνιών, Οικο- γραψε στο κέντρο, και το ίδιο έκανε και ο Τήν Κυριακή τῆς ΑΧΕΠΑ, παρακαλῶ στολοι, προφήται, ευαγγγελισταί, ποιμένες νομικής προσφοράς και στήριξης, Ιεραπο- Επίσκοπος Αντώνιος ακριβώς από κάτω. ὅλες τίς ἐνορίες τῆς Ἱερᾶς Ἑλληνικῆς Ὀρθο- και διδάσκαλοι και έδωσε ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στολικού και ευαγγελικού έργου, Ελληνικής Αμέσως τοποθετήθηκε το περίτεχνο λευκό δόξου Ἀρχιεπισκοπῆς ἀνά τήν ἐπικράτεια στο βασικό αποστολικό ρόλο της Εκκλησίας Παιδείας και Οικονομικών. κάλυμμα της αγίας τραπέζης, και επάνω του νά ἀναγνωρίσουν τά μέλη, τό ἔργο καί λέγοντας «είμαστε Εκκλησία αποστολική και Τέλος ανακοινώθηκε ότι η ανά διετία τα αντιμήνσια που χρησιμοποιήθηκαν και το τήν ἀποστολή τῆς Ἑλληνοαμερικανικῆς η παρούσα συνάντησή μας έχει αποστολικό Κληρικολαϊκή Συνέλευση της Ιεράς Ορθο- αντιμήνσιο του ναού και επ‘ αυτών τοποθε- Ἐκπαιδευτικῆς Προοδευτικῆς Ἑνώσεως. χαρακτήρα και σκοπό». δόξου Αρχιεπισκοπής Αμερικής θα πραγμα- τήθηκε το ιερό ευαγγέλιο. Στη συνεδρία του Αρχιεπισκοπικού τοποιηθεί μεταξύ 2 και 8 Ιουλίου στην πόλη Μετά τοποθετήθηκαν σύμφωνα με την u Σελίδα 18 συμβουλίου παρέστησαν οι Σεβασμιώτατοι Νάσβιλ του Τενεσί. uΣελίδα 16 16 ΟΡΘΟ∆ΟΞΟΣ ΠΑΡΑΤΗΡΗΤΗΣ ΙΟΥΝΙΟΣ 2015 “Η Παιδεία, για να πετύχει, χρειάζεται χρηματοδότηση”

ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ.– Ήταν πριν από περίπου τολόγιο σε όλους, προκειμένου να μάθει από αποκτούν παιδαγωγικά οφέλη, αλλά και “ζουν Απευθύνει δε, κάλεσμα στήριξης του μία δεκαετία, όταν ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμε- “πρώτο χέρι” προβλήματα και ζητήματα που την αγάπη, τη ζεστασιά και τη φιλοξενία της Ταμείου Ελληνικής Παιδείας, που αναμένεται ρικής Δημήτριος ανέθετε στον δρα Ιωάννη απασχολούν τα σχολεία της Αρχιεπισκοπής. Κύπρου”. σύντομα να θεσμοθετηθεί από την Ομοσπονδία Ευθυμιόπουλο τη Διεύθυνση Παιδείας της “Από τις απαντήσεις του ερωτηματολο- “Αποτελεί δικαίωμα των δασκάλων να Εκπαιδευτικών Αμερικής, υπογραμμίζοντας Αρχιεπισκοπής Αμερικής. Δέκα χρόνια μετά, γίου αυτού, που άγγιξαν το 90% και ύστερα επιζητούν την επιμόρφωσή τους και υποχρέ- πως “αυτό θα είναι ένα μεγάλο επίτευγμα στην έχοντας καταφέρει να συνδέσει το όνομά από μελέτη βγήκαν κάποια συμπεράσματα ωση δική μας να την παρέχουμε. Οφείλουν τα ελληνική παιδεία”. του με την ελληνική Παιδεία στις μακρινές για το διδακτικό υλικό, για τα προγράμμα- σχολεία μας, οι κοινότητές μας να φροντίσουν Σε ό,τι αφορά, τέλος, το μέλλον της ελ- Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες -και όχι μόνον- ο δρ τα διδασκαλίας, για την επιμόρφωση των και να στηρίξουν τους δασκάλους, για να ληνικής γλώσσας και παιδείας στην Αμερική, Ευθυμιόπουλος τιμήθηκε σε αναγνώριση του δασκάλων και γενικά για τη λειτουργία των ενημερωθούν πάνω στις νέες παιδαγωγικές αφού επισημαίνει πως “η Παιδεία για να μπορεί “δημιουργικού, ιδιαίτερης σημασίας, έργου σχολείων μας” εξηγεί ο δρ. Ευθυμιόπουλος, ο μεθόδους και να παρακολουθήσουν νέες και να επιτύχει χρειάζεται γενναία χρηματοδότη- του και της ανεκτίμητης προσφοράς του στα οποίος κάνοντας το επόμενο “βήμα” πέρασε χρήσιμες παιδαγωγικές πρακτικές” σημειώνει. ση, για να υπάρξουν μακροπρόθεσμα και ου- Ελληνικά Γράμματα, την Ορθοδοξία και τον στη συγγραφή και έκδοση, μαζί με μια ομάδα σιαστικά αποτελέσματα”, ο δρ. Ευθυμιόπουλος Ελληνισμό” από τους ίδιους τους συναδέλφους συνεργατών του, του έργου “Τα Ελληνικά μου”, ...και στήριξη του Ταμείου υπογραμμίζει: “Πρέπει να ξεφύγουμε από μια του στην Ομοσπονδία Ελληνο-Αμερικανών με την οικονομική βοήθεια του FAITH. Ελληνικής Παιδείας κατευθυνόμενη μοιρολατρεία για την παιδεία Εκπαιδευτικών. “Στα βιβλία μας συμπεριλάβαμε κείμενα Πώς η έλλειψη δασκάλων, λόγω της μας, ότι δεν έχει μέλλον η ελληνική γλώσσα Με αφορμή τη βράβευσή του αυτή, πριν και ενότητες ευχάριστες και ωφέλιμες για τα παι- οικονομικής κρίσης στην Ελλάδα, επηρεάζει και ότι χάνεται. Αν χαθεί η γλώσσα του Ευαγ- από μερικές εβδομάδες, για «την επίπονη διά μας από την ιστορία, τον πολιτισμό, τις παρα- την προσπάθεια της Διεύθυνσης Παιδείας της γελίου, τότε θα χαθεί και η ελληνική γλώσσα εργασία και φροντίδα που επέδειξε για την έκ- δόσεις μας, από τις θρησκευτικές και εθνικές μας Αρχιεπισκοπής Αμερικής και με ποιον τρόπο [...]. Όπως κτίζουμε μια εκκλησιά, με τον ίδιο δοση της σειράς των βιβλίων διδασκαλίας της γιορτές, την οικολογία, τη γεωγραφία, ώστε να καλύπτονται τα κενά από αποσπασμένους από τρόπο χρειάζεται να βοηθήσουμε οικονομικά ελληνικής γλώσσας “Τα Ελληνικά μου”», ο δρ. γνωρίσουν και να αγαπήσουν την Ελλάδα. Δεν την Ελλάδα δασκάλους, που δημιουργούνται; τα σχολεία μας για να μπορέσουν να ανταπε- Ευθυμιόπουλος μίλησε στο ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ για το αποσιωπήσαμε και δεν παραποιήσαμε ιστορικά “Η προσπάθεια να καλυφθούν κενά από ξέλθουν στις απαιτήσεις της λειτουργίας τους”. “ύψιστο καθήκον” που, όπως τονίζει, του ανα- γεγονότα, γιατί πιστεύουμε ότι η αλήθεια αγγίζει αποσπασμένους δασκάλους από την Ελλάδα, τέθηκε από τον Αρχιεπίσκοπο Αμερικής, αλλά τις ψυχές των παιδιών μας” τονίζει. χωρίς να θίγεται το εργασιακό καθεστώς των “Να ασχολείσαι με αυτά και για την Παιδεία εν γένει που για να πετύχει, Ανταποκρινόμενος στο αίτημα των δα- ομογενών δασκάλων μας στα κοινοτικά σχο- που ενδιαφέρουν τους άλλους” όπως τονίζει, χρειάζεται χρηματοδότηση. σκάλων για να καλυφθούν και οι ανάγκες των λεία, ήταν μια ανάσα, θα έλεγα” απαντά ο δρ Στη συγκινητική τελετή βράβευσής “Ένιωσα ότι επωμίστηκα ένα μεγάλο χρέ- μικρότερων παιδιών, η συγγραφική του ομάδα Ευθυμιόπουλος. του, ο δρ Ευθυμιόπουλος, αφού απαρίθμησε ος κι ένα ύψιστο καθήκον” εξηγεί ο δρ. Ευθυμι- προχώρησε στην έκδοση βιβλίων προσχολικής Σημειώνει, ωστόσο, πως “λόγω της οικονο- τους “σταθμούς” της μακράς και -κατά γενική όπουλος, ο οποίος έθεσε ως πρώτο στόχο του, και νηπιακής αγωγής για να εισάγουν τα παιδιά μικής κατάστασης που έχει η πατρίδα, είμαστε ομολογία- πετυχημένης του πορείας, στάθηκε αμέσως μετά την ανάληψη των καθηκόντων από νωρίς στον προφορικό λόγο, το τραγούδι, υποχρεωμένοι σήμερα να εξεύρουμε τρόπους σε μια συμβουλή που του είχε δώσει ένας πανε- του, να κρατήσει “γερά και ψηλά την μπάρα”. το παιχνίδι και τις αρχές του συλλαβισμού στη και να προτείνουμε λύσεις να αντιμετωπίσουμε πιστημιακός του δάσκαλος: “Αν θέλεις να είσαι Χρειάστηκε να περάσει ένα διάστημα διδασκαλία της ελληνικής γλώσσας. την έλλειψη δασκάλων, για να μη φτάσουμε σε άξιος, να ασχολείσαι με αυτό που ενδιαφέρει προσαρμογής και να αξιολογήσει τις συνθή- ανεπιθύμητα αποτελέσματα”. εσένα. Αν όμως θέλεις να πετύχεις, να ασχο- κες, τις ανάγκες και τις δυνατότητες. Ήρθε Ανάγκη επιμόρφωσης των δασκάλων... “Οφείλουμε να εκπαιδεύσουμε δασκάλους λείσαι με αυτά που ενδιαφέρουν τους άλλους!”. αντιμέτωπος με προβλήματα σχολικών μονά- Εδώ και χρόνια, επίσης, ο δρ. Ευθυμιό- και να στηρίξουμε τα σχολεία μας” λέει, επιση- “Δεν ξέρω” τόνισε, κλείνοντας την ευχα- δων, σχολικά προγράμματα, διδακτικό υλικό πουλος και η ομάδα του υλοποιούν, σε συνερ- μαίνοντας: “Μια εφικτή λύση ανάγκης, που θα ριστήρια ομιλία του, “αν το έχω καταφέρει και και άλλα θέματα παιδαγωγικού χαρακτήρα. γασία με το πανεπιστήμιο και το Παιδαγωγικό μπορούσε να προταθεί, θα ήταν ένα ταχύρυθμο αν τελικά ασχολήθηκα με αυτά που ενδιαφέ- Άνοιξε δίαυλο επικοινωνίας με ιερείς, κοινό- Ινστιτούτο της Κύπρου ένα σεμινάριο (φέτος μεταβατικό πρόγραμμα εξάμηνης ή τρίμηνης ρουν τους άλλους. Μπορώ όμως να πω ότι το τητες και φορείς σε όλη την Αμερική, άρχισε θα διεξαχθεί το 2ο δεκαπενθήμερο του Ιουλί- διάρκειας, που θα προετοίμαζε τους διδάσκο- προσπάθησα”... τις επισκέψεις σε σχολεία -ακόμη και τα πιο ου) για την επιμόρφωση των δασκάλων των ντες για τα σχολεία μας έως ότου υλοποιηθεί απομακρυσμένα- και απέστειλε ένα ερωτημα- σχολείων της Αρχιεπισκοπής, που όχι μόνο ένα ολοκληρωμένο πρόγραμμα προετοιμασίας”. (Πηγή: Σ. Παπαδοπούλου–ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ)

Φωτογραφίες: Δημήτριος Πανάγος Eγκαίνια του Καθεδρικού Nαού Αγίας Σοφίας στην Ουάσιγκτον uΣελίδα 15 Αγίας Σοφίας, Πανοσιολ. Αρχιμανδρίτης Χριστό, στο παράδειγμά Του και στο Ευαγγέλιο. οι αρχιερείς κατά την τελετή των εγκαινίων. Ιωακείμ Κοτσώνης, π. Βασίλειος Μπάρτζης, Σε άλλο σημείο, ο Σεβασμιώτατος είπε Οι εκδηλώσεις του Σαββατοκύριακου τάξη, το ιερό αρτοφόριο και τα λοιπά λει- π. Κωνσταντίνος Παυλάκος, π. Δημήτριος ότι με την ευκαιρία των εγκαινίων του ναού των Εγκαινίων άρχισαν το Σάββατο 9 Μαΐου τουργικά αντικείμενα. Λίγο πριν το τέλος της Αντόκας, π. Μιχαήλ Eaccarino, π. Στέφανος προσευχόμαστε διακαώς για ελευθερία και 2015 με τη συνάντηση του Αρχιεπισκόπου με τελετής του καθαγιασμού ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αλεξόπουλος, π. Δημήτριος Lee, Αρχιδιά- δικαιοσύνη στη μαρτυρική Κύπρο, και το τη νεολαία της κοινότητος της Αγίας Σοφίας θυμίασε όλο το ναό και κατόπιν ο ίδιος και ο κονος Παντελεήμων Παπαδόπουλος και δικό της αναβάπτισμα και επανένωση μετά γι δύο και πλέον ώρες. Επίσκοπος Αντώνιος, χρησιμοποιώντας ένα Διάκονος Ελευθέριος Κωνσταντινίδης. Ο από 40 και πλέον χρόνια κατοχής. Ο Σεβασμιώτατος επισκέφθηκε τα παι- φυσικό σπόγγο εμβαπτισμένο με άγιο μύρο πρώην ιερατικώς προϊστάμενος της Αγίας Τέλος, ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος διεβίβασε τα διά όλων των ηλικιών στις αίθουσες διδασκα- και τοποθετημένο σε μακρύ κάλαμο, έχρισαν Σοφίας π. Ιωάννης Ταβλαρίδης παρέστη στο συγχαρητήρια, τις ευχές, τις ευλογίες, και λίας τους στο παρακείμενο κοινοτικό και εκ- σταυροειδώς όλα τα σημεία του ναού, τις ιερό συμπροσευχόμενος. την αγάπη του Παναγιωτάτου Οικουμενικού παιδευτικό κέντρο, απάντησε στις ερωτήσεις ιερές εικόνες, τα ψηφιδωτά και τις άλλες Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Δημήτριος απευθυ- Πατριάρχου κ. Βαρθολομαίου, λέγοντας και στις απορίες των μεγαλυτέρων παιδιών επιφάνειες. νόμενος προς το εκκλησίασμα επαίνεσε την ότι κατ‘ επιθυμίαν του απονέμει το οφφίκιο και ενημερώθηκε για τις δραστηριότητες και Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής Δημήτριος ενορία και κοινότητα της Αγίας Σοφίας για του Πρωτοπρεσβυτέρου του Οικουμενικού τα προγράμματα νεολαίας της κοινότητας. προεξήρχε της πρώτης Θείας Λειτουργίας την ακλόνητη ορθόδοξη μαρτυρία της στην Πατριαρχείου στον ιερατικώς προϊστάμενο Το απόγευμα τέλεσε την ακολουθία στον καθαγιασμένο ναό της Αγίας Σοφίας, πρωτεύουσα των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών. του Καθεδρικού Ναού της Αγίας Σοφίας π. της προετοιμασίας των αγίων λειψάνων και συλλειτουργούντος του Επισκόπου Φασια- Τόνισε ότι τα εγκαίνια και ο καθαγιασμός Σέργιο Ζώρζο. αμέσως μετά το μέγα πανηγυρικό εσπερινό. νής Αντωνίου, οκτώ ιερέων και δύο διακό- του ναού αποτελεί κάλεσμα για όλους μας για Μετά την απόλυση ο Σεβασμιώτατος Το βράδυ του Σαββάτου, η ενορία της Αγίας νων ως εξής: π. Σέργιος Ζώρζος, ιερατικώς αναβάπτισμα και καθαγιασμό εκ νέου, στα διένειμε στο εκκλησίασμα ως ευλογία μικρά Σοφίας παρέθεσε επίσημο εορταστικό δείπνο προϊστάμενος του Καθεδρικού ναού της νάματα της Ορθοδοξίας και της πίστης μας στο τεμάχια της λευκής σινδόνης που φορούσαν σε ξενοδοχείο της Ουάσιγκτον. ΙΟΥΝΙΟΣ 2015 ΟΡΘΟ∆ΟΞΟΣORTHODOX ΠΑΡΑΤΗΡΗΤΗΣ OBSERVER 17

Φωτογραφία: ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ ΠΑΝΑΓΟΣ Η Τάξη αποφοίτων του 2015 του Ελληνικού Κολλεγίου με τον Αρχιεπίσκοπο Αμερικής Δημήτριο, Αρχιερείς της Αρχιεπισκοπής, της Εκκλησίας της Ελλάδος, της Αντιοχειανής Εκκλησίας, τον π. Τριανταφύλλου και την πρόξενο της Ελλάδας Ιφιγένεια Καναρα. Έκκληση Πατριάρχη Αντιοχείας: «Nα προσευχέστε για τις δύσκολες μέρες που περνάμε» Ο Πατριάρχης Αντιοχείας Ιωάννης ο 10ος, ο οποίος ανέγνωσε το «Σύμβολο της Πίστεως». κλησίες υπέστησαν φοβερά κτυπήματα από τη κορύφωσή του με χιλιάδες τραγικά θύματα. Ο ο προκαθήμενος της Εκκλησίας που βιώνει Σε ομιλία του στα ελληνικά ο Πατριάρχης γειτονική Τουρκία. «Είναι γνωστός ο τρόπος πόνος είναι πολύς και το μέλλον άδηλο». τους χειρότερους διωγμούς σε ολόκληρο τον Ιωάννης αναφέρθηκε στην κατάσταση που με τον οποίο υφήρπασε από την Εκκλησία σας Επίσης, διαβεβαίωσε τον Πατριάρχη χριστιανικό κόσμο, προέστη με τον Αρχιεπί- επικρατεί στην Συρία και χαρακτήρισε «μάρ- την αρχαία κοιτίδα τού χριστιανικού σας πολι- Αντιοχείας ότι η Εκκλησία και ο λαός της σκοπο Κύπρου Χρυσόστομο πολυαρχιερατι- τυρα» τον πιστό λαό του Πατριαρχείου του. τισμού, την Αντιόχεια. Είναι επίσης γνωστός ο Κύπρου θα βρίσκονται πάντοτε στο πλευρό κού συλλείτουργου στον ναό της του Θεού «Ο χριστιανικός λαός της Συρίας δεν φοβάται τρόπος που παρανόμως εισέβαλε στην Κύπρο Του, παρέχοντες κάθε ηθική συμπαράσταση. Σοφίας, στην Λευκωσία. «Nα προσευχέστε και δεν απειλείται, αλλά είναι έτοιμος να χύσει πριν από 41 χρόνια και επέβαλε πολιτική Ο Κύπρου Χρυσόστομος απένειμε στον για τις δύσκολες μέρες που περνάμε» αιτήθηκε και το αίμα του για να διαφυλάξει την πίστη εθνικού ξεκαθαρίσματος, καταλαβούσα το Πατριάρχη Αντιοχείας την ανώτατην τιμητική από την Ιεραρχία και το ποίμνιο της Εκκλησίας του», τόνισε. 38% τού εδάφους μας και εκδιώξασα όλους διάκριση τής Εκκλησίας Κύπρου, το «Χρυσό Κύπρου ο Πατριάρχης Ιωάννης. Επίσης υπογράμμισε: «Καμία δύναμη τους ορθόδοξους κατοίκους του νησιού μας Παράσημο του Αποστόλου Βαρνάβα». Το συλλείτουργο, με την ευκαιρία της δεν θα κατορθώσει να μας εκριζώσει από τη από τις πατρογονικές τους εστίες» είπε ο κ. Το παράσημο τούτο, είπε ο κ. Χρυσόστο- επίσκεψης του Πατριάρχη Ιωάννη στην Κύπρο, γη μας». Χρυσόστομος. μος, «ας αποτελεί μία διαρκή υπόμνηση του τελέστηκε στα ελληνικά και στα αραβικά. Πα- Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Κύπρου Χρυσόστομος, Αναφερόμενος στην κατάσταση στην Συ- χρέους που όλοι έχουμε για τους πρόσφυγες ρέστη, συμπροσευχόμενος, ο νέος πρέσβης της απευθυνόμενος στον Πατριάρχη Αντιοχείας ρία ο Κύπρου Χρυσόστομος επεσήμανε ότι «η και αγνοούμενους αδελφούς μας, καθώς και Ελλάδος στην Λευκωσία Ηλίας Φωτόπουλος, Ιωάννη, επεσήμανε ότι οι δύο αδελφές Εκ- κατάρα του εμφυλίου πολέμου βρίσκεται στην για τις οικογένειές τους». Οικ. 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ΛΕΥΚΩΣΙΑ.– Μια πολύ αξιόλογη και από το συνεργείο συντήρησης Βυζαντινών μνη- κάτω χαμηλά, λαξεύτηκε, δημιουργώντας εσοχή και δεμένη με τη Βασιλεύουσα τροφό της. Ο ενδιαφέρουσα έρευνα-μελέτη, με τίτλο «Οδοι- μείων Κωνσταντινουπόλεως του Ινστιτούτου πλάτους 90 εκ. και μήκους 2μ. Η εσοχή αυτή στο ναός αυτός μπορεί και πρέπει να χρονολογηθεί πορικό: Τέσσερα θρησκευτικά μνημεία, τέσσερις Dumbarton, ενώ το 1998 τις ανέλαβαν ομάδες πάνω μέρος της είναι επικλινής. Στο σημείο αυτό μέσα σε αυτήν την περίοδο και μάλιστα στην πολιτιστικοί σταθμοί», εκπόνησε ομάδα μα- από το Τμήμα Αρχαιοτήτων. Ο ναός ανήκει στον έχει δημιουργηθεί κιβωτιόσχημος τάφος, που αρχή της, γύρω στα τέλη του 7ου ή τις αρχές θητών του Λυκείου Ιδαλίου. Η έρευνα-μελέτη τύπο του μονόχωρου τρουλλαίου ναού (domed πιστεύεται ότι είναι αυτός του Αγίου Σωζόμε- του 8ου αιώνα. Τα δάπεδα του ναού αυτού είχαν καλύπτει τις εκκλησίες των Αγίων Αποστόλων, hall-church), και ειδικότερα σε συνεπτυγμένη νου. Στο εσωτερικό του ασκητηρίου βρίσκονται επιστρωθεί με μαρμάρινες κρούστες πολυτελών του Αγίου Δημητριανού και του Αγίου Γεωρ- παραλλαγή σταυροειδούς εγγεγραμένου τύπου, μοναδικής σημασίας τοιχογραφίες, οι οποίες εισαγόμενων μαρμάρων, οι οποίες συνέθεταν γίου, και το ασκητήριο του Αγίου Σωζομένου, που είναι ευρέως διαδεδομένος στην Κύπρο, ζωγραφίστηκαν από τον 10ο αιώνα, μέχρι τις γεωμετρικά μοτίβα. που κοσμούν τις κοινότητες Πέρα Χωρίου, τόσο κατά τη Μεσοβυζαντινή περίοδο, όσο και αρχές του 16ου αιώνα. Η τελευταία φάση αυτή που διασώζεται Ποταμιάς και Ιδαλίου. Απώτερος σκοπός των αργότερα στην περίοδο της Φραγκοκρατίας και 4. Ο ναός του Αγίου Γεωργίου βρίσκεται σήμερα, ανέφερε η κ. Προκοπίου, αποτελεί μία μαθητών ήταν, όπως τόνισαν στην παρουσίαση της Ενετοκρατίας. Τυπικό παράδειγμα αυτού 500μ. περίπου προς τα ανατολικά του Ιδαλίου. επιπλέον σμίκρυνση του ναού, ο οποίος πλέον της έρευνας τους, η ανάδειξη των μνημείων της του τύπου ναού είναι η Παναγία του Άρακα Ο τύπος του είναι μονόκλιτος με τρούλο, σαν και περιορίζεται στην έκταση που καταλαμβάνει το πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς της περιοχής, που στα Λαγουδερά. Στο εσωτερικό ο ναός είναι αυτόν του Αγ. Δημητριανού, τόσο στο μέγεθος, νότιο κλίτος της β‘ φάσης, εξακολουθεί όμως να παραμένουν μέχρι και σήμερα άγνωστα στο χωρισμένος σε τρία μέρη. Το εσωτερικό του ναού όσο και στο ρυθμό. Είναι κτισμένος με πελεκη- έχει τα χαρακτηριστικά του κατ‘ εξοχήν βυζαντι- ευρύ κοινό. είναι πλούσιο σε αγιογραφίες, που έχουν μεγάλη τούς πωρόλιθους. νού τύπου της εκκλησιαστικής αρχιτεκτονικής, Είναι σημαντικό ότι η αρχαιολογική λει- ιστορική, αλλά και αισθητική αξία. Σε μελέτη Η τέχνη των τοιχογραφιών είναι μάλλον είναι δηλ. ένας μονόχωρος/συνεπτυγμένος τουργός Α‘ στο Τμήμα Αρχαιοτήτων Κύπρου, που ανακοινώθηκε στο 12ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο επαρχιακή και όχι παλαιότερη του 15ου αιώνα. σταυροειδής ναός, ο οποίος, σύμφωνα με την δρ. Ελένη Προκοπίου, εξέφρασε την έκπληξη Βυζαντινών Σπουδών, οι τοιχογραφίες του ναού Διασώζεται μέρος από τον Παντοκράτορα στον τοιχογραφία και την επιγραφή που έχει διασωθεί της από «την ακρίβεια και ακριβολογία» των των Αγίων Αποστόλων χρονολογήθηκαν στην τρούλο, πιο κάτω οι άγγελοι και οι προφήτες, στο στον δυτικό τοίχο, ολοκληρώθηκε και δωρήθηκε περιγραφών των μαθητών, αλλά και από «την περίοδο 1160-1180 μ.Χ. Η εστίαση της όλης Ιερό Βήμα η ένθρονη Θεοτόκος. Στο Βόρειο τόξο στον Χριστό το 1317 από τον Μιχαήλ Κατζου- εμβάθυνση στην έρευνα», που πραγματοποί- διακόσμησης του ναού, όπως συνηθίζεται στις υπήρχε μεγάλη τοιχογραφία του Αγίου Γεωργίου. ρούμπη και τη συμβία του. ησαν. Και αρχαιολόγοι ακόμα «θα μπορούσαν θολωτές εκκλησίες, γίνεται στην απεικόνιση του Αξιοθαύμαστες είναι, η θαυματουργή εικόνα Εφαρμόστηκε μία ανανεωμένη, επίσης να φθονήσουν τα έργα των παιδιών», επισήμανε Παντοκράτορα στον τρούλο του ναού. Άλλες του Αγίου Γεωργίου και η ημικατεστραμμένη Κωνσταντινοπολίτικης προέλευσης παραλλαγή, η δρ. Προκοπίου, η οποία ήταν υπεύθυνη των σημαντικές τοιχογραφίες είναι: η Πλατυτέρα, η εικόνα της Παναγίας, οι οποίες χρονολογούνται αυτής του απλού τετράστυλου, με συμμετρικές πρόσφατων ανασκαφών στην εκκλησία του Μετάδοση του Τιμίου Σώματος και η Μετάληψη στα 1600 και είναι έργα εξαίρετης κρητικής αναλογίες, η οποία έχει ευρύτατη διάδοση στην Αγίου Δημητριανού. του Τιμίου Αίματος του Κυρίου, η σκηνή της τεχνοτροπίας. Κύπρο. Στο πλαίσιο της έρευνας τους, οι μαθη- Γέννησης, η Υπαπαντή κ.ά. Οι φορητές αυτές εικόνες αποδίδονται Η αποκρυστάλλωση του τύπου σε αρχι- τές επισκέφτηκαν τα τέσσερα μνημεία σε μια 2. Η εκκλησία του Αγίου Δημητριανού στον ζωγράφο Εμμανουήλ Τζανφουρνάρη, τεκτονικό σχέδιο-αρχέτυπο γίνεται στις αρχές προσπάθεια προσέγγισης και εξοικείωσης με βρίσκεται στα βορειοδυτικά του Ιδαλίου, στην εξαιτίας κάποιων επιμέρους τεχνοτροπικών του 12ου αιώνα από τα συνεργεία του Δούκα το θέμα. Ασχολήθηκαν και ανέλυσαν σε βάθος τοποθεσία Αγρίδια. Χαρακτηρίζεται ως μια από στοιχείων που διακρίνονται. Ευμάθιου Φιλοκάλη στο παρεκκλήσιο της τις πηγές από έγκυρα επιστημονικά βιβλία και τις περικαλλέστερες εκκλησίες της Κύπρου, Στην εκδήλωση για την παρουσίαση της Αγίας Τριάδας, που είναι προσκολλημένο στο από το διαδίκτυο. λόγω των ωραίων της αναλογιών. έρευνας, η αρχαιολόγος δρ. Ελένη Προκοπίου καθολικό της Ιεράς Μονής του Αγίου Ιωάννη Επίσης, ήρθαν σε επαφή με άτομα καταρ- Η εκκλησία είναι μικρών διαστάσεων ανακοίνωσε για πρώτη φορά και τα νέα στοιχεία του Χρυσοστόμου στον Κουτζοβέντη, στο τισμένα και εξειδικευμένα και επισκεφτήκαν τη (9Χ5,42 μέτρα) και είναι κτισμένη με τε- της αρχαιολογικής έρευνας που πραγματοποι- κατεχόμενο τμήμα της Κύπρου. βιβλιοθήκη της Ιεράς Αρχιεπισκοπής Κύπρου, τραγωνισμένους πωρόλιθους. Ανήκει στην ήθηκε τα τελευταία δύο χρόνια από το Τμήμα Αυτή η μεσοβυζαντινή τελείωση περνά όπου συνέλλεξαν πολύτιμο υλικό και πηγές, κατηγορία των μονόχωρων τρουλλαίων ναών Αρχαιοτήτων Κύπρου και συγκεκριμένα: παρά στους Αγίους Αποστόλους στο Πέρα Χωριό και που συνέβαλαν στη συγγραφή της έρευνας. και ειδικότερα σε συνεπτυγμένη παραλλαγή την πολύ αποσπασματικά σωζόμενη κατάσταση μετά σε κλίμακες λίγο πιο υπερυψωμένες στην Στην έρευνα παρατίθενται στοιχεία για τον βίο σταυροειδούς εγγεγραμμένου τύπου, όπως και των αποκαλυφθέντων ερειπίων, λόγω πολλα- Παναγία του Άρακος, στα τέλη του 12ου αιώνα, των Αγίων, στους οποίους είναι αφιερωμένες οι οι Άγιοι Απόστολοι. πλών και σε συνεχείς στρώσεις μεταγενέστερων και στις εκκλησίες του Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ εκκλησίες και το ασκητήριο, για την τοποθεσία Η εκκλησία κτίσθηκε το 13ο αιώνα, όπως ενταφιασμών, εν μέσω αυτών, παράλληλων με Λευκάρων, του Αγίου Ευφημιανού της Λύσης και τους, την αρχιτεκτονική, τον εσωτερικό και φαίνεται από τα οξυκόρυφα τόξα και την επιμε- την τελευταία φάση του ναού, διαφάνηκαν μία της Παναγίας στις Μάνδρες Αμμοχώστου, στις εξωτερικό διάκοσμο τους. Επίσης, γίνεται ανα- λημένη τοιχοδομία. ή δύο αρχαιότερες φάσεις, από τρίκλιτο ναό, αρχές του 13ου αιώνα. (σ.σ: Οι δύο τελευταίες φορά σε σχετική βιβλιογραφία και παρατίθενται Τη χρονολογία αυτή υποστηρίζει και ο μεγαλύτερων διαστάσεων. εκκλησίας βρίσκονται στο κατεχόμενο τμήμα φωτογραφίες και σχεδιαγράμματα. ζωγραφικός διάκοσμος του ναού. Στο ναό Ο σωζόμενος σήμερα συνεπτυγμένος της Κύπρου) Τα βασικότερα στοιχεία για τα τέσσερα υπάρχουν δυο στρώματα τοιχογραφιών. Το αρ- σταυροειδής εγγεγραμμένος ναός με τρούλλο Μετά την πώληση της Κύπρου στο Βα- μνημεία, όπως καταγράφονται στην μαθητική χαιότερο στρώμα χρονολογείται σύμφωνα και του 1317 φαίνεται να αποτελεί συνέχεια αυ- σίλειο των Λουϊζινιανών, ο τύπος παραμένει σε έρευνα, είναι συνοπτικά τα ακόλουθα: με την κτητορική επιγραφή, που βρίσκεται πάνω τών των φάσεων, και ανοικοδομήθηκε πάνω χρήση και εκφράζει, όπως τόνισε η κ. Προκοπί- 1. Η εκκλησία των Αγίων Αποστόλων από τη δυτική πόρτα, γύρω στο 1317. Από τις στο νότιο κλίτος της δεύτερης. Η αρχαιότερη ου, το «επιμένω Βυζαντινά δηλ. Κωνσταντινο- βρίσκεται στην επαρχία Λευκωσίας, στη νότια πιο αξιόλογες τοιχογραφίες που σώζονται είναι εκκλησία μοιάζει σε κάτοψη να έχει στοιχεία πολίτικα των Κυπρίων», έναντι της λατινικής όχθη του ποταμού Γιαλιά, και υπάγεται στο αυτή του Αγίου Δημητριανού, καθώς και η τοιχο- μεταβατικής τρουλλαίας βασιλικής, πιθανότατα καταπίεσης. βορειοδυτικό τμήμα του Πέρα Χωρίου. Μέσα γραφία με τους δωρητές Μιχαήλ Καστουρούμπο σταυροειδούς. Στην εκπόνηση της έρευνας- μελέτης για στην αυλή του ναού, βρίσκεται σήμερα το παλιό και τη γυναίκα του, οι οποίοι προσφέρουν την Τα θεμέλια αυτά έφεραν κατά πάσαν τα πιο πάνω μνημεία πήραν μέρος οι μαθητές: κοιμητήριο της κοινότητας. Δεν διασώζονται εκκλησία στο Θεό. Δυστυχώς, πολλές από τις πιθανότητα χαμηλή τοξοστοιχία, πάνω στην Δημητριάνα Χατζηστεφάνου, Ξένια Κωνστα- στοιχεία για την ακριβή χρονολογία ανοικοδό- τοιχογραφίες έχουν καταστραφεί εντελώς. Ό,τι οποίαν βασταζόταν καμάρα τουλάχιστον στο ντίνου, Άγγελος Πελεκάνος, Στυλιανός Ηλία, μησης του ναού, ενώ μια παράδοση φέρει την διασώθηκε, συντηρήθηκε και αναδείχθηκε με κεντρικό κλίτος. Γαλάτεια Ιακώβου, Αντωνία Νικολαΐδου, Ελισά- εκκλησία να λειτουργεί ως μοναστήρι. την τελευταία συντήρηση του ναού (2014-2015). Από το μέγεθος και τη διάταξη των στηριγ- βετ Παπάκη, Ιάκωβος Ιουλιανού, και Δήμητρα Κατά τη διάρκεια των αρχαιολογικών Στο τύμπανο του δυτικού τυφλού τόξου του μάτων στο κέντρο, υποδεικνύεται ότι αυτά, κατά Σάββα. ανασκαφών, δεν έχουν εντοπισθεί ερείπια που νότιου τοίχου εικονίζεται ολόσωμος ο Άγιος πάσαν πιθανότητα, βάσταζαν τρούλλο, σε ένα Οι μαθητές είχαν την καθοδήγηση των να προδίδουν την ύπαρξη μονής. Από το 1940, η Δημητριανός. σύστημα σταυροειδούς διάταξης καμαρών και καθηγητών: Αριστοφάνους Μαρίας, Τζίτζου εκκλησία κηρύχθηκε Αρχαίο Μνημείο Β΄ Πίνακα 3. Το μεγαλύτερο από τα σωζόμενα λαξευ- τόξων, όπως αυτός εφαρμόστηκε αρχικά στην Ελένης, αρχιμανδρίτη Γρηγόριου Ιωαννίδη, και τέθηκε υπό την προστασία του Περί Αρχαι- τά ασκητήρια στην Κύπρο είναι το ασκητήριο Κωνσταντινούπολη στον ναό της Αγίας Ειρήνης, Κτίστη Κυριακής, Σοφοκλέους Γιώργου, Ολυ- οτήτων Νόμου. Έξι χρόνια αργότερα, ξεκίνησαν του Αγίου Σωζόμενου. Βρίσκεται περίπου 300μ. λίγο μετά/και δίπλα από την Αγία Σοφία. μπίου Ελένης, Σχοινόπουλου Παράσχου και οι εργασίες συντήρησης του κυρίως κτιρίου. βορειοδυτικά του χωριού Άγιος Σωζόμενος της Παρά τα συνεχή και αλλεπάλληλα χτυπή- Χρυσόστομου Azucena. Το 1959 ξεκίνησαν οι εργασίες καθαρισμού και επαρχίας Λευκωσίας. Στο χωριό, τα παλαιότερα ματα των Αράβων, η Κύπρος παρέμεινε πιστή (Πηγή: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ-Α. Βικέτου) συντήρησης των τοιχογραφιών στο εσωτερικό, χρόνια, κατοικούσαν Τούρκοι και Έλληνες, αφού ήταν μεικτό, με πλειοψηφία των Τούρκων. Γειτο- νικό χωριό είναι η Ποταμιά. Το ασκητήριο του Εγκύκλιος Αγίου είναι λαξευμένο σε λόφο από πωρόλιθο. Μετά τον θάνατό του χρησιμοποιήθηκε σαν εκ- uΣελίδα 15 κλησία. Δεν είναι γνωστό πότε έγινε αυτό, ούτε και μετά από πόσο καιρό από το θάνατό του. Το Ἐπίσης, σᾶς παρακαλῶ νά ἐνθαρρύνετε καί νά 1912, οι λιγοστοί χριστιανοί κάτοικοι του χωριού στηρίζετε τό ἔργο τῶν τοπικῶν παραρτημάτων έκτισαν στη νότια πλευρά του ασκητηρίου έναν διότι συνεισφέρουν σέ αὐτές τίς προσπάθειες καί τοίχο με ακατέργαστους λίθους και λάσπη. Στη βοηθοῦν στό ἔργο τῶν ἐνοριῶν μας. Πολλά μέλη διάρκεια των διακοινοτικών συγκρούσεων τῆς ΑΧΕΠΑ εἶναι ἡγετικά στελέχη καί εὐεργέτες (1963-64), το εξωκκλήσι καταστράφηκε και στίς κοινότητές μας, καί προσφέρουν σημαντική εγκαταλείφθηκε. μαρτυρία τῆς δυνάμεως καί τῆς σημασίας τῶν Το Τμήμα Αρχαιοτήτων, σε συνεργασία με Ἑλληνικῶν ἰδανικῶν μας, τῆς Ὀρθοδόξου πί- την Ιερά Αρχιεπισκοπή Κύπρου συνέβαλαν για στεώς μας καί τῆς δυνάμεως τῆς Ἀναστάσεως να διατηρηθούν τα λιγοστά απομεινάρια του καλύπτοντας τίς ἀνάγκες πολλῶν ἀνθρώπων. κτίσματος και των τοιχογραφιών του. Το πάνω μέρος του ανατολικού τοιχώματος του ασκητη- Μέ πατρική ἀγάπη ἐν Χριστῷ Ἀναστάντι, ρίου, είναι ελαφρώς λαξευμένο και σχηματίζεται ένα αβαθές τόξο. Στο μέσον του ανατολικού τοιχώματος προεξέχει ορθογώνιο βάθρο, το οποίο καλύπτεται με πλάκα από γυψομάρμαρο και χρησιμεύει ως Αγία Τράπεζα (μικρών δια- στάσεων). Το βόρειο τοίχωμα του ασκητηρίου, † ὁ Ἀρχιεπίσκοπος Ἀμερικῆς Δημήτριος JUNE 2015 19 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese District Olympics

Su olk County Community College’s Field House in eastern Long Island served as the venue for the 37th annual Greek Orthodox Archdiocese District Olympics over Memorial Day weekend. Archbishop Demetrios presided over the opening ceremonies. He also spent much of the morning on May 24 observing hundreds of JOY and GOYA kids taking part in the various sports and awarded several medals. Teams from New York and Connecticut parishes participated. Winning run and winning gold (L)– After hitting a home run and scoring the winning run in the  nal game of the GOYA softball event to earn the gold medal for Holy Cross-Brooklyn, Peter Tavoularis prepares to be smothered by a host of euphoric teammates. Sts. Constantine and Helen–Brooklyn parish won silver.

Heavy weight – This Goyan from St. Sophia-Albany feels every bit of the 16-pound shot put sphere dur- That’s using her “kefali” ing one of his throws. The shot put event has been part of the modern Olympic games since 1896 but, according to the Wikipedia online encyclopedia, Homer makes mention of competitions of rock- Orthodox Observer photos throwing by soldiers during the Siege of Troy. There To view hundreds more photos that we is no record of any dead weights being thrown in couldn’t quite squeeze into this small Greek competitions in ancient Greece, with Homer space, visit the following websites: making reference to soldiers. www.panagos.com or www.goarch.org and www.goado.com Spirit of camaraderie – GOYA girls soccer teams from St. Demetrios-Astoria and St. Paraskevi, Greenlawn,  rst and second place winners respectively, pose for a combined photo.

Long distance calling (L) – A host of runners put their best feet forward at the start of the 5K run.

Brooklyn dynasty – For the second consecutive year, Vasili Niamonitakis ( r) and James Bantis (l), both of Holy Cross Church-Brooklyn, won the gold and silver medals in chess.

On their marks – GOYA girls in the 400 meter run wait for the sound of the starter’s pistol. The girl at right, Alexia Moustakas of St. Demetrios-Merrick, eventu- ally won gold medals in several running events.

“Port Je ” rules! (R) It was a clean sweep for the boys and girls volleyball teams from Assumption Church Tennis  nals – In girls doubles, Jamie Orthos and Alexa Kourepenos of in Port Je erson as they each won gold medals in Church of Our Savior in Rye, won silver medals, and Eleni Markopoulos their categories, the  rst time teams from the same of St. Markella-Wantagh and Georgia Golding of St. Demetrios-Merrick, parish accomplished the feat in many years. won the gold. 20 JUNE 2015 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Church History FOR SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Harry Agganis Connected with His Faith–and the Ball

by William H. Samonides, Ph.D. June 30 was Athenagoras Kokkinakis, titular Do you know of a bishop of Elaia and newly-appointed prelate family in need? Sixty years ago, on June 27, 1955, Harry of the Diocese of Boston. He was assisted Agganis died. “The Golden Greek,” as he by six priests, including Frs. Christopher Saint Basil Academy was widely known, was the most celebrated Argyrides and Charles Mihos, who served is a safe haven Greek-American athlete of his era. From his St. George for three quarters of a century. meteoric rise to fame to his untimely death Fr. Mihos delivered the eulogy. and home for at the age of 26, he captured the attention of Among the thousand mourners crowd- the American public. Handsome, humble, ed into the church for the funeral were the Orthodox children, and talented, he was a public relations governor of Massachusetts, the president of offering a nurturing dream, but what made him special was his Boston University, and more than 50 uni- devotion to his family, his church, and his formed Little Leaguers. Another thousand environment community. heard the service in the community center, Born Aristotle George Agganis, he was and 6,000 more stood outside the church. while attending the youngest of seven children of George More than 20,000 lined the streets to watch to the child’s and Georgia Agganis, who both immigrated the funeral procession to Pine Grove Cem- to America from Sparta in the first decade etery. Agganis was buried next to his father, developmental, of the 20th century. His mother called him who died in 1946 and had never seen his “Ari,” which became “Harry” to his child- son’s exploits on the field. educational, hood friends. His Red Sox teammates were sched- spiritual, and After an outstanding high school ca- uled to play a Red Cross benefit game in reer, he was recruited by colleges across Washington and could not be present at material needs. the country. Frank Leahy, the legendary the funeral. Both teams attended a special coach at Notre Dame, labeled him “the fin- memorial service conducted by Fr. Thomas est prospect I’ve ever seen.” Agganis chose Daniels of Sts. Constantine and Helen to attend nearby Boston University. It was Church in the nation’s capital. Fr. Daniels not a football power, but it allowed him to was one of many Greek Orthodox priests IF YOU KNOW OF A FAMILY/CHILD IN NEED be near his recently widowed mother. across the Archdiocese who knew Agganis Agganis thrust BU football into the personally. While on road trips, in college PLEASE CALL US AT national spotlight. Widely considered the and as a professional, Agganis visited Greek top player in the country, he was the first Orthodox churches everywhere he went. pick of the Cleveland Browns in the football “That boy would have made a fine priest... (845) 424-3500 draft. Agganis turned down the Browns’ he was so openly honest about everything,” $50,000 offer, taking less money to play Fr. Daniels said. ALL CALLS HELD IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE. for the Boston Red Sox. He wanted to stay In August, Archbishop Michael in- close to home and had confidence he could structed all Greek Orthodox parishes of prove himself in baseball, too. After a year the Western Hemisphere to observe the in the minor leagues, he won the starting 40-day memorial for Agganis. This was the job at first base. first time such a tribute, usually reserved Agganis always lit a candle at St. George for Greek statesmen and royalty, was ac- in Lynn when the Red Sox played home corded a Greek-American. At Annunciation games at Fenway Park. While playing for the Cathedral in Boston, Fr. Peter Kyriakos said Sox, he became acquainted with a young the service was “an expression of the ability, priest at the Annunciation Cathedral, Fr. morals, and character of Harry Agganis, a James Coucouzis (later Archbishop Iako- great fighter who won the greatest battle – vos). Fr. Coucouzis, who sometimes saw that of eternal life.” Agganis play,commented at the time, “He Today monuments and memorials to was rather humble and kind, and liked Agganis abound. A mural featuring Agganis to converse with everyone. . . He was an adorns the foyer of his high school in Lynn. example to the young athletes of the time. The Agganis All-Star Football Classic in Lynn He was grateful to God for his parents who annually attracts the top talent in the region were church people... He was proud of and is a major fundraiser for the Harry Ag- them, and they were proud of him.” ganis Foundation, which has provided over He was hitting over .300 when he was $1.5 million in athletic scholarships. felled by pneumonia during the 1955 sea- A life-size bronze statue stands before son, his third with the Red Sox. Hospitalized Agganis Arena, which opened in 2005 at the in May, he returned to play two games, suf- corner of Harry Agganis Way and Common- fered a relapse, and re-entered the hospital. wealth Avenue on the campus of Boston He died suddenly from a massive pulmo- University. Agganis Field at Camp Lejune, nary embolism. The news of his death on N.C., honors his service in the Marine Corps June 27 stunned the nation. during the Korean War. The next day his body was transferred To this day, his brief life continues to St. George in Lynn to lie in state. Agganis to serve as an example to young people. had helped pay for the new church, which Archbishop Michael characterized Agganis had opened earlier that year, donating a as “young in age, but mature spiritually and sizable part of his signing bonus with the mentally.” His mother said at the funeral, Red Sox to the building fund. From June “God has taken him at this time to bring 28 to 30, more than 30,000 people came to home to young people everywhere how the church, standing in line for hours to pay high they can go from nothing if they work their respects. Presiding at his funeral on hard and live good lives.”

Court by the General Assembly on June 3. Pleicones, 71, will take the post early People next year. He started off in the legal sys- tem’s trenches as a public defender in Elected to 1973, then held posts as municipal judge, county attorney and a lawyer in private S.C. Supreme Court practice before being elected to the circuit court in 1991. He became an associate COLUMBIA, SC - Costa Pleicones was justice in 2000. unanimously elected chief justice of the He is a first cousin of Bishop Dimitrios five-member South Carolina. Supreme of Xanthos. JUNE 2015 21 Parish Profile Church Served as Pomfret Seminarians’ Spiritual Home

in all Greek PARISH profile “Even converts want to hear Greek,” he said, even though he uses more English. Name: Holy Trinity “The children are in the fourth generation and can’t relate. They don’t have a problem Greek Orthodox Church with it (the Greek), they just can’t relate.” There are still some older parishioners Location: Danielson, Conn. from Europe, especially Chios. A large per- Metropolis of Boston centage of members consists of converts. Fr. Milas said that one elderly couple was Founded: 1916 formerly Presbyterian. By the late 1980s, membership in- Clergy: Fr. Nick Milas creased to the point where a larger church (M.Div. Holy Cross ‘74) was needed and a building program was launched in the 1990s. The present church Size: about 80 families and adjacent Hellenic Center were built on the same property and the houses were E–mail: [email protected] demolished to make room for a parking Web: www.holytrinitydanielson.com lot. Metropolitan Methodios dedicated the center in 2000. The complex has two levels Noteworthy: Church draws members that include a social hall, the priest’s and from three states. Holy Trinity Church photo administrative offices, library, small kitchen HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH and a foyer that allows for overflow atten- dance from the church on major holy days. DANIELSON, Conn. – The rural coun- build a church and the cornerstone was from his home in Providence, at first served Though the church has a small number tryside of northeastern Connecticut is home laid Nov. 25, 1917. The building was com- as a substitute on Sundays while he taught of young people, a dance troupe that Fr. to a small Greek Orthodox community that pleted by June and the first Divine Liturgy special education in the public schools. He Milas began has proven to be very popular played a big part in the development of Holy took place then. In 1923, and soon after, retired from teaching in 2013. “I love it,” he with the teens of the community. He hopes Cross Seminary at nearby Pomfret, where the community purchased two houses on said of his ability to serve the parish full-time that this group will evolve into a broader from 1934 to 1948 the first American-born adjacent properties for a priest’s residence now. “It’s a brand new experience. I always youth organization. The priest taught Greek priests received their training. and a Greek school. had to squeeze my responsibilities to fit school for a few years, but there is no de- Danielson itself (population about Danielson, being very close to Pomfret, into the time available. My job is to bring mand for it now. There is a full-range of 4,500) is described as a borough of the figured prominently in the school’s prog- everyone on the same page.” age groups in the parish, including several town of Killington, and about 1.2 square ress in the 1930’s and ‘40’s. He described his parishioners as “a young couples with small children and a miles in size. It lies along U.S. Route 6, the Many students and professors would very hospitable group, very pious people.” parents’ group meets regularly nation’s longest transcontinental highway, visit Holy Trinity. The seminary choir often Holy Trinity is into its third and fourth Parish ministries and outreach include which links Provincetown, Mass., with chanted the Liturgy, elder members remem- generation with inter-church marriages the a choir that functions year around and a lo- Bishop, Calif. About a half-hour drive to ber. Some of the clergy who visited during norm. “There’s very little Greek blood left,” cal health screening clinic uses the hall on the east is Providence, R.I., where parish that time included Archbishop Athenagoras, Fr. Milas said. Yet members still want the a regular basis. priest Fr. Nick Milas resides. More than two Bishop Kavadas, Frs. George Tsoumas, use of Greek in the services. Since 1987, Holy Trinity’s main reve- decades before the school was established George Papadeas, Leonidas Contos (who is The amount used in the Divine Liturgy nue source is Stewardship. Parish members in Pomfret, Greek immigrants arrived in the laid to rest in Danielson), Theodore Logo- varies from week to week. Services on the come from Massachusetts, Connecticut and area to find employment in the many textile thetis, and Danielson natives John Berris first Sunday of the month are all in English. Rhode Island. mills that were the mainstay of the region’s and Emmanuel Metaxas. The second and third Sundays contain both economy at the time. The church building was consecrated and the last Liturgy of the month is done — Compiled by Jim Golding According to a parish history, the local in 1965, after many years of work on the IS youR PARISh... Greek Orthodox residents gathered in a interior. The iconography was completed by small rental hall on Aug. 6, 1916, for the John Papaspiliopoulos, a student of Photis ISReady you to expandR parish PARISh... participation? first Divine Liturgy to be celebrated in the Contoglou, in the mid–1960s. ReadySeeking to fundsexpand for parish a building participation? project? community.Those who spearheaded the From its founding until 1985, 25 priests Seeking funds for a building project? drive to organize the church were George served the parish, one for a little as 18 days. Wishing to promote Planned Giving? Berris and Peter Senopoulos. Fr. Milas, a Philadelphia native and the The first priest to serve the parish was longest serving priest, came to the parish Assistance is Available! Fr Christos Hatzis, who celebrated the first that year after serving Sts. Constantine and AssistanceThe office of Parish is Development Available! offers Liturgy on November 25, 1917 Helen in Washington (1974-77), where he The officeguidance of Parish to parishes Development through: offers In December, the parish received its taught in the parochial school, and Assump- Strategic Planning Stewardship Assistance: state charter and property was acquired tion in Pawtucket, R.I. (1978-83). The Dan- Workshops:guidance For greater to parishesInspiring through: greater giving on Water Street, where the present church ielson church had about 25 families then, involvement in your parish in your parish now stands. Parishioners raised money to but no priest. Fr. 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NJ Metropolis holds GOYA Olympics The Metropolis of New Jersey GOYA Olympics were held on a sunny Memorial Day weekend at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J. The New Face of Mayan Christianity This year’s participants numbered at more than 500 from 16 parishes throughout by Fr. John Chakos ington Post by Carol Kuruvilla, however, the state. announces a major shift in this approach to The Metropolis of NJ Olympics are held Christianity among the Mayan Indians the church’s mission: “The Greek Orthodox over three different weekends with a boys is undergoing a dramatic change in places Church in Latin America Is Not Very Greek.” and girls soccer tournament in early May like Guatemala and southern Mexico. Embracing this change and adapting to and indoor Olympics in mid-May which This shifting of religious identity is part this new reality, Archbishop Athenagoras, includes table tennis, Wii, chess, checkers of a larger trend that is enveloping much since his 1996 appointment by Ecumenical and badminton. The final events are held Metropolis of NJ photos of Latin America. According to the Pew Patriarch Bartholomew to shepherd the on Memorial Day weekend which include Research Center report published in No- Central American churches, has reached swimming and all track and field competi- Parishes participating this year were: St. vember of 2014, “Historical data suggests out to the indigenous people of this vast tions followed by the awarding of medals George in Asbury Park/Ocean, St. Thomas in that for most of the 20th century, from 1900 region, encompassing Mexico, Central for all winning teams and participants. Cherry Hill, St. George in Clifton, Ascension through the 1960’s, at least 90 percent of America, Columbia, Venezuela, and the Each year fellowship and a feeling of in Fairview, St. Anna in Flemington, Kimisis Latin America’s population was Catholic.” Caribbean islands. Of his 52 active clergy, community continue to grow as GOYA Tis Theotokou in Holmdel, St. Athansios Remarkably, however, in just one life- only three are of Greek descent. members reconnect before summer break. in Paramus, St. Demetrios in Perth Amboy, time, the Pew survey indicates that only “69 The enthusiastic reception by Metro- It is also a time when high school seniors are St. George in Piscataway, St. Andrew in percent of adults across the region iden- politan Athenagoras of many thousands of recognized for their years of commitment to Randolph, SS. Nicholas, Constantine & tify as Catholic.” Until recently, Orthodox Mayan Christians into the Orthodox fold GOYA and are encouraged to remain active Helen in Roseland, St. John the Theologian Christianity did not play much of a role in has transformed this Church into a unity in the life of the church while they are in in Tenafly, St. Barbara in Toms River, St. this changing landscape. of diverse people, sharing one faith, but college. They are also encouraged to give George in Trenton, Holy Trinity in Westfield Most of the Orthodox parishes con- speaking many native dialects, as on the back to the church as leaders in the future. and St. Nicholas in Wyckoff. sisted of immigrant colonies, established day of Pentecost. mainly to perpetuate the customs, languag- Visit www.thewordfromguatemala. es, and traditions of their respective ethnic com/ to read more. To learn more about, cultures and mother churches in Europe. or support the work of, the Chakos family The title of a recent article in the Huff- visit: www.ocmc.org/TheChakosFamily. OCMC Sends Funds to Build School in Kenya by Alex Goodwin dozens of philanthropic projects like the school in Loupwala around the world. In ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.– With help from addition to the school in Loupwala, Agape the faithful of North America through Canister funds will make possible the fol- OCMC’s Agape Canister and Short-term lowing this year: Mission Teams Programs, the community • Healthcare and renovations for a of St. Peter in Loupwala, Kenya, will soon facility for the elderly in Guatemala have a new school. With the blessing of • Youth camp in Moldova Archbishop Makarios of Kenya and sup- • Healthcare outreach in Uganda port from the faithful from North America • Continued support of the St. Thomas through the OCMC, the Church in northern orphanage in Indonesia Committees Host Fundraisers Kenya among the Turkana people contin- • Protection of the Theotokos Family uu from page 6 for her dedication to IOCC. ues to grow. Recently $15,000 from the Center for mothers and children and the St. In Grand Rapids, St. Nicholas An- OCMC Agape Canister program was sent Dimitrie substance abuse program in Roma- gic Initiatives, gave the keynote speech. tiochian Orthodox Church hosted an to fund the construction of a school in the nia. With funding in place, construction of The Diane Zamiska award was presented event May 17 to benefit those affected by town of Loupwala. the new school will begin with the arrival of to Alex Machaskee for his outstanding the crisis in Syria. While St. Nicholas has Under the pastoral care of Fr. Zachari- an short-term OCMC construction team at work and long-time support of IOCC. The hosted a number of smaller events in the ah, the local Orthodox priest who helped in- the end of May. If you would like to be a part award was originally created to honor the past, this was first time they hosted an troduce Orthodox Christianity to Loupwala, of this team, or learn more about serving as memory of Diane Zamiska, who was the IOCC evening on this scale – more than this school will further serve the growing part of an OCMC short-term mission team, founder and chair of the IOCC Cleveland 200 people attended from several local parish community of St. Peter, which was contact Andrew Lekos at 1-877-463-6784, Metropolitan Committee. Millie Vovos, Orthodox parishes. also built in partnership with the Mission or e-mail [email protected]. Learn more IOCC parish representative and co-chair- IOCC Director of Programs Mark Center. Over the years, OCMC’s Agape or apply online at www.ocmc.org/about/ person for the Greater Cleveland chapter, Ohanian, and IOCC Gift Officer Nick Kas- Canister program has helped underwrite open_teams.aspx. died in July 2014 and was also honored emeotes spoke at the event. 24 JUNE 2015 Archdiocese News Archdiocesan Presbyters Council Holds Spring Meetings

by Fr. John Touloumes BROOKLINE, Mass. – The Archdioc- esan Presbyters Council (APC) held its Spring Meetings on the campus of Hellenic College/Holy Cross (HCHC) in Brookline, Massachusetts, from April 20-22. The meet- ings were held on campus in keeping with the APC tradition of holding one of their four meetings during each two-year term at the School to further strengthen the relationship of HCHC and the clergy of the Archdiocese. The APC is composed of two elected clergy representatives from each Metropolis Syndesmos and the Direct Archdiocesan District, and the meetings were well attend- ed, with nearly every representative present. Archdiocese Chancellor Bishop Andonios, participated, as did representatives from the National Sisterhood of Presvyteres (NSP), the Retired Clergy Association (RCA) and the HCHC Alumni Association (AA). While on campus, the presbyters had The clergy of the APC and the seminarians of Hellenic College and Holy Cross gather in the Archbishop Iakovos Library Reading Room for an evening of casual various opportunities to interact with and but powerful conversations and stories of real life ministry in the  eld. develop stronger relationships with the administration, staff and especially the stu- dents of the school. There were a number of engaging sessions held as part of the “In Touch with HCHC” theme meetings. First was “Meet the Deans,” during which the Hellenic College Dean, Dr. Dimi- tri Katos, and Holy Cross Dean, Dr. James Skedros, reported on the current status of the school and solicited feedback from the APC representatives on the work of their schools in preparing clergy and lay leaders for the future of the Church. Then came the “In Touch with HCHC Programs” session, which provided an op- portunity for the directors and staff of the Office of Vocations and Ministry and the CrossRoad and Semester of Faith programs to present their work and equip the APC clergy to promote these efforts in their parishes. The “In Touch with HCHC Students” session featured the personal testimonies of four students – two undergraduate level and two graduate level – who offered in- Bishop Andonios and Archdiocesan Presbyters Council representatives from throughout the Archdiocese gather following Vespers at Holy Cross Chapel. sights into their experience as students on campus and what that life and education a brief visit from retiring HCHC President, admiration for his 15 years of dedicated and event ever on campus during my five years,” has meant to them. Fr. Nicholas Triantafillou, to whom they sacrificial service. and an “absolutely fantastic” evening. The APC clergy were also blessed with were able to express their deep thanks and One of the highlights of the three days As the meetings coincided with the on campus was a “coffeehouse discussion” 10-year anniversary of the repose of the late with the APC clergy representatives and Archbishop Iakovos, whose tomb is located STERLING TRAVEL the HCHC seminarians in the Archbishop behind the Holy Cross Chapel, Bishop Iakovos Library Reading Room. Andonios led the APC representatives in a 20 LAUREN LANE, PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. 08865 This casual evening generated an Trisagion service for His Eminence. www.hellastickets.com • [email protected] Cheap Tickets, intimate encounter between experienced Finally, the APC participated in an Great Price priests and priests-in-training during which educational and pastoral growth “Ministry 20 Lauren Lane, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 the clergy shared their experiences and the Building Session” with HCHC Professor Dr. students shared their hopes and fears in Philip Mamalakis, who presented an insight- TICKETS 2 GREECE ON SALE an open and honest dialogue. It was quite ful set of guiding principles on “Developing well received, and in the words of two of Conflict Resolution Skills and Crisis Manage- the seminarian participants, it was the “best ment Teams.” ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ από $ ΑΘΗΝΑ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ 299Με επιστροφή + FUEL FEES + TAXES EXTRA • Περιορισμένος αριθμός θέσεων • Restrictions Apply Χαμηλές τιμές για ΑΠΛΗ ΜΕΤΑΒΑΣΗ • ΕΙΔΙΚΕΣ ΠΡΟΣΦΟΡΕΣ ΚΙ ΑΠΟ ΑΛΛΕΣ ΠΟΛΕΙΣ P.O. Box 800306, Miami, Fla., 33280 Τηλεφωνείστε δωρεάν (Call Toll Free): 1.800.473.3238 • 1.908.213.1251 Bishop Andonios leads the representative of the Archdiocesan Presbyters Council in a Trisagion for ΙΔΙΟΚΤΗΤΕΣ: ΒΑΣΙΛΗΣ & ΜΙΝΑ ΑΓΓΕΛΗ the 10-year repose of Archbishop Iakovos. JUNE 2015 25 Metropolis News Idaho Parish Celebrates 100th Year, Restoration and Beauti cation by Fr. Constantine A. Zozos

POCATELLO, Idaho – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, one of the three or four oldest church sanc- tuaries still celebrating services in the Archdiocese, and listed on the National Register of Historical Places, marks its 100-year anniversary this year. Assumption Church celebrated this anniversary in addition to completing a restoration and beautification program, the annointing with Holy Myrrh, the church sanctuary and newly painted Icons, a new altar table, and the ordina- tion of their deacon to the priesthood. Divine services for Assumption Church took place May 16–17 with Met- ropolitan Isaiah of Denver officiating, assisted by the following clergy: Fr. Con- stantine A. Zozos, Assumption Church; Fr Matthew Gilbert, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Salt Lake City, Fr. Makarios Mannos, St. John the Baptist, Craig, Utah; Fr Luke Kongas, Price, Utah; Fr Gregory Horton, Myrrhbearers Orthodox Church, Bonners Ferry, Idaho; Deacon Seraphim Johns, As- sumption, Pocatello, Idaho; and Deacon Paul Zaharas, Denver Metropolis youth director. The 100-year observance began May 16, with the procession of the Holy Martyr After the Liturgy, a banquet was held Metropolitan Isaiah with participating clergy at the reconsecration of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Relics consecrated in 1985, and held in at the Red Lion hotel with 200 attending; Mary Church. (below) The Metropolitan seals the relics in the altar table. (Assumption parish photos) reverence by Metropolitan Isaiah. including several related families from After sealing the relics in the new out of town whose ancestors had helped altar table, Metropolitan Isaiah sprinkled found the church in 1915. These families the table with rose water and then anoint- held their first family reunion to coincide ed it with holy chrism. with the church anniversary and came The Metropolitan then anointed the from throughout the states and South new icons in the Platytera and Pantocra- America. tora which were written directly on the During the banquet a documentary walls by George Kordis of Greece and his video was shown that detailed the history four iconographers. of the Assumption parish, including pho- During the Hierarchical Divine tos from pioneer Pocatello, southeastern Liturgy, more than 300 parishioners, Idaho and those early Greek workers on visitors, dignitaries, and combined choirs the railroad, the war years, establishment from the Salt Lake City parishes, directed of cultural activities, new youth pro- by George Miller and Paul Maritsas, at- grams, a revitalized Ladies Philoptochos, tended. and video of the church reconstruction Many more people attended than including the iconographers at work. the church could hold, and a live feed These were the first icons applied to into the parish hall allowed the overflow the walls of the sanctuary in a century, of attendees to participate via a large- and parishioners who came into the screen TV. church during the writing of the icons As part of the observance, Deacon often left with tears in their eyes. Seraphim Johns was ordained to the Assumption Church is now prepared priesthood, a moving sacrament for pa- to be a spiritual home for her parishio- rishioners to witness who had known him ners and those seeking God’s love for the as a teen-age convert and now as a priest. next 100 years. Houston Orthodox Clergy Issue Statement about City’s Gay Ordinance The following statement was recently Ordinance,” is nothing of the sort; but simply obey the law and allow the citizens of producing children, and those children issued by the Orthodox Clergy Association rather gives a man who wishes to consider of the city of Houston their right to vote. are best provided for and properly raised of Houston and Southeast Texas himself a woman, on a given day, the right We wish to express our support for the fight within the context of traditional marriage. We, the Orthodox clergy of Houston to use women’s restrooms in the city of against this unjust law, and the unlawful Homosexual relationships cannot possibly and Southeast Texas, are compelled by our Houston. Such a man need not have even actions of Mayor Annise Parker, and we call produce children, and so cannot possibly responsibilities before God to speak out had a “sex change” operation, or even dress upon her to cease ignoring the will of the fit the meaning of the word “marriage,” nei- plainly against the rebellion against God’s like a woman, since “gender” is considered people - which she clearly knows does not ther should the state concern itself with rec- created order that we see being waged on to be a state of the mind rather than a bio- support her actions, or else she would not ognizing such relationships. Homosexual both the local and national level. logical fact. After the City council approved fear leaving the matter to them. couples also cannot provide both a mother It is God who created the two sexes, this unjust law, Christians of all races, The question of “gay marriage” is also and a father to a child, and so should not and established marriage at the time of denominations, and political affiliations before the Supreme Court, and it is feared be allowed to adopt children. creation, as our Lord Jesus Christ tells us. organized a petition drive, which resulted that they will impose “gay marriage” on the The Declaration of Independence But from the beginning of the creation in far more than the required number of entire United States. correctly states that our rights come from God made them male and female. For signatures to get the issue on the ballot. We want our parishioners, fellow God, not from the state. The state can ei- this cause shall a man leave his father and But Mayor Annise Parker, disregarding the citizens, political leaders, and our nation’s ther justly protect those rights, or unjustly mother, and cleave to his wife; and the law, simply chose to disregard the will of the judges to know that if this is done, it will be violate them. No government, much less two shall become one flesh. So they are no people and their right to vote in accordance a violation of the letter and the spirit of the an unelected court, can justly proclaim longer two but one flesh. What therefore with the law. She also used the occasion to United States Constitution. More impor- something to be a right which violates God’s God hath joined together, let not man put unconstitutionally subpoena the sermons tantly, it will be an act of rebellion against natural order. asunder (Mark 10:6-10; cf. Genesis 1:27; and private pastoral correspondences of “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God.” The only way society can accommodate 2:24; 5:2). pastors who were not even a party to a We have laws respecting marriage because The so called “Houston Equal Rights lawsuit that is seeking to force the Mayor to only heterosexual relationships are capable uu to page 28 26 JUNE 2015 Metropolis of Chicago Olympics

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PALOS HILLS, Ill. – Sts. Constantine and Helen parish again hosted the 34th annual Junior Olympics, which took place May 23-25 at Stagg High School. More than 2,300 GOYA and JOY members and their families from 37 parishes attended the event. The Olympics directors are Deacon Chris Avramopoulos, the Metropolis of Chicago Youth director, and Fr. Athanasios DeMedeiros and Jim Stavrou, both of Sts. Constantine and Helen. JUNE 2015 27 Family Connections

by Dr. Evelyn Bilias Lolis helping to design numerous therapeutic programs for at-risk youth with a concentra- What is it that we, as a community of Complexities of Raising Children tion in crisis counseling and intervention faith, want for our children? This seemingly in the schools. She is the former district simple question is riddled with complexity. chair of Psychology for the Stamford Public The social environment allures us with a Schools. She is a member of the Church of carnival of enticing considerations. The In- the Archangels in Stamford, Conn., where ternet and social media provide us with an she is the supervisor of the Archangels additional kaleidoscope of possibilities and Church School Program and the chair of access to information about the personal the Archangels Greek School Committee. and professional lives of others that makes competition fueled by social comparison WISDOM almost inevitable. FROM ST. SERAPHIM OF SAROV These images sculpt a sense of what is “normative” to strive for and secure. As our “Prayer, fasting, vigil and all other networks extend, so do the distractions and Christian practices, however good they comparisons. The culture of modern life may be in themselves, do not constitute likely distances us from maintaining and the aim of our Christian life, although they modeling a Christ–Centered home. serve as an indispensable means of reach- Most adults would agree that we have ing this end. The true aim of our Christian to monitor and be selective of the content life consists in the acquisition of the Holy of our children’s social scope, television Spirit. As for fasts, vigils, and prayer, and programming, and Internet activities. They almsgiving, and every good deed done are the vulnerable ones we need to protect. for Christ’s sake, they are only means of However, we inadvertently forget the acquiring the Holy Spirit of God” pervasive and powerful influence of what tions significantly improve our physical lies to be intentionally working to develop, we, the adults, select to ingest personally, health, emotional well–being, and relation- exercise and let breathe the very strengths, professionally, recreationally, or simply as ships (Emmons, 2007). As Orthodox, we virtues, and behaviors that will serve as the FAMILY ACTIVITY social bystanders. We pay limited attention offer gratitude and thanksgiving to God foundation for living a life in Christ. We as to how our beliefs and behaviors impact our through the spiritual disciplines of prayer Orthodox Christians need to intentionally MINDFUL GRATITUDE children. For the contemporary Orthodox and almsgiving. grow more intimately in communion with IN CHRIST: A FAMILY ACTIVITY family, it is easy to become focused on “fit- • Mindfulness grounds us to the our Lord Jesus Christ and become aware of ting it all in” (e.g. school, sports, church, present and focuses our whole being on the grace of the Holy Spirit working within Create a Gratitude calendar (like an family time, etc.) rather than “putting in” the here and now. Taking time to practice our homes and families. It is this grace of advent calendar) on a board with push- the Christ-Centered virtues and resources mindfulness has been shown to change our God that reveals to us and to our children pins and small tags for each day. On one that will serve our children better in the brain chemistry, increase feelings of well- the very spiritual gifts that our Lord has side of the tag is the number correspond- long run. being, improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and bestowed upon them for His purpose and ing with the date. On the other side is a Opportunely, modern psychology has decrease aggressive behavior in children good. By teaching our children to pause, blessing in which the family is grateful. recently uncovered the science behind (Rosenkrantz et al., 2013; Siegel, 2009). As pray, and rest in Christ, we teach them to Create all 30 blessings together first and what our Church has taught through its Orthodox Christians, we primarily practice allow Christ to live through them and make then randomly assign numbers to the back inception. Positive psychology involves the mindfulness, that is, mindfulness of God manifest His virtues and unique gifts. so that each day can be a surprise. Have scientific study of strengths and virtues that through: prayer (particularly the Jesus What, then, is our greatest responsibil- the children decorate the front of each empower individuals and communities to Prayer); worship; reading the Bible and ity to our children as parents, grandparents tag with eye-catching stickers or personal thrive and flourish. This field of study exam- other devotional materials; the Sacraments and a community of faith when the develop- artwork. Each morning or night when they ines factors that contribute to the pursuit of of Eucharist and Confession; and apprecia- mental needs of children are ever–evolving, turn the daily tag for the day the family the engaged and meaningful life (Seligman, tion for His Creation. and confounded with distractions? As a pro- pauses to reflect on the blessing and ask 2012). One of its outcomes is the recogni- • Routinely expressing compassion fessional my answer would be to provide the Lord for thanks. tion that as individuals we long for things leads to increased levels of emotional them with resources that afford enduring more substantial than what we may appear well–being and social connection (Seppala, foundations in order to navigate the world to chase at a glance. In other words, the Rossomondo, & Dotty, 2013). Compassion with courage, humility, compassion, open characteristics identified for living fulfilled is the hallmark of our Lord, Jesus Christ’s minds, and grateful hearts. As an Orthodox and healthy lives (Seligman, 2012) are those life and teachings, “It is more blessed to give Christian my answer would be to provide FAMILY CONNECTIONS: qualities our Church Fathers identified as than to receive” (Acts 20-35). an environment that can enable them take vital to living a Christ-Centered Life. Thus, compassion is at the heart of a on the identity of Christ each day, as they RAISING • Our emotional well–being helps us Christ-centered home where children are were called to do so in love and in faith on COMPASSIONATE engage in a meaningful life. Positive psy- taught primarily through the modeling of their baptismal day. As a parent, my answer CHILDREN chology identifies six virtues that contribute the parents to give and care deeply for the would be to model all of the above and pray to emotional wellbeing and an engaged, world around them. for the grace to do so each day and with The Summer 2014 expanded issue meaningful life: wisdom/knowledge, cour- • Practicing self-compassion promotes every ounce of my heart, mind, and soul. of Family Connections provides several age, humanity, justice, temperance, and physical/emotional health and human con- articles on the subject of teaching children transcendence. In the language of the nectedness through the understanding that Evelyn Bilias Lolis, Ph.D is an educa- and families to become compassionate Church these virtues are none other than we more alike than different. In children, tional psychologist, school climate consul- and generous Orthodox Christians. Par- the fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, promoting self-compassion can be a more tant, and assistant professor of Psychology ents and youth group leaders will find long-suffering, kindness, charity, faith, powerful tool than promoting self-esteem & Special Education in the Graduate School several helpful ideas on ways to encour- meekness, and temperance. (which is based on comparison to and com- of Education & Allied Professions (GSEAP) age children and teenagers to be faithful • Practicing gratitude daily through petition with others) (Neff, 2012). at Fairfield University. She has worked in paracletes. To access this newsletter visit journaling and other verbal/written reflec- For the Orthodox Christian, self- adolescent mental health for over 15 years, www.family.goarch.org. compassion is an extension of God’s mercy upon His beloved through the sacrament of Holy Confession and our ability to accept His forgiveness. Self-compassion speaks to the fact that we have an all-merciful God who created us out of His love in His image and likeness and continues to love despite our brokenness. How, then, do we take these findings one step further and use them as an impetus for Orthodox living? We begin by directing our efforts toward one modest act: the intentional pause. That’s right, we need to pause. Each day. Every day. Multiple times a day. On purpose. In Christ. And we need to teach our children to do the same. Only in this way can the fruits of the Holy Spirit be manifest in our lives and in the lives of our children. Because the more our commit- ments, activities, and pursuits consume our every breath, the less likely we are as fami- 28 JUNE 2015 Metropolis News

The ORTHODOX OBSERVER has been offering Greek Orthodox faithful in America and around the world news from our Archdiocese, our Metropolises and our parishes for almost 40 years. Originally begun primarily as a theological magazine by Archbishop Athenagoras in 1934, the ORTHODOX OBSERVER was transformed into its present format and role by Archbishop Iakovos in 1971. Each member of the national Church continues to receive a complimentary copy of the ORTHODOX OBSERVER as part of their stewardship to their local parish. Alex Mavradis photo Over the years, mailing and printing costs have Boston Cathedral Holds Memorial continued to rise and have outpaced increases in theORTHODOX OBSERVER’S income resources. Advertising Day Program, Honors Veterans revenue and donations contribute to our revenue, by Alex Mavradis A tribute to the many sacrifices and Supportbut an increasing your shortfall exists because of these heroic bravery by veterans in defense of rising costs. 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Dejan Tiosavljevic, St. Sava Serbian Fr. Christopher Xanthos, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Houston Mail this form and/or make your check payable to: Orthodox Church, Cypress V. Rev. Fr. Gabriel Karam, Holy Forty Martyrs Dn. David Companik, St. Jonah Orthodox Orthodox Observer Antiochian Orthodox Church, Sugarland Church (ROCOR), Spring 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075-0106 V. Rev. Fr. Joseph Huneycutt, St. Joseph Dn. Juvenaly Hale, St. Joseph Antiochian Antiochian Orthodox Church, Houston Orthodox Church, Houston JUNE 2015 29 Metropolis News Chicago Church Recovering after March 2013 Fire by Sophia Panousakis in the downstairs multi-purpose room, Philoptochos Hall. To contribute to the CHICAGO – Two years ago, a tremen- work or for more information contact St. dous fire devastated 105-year-old, St. Basil Basil church at 312-243-3738, or visit www. Church. By the grace of God, no one was stbasilchicago.org. injured. However, the fire, smoke, and water damage was considerable within History of St. Basil the sanctuary. Icons were burned, stained St. Basil Church was built in 1910 as glass windows destroyed, glass chandeliers Anshe Sholom Synagogue. Designed by melted, and a massive hole was opened architect Alexander Levy, the Greek Revival- Dimitrios Panagos photo in the dome, by firefighters, to permit the style temple contained pews upstairs where National Board members attend the May 5-7 meetings at the Hilton in Midtown. smoke to escape. Extensive damage also women were required to sit during services. occurred on the lower lever of the building, By the 1920s, many Jewish families had effecting the kitchen, offices, storage areas, moved to the Lawndale neighborhood, Boston to Host Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon fellowship hall and possessions within. where Anshe Sholom built a new temple. The downstairs fellowship hall was In 1927, the building was transformed uu from page 7 She is an avid supporter of charita- restored within five weeks, and Sunday into a Greek Orthodox church. In its April 9, ble organizations including the Juvenile Liturgy resumed in the lower multi-purpose 1927, account of the dedication, the Greek many guests from across the United Diabetes Research Foundation, Action room. The structural and cosmetic repairs newspaper Saloniki noted that, “Over two States for the luncheon and the Hierar- for Boston Community Development, in the main church have been vast and thousand Greeks participated” and that chical Divine Liturgy. The American Heart Association, Rosie’s work continues. Icons were restored and more than 600 people had to stand in the The planning committee is under Place, Relay for Life and The Make-A- replaced, carpeting ordered, pews rebuilt aisles. The church was designated the first general chairmanship of National Presi- Wish Foundation. Maria received an As- and restored, and intricate gold leaf was ap- Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Chicago by dent Maria Logus who, with luncheon sociated Press award in 2000 for feature plied to the balcony and ceiling. The church Bishop Philaretos, who was the first Bishop Chairman Frances Levas announced that reporting. will reopen in the near future. in Chicago. The Orthodox Youth Organiza- FOX25 TV news anchor Maria Stepha- For information contact cmf2015@ The design and restoration of the tion of Chicago was initiated at St. Basil in nos, will serve as the emcee. philoptochos.org. church is being led by John Regas, a 1946. Chicago-based interior designer. John is Parishioners began to leave the area in a member of the St. Basil parish and has 1947, with the construction of the Eisen- done work on other Orthodox churches hower Expressway. In the late 1960s and Contact Information for the Center of Philanthropy in Chicago and Florida. John’s vision for early 1970s, Greek town was decimated th the restored church is based on churches as homes and businesses from Halsted to 126 East 37 St., New York, NY 10019 he has seen in visits to Greece’s monastic Racine and from Harrison to Taylor were peninsula of Mount Athos, a community of torn down to make way for the University of Call or e-mail the Philoptochos Center of Philanthropy 22 monasteries in Northern Greece. Illinois. Urban renewal projects and the cre- “It’s only by God’s providence that ation of the Illinois Medical District caused at 212.977.7770 or www.philoptochos.org we’ve arrived at this day of our returning further displacement west from Racine to to our sanctuary entirely restored and re- Ogden. Though membership declined dur- newed,” noted Fr. Panteleimon Dalianis, ing these years, a core of faithful members the head priest at St. Basil Church. “This attended worship services and supported AHEPA Supreme is a new chapter in our church’s 105 year the church. history, and we’re certain that this is going A fire in 1977 did enormous damage to Lodge and all to be a great chapter in that history. With the struggling church. Through the ensuing National offi cers the southwest corridor of Chicago boom- years, a community of members dedicated ing, we feel that we’re in the right place at themselves to rebuilding St. Basil. In 1981, invite all of you to the right time to minister to the needs of Fr. Chris Kerhulas was named full-time Join us this community, and we pray that God will pastor of the church. Soon afterward, the give us the wisdom and strength to carry church took on a complete renovation of in celebrating out that commission.” the sanctuary, including the installation our 93rd Anniversary “We’re excited to be moving forward,” of new icons created by the renowned noted Anthony Frankos, current parish iconographer Athanasios (Tom) Clark of at the National council president at St. Basil Church. “Most Athens. Upon Fr. Kerhulas’ retirement, people don’t realize the amount of work parish leadership passed to Fr. Panteleimon Convention that goes into a repair project of this size. Dalianis in 2010. Embarcadero Hyatt, It’s been two years and three months in Yet another fire ravished the church in the making. But we’re extremely positive. March 2013, and again St. Basil rebounded. San Francisco, CA Things have come together well. And we Liturgy and sacraments were celebrated want to thank all who have supported this in the Philoptochos Hall in the basement. Over $500,000 donated to Apostoli and project through their time, contributions The Ladies Philoptochos Society, Prison • and prayers, and especially our parish coun- Ministry, and Sunday school likewise met to the IOCC for the purchase of Food for cil and our fire repair committee members downstairs. those in need in Greece and Cyprus. who have put in countless hours to bring In the face of adversity, St. Basil grew this project to fruition.” closer as a faith community. Now a strong • Purchased shipping for over $9 Million The parish continued having services capital campaign is allowing St. Basil to in medical equipment and materials to and maintained all of its ministries during resume services in a completely renovated the repair work. Divine worship was held sanctuary. Hospitals throughout Greece. • Donated Millions in Educational and OCMC Charitable funds in our local communities. 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by Stavros H. Papagermanos with wax on the four corners. The Arch- bishop then spread upon the altar table WASHINGTON – The Greek Ortho- a white linen cloth katasarkion (burial dox Cathedral of St. Sophia in the nation’s shroud) and signed it. Bishop Andonios capital was consecrated, May 10 with signed it as well. They vested the altar Archbishop Demetrios presiding and more table with a new and bright cover, placed than a thousand people in attendance. the antimension on top and then top of The Order of the Consecration began that the holy Gospel. They also placed in the morning following the Orthros upon the holy table the artophorion and (Matins) with the procession of the holy the other liturgical items. Just before the relics that circled three times around the conclusion of the Order of the Consecra- Church. The relics used for the Conse- tion, Archbishop Demetrios and Bishop cration were of the holy great martyr St. Andonios using a sponge anointed with Barbara, the great martyr and healer, St. holy myrrh the whole sanctuary including Panteleimon, and the holy child martyr the icons and the mosaics on the walls. St. Kyrikos. The first Divine Liturgy in the newly The Archbishop raised and held high consecrated church followed with Arch- the covered silver paten with the holy bishop Demetrios presiding. Bishop Ando- relics as he walked around the church. nios of Phasiane, chancellor of the Greek Altar boys holding candles and icons, the Orthodox Archdiocese concelebrated choir of chanters chanting “Glory to You, assisted by eight priests and two deacons. our God, glory to You,” the clergy bear- They were Fr. Steven (Sergios) Zorzos, the ing the sacred Cross and the Gospel book dean of the Cathedral, the V. Rev. Archi- preceded the procession. mandrite Joachim Cotsonis, Fr. William The faithful followed. After the read- Bartz, Fr. Konstantinos Pavlakos, Fr. Dimi- ings of the Epistles and Gospels, Arch- trios Antokas, Fr. Michael Eaccarino, Fr. bishop Demetrios together with His Grace Stephanos Alexopoulos, Fr. Dimitrios Lee Bishop Andonios of Phasiane tapped the and Archdeacon Panteleimon Papadopou- front doors of the church with the episco- los and Deacon Eleftherios Constantine. pal staff and with a loud voice exclaimed: Former dean of the St. Sophia Cathedral, “Lift up the gates, O you rulers, and be Fr. John Tavlarides, was prayerfully attend- lifted up, you everlasting doors and the ing in the altar. King of glory shall enter.” Archbishop Demetrios in his hom- Upon entering the church, the Arch- ily to the congregation commended the bishop set the silver paten with the holy community of St. Sophia for its steadfast relics upon the holy altar table, ceremoni- Christian Orthodox witness in the nation’s ally placed them in a small silver container capital for over a century. He said that the and poured holy myrrh in it. He then consecration of a church invites us also to deposited the silver container into the pre- be consecrated anew in our faith and in pared reliquary cavity atop the holy altar the teachings of our Lord and His Gospel. table and poured liquid wax and mastic, At another point, His Eminence said sealing the cavity with a piece of marble that we also pray for Cyprus, that it will be and the wax mixture. united again and will be renewed in the At that point, Archbishop Demetrios same spirit after more than 40 years of oc- and Bishop Andonios put on a white linen cupation. Finally, Archbishop Demetrios garment over their vestments, and kneel- conveyed the patriarchal blessings, love ing down along with the clergy and the and best wishes of Ecumenical Patriarch faithful offered the prayers of consecra- Bartholomew, on whose request, as he tion. They washed with soap and water said, he bestowed the offikion of Proto- and anointed the holy altar table with holy presbyter of the Ecumenical Patriachate myrrh. The holy table was then wiped dry to the dean of the Cathedral, Rev. Dr. with the antimensia and four linen icons Steven Zorzos. depicting the four evangelists were affixed After the dismissal of the Divine Litur- gy, His Eminence distributed as a blessing to all in the congregation, a piece of the white linen garment worn by the hierarchs over their vestments, during the service of the consecration. St. Sophia’s Consecration weekend began Saturday, May 9. Archbishop Deme- trios met with groups of children of the community, in the church sanctuary and their classrooms, in the adjacent Frosene Education Center. He observed the vari- ous activities and learned of the many pro- grams that flourish in the parish. Later in the afternoon, Archbishop Demetrios and Bishop Andonios of Phasiane presided at the service of the preparation of the Holy Relics and the festal and panegyrical Ar- chieratical Vespers. In the sermon, offered by Bishop Andonios of Phasiane, His Grace spoke about the historical basis of the service of Consecration and about the lives of the Saints, whose relics were to be used for the consecration. He said, the Consecration of the Cathedral of St. Sophia gives us all the opportunity to consecrate ourselves as well, to re–baptize, renew and rededicate ourselves, just as in the Holy Sacrament of Baptism. In the evening, a celebratory grand banquet followed in Washington’ s Ritz–Carlton hotel. Dimitrios Panagos photos