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Senator Paul Sarbanes is the 1994 recipient of the Athenagoras Human Rights Award For most of (he past eight years that (he Athenagoras Human was well qualified and ought to run for the Presidency. Another Rights Award has been presented to worthy individuals. Senator time when a newspaper article suggested that his Ivy League and Paul Sarbanes was there to praise them and deliver keynote Oxford schooling along with hissfint asalawyerforaprestigious speeches. This year the Senator from Mary/and who personifies Baltimore law firm "adequately offset his Greek-American roots," the knight in armor holding high the banner for Religious Free- he responded with an emotional letter in which he spoke lovingly of dom and Human Rights justice, will take center stage as the ninth his parents and the "values they sought to teach their children candidate for the coveted award. On behalf of ibc Ecumenical values," he stressed, "fundamental to our democracy." Patriarch Bartholomew I, Born in Salisbury, Mary- the presentation of the a- _, . ,, land, February 3, 1933, he is ward will be made by His i- ... ._ LnaniplOll Ql Hiany CailSBS the son of Spyros (now de- Eminence. Archbishop Io- ir\ * f-> T)nrtf\an rlaarl a* ^Q ceased) and Matina Sar- kovos and the Order's Na- Ul * -^-VJ. DUIUeH, UCdU ell /3 banes, both of whom migra- tionalCommanderDr. Chris TWO Bishops, thirty clergymen, over sixty Archons as well as ted from Laconic, Greece. Philip, during the Order's hundreds of mourners gathered on the bitter cold day of January 11, After graduating from Wi- prestigious Annual Banquet 1994, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park, comico High School he at­ held at the Grand Ballroom PA, to pay their last respects to Dr. Anthony G. Borden, buried at tended Princeton Universi­ of the Marriotf Marquis Lawnview Cemetery. ty, graduating magna cum Hotel, 1535 Broadway [45th Officiating at the last rites was His laude and receiving his A.B. Street) on Saturday, March Excellency Metropolitan Silas of New Jer­ degree. A Rhodes Scholar­ 19th, 1994, beginning at 7 sey, assisted by Bishop Methodios of the ship brought him to London p.m. Diocese of Boston. Both clergymen extoll­ from where he received Senator Sarbanes' nomi­ ed the departed Archon's deeds, while his First Class B.A. Honours nation as the recipient of son-in-law, Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis degree in the School of Phi­ the Ninth Athenagoras a- read the Message by His Holiness the losophy, Politics and Eco­ ward ends a long search for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I. The nomics at Oxford's Balliol the ideal candidate who Rev. Dr. Milton B. Efthimiou, Executive College. This is where he would combine the Ameri­ Officer of the Archdiocese and the Order met Christine Dumber, can values inherent in the of St. Andrew the Apostle spoke of the whom he married in June legislator with the Hellenic new heights attained by the Order during of 3960, after receiving his tradition and heritage. The Dr. Borden's tenure as the National Commander. He also read the LL.B. degree magna cum National Commander ex­ Message by His Eminence AFehbishop-Iakovos to the family of the laude from Harvard Law pressed his satisfaction at deceased. After the National Commander, Dr. Chris Philip's eulogy, School. While at Harvard the distinguished Senator's which follows herewith, Dr. Borden's daughter, Dr. Maria Limbera­ he served as Graduate Sec­ acceptance of the nomina­ kis and his son George Borden, Esq. on behalf of the family, added retary of Phillips Brooks tion. Himse/f an Archon, their remarks. House, the Harvard-Rad- Sarbanes has earned a re­ Dr. Philip's Eulogy cliff for volunteer service cord of distinction as the organization. Senator who fought injus­ We are here today to pay our last respects to an exceptional The first Greek American tice throughout the world, human being. A gentleman in every sense of the word; indeed a gen­ ever to serve in the U.S. and as a member of the For­ tle man who walked with dignity, honor and integrity, setting a Senate, later joined by Paul eign Relations, Banking, standard of excellence for all to emulate. A man who excelled in Tsongas, he was elected to Housing and Urban Affairs, whatever he set forth to do, as a loving and devoted husband, father the House of Representa­ and Joint Economic Com­ and grandfather: as a distinguished physician and professor and as tives in 3970. He was re- mittees. He became a house­ a dedicated churchman who exemplified what if means to be an elected twice until he was hold name during the im­ Archon, Dr. Anthony Borden, Megas Aktouarios and Commander elected to the Senate in 1976 peachment proceedings a- Emeritus of the Order of St. Andrew, was loved, admired and where he has served for gainst then-President Nix­ respected...an inspiration to all of us. three terms. He has garner­ on charged with the writing [Continued on Page 3) ed many Honorary Doctor of the "Sarbanes article", degrees and was the recip­ adopted by the Judiciary Committee in approving its first historic ient of countless awards. Two boys, John Peter and Michael charge against Nixon, accusing him of covering up the Watergate Anthony and a daughter, Janet Matina have made his life complete. scandal. He is a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation It was at one of the Banquets several years ago, that the audience in Baltimore where he Jives. broke into thunderous applause after a speaker said the Senator (Continued on Page 3| Dateline: The Order Across America News from the Regions

ANTHONY G, BORDEN Chicago, IL. Rockford, 11 was the site of during the Conference was the Rev. Fr. Commander Emeritus the recent Clergy/Laity/Philoptochos Dio­ Nicholas Manousakis, who delivered the Meaas Aktouarios cesan Assembly. Hosted by the Commun­ remarks during the opening Dinner and CHRIS PHILIP. D.D.S. ity of Sts. Constantine and HeJen, (he con­ praised their contribution. During his re­ National Commander clave was held November 38-20 at (he marks, Fr. Manousakis called the Archons Aktouarios Clock Tower Conference Center. the vanguard of our Ecumenical Patriar­ Scheduled into the agenda of the confer­ chate in A. DOUKAS. Ph.D the Western Hemisphere who ence was a meeting of the Archons of the have etched out for themselves a name 1st Vice Commander Chicago Diocese. Megas Protekdikos Believed to be a 'first'for through dedication in faith and commit­ a diocesan assembly, the meeting was ment to our Mother Church. He particu­ ANASTASIOS E. MANESSIS chaired by Andrew Athens, Archon Maes­ larly mentioned the late Theodore Kypre- Vice-Commander tor and President of the Archdiocesan os and Archie Mazarakis and singled out Depoutatos Council. Anargyros Chapappas and Moschos Pas- ANTHONY J.LIMBERAKIS. The assembled Archons determined (hat palakis from the St. Demetrios community Secretary their activities locally be amplified to in­ as having distinguished themselves as clude areas of concern for the Church in worthy members of the Order. STEVEN P PAPADATOS the Americas. In addition to the tradi­ Washington, D.C. In a warm and relaxed Treasurer tional functions, it was proposed that the atmosphere, the Archons of the Washing­ Ostiarios Archons individually and collectively re­ ton, D.C. metropolitan area and environs inforce their fundamental purpose as un­ gathered recently for a Luncheon meeting JOHN M. MAVROUDiS derstood in the Byzantine Church, that of Legal Counselor at the Aegean Taverna in Arlington, VA. It Notaries 'Defenders of The Faith.' The Archons was hosted by the Regional Commander actively seek to sustain the Truths of (he of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, PROF. DENOJ, GEANAKOPLOS Faith as interpreted and communicated by Harry Magafan. Historian the Church. Didaska/os Tou Genous Enjoying the delicious Greek delicacies Subsequent to the Diocesan Assembly, were State Commanders Steven Georgi- the Archons observed the celebration of lakis and Demetrios Tsintofas, as well as STEVE E. ALEXANDER the Feast of St. Andrew, patron saint of Depoutatos Efias Adamopoulos, George Alafoginnis, the Order, by participating in the vesper Emmanuel Athanasiadis, John Billinis, ANDREW A. ATHENS services at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Maestor Gus Bochanis, Vassilios Deltas, fohn De- Church, Chicago, Illinois on November oudes, D.G. Kousoulas, Tim Maniatis, THOMAS H. BARTZOS 29th. In regard for the ongoing efforts of Ekdikos and Peter G. Pappas. the Order of St. Andrew and its ecclesias­ At Commander Magafan's request, Pro­ NICHOLAS J. BOURAS tical identity remarks are given by an Depoutatos fessor Kousoulas addressed briefly the Archon at the end of the service. Harold A. group, tracing the ancient roots of the title GREGORY G.DEMETRAKAS Peponis, Archon Depoutatos of VWlmette, Depoutatos Archon, as applies to its use during the IL. presented (he address reiterating the Byzantine era to distinguish a person of THEODORE D. DEMETRIOU historical background of the Order and the power and nobility in secular and reli­ Exarchos development of the titular honors bestow­ gious quarters. Today, the title of Archon THEODORE P. DEMETRIOU ed by the Patriarchate. He also shared a is bestowed by the Ecumenical Patriar­ Ekdikos personal memoir of the lafe Patriarch chate in Constantinople to those individu­ NIKITAS DRAKOTOS Athenagoras and charged (he Archons to als dedicated in actively supporting our Depoutatos continually earn the honor bestowed upon Christian Orthodox Faith and Hellenic JOHNHALECKYJR. them. Heritage. Ekdikos Atlanta, GA. In a letter (o the Order's The Order, named in honor of Andrew KIRK P. KALEMKERIS. M.D. National Commander, Dr. Chris Philip, the Apostle, who established the first Aktouarios Bishop Philip of the Atlanta Diocese, ex­ Church in Byzantium, has so far this year GEORGE KIRIAKOPOULOS. D.D.S. pressed his renewed faith in the role play­ collected contributions from the Washing­ Aktouarios ed by the Archon in the Community and ton area amounting to $8,000. There have T. PETER LIMBER the Church. "The Offikion bestowed upon been additional pledges of specific amounts, No far/os the Archons now is viewed in a different all of which are being donated towards the HARRY MAGAEAN light. A greater depth and dimension has support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Depoutatos been added to the Office of Archon. This Constantinople and its institutions. JOHN PANAS in my opinion as Bishop of this Diocese, is Depoutatos a major step forward. I am extremely thankful and impressed that I have JEAN P. PAPPS. M.D. such Aktouarios dedicated Archons in the Diocese of At­ Order Attends lanta." LAMBROS SIDERIDES. M.D. Aktouarios What prompted Bishop Philip to recon­ Vespers for sider the role of the Archon in the Church MIMIS THERRY Patron Saint wtatos was the devotion with which they partici­ pated in the June 1993 Clergy-Laity Con­ A large contingent of Archons and their HON. NICHOLAS TSOUCALAS Hartoularios ference. Bishop Philip was particularly families filled the Archdiocesan Chapel for impressed with Atlanta Diocese Comman­ the celebration of the Vespers of Saint KONSTANTINE L Depoutatos der Steve Alexander, which resulted in a Andrew the Apostle's Feast Day, Novem­ great deal of interest and support for Pa­ ber 29. The services were officiated by His triarchal and Archdiocesan programs. Eminence, Archbishop lakovos, assisted Also praising the Archons and their role by His Grace, Bishop Philotheos of Meloa. Dr. A.G. Borden, Dead at 79 Anthony /. Li'mberakis, He had previously served as the Chief of' (Continued from Page 1) the Department of Radiology of the Southern Division of the JS Albert Einstein Medico/ Center in Phi/ade/phia, and taught at the || LiJ/ian, your sorrow is shared fay all the Archons of St. University of Pennsylvania, Temple and Thomas Jefferson m Andrew. We have lost a dear friend and the church has lost a Schools of Medicine. 3 great defender of the faith. Born in Herak/eion on the Greek island of Crete, he arrived in >if Anthony loved the Order of St. Andrew and what it repres­ the United States after receiving his Medical Degree from the J; ents. As its National Commander for many years, he was University of Athens in 1964. He continued his studies at Har- -y responsible in promoting the role of the Archon and making vard, Columbia and New York University Schools of Medicine, Sjj our faithful recognize the need of supporting the Ecumenical and pursued special training in radiology at the L/niversity of 'Jj Patriarchate. He endeavored to make the government officials Pennsylvania Graduate School. i! of our nation to be cognizant of the historical significance of Appointed by Archbishop fakovos as the National Com- ft the Ecumenical Patriarchate in world Christiniaty. mander of (he Order in 1975, Dr. Borden served in that capacity i| Anthony wi/1 be missed but the memories of our close asso­ for over ten years, finally retiring as Commander Emeritus. In Si ciation wi/1 always be in the hearts and thoughts of everyone 19fl9 Dr. Bordon was the recipient of the Order's coveted Athe- 'I who knew him. I think these sentiments can best be expressed nogoras Human Rights award. He was instrumental in obtain- j"| by a poem 1 came across the other day. It is untit/ed and the ing from the Turkish authorities permission to rebuild the Pa- jj author is anonymous. triarchate's Administration Bui/ding, which lied in ruins since it *a Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on was gutted by fire in 1942 for 47 years. Acknowledging Dr. *l And cherished memories never fade because a loved Borden's invo/vemenf in this monumental project, the Arch- ""• • one is gone bishop exclaimed that "now we ore no longer fighting for survi- . Those we love can never be more than a thought vol. We are fighTfng for Perpetuation/" Senator Paul Sarbanes of" -;' apart Maryland, the keynote speaker during the award ceremony for 'J For as long there is memory, they'll live on in Dr. Borden agreed that "the Patriarchate today is in a far better *| the heart. position than would have been, had Dr. Borden not been on the *! scene to carry on this struggle, Maria and George: Jt has been said that the purpose of aging /have known many fine people in - j my lifetime, but none finer and moving on serves as a lesson to those (eft behind. As we see than Dr. Borden.' ~-| A leader in his Parish church of the Annunciation, our parent sage and many times get ill, it becomes a slow process he was also ^| instrumental in the construction of acceptance. Acceptance of the truth that our existence here on of a Byzantine style House of *| Worship, and served as the earth is but temporary. Seeing a parent grow old reveals in a Parish's President from 1966 to 1976. =| Earlier silent way that those vehicles we call bodies are vulnerable and in his career, the distinguished physician published ,J| many only the sou/ is ageless and death is but a mere door to everlast­ scientific papers, and has received numerous professional v:| ing life. May Anthony's memory be eternal. awards. He was invited as a guest speaker to the International j * * * Congress of Radiology in cities such as Munich, Montreal and "I San Francisco. Dr. Borden, whose title was Archon Megas l | A Champion for the preservation of Religious Freedom and Aktouarios, was a/so a member of the Leadership lOOprogramof C] Human Rights for the Ecumenical Patriarchate and its Greek the Archdiocese, a member of the American College of Radio- if Orthodox communicants throughout Turkey, Dr. Anthony G. logy, the Philadelphia Roentgen and the Pennsylvania Roentgen fj Borden (Voreadis) died Thursday, January fifh at the hospital in Societies. ;J1 Fox Chase, PA., following a long illness. He was 79. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, the former Lillian 1| The RydaJ. PA. resident who has served as battalion physi­ Vaiergakis. He is a/so survived by two children, Maria Limbera- i:1 cian during World War U and was decorated for bravery, had kis, a family practitioner in North Philadelphia, and George, a ^ recent/y retired from his private radio/ogy practice in Phila­ practicing attorney in Washington, D.C. He a/so leaves three ,'!'j delphia, which will now be carried on by his son-in-law, Dr. grandchildren, John, Anthony and Elizabeth Limberakis. !:|

History Book Sarbanes: Recipient of Penned While Athenagoras Award On Samos Visit The Athenagoras Human Rights Award, Hellenika, Heritage and History is the name honoring a person or group who champion of a fascinating book by T. Peter (Limberakia) the cause of Religious Freedom and Human Limber {Pilgrimage, '89, pp. 230, $35), in wbich Rights has been continuously awarded Greek History, dating from the prehistoric in­ habitants of the southernmost of the Balkan since its inception in 3,985. The Jifesize peninsula to modern times, parades in vivid in the likeness of Ecumenical Patriarch colors as in a live experience. Complete with Athenogoras, a proponent of the strugg/e maps drawn by the author himself, introduc­ for these ideals, was first awarded to His tion, notes on spelling and names, Hellenika is Eminence Archbishop fakovos of North an invaluable source of information for any and South America. Subsequently, it went period of Greek history and a treasure of a gift to former President Jimmy Carter and to anyone regardless of age. There's also an Mother Teresa, among others. appendix that lists the names of all modern Greek Kings, the Ottoman Rulers, the Medieval Feudal Lords that ruled parts of conquered Greece, as well as the East Roman or Byzantine the book while living in Greece. He now makes Emperors. T. Peter Limber was born in New his home with his wife in Bronxville, New York of parents who emigrated from the York, but still spend their summers under the island of Samos. He researched and authored hot Aegean sun. Sunalor Paul Sarbanes Archon of the Season Gregory Demetrakas of R.I.: The world is REGIONAL AND the domain of his Philanthropic work STATE COMMANDERS If there ever was a title most befitting for Archon Depoulatos Gregory George Demetra­ ARCHDIOCESE 1st DISTRICT kas of East ALEXANDER ANAGNOS Providence, that would have (o be PROF. DENO J. GEANAKOPLOS World Class Philanthropist extraordinaire. Let T PETER LIMBER no one take this statement lightly either, for JOHN PANAS there isn't one niche on this earth, nearby or GEORGE POSSAS afar, where the benevolence of this Rhode THEODORE O. PROUNIS JOHN RAKKOU" Island businessmen has not reached out to DR LAMBROSSIDERIDES touch people in a variety of ways. His far- DR. ANTHONY VASILAS reaching acts of philanthropy range from don­ KONSTANTINE L VELLIOS ating medicine to missionary hospitals in U- DIOCESE OF NEW JERSEY ganda, to shipping seeds of vegetables and NICHOLAS J BOURAS other staples to the hungry in the Romanian EVAN A CHRISS countryside. During the 1990 earthquakes in GEORGE P. GABRIEL Armenia, we find Mr. Demetrakas donating COSMASS GEORGILAKIS JOHN HALECKY JR $50,000 worth of medical supplies. GEORGE K JAMESON That is not to say that Archon Demetrakas DR. KIRK P. KALEMKERIS" is not concerned with our local institutions or Gregory Demetrakas DR GEORGE KIRIAKOPOULOS those in the country of his ancestors. On the JOHN E. KUSTURISS trakas, who is devoting a great deal of time in an HARRY MAGAFAN" contrary, if you take the time to look through effort to alleviate the pain and suffering of his correspondence, you will find letters JOHN M MAVROUDIS of hunger and poverty is a mild-mannered busi­ IKE PAPPAS gratitude from the mayor of the city of Chania nessman and has served as CEO of companies CONSTANTINEV POLITIS in Crete, as well as from the Metropolitan of such as City Metal Co., Inc., Rhode Island CONSTANTINES SOSANGELIS DEMETRIOS TSINTOLAS Lesvos. The latter was the result of his finan­ Reduction Corp, of East Providence. He is now cing of a medical building in the village of the CEO of De-Mal Associates Inc. of Cranston, DIOCESE OF BOSTON Gera, Papados on that island, and the dona­ and a general partner in the Cemet Holding Co. GREGORY OEMETRAKAS" tion of an ambulance to the same community, and Zeus Realty, both of East Providence. JOHN GIKAS all in honor of his parents, Michael and Victo­ STEPHEN E PAPPAS He was born in Providence, R.I. in 1933, and ERNEST A VILLAS ria. Then again, he is no stranger to the ad­ spent most of his adult life there. He attended ministration of the St. Basil's Academy, which Johnson & Wales College, as well as the Univer­ DIOCESE OF ATLANTA has been many times the recipient of his STEVEE ALEXANDER" sity of Rhode Island, from where he graduated HON. MICHAEL BiLIRAKIS philanthropy! in 1975. He married the former Anna Mary Under the guidance of Bishop Methodios, MICHAEL G.CANTONIS he Rafaelian, April 24,1955, and has four children, JAMES T. CAVALARIS has supplied without interruption Philoxenia Marianne Victoria fanigian, Gregory Michael, DR GEORGES CROFFEAD House of Boston with its necessities. Alexis Ann and Michelle Lillian. He has one THEODORE P DEMETRIOU A letter from Michael Kisembo, under the DR. KIMON A. DOUKAS grandchild, Christopher Kazar Janigian. JERRY O. LORANT jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Alexandria's Demetrakas is a vetern who was decorated Archbishopric of Irinoupolis in Kampala, HARRY MOSKOS six for bravery and also the recipient of countless JOHN PLUMIDES kilometers on the Hoima Road, the mission awards and citations such as the St. Paul Medal DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH secretary there thanks Demetrakas after re­ (1973), Outstanding Member Citation from ceiving a shipment of tins of aspirin, packets THOMAS L. CHASE' Archbishop Makarios (1975), Outstanding Ci­ GEORGE CHIMPLES of seed and a box of tools from him. Another tizen Proclamation and Plaque from the City of DINO A. KRISTAKIS" letter thanks him for a shipment of knives and East Providence (1981), Laity Award from the DR COSTASSARANTOPOULOS pens, so useful to their missionary work. Diocese of Boston (1987) and many others. For DIOCESE OF DENVER A thankful letter from the executive director his continuous supplying of medical aids to ANTHONY G. ANDRIKOPOULOS of the St. Augustine Shrine, informs the Rhode Cyprus, he has been proclaimed an honorary DR GEORGE P BITHOS" Island man that most of the supplies he made Consul of the Cyprus Republic. MICHAELS. JOHNSON" HON. CHRIS V SEMOS available to them went to the Orthodox Church He is a member of AHEPA, the League of in Ghana, with all the hospital equipment going Greek Orthodox Stewards where he serves as DIOCESE OF DETROIT to Uganda. Communications from the Academy New England area Chairman, the International THOMAS D DEMERY BASIL of St. Basil speak of donations of hedge shears, Institute of Rhode Island, Greek American rep­ C. FOUSSIANES pruning shears, scrub brushes, and brooms, all NICHOLAS SMYRNIS" resentative, the Woodward I.S.I.S. Century and GUS STAVROPOULOS necessary items that would've cost the school Copper Clubs and the Chairman of the Ameri­ money to buy. From the island of Skiathos in DIOCESE OF SAN FRANCISCO can Hellenic Institute, New England chapter. DR JAMES S COUNELIS Greece, the School of English there received He represented his State in the island of Rhodes, boxes of crayons and coloring books Ihanks to GEORGE KOKALIS" having been delegated to present to that city's PAUL MANOLIS" the generosity of the East Providence Archon. mayor the keys of the Cily of Providence, mak­ ALEXANDER P PHILLIPS Moreover, he provided interest-free loans of ing them sister cities. $1.7 to finance the expansion programs DIOCESE OF CHICAGO of the He was inducted into the Order of St. Andrew ANDREW A. ATHENS" Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Paw- the Apostle in 1973 and serves as Regional JOHN W GALANIS tucket, R.I. and the Annunciation Church of Commander in the Diocese of Boston. DR FRANK F. LITSAS Greater Providence, R.I. with hundreds of SAM NAKiS thousands of dollars in direct donations to the DIOCESE OF TORONTO fund. Needless to say that Demetrakas has THE ARCHON. Official Newsletter of Ihe Order of Si. GERALD DAOUSSIS been in the forefront of the IOCC humanitar­ Andrew the Apostle, published quarterly by Ihe Order, COSTAS MISTHIOS" ian effort of supplying food and other necessi­ at its Archdiocesan hpadquarlers, 8 East 79th Street, New York, N.Y. 10021. Its operations are under the DIOCESE OF BUENOS AIRES, S.A ties to the starving Russians in Yerevan. He jurisdiction of the Publishing Committee. Chaired by DIOGENIS DUZOGLOU" also makes weekly donations to McCauley Anastasios Manessis, Vice Commander of the Order. HON. KONSTANTIN VAZEOS" House, a homeless shelter in his area, as well Members of the Committee: Steven P. Papadatos IN.Y-), Dr. George Kiriakopoulos |NJ.]. Paul Manolis as the McCauley Village for women and chil­ 'Reqional Commanders [CA], Steve Alexander (GA|. John Halecky, (N.J.). dren, which he supplies with food and other Executive Officer: Rev. Dr. Milton B.Efthimiou. Editor: necessities. Bob Nicfilaides. Archon Depoutatos Gregory George Deme- Annual Report from Order's National r. Limbera Council Meetings Duke U Med January 14. GOTeiecom Executive Di­ al Center was scheduled in lieu of May's rector. Yanni Simonides was present to meeting. Alumni Head express his appreciation for the Order's May 19. The Ecumenical Patriarchate pledge of $50,000 to his organization. Jt of Constantinople in the period of the Sul­ Durham. ,\C Archon Dr. Anthony t. Limbers- will help develop a series of ten videos on tans Bayazid /I and Seh'm I, was the title of kis. 41, of Rydal. PA. has been elected presi­ Greek Orthodoxy and Hellenism. A letter the lecture by Prof. Philippides. dent of the Duke Medical Alumni Association. read by the He assumed his new post during Duke's Medi­ Executive Officer, expressed June 17. GOTeiecom offered a financial cal Alumni Weekend. the Patriarchal appreciation for the $75,000 report regarding the videotape series co- A member of the Duke Medical Class of contribution. The funds wc-re generated by sponsored by the Order, which was pre­ 1979. Limberakis has served on the associa- the N. Y. Phi/harmonic Benefit event. At the sented to the Council lion's governing board, the medical Alumni along with the Trea­ council, since 1986. same time Dr. J.P. Argires' report on the surer's report. Among the letters read was Moscow A native of Fresno, CA, Limberakis received Medical Team visit under the one regarding the St. Athanasios Church in a B.A. and a M.A. in political science from the auspices of the l.O,C.C. and the Russian Paramus, in connection with their Holo­ University of Pennsylvania in 1975. Church was distributed to the Council for caust memorial event in which Dr. Kirk He currently serves as associate staff radiol­ ogist at Thomas Jefferson and is in the their edification. They in turn commended KaJemken's participated as the main speak­ private Dr. Argires practice of radiology in Philadelphia. for his efforts as a mode) er. ...Moreover, Gregory Demetrakas of Limberakis is a member of the Philadelphia Archon. The Bylaws and Budget commit­ Rhode Island was publicly acknowledged County Medical Society of North America and tees a/so presented their reports after for his extensive philanthropic the Philadelphia Roentgen Ray Society. He is projects also a member which the Council devoted ffme in dis­ throughout the world. Jf was also suggested of the National Council Order of cussing the St. Andrew and the board of trustees of Hel­ Annual Banquet and going that an article on the charitable work of the lenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology. over the Candidates' credentia/s. New England Regional Commander be He is married to Dr. Maria Limberakis. a February 11. The Auditing Committee written on Mr. Demetrakas [see page 4) of family practitioner in Philadelphia. They have reported that after checking the Order's this newsletter. Ihree children, John. 8, Anthony, 7, and Eliza- s Also. Dr. Lambros Side- beth, 5. books found them in order, and the Budget rides was asked to author an article on (he Committee asked for more time to complete subject of "The Greatness of the Greek its new budget work. Jt was announced Orthodox Church in America", emphazis- that Archon T. Peter Limber would replace ing the unity of the faithful... The meeting oid the financially troubled St. Photios Archon Stephen Scopas on the National was adjourned after plans were made for Shrine, and seconded by Steven Papada- Council. Several requests for funding were the first meeting after the summer recess. tos, a lengthy discussion followed. tabled temporarily until more information Vice September 5. The Elia Kazan motion Commander Anastasios Manessis proposed was gathered. Progress on the Banquet picture "America. America" was screened, that the donation be limited to $5.000, a was discussed, and two Archons urged the courtesy of the producer and Yanni Simo­ proposal accepted unanimously. At that Council to put the Holocaust of 2922 and nides, in lieu of the regularly scheduled point, Steve Alexander, George /ameson the events of 1955 on the Agenda, so as to meeting. and Dr. Kiriakopoulos pledged $1,000 each, create an annual observance as a means of October 21. At the opening of the meet­ bringing the amount of the donation to informing the general public of the atroci­ ing, a Trisagion was chanted for the repose $8.000....Ted Demetriou discussed the ap­ ties committed in Asia Minor. of the souls of the recently departed Ar­ proach in setting up the Order's bud­ March 6. This meeting of the rank and chons (see In Memoriam). Dr. Philip wel­ get....After a lengthy discussion on a file witnessed a Trisagion by the Rev. Dr. comed the regional Commander of the Dio­ motion by T. Peter Liniber and seconded E/thimiou immediately after the opening of cese of Denver. Michael Johnson and State by judge Nick Tsoucalas, the Council voted the meeting. The Annual Report was read Commander of the Archdiocesan District. to invest up to 75% of funds available in by the National Commander, Dr. Chris George /ameson, as we/I as Christo Daph- the treasury, with such investments to be Philip informing those present of the deeds nides. flev. Dr. Effhimiou reported on his defined at a latter date....A publishing undertaken by the National Council. The recent California visit to the Patriarch committee was established to oversee 1OCC and Nominations the Committee Re_pprts_ _ Athenagoras .Institute, Harry Magafan.re­ publication of the Archons newsletter as- ~were~Teacf~arrd passed. The Order's histo­ ported through the National Commander, well as to be responsible for rian. Dr. Geanakoplos allocating presented a stimulat­ that his capital Archons had raised $8,000 funds for advertising (see names ing lecture called in credits) "The Greek Phanariots in support of the Order...John Mavroudis ....Steven Alexander announced and The Ecumenical that ef­ Patriarchate of Con­ reported he is working on updating the forts are being made to have His Eminence stantinople." Culminating the works of the Archon's Album, last printed in 1983.... open the Olympic Games in Atlanta..... meeting, His Eminence. Archbishop fako- Professor Geanakoplos has reported on December 16. A letter from Elaine Rex- vos delivered the charge to the new Ar­ the Annual Spring Academic Lecture, to ine to Fr. Efthimiou thanking the Order for chons. after which His Eminence closed the be presented by professor Aristeides Pa- their telegram and concern for the meeting in prayer. death of padakis and entitled, East West Ecclesias­ her husband, Archon John Rexine was April 7. A new member of the National tical Relations During the Middle Ages, in read. Also a letter by T. Peter Limber to the Council, Nikitas Drakotos was recognized the light of Contemporary Scholarship.. .. Committee on the Role of the Archons in by the National Commander, Dr. Chris Under new Business, Legal Counsel John Contemporary Society was read and dis­ Philip, as well as the newly appointed Mavroudis reviewed the documents on the cussed. The upcoming Banquet was dis­ Regional Commander for the Archdiocesan contractural relationship with Basil Ninas' cussed as well as the award nominee, District, A large volume of correspondence production company Cultureset, and is of Senator Paul Sarbanes....It was resolved was read, some of which were calls for the legal opinion that only profits gener­ (hot the next Benefit Concert to be held in donations, some others commendations to ated from the sale of In Wisdom Let Us 1995, not in 1994 so as not to conflict with the Order for their fine work. The Banquet Attend should be divided with Mr. Nikas, Nona Mouskouris' honoring the Arch­ Report was read by the Vice Commander not revenues. That is to say. all expenses bishop. ...Konstantine Ve/lios reported Anastasios Manessis, that and the Archon's in connection with it must be first sub­ the committee is examining papers, and Album was discussed at length by John tracted. that the Limber letter will be the focus of Mavroudis. Esq. A lecture by Professor November 18. After Dr. George Kiria- attention at the next Clergy-Laity Con­ Marios Philippides at the Cathedral Cultur­ kopoulos made the appeal for $10,000 to gress' Archon meeting in Chicago. Noted Author IN MEMORIAM Dr. Rexine is The following is a list of ail the Archons of the Order of Saint Andrew te Dead At Age 64 ApostJe, who passed away during the year 1993. Trisagion prayer services were The noted classicist and author Dr. John conducted by Fr. Efthimiou and National Council members, prior to each Efs (ratios Rexine, whose Offikion of the Order monthly meeting. Included also are the names of the Archondisses deceased is Archon Disdakalos Tou Genous died Sat­ during the same year, urday, October 23, 1993 at Community Memor­ ial Hospital in Hamilton, N.Y. He was 64. The January retired Colgate professor of Classics had served Nicholas Economou. Akron, OH. Archon Depoutotos. as the main speaker during many of the Order's Spiro Minotis, Athens, Greece. Archon Depoutatos. Annual Sunday of Orthodoxy events, as well as Constantine G. Economos, Youngstown, OH. Archon Skevophylax. the annual St. Nicholas Pilgrimage in 1989. February Born June 6th, 1929 in Boston, he graduated John Apostolakis, New York, N.Y. Archon Depoutatos. from Harvard and received his PhD in 1964. He March is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elaine Lav- fason Chios, New York. Archon Depoutatos rakas Rexine and two sons, John E. and Michael C., a daughter Alhena E. Hodge, and a sister. John L. Coukos, Richmond, VA. Archon Kastrinsios. Ellen Smith. Nicholas Gines, Bergenfield, N./. Archon Depoutatos. George Chartofillis, Pittsburgh, PA. Archon Depoutatos. August Athanasios T. Tsoumas. Phoenix, AZ. Archon Exarchos. September Visit To Phanar Proves Eric Dussling, Allison Park, PA. Archon Notaries. October Children There Dr. John E. Rexine, Hamilton. N.Y, Didaskalos Tou Ghenous. Need Support Avgherini Manessis, Scarsdofe, N.Y. Jennie Scourby, Brooklyn, N,Y. _ _ __ _ During his most recent visit to the Phonor, the Order's Executive Director, Rev. Dr, Milton Efthimiou, paid a visit to the HoJy Trinity Church and the Zappeiou School, one of the twelve schools oper­ ated by the Greek Orthodox Community Call To Archons For in Constantinople. The Archdiocesan offi­ cial who spoke to the children attending Dr. Borden Memorial Services the school, came away from the meeting with strong feelings on how to reinforce the faith in (heir destiny in this ancient Dear Archons of (he Great Church of Christ: bastion of Byzantium. The forty day memorial service for our beloved and unforgettable The Rev. Dr. Efthimiou believes that Emeritus National Commander, the late Dr. Anthony G. Borden, will the Order must offer moral support to these young people, the future remnant of be held on Sunday, February 20, at the Holy Trinity New York the Greek population there, by giving Archdiocesan Cathedral, 319 East 74 Street. them purpose to remain in the City of Following the hierarchical memorial services at the end of the Constantinople and create families that Divine Liturgy, led by His Eminence Archbishop lakovos and will further generate support for the Ecu­ menical Patriarchate. He is of the opinion assisted by the clergy, all Archons and their families are invited to that these children attending our schools attend the Makaria memorial luncheon following services, at the there, must be given the opportunity to Cultural Hall next door to the Cathedral. become productive citizens as well TTS~ good Greek Orthodox communicants. Orthros begins at 9:30 a.m. and the hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Attendance by school during the 3993- 30:30 a.m. All Archons are asked to wear their cross, rosette and 94 period by both male and female stu­ lapel insignia. Regional and State Commanders who are not able to dents is as follows: Saint Stephanas 10; attend services at the New York Cathedral on February 20, are Vlangas 36; Zappeiou 44; Chalcedon 25; requested to coordinate memorial services on this day with their Kentrikon 2; Tataoulon 20; Makrochoriou local bishop and/or priest so that on this day, a consortium of 8; Marasliou 8; Mehalou Revmatos 30; memorial prayers are enjoined throughout the Archdiocese for the Pringipou 3; Ferikioi 30; Ghalatas 0. The repose of the soul of Dr. Borden. total of attendance for all schools is 376, which accounts for 87 male and 89 female For those who will attend the New York services, RSVP to the students. National Office: 212-570-3550, as soon as possible. /n conjunction with the celebration of the centenary for the Zoghraphion Ly­ On behalf of the National Council, we remain, ceum and under the auspices of His Holi­ Sincerely yours, ness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholo­ mew I, the ivor Id-renown concert pianist CHRIS PHILIP. D.D.S. REV. DR. MILTON B. EFTHIM/OL? Danai Karas performed at the Sheraton National Commander Executive Officer of Order Hotel's Good Marhaba Ballroom. Ms Ka­ ras, a resident of Constantinople, execu­ ted works by Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Liszt with immeasurable success.