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O C V ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 10, ISSUE 493 March 24, 2007 $1.00 : 1.75 EURO Diaspora Will Shape Greece’s Future Dora discusses issues ahead of her stateside Visit, meets with Ban, Rice and other officials

By Aris Papadopoulos Special to the National Herald

ATHENS – By enacting legislation allowing Greeks who live abroad to vote in Greek national elections, the Government has fulfilled an obliga- tion to Greeks of the Diaspora, For- eign Minister Dora Bakoyanni told the National Herald, adding that Greeks residing outside the geo- graphic borders of the Hellenic Re- public will “now have a hand in shaping the country’s future.” Speaking to the Herald shortly before her visit to New York this week, Mrs. Bakoyanni said, “This is a very significant initiative adopted by the New Democracy Government. The Greek Government is fulfilling a very large obligation to Greeks living abroad. Through this initiative, the Government is enabling them to equally participate in the most im- portant part of the democratic Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni process – elections – by allowing The Spirit of Greek Independence: “We would rather die…” them to mail in their ballots. This tion; and coordinate our efforts for way, they can play a role in shaping every issue concerning Hellenes French artist Claude Pinet’s famous painting, “Dance of Zalongo.” The Souliotisses were women from the mountainous area of in Epiros. our country’s future, without endur- throughout the world,” she said. They preferred to courageously sacrifice themselves, by dancing off Mount Zalongo’s cliffs in December 1803, rather than be captured, raped ing any undue frustration.” “On this trip – which corresponds and subjugated by the Turks. Souli was a free state, and had successfully resisted numerous Ottoman attempts to capture it since 1635. The She also expressed her optimism with the celebration of our national were betrayed by a modern-day Ephialtes named Pelios Gousis. Kitsos Tzavellas and are among the most famous over efforts to include Greece on the day of Independence – I plan to Souliot leaders (see stories on pages 6-9). Government’s Visa make the most of the opportunity, Waiver Program. She offered her despite the time constraints, and views on a variety of current issues come into contact with the omo- which Greece and the Greek com- geneia in America. As always, it is munity abroad carefully follow. my pleasure to do this,” she added. Mrs. Bakoyanni, the daughter of Asked if she was hopeful over the Archbishop Refusing to Have Fr. Katinas Defrocked former Prime Minister Constantine favorable outcome of Greece’s bid to Mitsotakis, said she looked forward join the U.S. VWP, Mrs. Bakoyanni By Theodore Kalmoukos cause he wants to be buried as a tions of lawsuits and a run-up to On February 23, one day after to meeting with members of the in said, “I am optimistic. The current Special to The National Herald priest, not as a layman. stories broken by the local media in the Dallas Morning News published the Greek American community dur- progress of discussions taking place Father Katinas, 72, a well known Dallas, Assistant Archdiocese a story about Father Kontogiorgis’ ing her visits to New York and Wash- within the U.S. Government leads us BOSTON – Archbishop Demetrios Greek Orthodox priest in America Chancellor Rev. Michael Kontogior- visit to Dallas and Father Katinas’ ington, DC. to believe that the initiative to induct of America is so far refusing to send of 43 years (28 of which he served gis traveled to Dallas on February suspension, the Archdiocese issued The Foreign Minister said such Greece into the Visa Waiver Program Rev. Nicholas Katinas, former pas- in Dallas), has been accused of sex- 21 and informed the Holy Trinity an official news release stating meetings remain a priority whenev- is on the right track. Of course, the tor of Holy Trinity Church in Dallas, ual misconduct with minors, which parish community, “There is no that, “after a thorough investiga- er she travels to America or other Greek American community’s efforts to Spiritual Court for defrocking, led to his suspension last July, just a doubt that Father Nicholas en- tion of allegations of serious mis- countries. “As you know, every time I have been extremely helpful toward effectively keeping him on sus- few days after he retired (in Ortho- gaged in serious moral transgres- conduct involving minors, Father visit the United States, and every this end. They are essentially the pended status indefinitely. dox terms, suspension means a sions,” and that Father Katinas’ sus- Katinas was suspended, in accor- other place in the world where there ones who will benefit from this pro- The Archbishop reportedly told priest is not allowed to perform any pension is permanent. dance with the Archdiocese’s State- are vibrant Greek communities, I al- gram the most, once this effort suc- members of the Holy Eparchial clerical functions anywhere until Members of Father Katinas’ fam- ment of Policy Regarding Sexual ways try to meet with our compatri- ceeds. Greek Americans will be able Synod of the Church in America the suspension is lifted). ily told the National Herald that the Misconduct by Clergy.” ots. I think this is the best way to in- to welcome their loved ones from last week that Father Katinas wish- After months of unconfirmed ru- former Dallas pastor traveled to crease communication between us; es to avoid being defrocked be- mors, as well as apparent expecta- on February 19. Continued on page 4 continuously improve our collabora- Continued on page 11 Footprints of Odysseus in Thoughts on India: Greeks in Calcutta March 25th: Supported Greek Revolution We are Greeks

By Stavros T. Stavridis 1824. The small Greek community By Steve Frangos Special to The National Herald and British Phil-Hellenes in Calcut- Special to The National Herald ta contributed financially towards This article will examine a news the Greek War of Independence. At All four of my grandparents story which was published in two this time, the British East India were the grandchildren of slaves. I English newspapers, The Times Company governed large tracts of have met Anatolian Greeks, Greeks and the Morning Chronicle, with the Indian sub-continent. An from what is now called northern the identical title, “Subscription for overview of the migration and set- Greece, and even individuals from the Greeks in India,” on August 27, tlement of Greeks in India, and an some islands who were all born analysis of the news story, will be slaves. So when the annual obser- provided. vation of March 25th occurs as a MIGRATION AND SETTLEMENT Greek national holiday, I always Greek merchants controlled think of those individuals first. My trade in the Mediterranean and enduring memory of those people News about a , which served as a spring- has shaped my life. They told me board for them to seek new mar- many things. Still, it’s what I wit- Soldier who kets in and Eastern Europe. nessed which has stayed with me. The brave and adventurous Greeks Those ‘Old Greeks’ never gave up. who made their way to India in the They overcame all obstacles to pro- Saved his Life 18th Century came from every cor- vide for their families. Nothing ner of Greece and Asia Minor. stopped them. Ever. These individuals were lured by the When I was in Greek school, the (TNH) – Costas Gian- prospects of making their fortunes room was encircled with line-draw- nakas is a Greek Cypriot from the through trade in cloth, salt, lime ing portraits of the heroes of the village of Mia Milia in Northern and native products. Most of the AP/PETROS GIANNAKOURIS Greek War of Independence. . After the Turkish Greeks who went to India came Inconvenient truth strikes Greece Framed and hung so that they of Cyprus in 1974, he fled to Lim- from Phillipopolis (now known as looked down upon us were masol, where he lives today. Plovdiv, located in present-day Bul- Lake Plastira, and artificial lake near Karditsa in , some 200 miles northwest of , this Bouboulina, Rigas, , Ko- Ironically, Mr. Giannakas was garia). The Greeks settled in Cal- past Tuesday, March 20, the last day of winter. Unseasonably warm weather and protracted drought have raes, Makiyiannis and the venera- only able to escape through the cutta and Dhaka (the capital city of caused shrinkage in lakes and rivers across Greece, raising fears of drinking water shortages during the ble Kolokotronis. Not unlike the help of a Turkish soldier, Mehmet modern day Bangladesh). summer tourist season. Lake Plastira is seven meters shallower than a year ago. icons which lined the walls of our Merjan, who saved his life during An Alexios Argyri Panaghiotis church, these martyrs for freedom the invasion. descendant anglicized his name to stood eternal vigil. But in true At the time, Mr. Merjan was a Panioty, and was regarded as the Greek fashion, we were told that corporal in the Turkish army, and first head of Greek community in even these heroes, just like the recently granted a telling interview Bengal. In 1771, Warren Hastings, saints, were common people. And about what transpired in 1974 to the Governor of India, sent Full Senate Votes to Expand U.S. VWP Greeks being Greeks, we gossiped the Greek Cypriot newspaper, Poli- Panaghiotis on an official diplomat- about their lowly births and not in- tis. ic mission to Egypt “to obtain per- By Dimitri Soultogiannis expand the Visa Waiver Program port policies safer than they other- significant human faults. The Turkish soldier saved Mr. mission for British merchants to Special to the National Herald (VWP) to countries which support wise would be for participating As I traveled on the bus to Greek Giannakas, then a 16-year-old boy, trade in Egypt.” He succeeded in the United States and are prepared countries. The Senate’s provision school and looked at all the faces from a firing squad. his mission, and Hastings gave him WASHINGTON, D.C. – The full to do everything in their power to would also require the Department around me, I realized that those He managed to get him onto a the go-ahead to construct a passed legislation last week help keep terrorists from crossing of Homeland Security to monitor portraits of heroes showed people bus, which was transporting his in- Orthodox church in Calcutta. to extend visa-free travel privileges American borders. VWP participants exiting the coun- who looked like Greeks. When I jured father, as well, although he Panaghiotis “shifted his commer- to United States allies in the Global “This is wonderful news for the try, and improve procedures for was young many of the old men was forced to pull off another pas- cial operations to Dhaka, where he , including Greece. Unites States and its allies,” Sena- measuring any potential stay-overs still had the large moustakia (mus- senger whose fate remains un- died in 1777.” The bill, “Improving America’s tor Voinovich said. “I strongly be- to ensure compliance with the pro- taches). known. Alexander Panioty and Alexios Security by Implementing Unfin- lieve we must maintain strong rela- gram. The clothes I saw the people Mr. Giannakas, who spoke to Argyri worked tirelessly to ensure ished Recommendations of the tions with our friends who are help- “Our current visa policy is dis- wearing in my books on the Greek the newspaper about the dark days that the in 9/11 Commission Act,” was passed ing us fight the Global War on Ter- couraging hundreds of thousands War of Independence were often in of the Turkish invasion, did not Bengal remained strong to meet 60-38 on March 13, and includes ror. This legislation will improve of peaceful and well-meaning peo- the old photographs my grandpar- pass up the opportunity to be re- the spiritual needs of the Greek an amendment authored by U.S. both our national and economic se- ple from visiting the United States ents and other Greeks proudly communities in Calcutta and Dha- Senator George Voinovich (R- curity, while helping to solidify re- for business and pleasure. By se- hung in their houses. Continued on page 11 ka. Monks came from Saint Cather- Ohio) called the “Secure Travel & lationships and improve goodwill verely limiting legitimate travel to Even the worst parts of the ine’s Monastery in Sinai to minister Counter-Terrorism Partnership Act toward the United States for years the United States, we are dampen- Greek War of Independence, which To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 to the Greek community. Greek Or- of 2007,” which seeks to improve to come.” ing international goodwill and los- I eventually read about since I did e-mail: thodox churches were consecrated cooperation with key allies while Countries would be eligible to ing economic opportunities total- not hear about any of this in Greek [email protected] in Calcutta and Dhaka in 1782 and strengthening U.S. national securi- participate in the program only af- ing millions of dollars,” Mr. school, when Greeks fought Greeks 1812, respectively. ty interests and promoting U.S. ter the Executive Branch certifies Voinovich said. rather than join together to com- The Church served as a focal economic competitiveness. that they do not pose a security or “In addition to promoting our pletely throw off the Ottoman point for the Greek community in Mr. Voinovich’s amendment also law enforcement threat to the Unit- national security interests, this leg- yoke, made sense. My whole life, I Calcutta. During the period 1818- authorizes the Department of ed States. islation will increase business ties had observed Greek fighting Greek. *032407* Homeland Security, in consultation The legislation would make the Continued on page 7 with the Department of State, to travel security standards and pass- Continued on page 5 Continued on page 6 2 THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 24, 2007 THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 24, 2007 COMMUNITY 3

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■ THROUGH MARCH 25 more info call the Embassy at 202- Congress Moves to Honor Greek Independence Day SOMERVILLE, Mass – The Somerville 939-1311 (or 1335) or the European Museum (1 Westwood Road, Union Delegation at 202-862-9500. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United Somerville, TEL: 617-666-9810) is States Senate and House of Repre- hosting an exhibition, “Greek Immi- ■ MARCH 28 sentatives passed legislation earlier gration & George Dilboy,” until WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ameri- this month in recognition of Greek March 25. This will highlight the can Hellenic Institute, in cooperation Independence Day. Greek settlement in Brickbottom, with Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fl) and The Senate legislation was led, Somerville and the Boston area. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), honorable for the 21st consecutive year, by Somerville was the largest settlement co-chairs of the House Hellenic Cau- Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pennsyl- of people from Alatsata in Asia Minor, cus, cordially invites the community vania), and was cosponsored by 56 and the home of George Dilboy, the to attend its annual Congressional other senators, to include Senator famous W.W. I doughboy who as- Salute to Greek Independence Day Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine). tounded the Germans by single- at the Rayburn House Office Build- The House legislation was led by handedly attacking Belleau Wood, ing on Capitol Hill in Washington Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehti- which was infested with German ma- (Room 2154) on Wednesday, March nen (R-Florida), ranking member of chinegun nests, and wiping out three 28, at 5:30-8:30 PM. Greek Finance the House Foreign Affairs Commit- guns before the Germans fled. Gener- Minister George Alogoskoufis will be tee. Its original cosponsors included al John “Black Jack” Pershing listed the evening’s special guest speaker Foreign Affairs Committee Chair- Dilboy, who was born in Alatsata, as from 6:30 to 7 PM. For more info, man Tom Lantos (D-California) and one of the First World War’s ten great- call AHI at 202-785-8430 or visit the Europe Subcommittee Chairman est heroes (Pershing eventually rose web at www.ahiworld.org. Robert Wexler (D-Florida). House to the highest rank ever held in the Hellenic Caucus Co-Chairs Carolyn U.S. Army, “General of the Armies,” WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Society Maloney (D-New York) and Gus equivalent only to the posthumous for the Preservation of the Greek Bilirakis (R-Florida) spoke on the rank of George Washington). Heritage cordially invites the com- House Floor in support of this legis- munity to attend, “The Persian Inva- lation, which passed by a vote of ■ MARCH 24 sion of Greece and the End of Histo- 413-0. In all, 32 House members WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Greek ry,” a lecture by Dr. Tom Holland, at cosponsored the legislation, to in- Embassy is hosting “The Greek Myth the Carnegie Endowment for Inter- clude Congressmen John Sarbanes and the Piano,” a recital by pianist national Peace in Washington (1779 (D-Maryland) and Zack Space (D- Alexandros Kapelis at the John F. Massachusetts Avenue NW, TEL: Ohio). Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater in 202-483-7600) on Wednesday, The full text of Senate resolution Washington (2700 F Street NW) on March 28, at 7 PM. The theme of the encouraging the observance of Saturday, March 24, at 7:30 PM to lecture is based on the Persian out- Greek Independence Day in Ameri- commemorate Greek Independence look of the Battle of Thermopylae. ca is published below (the House Day and the 50th anniversary of the Dr. Holland studied at both Cam- resolution is almost identical): Treaty of Rome and the formation of bridge and Oxford Universities. He is Whereas the Ancient Greeks de- the . The program an accomplished radio personality veloped the concept of democracy, LEFT: Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Florida), left, led the charge in the U.S. House of Represen- draws its inspiration from Greece and in England, and has written a highly in which the supreme power to gov- tatives for House Resolution 228, “Recognizing the 186th Anniversary of the Independence of Greece and Greek mythology. Admission to this acclaimed series of adaptations of ern was vested in the people; Celebrating Greek and American Democracy.” RIGHT: Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pennsylvania) led the ef- event is by invitation only. For more Herodotus’ Histories, Virgil’s Aeneid, whereas the Founding Fathers of fort in the U.S. Senate for Senate Resolution 95, “Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration information, call 202-939-1309, and Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. He is the United States drew heavily on send e-mail to aravanitou@greekem- also the author of “Rubicon,” the the political experience and philos- pendence Day in 2002, said, Bay, and many United States traordinary success in recent years bassy.org, or visit the web at critically acclaimed history of the fall ophy of in forming a “Greece and America have been ships which delivered troops, cargo in furthering cross-cultural under- www.greekembassy.org. of the Roman Republic, and several representative democracy; whereas firm allies in the great struggles for and supplies to Iraq were refueled standing and reducing tensions be- novels, including “Persian Fire.” Greek Commander in Chief Petros liberty… Americans will always re- in Greece… tween Greece and … SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – AHEPA General Admission is $15 ($12 for Mavromichalis, a founder of the member Greek heroism and Greek Whereas the Whereas Greece and the United Chapter 243 cordially invites the Society members, free for students). Modern Greek State, said to the cit- sacrifice for the sake of freedom… came home to Athens, Greece in Au- States are at the forefront of the ef- community to attend a Charity Gala, Reservations required. RSVP to 202- izens of the United States in 1821 and as the 21st Century dawns, gust 2004, the land in where the fort to advance freedom, democra- featuring former Massachusetts 363-4337. Payment in cash or check that “it is in your land that liberty Greece and America once again games began 2,500 years ago and cy, peace, stability and human Governor Michael Dukakis at Fess will be accepted at the door. Pay- has fixed her abode, and in imitat- stand united, this time in the fight the city in which the Games were re- rights; whereas those and other Parker’s Doubletree Resort in Santa ment also accepted in advance. For ing you, we shall imitate our ances- against terrorism… the United vived in 1896; Greece received ideals have forged a close bond be- Barbara (633 E. Cabrillo Boulevard) more information, visit the web at tors and be thought worthy of them States deeply appreciates the role worldwide praise for its extraordi- tween the governments and the on Saturday, March 24. Cocktails at spghworld.org. For directions, visit if we succeed in resembling you…” Greece is playing in the war against nary handling during the 2004 peoples of Greece and the United 6 PM. Dinner at 7 PM. Entertain- the web at www.carnegieendow- Whereas, during World War II, terror… America and Greece are Olympics of more than 14,000 ath- States… ment will be provided. Tickets are ment.org. Greece played a major role in the strong allies, and we are strategic letes from 202 countries and more Whereas March 25, 2007 marks $95 per person. Optional $50 tickets struggle to protect freedom and partners,” and stated that Greece’s than 2,000,000 spectators and jour- the 186th anniversary of the begin- available for a private reception with ■ MARCH 29 democracy by bravely fighting the successful “law enforcement opera- nalists, a feat Greece handled effi- ning of the revolution which freed Mr. Dukakis, including photos. All NEW YORK – The Hellenic American historic Battle of , giving the tions against a terrorist organiza- ciently, securely and with its famous the people of Greece from the Ot- proceeds will go to the AHEPA Col- Chamber of Commerce Young Pro- their first major set- tion (17 November) responsible for Greek hospitality; the unprecedent- toman Empire; and whereas it is lege Scholarship Fund. Payments are fessionals cordially invite the com- back in the land war and setting off three decades of terrorist attacks ed security effort in Greece for the proper and desirable for the people tax deductible. Please make checks munity to attend their first network- a chain of events which significantly underscore the important contribu- first Olympics after the attacks on of the United States to celebrate this payable to: the Order of AHEPA ing event at Kellari Taverna in Man- affected the outcome of World War tions Greece is making to the global the United States on September 11, anniversary with the people of (send to James P. Brown, 2820 hattan (19 W. 44th Street, between II; Greece paid a high price for de- war on terrorism…” 2001 included a record-setting ex- Greece, and to reaffirm the democ- Camino Dos Rios #302, Newbury Fifth and Sixth Avenues, TEL: 212- fending the common values of Whereas Greece is a strategic penditure of more than $1.39 billion ratic principles from which both Park, CA 91320). For more info, con- 221-0144) on Thursday, March 29, Greece and the United States in the partner and ally of the United States and the assignment of more than Greece and the United States were tact Mr. Brown at 805-444-1054 or at 6-8 PM. Admission is free. Com- deaths of hundreds of thousands of in bringing political stability and 70,000 security personnel, as well as born… visit the web at www.ahepa20.org. plimentary hors d’oeuvres will be Greek civilians during World War II; economic development to the the utilization of an 8-country Now, therefore, be it resolved, For directions to the resort, visit the served. For more information, call throughout the 20th Century, volatile Balkan region, and has in- Olympic Security Advisory Group that the U.S. Senate, 1) designates web at www.fpdtr.com. 212-629-6380. For directions, visit Greece was one of only three coun- vested over $15 billion in the re- which included the United States… March 25, 2007 as “Greek Indepen- the web at www.kellari.us. tries in the world, outside the for- gion; whereas Greece was extraor- Whereas Greece, located in a re- dence Day: A National Day of Cele- ■ MARCH 25 mer , which allied it- dinarily responsive to requests by gion in which Christianity mixes bration of Greek and American BETHESDA, Md. – The Prometheas ■ MARCH 30 self with the United States in every the United States during the war in with and Judaism, maintains Democracy,” and 2) encourages the Hellenic Society and the Hellenic or- NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – The New major international conflict… Iraq, immediately granting the excellent relations with Muslim people of the United States to ob- ganizations of the Washington met- Jersey & Staten Island District Choir Whereas President George W. United States unlimited access to countries and Israel; whereas the serve the day with appropriate cere- ropolitan area cordially invite the of the Eastern Federation of Greek Bush, in recognizing Greek Inde- Greece’s airspace and the base in has had ex- monies and activities. community to attend “Language as Orthodox Church Musicians cordial- National Identity: Reflections on the ly invites the community to attend 25th of March 1821,” a lecture by its 17th annual “Spirit of Lent” con- Hellenic Foundation for Culture cert, an annual Lenten choral offer- President and University of Athens ing of sacred Greek Orthodox liturgi- Professor George Bambiniotis, at the cal Lenten hymns, at in Rutgers Uni- J. Sarbanes to Saint George Greek Orthodox versity’s Kirkpatrick Chapel in New Church in Bethesda (7701 Bradley Brunswick (corner of George & Som- Lead Parade in Blvd, TEL. 301-469-7990) on Sun- erset Streets) on Friday, March 30, at day, March 25, at 5:30 PM. Dr. Bam- 8 PM. The concert features ancient biniotis will discuss the significance and modern arrangements of Byzan- Baltimore, Md. of the as a key ele- tine hymns traditionally sung in ment of national identity and the Greek Orthodox churches from the By Evan C. Lambrou role it played in the struggle for start of Lent through Easter Sunday. Special to The National Herald Greek Independence. The program The choral offering is under the di- will include brief literary readings, rection of Kathryn Athanasoulas, NEW YORK – Congressman John P. patriotic songs by the Saint Sophia who has served as Choir Director of Sarbanes of Maryland, the son of Cathedral Choir, and folk dances to Holy Trinity Church in Westfield for former longtime U.S. Senator Paul be performed by the Return to Ori- more than 20 years. Organ music Sarbanes (recently retired), accept- gins dance troupe. A reception will will be provided by E. Hope Demitry ed the offer to be Grand Marshall of follow. For more information contact of Saint George Church, in Trenton. the 2007 Greek Independence Day the Prometheas Society at 301-229- Admission is $10 (free for children Parade in Baltimore this Sunday, 9389, or send an e-mail to and students with valid ID). For March 25. [email protected]. more information, call Marie Devino “I’m honored to serve as the 732-264-0718 or e-mail at mdevi- Grand Marshall of the 2007 Parade ■ MARCH 27-29 [email protected]. and join my friends in celebrating WASHINGTON, D.C. – The South- our shared heritage. Greek Indepen- east Europe Project cordially invites ■ MARCH 31 dence Day is enjoyed by many peo- the community to attend the RYE, N.Y. – The Cathedral Fellow- ple across the county, as it renews Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis Lecture Se- ship of Holy Trinity Archdiocesan our commitment to democracy, tol- ries at the Center Cathedral in New York cordially in- erance and the pursuit of a more fair in Washington ( vites the community to a spiritual re- and just society,” Rep. Sarbanes Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., treat with His Grace Bishop Kallistos said. NW): “ Markets: Investing of Diokleia (Timothy Ware) at the Rep. Sarbanes was elected to the in E.U. Enlargement” with former Fi- Church of our Savior in Rye (2195 110th Congress of the United States nance Minister of Greece Yannos Pa- Westchester Avenue East, TEL: 914- this past November. A first-time con- pantoniou, Tuesday, March 27, at 967-2838) on the Saturday of gressman, he now sits on the House 10-11:30 AM, 5th floor conference Lazarus, March 31, at 2-7 PM. The Education & Labor, Natural Re- Room; “War on Terror: Insights from theme is, “The Cross and the Resur- sources, and Government Reform & a Greek Success Story” with former rection: What Do They Mean to Me Oversight Committees. He is also a Public Order Minister Michalis Personally?” The Cathedral Fellow- member of the House Hellenic Cau- Chrysochoides, Wednesday, March ship will provide bus transportation cus, a block of congressional repre- 28, at 1-2:30 PM, 6th floor board- to and from the retreat, departing sentatives who are typically inclined room; “Oil Exploitation in the East- from the Cathedral Center in Man- to support Hellenic issues. ern Mediterranean: Cyprus, Turkey hattan (337 E. 74th Street) at 12 PM, The National Herald spoke with and International Law” with Dr. and leaving Rye at 7:15 PM. Bus Rep. Sarbanes and asked him to Achilles Skordas, Reader of Law at seating is limited to 44 people, and share his views on the Greek Ameri- the University of Bristol, Thursday, will cost $20 per person. Kindly RSVP can community’s future. While he March 29, 1-2:30 PM, 5th floor con- to cathedralfellow @hotmail.com, or acknowledged that Greek Ameri- ference room. Valid photo ID is re- contact Andrea at 917-691-4161 or cans today are further removed quired for entry. Please allow time the Cathedral Office at 212-288- from their Hellenic roots, he also for routine security check. RSVP to 3215. Bishop Kallistos serves the said he is confident that they can [email protected]. For more in- Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of preserve their Hellenic heritage. formation, call 202-691-4310 or vis- Great Britain. He is a monk of the “It’s a matter of focus. The tradi- it the web at www.wilsoncenter.org. Monastery of Saint John the Theolo- tional organizations in our commu- gian in Patmos, and a Spalding Lec- nity are all facing challenges to ■ MARCH 27 turer in Eastern Orthodox Studies at move forward. We all want to help WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Greek Oxford University. He is also the au- reach out to the younger generation. Embassy, in association with the Eu- thor of seminal books on Orthodoxy, I believe Hellenic values and princi- ropean Union Delegation and the “The Orthodox Church” and “The ples reside just as deeply in that E.U. Center of Excellence, cordially Orthodox Way,” and has translated younger generation as they did in invites the community to attend the Philokalia, The Festal Menaion, the older generation – the emphasis “The Greek Language: Its Contribu- and The Lenten Triodion into Eng- on education, striving for excel- tion to the Basic Concept of the Euro- lish. For directions, visit the web at lence, commitment to creativity and pean Civilization,” a lecture by Hel- www.gocoos.org. ingenuity, and importance of family lenic Foundation for Culture Presi- and community. These things all dent and University of Athens Pro- mirror the exact values of the gener- fessor George Bambiniotis, at the ■ NOTE TO OUR READERS ation before us. These values are in- E.U. Delegation in Washington This calendar of events section is a trinsically Hellenic, and if we focus (2300 M Street NW) on Tuesday, complimentary service to the Greek on that and get a discussion going, March 27, at 6:30-8:30 PM. Dr. Bam- American community. All parishes, we can help the younger generation biniotis, a noted linguist and former organizations and institutions are reconnect,” he said. rector of the University of Athens, encouraged to e-mail their informa- Greek Americans in many fields will speak on the contribution of the tion on any Greek-related event 3-4 are in leadership positions across Greek language to the basic concept weeks ahead of time to english.edi- American society, he added,” and we of the European civilization. For [email protected]. need to tap into that.” 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 24, 2007 Five Honored at AHI’s 32nd Hellenic Heritage & National Public Service Gala

By Dimitri Soultogiannis evening’s second award, AHI’s Hel- the National Alzheimer’s and Special to the National Herald lenic Heritage Achievement Award: Parkinson’s Disease Foundations’ “I want to thank AHI, and Gene annual dinners. She also serves on WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ameri- Rossides in particular, for this great the executive committee of New can Hellenic Institute hosted its honor tonight,” he said. “I’m proud York Hospital, as well as the Police 32nd annual Hellenic Heritage to be here, and I’m definitely proud Athletic League, which helps Achievement & National Public to be a Greek American.” 60,000 underprivileged children Service Awards Dinner at the Capi- Mr. Calamos was ranked 258th every year, and has served as chair- tal Hilton Hotel in Washington, by Forbes among the world’s 500 person of the Annual PAL Holiday honoring three Greek Americans richest people in 2006. He is the Party. And she is vice president of and two Phil-Hellenes on March son of Greek immigrants, and got the Hellenic Times Scholarship 10. his start in life by sweeping floors at Fund, which has issued more than Philanthropist and investment his family’s grocery store in Chica- $1 million in scholarships to stu- mogul John Calamos, attorney Pla- go. He soon developed a passion dents of Greek heritage since 1992. to Cacheris, and philanthropist for the stock market, after investing Plato Cacheris, the evening’s Margo Catsimatidis, journalist his parents’ $5,000 nest egg during fourth honoree, praised AHI and Christopher Hitchens and Con- his adolescence. After earning his the Greek American community for gressman Thaddeus G. McCotter MBA in 1965, he joined the U.S. Air their efforts to resolve major issues (R-Michigan) were the five hon- Force and served in Vietnam for of Hellenic interest, like the Cyprus ored guests. one year. After completing his tour problem and the name AHI Executive Director Nick Lar- of duty, he became stockbroker, dispute, received AHI’s Hellenic igakis opened the evening’s events specializing in convertible securi- Heritage Achievement Award. by introducing San Francisco’s ties. He founded Calamos Asset And Congressman McCotter re- KRON TV anchor and correspon- Management in 1977. ceived his award, AHI’s Hellenic dent Vicki Liviakis as the mistress of Mrs. Catsimatidis was the Heritage National Public Service ceremonies. evening’s third honoree, receiving Award, in absentia. “As Greek Americans, we always AHI’s Hellenic Heritage National AHI recognized Rep. McCotter’s take great pride and joy when Public Service Award. “It is my dis- support for the war on terror and someone in our community reaches tinct honor to be here among you efforts to increase funding for the pinnacle of success in their cho- tonight. I can’t begin to tell you homeland security, noting that Mr. sen field of endeavor,” Mr. Lari- how much I appreciate the work McCotter has fought tirelessly to re- gakis said. the American Hellenic Institute is duce taxes and the size and scope In addition to receiving an Em- TNH STAFF doing,” she said. of government, while serving his my Award for Best Entertainment The American Hellenic Institute hosted its 32nd annual Hellenic Heritage Achievement & National Public Mrs. Catsimatidis, wife of constituents in Michigan’s 11th Program, Ms. Liviakis has earned Service Awards Dinner at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, honoring three Greek Americans and prominent Greek American busi- Congressional District faithfully several honors in the field of broad- two Phil-Hellenes two Saturdays ago. (L-R) Philanthropist and investment mogul John Calamos, journal- nessman John Catsimatidis, joined since 2002. cast journalism. Her distinctions in- ist Christopher Hitchens, philanthropist Margo Catsimatidis and attorney Plato Cacheris. Congressman the staff of Mr. Catsimatidis’ news- More than 300 people attended clude awards for Best Documentary Thaddeus G. McCotter (R-Michigan) was awarded in absentia. paper, the Hellenic Times, in 1979, the annual gala, former U.S. Sena- and Best Mini-Series from the Ra- serving as director of advertising, tor Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, his dio-Television News Directors As- work together under one roof to lenic Heritage National Public Ser- interest in exposing the “perma- and assumed her current position son Congressman John Sarbanes, sociation, six awards from the As- provide a joint program for vice Award. nent government” of entrenched as co-publisher in 1993. In 1984, Congressman Zack Space of Ohio, sociated Press, and an honor for strengthening United States rela- Mr. Hitchens is a longtime con- powers and interests. He has she founded MCV Advertising Asso- Greek Ambassador to the U.S. “outstanding contributions to tions with Greece and Cyprus, and tributor to The Nation, the oldest served as the Washington editor of ciates, an advertising agency spe- Alexandros Mallias, Cypriot Am- broadcasting” from American to enhance the Greek American and most widely read weekly jour- Harper’s and as a book critic for cializing in retail print advertising. bassador to U.S. Andreas Kakouris, Women in Radio & Television. community’s political strength. nal of progressive political and cul- Newsday, while regularly con- Together with her husband, she AHI Advisory Committee Member AHI President & Founder Gene Mr. Hitchens was the evening’s tural news, and wrote a biweekly tributing to such noteworthy publi- helped build a computer and sci- and United States Regional Coordi- Rossides discussed the Institute first award recipient “By promot- column for the magazine from cations as Granta, The Re- ence school in , and also nator for the Council of Hellenes and its affiliate organizations – the ing Hellenism, we promote cul- 1982 to 2002, covering a wide view of Books, Vogue, New Left Re- helped build the first National Abroad (SAE) Theodore Spyropou- AHI Public Affairs Committee, ture,” he said, thanking AHI and range of topics. With his trademark view, Dissent, Vanity Fair and the Shrine at Camp David. Mrs. Catsi- los among them. Guests came from Foundation, and Business Network the Greek American Community savage wit, he has opposed all Times Literary Supplement. matidis also sits on numerous com- across the country to attend the – noting that all divisions of AHI for “this great honor,” AHI’s Hel- forms of hypocrisy, with a specific Mr. Calamos received the mittees, serving as chairperson of event. Archbishop Demetrios Refusing to Send Father Nicholas Katinas before Spiritual Court

Continued from page 1 priest before Spiritual Court to be brought before the Synod for Rev. adopted by homosexual couples, defrocked on the other. John Theodore to be reinstated. Fa- and whether or not it is proper for At the most recent two-day Members of the Synod also ther Theodore was defrocked some one partner to be designated as the spring meeting of the Eparchial asked the Archbishop why there are years ago due to sexual misbehav- father and the other as the mother Synod, convened by the Archbish- two sets of standards for such cas- ior. Rev. John Katsoulis was also on the certificate. op at Archdiocesan headquarters in es, but the Archbishop did not offer suspended for similar reasons. Metropolitan Alexios reportedly New York on March 14-15, any answers. BISHOP SAVAS TO BE REMOVED said that “all of us are sinners,” Demetrios disregarded questions It should be noted that Father AS ARCHDIOCESE and recommendations from other Katinas was among the Archdio- CHANCELLOR? members of the Synod who were cese of America’s most prominent During the recent Synod, a heat- asking him to send Father Katinas and well-connected clergymen. He ed argument arose with the Arch- before the Spiritual Court, as the is close friends with Father diocese Clergy Sexual Abuse Com- Church canons stipulate, and as has Nicholas Triantafilou, President of mittee, chaired by Archdiocese been done with other similar cases. Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Chancellor Bishop Savas of Troas, The Archbishop’s refusal to de- Orthodox School of Theology; Rev. who was reportedly critical of the frock Father Katinas has alarmed Dr. Theodore Stylianopoulos, pro- Synod to lay members of the Com- several members of the Synod, as fessor of New Testament Studies at mittee. well as many members of the Greek Holy Cross; Rev. Dr. Alkiviadis Cali- When members of the Synod Orthodox clergy and the laity in vas, professor of Liturgics at Holy suggested that the Synod must be America, about possible legal and Cross; Rev. Thomas Paris, Dean of more informed about, and more in- monetary consequences of unfore- the Ascension Cathedral in Oak- volved with, cases concerning cler- seen proportions, and top members land, California; and Rev. Alexan- gy sex abuse, Savas is said to have of his administration are now ques- der Karloutsos, spiritual advisor of reacted forcefully: “It can not be tioning the way the Archbishop has the Order of Saint Andrew (Ar- done because members of the Syn- chosen to handle this potentially chons of the Ecumenical Patriar- od leak to the Press (the National explosive matter. chate) and executive director of the Herald, ostensibly),” he said. Experts in the legal profession new Archdiocese Faith Endow- In front of the Archbishop, who told the Herald that the pedophilia ment; as well as with the Archbish- was sat there speechlessly, Savas scandals which have rocked the Ro- op himself. reportedly threatened to furnish man Catholic Church in America Last June, the Archdiocese evidence for his accusations. Cer- have also caused laws to change in Chancery requested that Father tain hierarchs told Savas to go some states, compelling the Roman Archbishop Demetrios said he will not send Rev. Nicholas Katinas, Katinas be released from the Me- ahead and bring forth his evidence, Father Nicholas Katinas Catholic hierarchy to report pe- who is accused of sexual misconduct with minors, to Spiritual Court tropolis of Denver, the jurisdiction while others were clearly disap- dophiles among their clergy to the to be defrocked because Father Katinas wants to be buried as a priest. under which Holy Trinity Church in pointed with the Chancellor’s be- while the Archbishop took a more authorities, and to furnish all avail- Dallas belongs, to the Direct Arch- havior. cautious approach, saying that “the able data concerning cases of al- nas has admitted his actions; he is alleged victims and their families diocesan District in New York, Members of the Synod recom- thing is not to remain in sin” and leged sexual abuse. 72 years of age; he has repented; (the archimandrite to which the which is under the canonical and mended that the Archbishop re- use a sinful situation for political In Father Katinas’ case, it seems and he wants to be buried as a Metropolitan referred has been de- administrative jurisdiction of the move Savas from the Chancery and purposes. Archbishop Demetrios is not apply- priest when he dies, and not as a frocked for pedophilia; is reported- Archbishop. assign him to the Office of Inter- The various Metropolis camps ing the canonical procedures of the layman,” he said, requesting that ly suffering from AIDS; lives in a During the recent gathering of Christian & Inter-Orthodox Rela- were also discussed, and it was an- Church, and is possibly flirting with his wishes and position be respect- Roman Catholic monastery; and the Eparchial Synod last week, tions to replace Bishop Demetrios nounced that the Ecumenical Patri- what the law requires, although the ed. one of his victims has already sued Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta ap- of Xanthos, who retired this past archate is hosting an international Archbishop himself has informed When one Metropolitan pointed the Archdiocese – an out-of-court peared to be the only one advocate December and has relocated to youth conference in Constantino- the Synod that lawsuits are immi- out that a specific archimandrite settlement has reportedly been for the Archbishop’s position not to Florida. The Archbishop said he has ple on July 11-15, and that Arch- nent in the Katinas case. has been defrocked, but Father reached for an unspecified sum). defrock Katinas, inviting his fellow been considering that option for diocese Department of Hellenic Ed- At the insistence of the Synod Katinas has not, the Archbishop re- Members of the Synod told the hierarchs to “respect the Archbish- the past three months. ucation Director John that Father Katinas should appear portedly insisted that “Father Kati- Archbishop that his stance on Fa- op’s decision.” Savas did not reappear for the Efthymiopoulos is traveling to before the Spiritual Court and be nas has been placed on permanent ther Katinas’ case sets a bad prece- Metropolitans Isaiah of Denver rest of the gathering (except for the Greece to meet with officials at the defrocked, the Archbishop report- suspension. He has been ordered dent of inconsistency for the and Methodios of Boston were not luncheon), and did not disclose any Greek Education Ministry. edly told members of the Synod not to appear as priest, and not to Church because the Archdiocese of- present for the Synod’s two-day documentation to substantiate his Almost the entire morning ses- that the former Dallas priest has liturgize or perform any other ficially acknowledges that a priest gathering, due reportedly to minor accusations against the Synod. sion of the Synod’s second day was demonstrated genuine remorse, Church service in Greece.” was sexually abusing children on illnesses which prohibited them In other Synodal business, a dis- reportedly spent discussing the and that he does not wish to be The Archbishop reportedly did the one hand, while the Primate of from traveling to New York. cussion came up concerning bap- Archbishop’s concerns about leaks buried as a layperson: “Father Kati- not even mention Father Katinas’ the Church refuses to send that A recommendation was also tismal certificates for children to the National Herald.

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By Christopher Tripoulas demn ELAS guerillas, either. Government against the threat of ing to former Minister of Macedo- By mid-1948, he was convinced Special to The National Herald Prime Minister George Papan- communist takeover. For several nia & Nikolaos Martis, “The that the situation in Wesyern Eu- dreou resigned in . decades, U.S. ambassadors advised saved Macedonia rope had improved to the point The next day (December 3, He was replaced by anti-commu- the Greek monarch and Govern- from being broken away from where negotiations could be initi- 1944), during a banned Nationbal nist general , and ment about important issues, such Greece and annexed to Skopia ated with . The suggestion Liberation Front (EAM) demon- a ceasefire was agreed by both as the appointment of the prime (Skopje).” Mr. Martis also cited a did not resonate within the Truman stration of approximately 250,000 sides. minister. Many citizens resented statement former President George Administration, however, and Ken- people in central Athens, an out- By February 1946, the Greek what they termed as the United H.W. Bush made in 1991 regarding nan's influence was increasingly break of shooting by rightwing mil- Communist Party (KKE) reversed States’ “meddling” in Greek nation- Greece’s contribution to contain- marginalized. As U.S. itants, security forces and British positions and decided to mobilize a al affairs, and continue to blame ment: “Only Greece was able to strategy assumed a more aggres- troops outside the Hellenic Parlia- military struggle against the Gov- many political events, like the 1967 stop Soviet expansionism during sive and militaristic tone, Kennan ment in Constitution Square ernment. The en- military coup, on the United States. the Cold War period.” bemoaned what he called a misin- against the unarmed mob resulted tered its climax, and hostilities con- Nonetheless, President Truman The Truman Doctrine arose terpretation of his thinking. in 28 deaths (including a six-year- tinued until October 1949 – more publicly recognized that Greece from the theories of key U.S. diplo- Kennan left the State Depart- old boy) and 148 wounded, and than two years after the proclama- played a much more significant mat and leading Cold War authori- ment in 1950, except for two brief triggered full-scale fighting be- tion of the Truman Doctrine March role in the outcome of World War II, ty George F. Kennan, who originally ambassadorial stints in Moscow tween the National Popular Libera- 12, 1947). as opposed to Turkey, which main- devised the strategy of contain- and Yugoslavia, and became a lead- tion Army (ELAS) and the Greek ELAS, still under communist tained a suspicious neutrality ment. His “Long Telegram” from ing realist critic of U.S. foreign pol- Government. control, had reorganized, and was which many viewed as support for Moscow in 1946 and the subse- icy. He continued to be a leading Despite the initial British posi- renamed the Democratic Army of Axis forces, and only entered the quent 1947 article, “The Sources of thinker in international affairs as a tion of neutrality, British troops be- Greece (DSE). The average citizen war on the Allies’ side a few months Soviet Conduct,” argued that the faculty member of the Insitute for gan supporting Government forces – peasants in particular – was al- prior to the end of hostilities. In his Soviet regime was inherently ex- Advanced Study from 1956 until in Athens, aided by British artillery most always caught in the crossfire. speech, Truman stated, “The cir- pansionist, and that its influence his death in March 2005 at 101 and aircraft. This marked the sec- When DSE partisans entered a vil- cumstances in which Turkey finds had to be contained in areas of vital years of age. ond phase of the Greek Civil War, lage asking for supplies (often at itself today are considerably differ- President Harry S. Truman strategic importance to the United President Truman served as Vice which became known as “Ta gunpoint), citizens could not resist. ent from those of Greece. Turkey States. These texts quickly emerged President to President Franklin De- ,” alluding to the fact Likewise, when the national army has been spared the disasters that they should not forget the dramatic as foundational texts of the Cold lano Roosevelt for only 82 days be- that it took place in December. came to the same village where cit- have beset Greece,” but noted that period with which Mr. Truman’s War, expressing the Truman Ad- fore becoming the 33rd President With battles still being waged in izens had given supplies to the par- the integrity of the Turkish Govern- name is linked. Should they forget ministration’s new anti-Soviet United States in April 1945. He the rest of Europe, civil strife in tisans, the latter were dubbed com- ment “is essential to the preserva- it, they would deserve their fate, Union policy. won reelection in a hotly-contested Greece created grave concern munist sympathizers and suffered tion of order in the Middle East.” and have no right to ask for any- Kennan also played a leading race in 1948, and left office in among the Allies and even brought the consequences of beatings, im- Former Greek Prime Minister one’s help.” role in the development of defini- 1952. A native of Missouri, he is re- to Athens on De- prisonment or exile. Constantine Karamanlis (uncle of The Truman Doctrine also tive Cold War programs and institu- membered for coining the phrases, cember 25 to preside over a confer- By early 1947, Great Britain, current Prime Minister Costas demonstrated American support of tions, most notably the Marshall “the buck stops here” and “if you ence of the Allies, including the So- which had spent 85 million pounds Karamanlis) asserted the impor- Greece’s territorial inegrity – par- Plan. Ironically, shortly after Ken- can’t take the heat, get out of the viet Union. Although the Soviet in Greece since 1944, could no tance of the Truman Doctrine at the ticularly in the north. Due to heavy nan’s doctrines had been enshrined kitchen.” Union did not actively foment civil longer afford this burden. At this unveiling ceremony of the Truman DSE reliance on Slavic troops, as official U.S. policy, he began to unrest, since Greece fell under the point, President Harry S. Truman statue, which was donated by KKE’s policies included a willing- criticize the very policies which The above is the second of a two- British (as de- announced that the United States AHEPA, in Athens: “If the Greeks ness to cede Macedonia to a pro- himself had seemingly helped part story. Part I was published in cided at Yalta), they did not con- would step in to support the Greek want to survive as a free nation, communist Slavic regime. Accord- launch. last week’s edition. Full Senate Votes to Expand VWP, Greece Might Finally be Included in the Program

Continued from page 1 pate in the VWP, and a willingness Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, tory, Greece has been a strategic al- “Understanding the common to cooperate with the necessary se- Monaco, The Netherlands, New ly and partner, sharing deep values bond between America and Greece, and tourism, benefiting our econo- curity requirements, no new coun- Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San of democracy and freedom. For ex- and that Greece has met the stan- my and competitiveness for years tries have been admitted since Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, ample, our Founding Fathers drew dards for entry into the VWP, we to come. This is a smart move that 1999. Spain, , Switzerland and upon the democratic ideals of an- believe that both countries will will advance America’s strategic in- President Bush recently called the . cient Greece when establishing a benefit from Greece’s entry into terests,” he added. on Congress to expand the VWP to The American Hellenic Educa- representative democracy in Amer- this program with increased trade, The House of Representatives deserving nations and has previ- tional Progressive Association, the ica. commerce and tourism between passed similar legislation on Janu- ously identified 13 countries as po- country’s oldest and largest grass- “In the War on Terror, Greece as the two nations. In addition, it ary 9 (299-128), although the tential candidates for future partic- roots Hellenic heritage organiza- a NATO ally has stationed troops in would be a source of extreme pride House bill does not include provi- ipation. These include , tion, has been pushing Bush Ad- … In the 20th Century, for the United States’ 1.3 million sions for VWP expansion. Both bills Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, ministration and Congressional of- Greece became one of only three American citizens of Greek ances- are now “in conference,” which Greece, Hungary, Latvia, , ficials to expand the program for countries in the world that allied try if travel to the U.S. was made means both Houses of Congress are , , , Slovakia the past several months. with the United States in every ma- easier for their relatives, especially meshing the legislation into one bill and South Korea. AHEPA Supreme President Gus jor international conflict… on short notice for family events or before sending it to the President Greece is the only one of the 15 James sent a letter to President “Greece meets all the standards emergencies. for his signature. Schengen countries excluded from Bush on March 7 delineating the for entry into the VWP. Greece falls “AHEPA has been at the fore- The VWP was established in participating in the VWP (the 1985 reasons why Greece should to be below the 3 percent rate for re- front of the VWP issue and, in con- 1986 to improve relations with U.S. Schengen Agreement is an agree- included in the VWP. Excerpts from fusals of U.S. non-immigrant visitor junction with our 500 chapters allies and benefit the U.S. economy. ment among European states Mr. James letter are published be- visa applications. Greece provides throughout the U.S., has been in- The program permits nationals which allows for the abolition of low: visa-free travel for United States strumental in keeping the entire from select countries to enter the systematic border controls between “The American Hellenic Educa- citizens for 90-days… Greek na- Greek American community in- United States for tourism or busi- the participating countries). The 27 tional Progressive Association U.S. Senator George Voinovich tionals are now traveling with new, formed of this very important issue. ness without a visa for up to 90 countries currently allowed to par- (AHEPA), the leading association machine-readable passports that We respectfully request your assis- days. Currently, 27 countries par- ticipate in the program are Andor- for the nation’s 1.3 million Ameri- Program (VWP) and respectfully are produced with state-of-the-art tance in finalizing the acceptance ticipate in the program. ra, , Austria, Belgium, cans of Hellenic heritage, and Phil- asserts that Greece is currently well technology (biometrics) to meet of Greece into the VWP, and we Although numerous countries Brunei, , Finland, , Hellenes, greatly appreciates your positioned for entry into the VWP. the highest possible security stan- thank you for your consideration of have expressed a desire to partici- Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, efforts to expand the Visa Waiver “Throughout this country’s his- dards… this very important matter.”

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Continued from page 1 warranted deceitful lies engender. I such concepts are recognized. was born in North America. My Actually the ‘political’ divisions All of this, I could reckon with. Greece has always been the Greece among Greeks in America and Even the placement of Lord By- of the Diaspora. I have gone back to across the planet all become far ron’s portrait on my Greek school my ancestral villages and visited more understandable when every- wall, in a place of honor along with my relatives many times. day beliefs and values versus civic all the other heroes, fit into my But I now feel that even greater institutions are brought to bear on worldview. As General Makriyian- distances have been traveled – that both history and enduring social is- nis said, there were always only the stories of those ancient champi- sues. very few Greeks, as I experienced ons offered to me during my child- The Greeks have never been a on the streets of Chicago. Having hood, and those I hear of today, are political nation-state as the north- Phil-Hellenes along side us was al- so far apart as to be virtually on dif- ern European models understand so part of my everyday life. How ferent planets. such a term. While much could be many businesses did I know where Where is the society of Greeks I said about how even European and the most trusted worker who stood grew up with? Why do all the acad- American models of democracy next to the Greek owner day after emics who used to lecture as part of have hidden economic agendas, day was an African American or my Greek school March 25th pro- Greeks experience and express someone who had come from grams so many years ago now say their political selves in ways which Poland, but spoke fluent Greek. we are not descended from our are in no way, shape or form Euro- More than one of these men cor- Grecian forefathers? That they American. Individual choice has al- rected my Greek when I spoke to were never really Greek and that ways been at the root of being a them. the lands in which all those old Greek. In like manner, just as in the people I grew up was never truly OUR COLOSSAL folksongs I heard on old 78rpm Greek? CULTURAL HERITAGE records which spoke of the beauti- A lie is a lie. We have been given a colossal ful Karagouna maiden, or the Turk- Work, sacrifice, loss of life – all cultural heritage. It came with our ish girl with the veil across her face, are as real as direct experience can individual family’s daily lives, al- Alexandros Ypsilantis, left, and , right. Ypsilantis helped plan the revolt in the Pelo- more than one of the Old Greeks I get. Good and evil do exist. I have most as an afterthought. But just as ponnese, and first raised the revolutionary flag in the Danube lands in February 1821. Androutsos was one knew were married to non-Greeks. experienced them both, and so the old Greek saying reports, “life is of the greatest military minds of the Greek Revolution. He held back a force of more than 3,000 Turks with But rather than the barefoot Vlach have you. So why do Greeks any- not free.” the aid of only 100 men in the battle of Gravia. beauty by the fountain, she was a where allow our history to be taken Our way as warriors need never German or Lithuanian woman who prisoner? Why are our direct expe- be with guns and bombs. This wa- not mean joining a group, and then great lesson. We do not need he- The only way we can continue called my name when I entered the riences of being Greek not admissi- tering the tree of freedom with the shouting the slogans you are told to roes. We do not need leaders. We our Hellenic heritage anywhere is shop and offered me some of her ble to the academy or to politi- blood of heroes is now shouted out scream. It means thinking the prob- can rise up, identify and solve our to be as bold, relentless and sure of homemade koulouria. cians? by those who never go to battle, but lem through on your own. It means own problems without anyone’s in- heart as they were. The city of Chicago itself offered who lust to rule over others. We taking a stand and doing some- struction or permission. That is me other images of my grandpar- must be Greek in our clear under- thing in the real world. what the Old Greeks I grew up did. Readers who wish to contact Mr. ents and the Old Greeks. I went to Work, sacrifice, loss of standing that politics is not what’s The heroes of the Greek War of They established Greek America Frangos can e-mail him at greek- Lane Technical High School which, life - all are as real as being presented by politicians. As Independence taught all of us a with their own efforts. [email protected]. like many other city buildings, is Greek Americans, our great forth- filled with murals painted by WPA direct experience can coming war is dual in nature, just (Work Progress Administration)- get... So why do Greeks as we are of two cultures. Our bat- sponsored artists. These brightly allow our history to be tle is against both everyday politics colored murals offer towering of consumerism as the only true scenes of men stripped to the waist taken prisoner? American way of life and our old working in smelters, steel mills, Greek cultural forms. logging camps, railroads and The commercialism of America, Every March 25th, Greeks lec- scenes of the American Far West. “the easily life,” as I used to hear ture each other about brotherhood The muscles of working men some of the Old Greeks joke about and unity. And just as predictably, with thick hands swinging ham- it has the vast majority of us fooled. every Greek Independence Day, mers and building America, all At no other time in the recorded Greeks fight about who marches scenes from the stories I had heard history of man has this kind of first in the parade. All the infight- from my grandfathers and the rest American lifestyle existed. It can ing must end, or we will suffer cul- of the Old Greeks about their early not last. Greeks who had to fight tural suicide, not just here in life in Ameriki. I would spend my for every penny wish to shower Ameriki, but also in Greece. There high school days surrounded by their families and friends with their is no third option. those flowing murals and then get bounty. Ah, but beyond their imme- Greece was once a political na- on a bus and travel to Greek School diate dikous tous (their own), they tion-state where 95-98 percent where, from the very tops of the will not offer a dime. Dikos were ethnic Greeks (or so the claim rooms, the old men of the moun- (one of us), in Greek social life, is was made). Today, with over a mil- tains – “the shepherds of freedom,” defined as those family members lion ; 200,000 refugees as Harry Mark Petrakis has called and friends who collectively consti- from Poland; and others from the them – looked down on me. tute one’s core social group. Middle East, Greece is experiencing Much has changed from thee Greeks are very careful not to cultural and social challenges daily, days of my youth. point out to non-Greeks that, for such as it has never seen. If truth be When once we spoke of the any number of reasons, one’s own told, Greeks in Greece are facing seemingly endless names of Phil- can also exclude an individual’s the very same questions Greeks in Hellenes, we now hear of the attack own biological family – that indi- America are facing: e.g., “How do on things Greeks by scholars and viduals who have been friends from we best maintain our heritage, or pundits from around the world. It is childhood can have a fallout and which aspects of our lives and ac- one thing to realize as an adult that never speak or see each other again tions make up that heritage?” the real politics of everyday is an over a single conversation. Focusing narrowly on the issue , left, and , right. Mavrokordatos was a key political leader ongoing battle which must be en- The internal fighting among the of speaking Greek to be a real in the Greek Revolution. A Phanariot, his political shrewdness helped muster support for Greek Independence dured, and quite another to come Greek heroes of the War of Inde- Greek flies in the face of actual across Europe. He presided over Greece’s first national assembly. Kolokotronis, “the old man of Moreas,” was to terms with the feelings such un- pendence makes more sense once Greek history. Being a patriot does a brilliant general and arguably the single most important figure in the Greek War of Independence.

Leadership 100 commemorates the Celebration of Greek Independence and reaffirms its Commitment to preserve and promote the legacy of Orthodoxy and Hellenism in America.

George D. Behrakis Chairman THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 24, 2007 GREEK INDEPENDENCE 7 Footprints of Odysseus in India: Greeks of Calcutta Michigan Governor Honors Continued from page 1 Greek War of Independence 42, two Epirotes – Constantine Pan- tazes and Peter Protopapas – were NEW YORK – Michigan Governor role in the World War II struggle to instrumental in constructing a Jennifer Granholm issued a procla- protect freedom and democracy Greek school where the children mation for Greek Independence through such bravery as was shown could learn “their religion, lan- Day 2007. She was elected Michi- in the historic , and guage and culture.” They wanted gan’s first female governor in No- in Greece, which has been credited the Greek youngsters to preserve vember 2002, and was re-elected in with forcing Hitler to postpone the and maintain their Greek cultural November 2006. invasion of Russia until winter, heritage in India. A Democrat, Governor which effectively brought Hitler’s Demetrios Galanos might be Granholm was born in Vancouver, war machine to a standstill… considered the most famous of the British Columbia and is of Finnish Whereas Sir Winston Churchill early Greeks who settled in Calcut- and Swedish ancestry. Her family said of the Greeks after this fight- ta in 1786. He came to take charge moved to California when she was ing, “Hence we will not say that of the Greek school, and became four. She became a United States Greeks fight like heroes, but that very fluent in the English, Persian, citizen in 1980 at the age of 21. She heroes fight like Greeks…” Urdu and Sanskrit languages. It is graduated from Harvard Law Whereas the government of the latter language for which he be- Varanasi (Benares) at the Time of Galanos (1822), by James Prinsep in “Benares Illustrated (1831),” School with honors. The text of her Greece has declared its solidarity came recognized as one of the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum. Galanos was the most famous of the early Greeks who settled in Calcutta in proclamation follows: with the American people and has world’s foremost scholars, “and his 1786. He came to take charge of the Greek school and became recognized as one of the world’s foremost Whereas the Ancient Greeks de- pledged to back efforts to combat translations of the ancient texts are scholars, translating Sanskrit texts into Greek. He died in Benares in 1833. veloped the concept of democracy, and eradicate terrorism in the af- internationally famous.” Galanos in which the supreme power to termath of terror attacks on the translated the Sanskrit texts into men for assistance in India. A pub- from Ottoman rule. Dr. Heber was turer who made two trips to India, govern was vested in the people… United States of America… Greek. Unfortunately, he died in lic meeting organized in India for imbued with “English and classic and also “published two books on Whereas the Ancient Greeks es- Benares in 1833. these Scottish Highlanders saw the feelings towards the Greek people.” India.” He became well acquainted tablished the Olympic Games, the As the 19th Century progressed, Chairman and two Englishmen He may also have been influenced with Demetri Galanos. largest display of athletic skill and trading opportunities declined for contributing to this worthy cause. by and the London Both newspapers reported that competitive spirit in the ancient the Greeks in India. Large business But the Scotsmen of India snubbed Greek Committee. The news stories Chiefala’s “generous ardour and world… enterprises with offices in Europe their countrymen “because it was also mention that Dr. Heber con- perseverance in the cause of patrio- Whereas the Founding Fathers dominated commerce in India “on understood to be unpalatable to a tributed 100 pounds sterling in tism and humanity is entitled to the of the United States drew heavily a scale that was never attained by certain Scottish interest that then England. warmest praise.” It also appears on the political experience and phi- the early Greek merchants.” Some directed the patronage of India.” On the other hand, “not a single that both newspapers were sympa- losophy of Ancient Greece in form- of the leading Greek trading firms This showed a complete lack of individual, either in the civil or mil- thetic to the Greek cause and criti- ing our representative democra- operating in Calcutta were Ralli compassion and sympathy on the itary service or his Majesty’s or East cal of the uncharitable nature cy… Brothers, Ralli & Mavrojani, Argen- part of the British elite in Calcutta India Company,” contributed to the shown by the British in Calcutta. Whereas the story of Greek mili- ti Sechiari, Agelesto Sagrandi, Vlas- towards the Scottish Highlanders, Greek cause. A paltry 1,000 There are four observations not- tary tactics used at the Battle of to & Co, Petrocochino Bros., Tam- which would also be exhibited to shillings was collected for the ed from the subscription lists pro- Marathon in 490 BC is still manda- vaco & Co, Schlizzi & Co., Geor- the Greek cause. Greek subscription according to the vided. First, the Greeks of Calcutta tory reading at the National War giadis & Co., and Nichaci & Co. The new Anglican Bishop of Cal- news stories. who contributed funds belonged to College in Washington, DC… These Greek families were involved cutta, Dr. Heber, was the first Eng- It is possible that British Conser- the business/merchant class, and Whereas Greek soldiers were in commercial activity in Bengal, lishman to contribute to the Greek vative individuals might have re- possessed the financial means to with the United States Marines on and who had established close fam- cause. He saw his offering as a way garded the Greeks as rebels who assist their fellow compatriots in the shores of Tripoli in the military ily ties through marriage, were all to assist a desperate people and fel- were challenging the authority of Greece (it should be noted that the operations memorialized in the originally from the island of . low Christians to win their freedom the Sultan. Some of the British rul- Greek Orthodox Church and clergy United States Marines Hymn… ANALYSIS OF NEWS STORY ing elite may have also been sym- also contributed to assist their Or- Whereas many Americans This news story originally ap- pathetic to the , thodox brethren. Second, Dr. fought alongside the Greeks in peared in the Calcutta press. Both and some of them may not have Heber’s example may have inspired their fight for Greek Independence, news articles are identical, with the cared for the Greek cause, at all, as other Englishmen in Calcutta to while stirring speeches by Presi- exception of the opening sentence. it did not affect their material inter- contribute money to this worthy dent James Monroe and Daniel The Morning Chronicle’s opening ests in India. cause. These individuals were Phil- Webster led the Congress to send sentence, “Among those who are in Therefore, Lord Amherst, the Hellenes. Third, some Greek funds and supplies to aid the the habit of ruling absolute power a Governor General in India (1823- women contributed to the Greek Greeks in their struggle for free- subject nation of conquered 28), and his private , Mr. cause, which may indicates that dom… Jennifer Granholm, Governor of strangers, we should be prepared Adams, tried to discourage the col- they were financially well-off. And Whereas Greek Commander in- Michigan to expect but little aid towards the lection of funds as reported in the fourth, these articles appeared in Chief Petros Mavromichalis, a emancipation of a struggling na- news articles. the London press in the hopes that founder of the Modern Greek State, Whereas Greece and the United tion like the Greeks,” is excluded in Great Britain was an imperial it would encourage Englishmen to said to the citizens of the United States are at the forefront of the ef- the Times version. power, after all, with vast interests assist the Greeks. States in 1821, “It is in your land fort for freedom, democracy, peace, In the Chronicle, it immediately in India, and with Moslem and Hin- In conclusion, the small Greek that liberty has fixed her abode… stability and human rights, forging sets the tone that the Greeks re- du subjects under her control. The community of Calcutta provided in imitating you, we shall imitate a close bond between our two na- quire assistance in their war of in- British were mindful of the unrest funds to help their compatriots dur- our ancestors and be thought wor- tions and their peoples… dependence from the Ottoman Em- which occurred among Indian ing their struggle for independence thy of them if we succeed in resem- And whereas March 25th, 2007 pire. Why the Times news editor troops in 1809 and the Mahrath from Ottoman rule. Dr. Heber bling you…” marks the 186th Anniversary of the chose to omit the opening sentence war 1817-19. From 1817 to 1824, stands out as a Phil-Hellene in pro- Whereas Greece is now one of beginning of the revolution which is difficult to say. the British signed a series of viding funds for the Greek cause. only three nations in the world, be- freed the Greek people from the Ot- The articles mentioned that treaties with native rulers in India And Captain Chiefala’s mission to yond the former British Empire, toman Empire… wealthy Englishmen who lived in to ensure that British rule in India India raised funds for the Provi- which has been allied with the Now therefore, be it resolved the East were prepared to spend was further strengthened. sional Government of Greece. United States in every major inter- that I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Gov- their money on a picture, vase, din- Captain Nicholas Chiefala was national conflict in the 20th Centu- ernor of the State of Michigan, do ner or masquerade ball, rather than dispatched by the Provisional Gov- Mr. Stavridis is Historian/Re- ry, including , World hereby proclaim March 25, 2007 assist those in distress. Certain ex- ernment of Greece to raise funds searcher for the National Centre War II, the , the Vietnam “Greek Independence Day in Michi- iled Scottish Highlanders from from friends in the “East Indies” for for Hellenic Studies & Research War, Desert Storm and the Balka- gan,” in honor of the democratic Sutherland who lived in abject Original portrait of Demetrios the Greek campaign. Born in Za- at Latrobe University in Bundoo- ns… principles from which our two poverty, approached their country- Galanos kynthos in 1765, he was an adven- ra, Victoria (Australia). Whereas Greece played a major great nations were born. 8 GREEK INDEPENDENCE THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 24, 2007 The 1819 Address of Kapodistrias: Liberty is a Science and an Art

Following is the full text of Ioan- nis Kapodistrias’ 1819 address as it appeared in “The Portfolio,” a collec- tion of state papers and other docu- ments and correspondence, histori- cal, diplomatic and commercial (IV (London: 1836, pgs. 282-301). Pub- lished by The National Herald in “The Greeks - The Triumphant Jour- ney” (2nd Edition, New York: 2002).

Sons of our Holy Mother Church, we are all brethren; united by our common misfortunes, we are all bound to lend each other mutual assistance; enlightened by the experience of our errors, hence- forth formed in the school of the calamities which have resulted from them, and under which we succumb, we have already arrived at a certain degree of maturity, since we are all equally impressed with the happy conviction that we must give each other mutual aid, but without departing from the principles consecrated by the morality of that holy religion to which alone we owe our existence as a nation, through which we suf- fer under this title, entertain a pro- found sense of those sufferings, and experience the necessity of de- livering ourselves from them for ever. The march we have for some LEFT: Georgakis Olympios fought the Turks in the Danube provinces. In October 1822, he barricaded him- years pursued with the view of at- self with 11 loyal fighters at the Sekos Monastery in , setting fire to the armory and blowing up taining this object is undoubtedly enemy forces. RIGHT: The murder of Ioannis Capodistrias, a close aid to the Czar and staunch supporter the true one. It is pointed out by the of the Greek Revolution. He served as Greece’s first governor and brought order to the young nation. principles of the gospel; it exists in the nature of things. er to accustom the nation gradually fect, or else they become the instru- men, and gradually to lead it to sat- towards the latter. pretensions of the learned, and in To do good to our countrymen to respect, to listen to, and to be- ment of ambition and of personal isfactory results. Whatever be the chances of neutralizing the prejudices with through the sole love of good, and lieve in, such men. interest, when they lose all their at- One of the means which pre- events, whether the present state of which ignorance loves to surround from no other motive to ameliorate If the epochs, in which every traction; instead of securing at- sents itself as it were spontaneously our country is to be maintained un- itself. thereby their present lot, and thus thing promised to our country the tachment they draw down the de- to the mind, is that of associating in changeable during a series of years, We have said that it is highly im- to prepare them for the great ad- most honorable and happy future, testation of the people; its civiliza- this grand work the efforts of the or whether Greece is to undergo a portant that prelates enlightened, vantages of moral and Christian have passed away, leaving our best tion cannot advance; it retro- most enlightened and the best dis- crisis, it is always a matter of deep and revered for the purity of their salvation; not to trouble ourselves hopes unaccomplished, it is be- grades. Let us render to ourselves a posed among the Greeks. This asso- interest: morals, should be placed over the about creating this civilization on cause the men of whom that coun- faithful account of the events which ciation appears to exist; it is in con- 1. That the nation should be en- great dioceses. the basis of an arbitrary system, or try was to be composed were not fill up the half of our century; let us formity with the letter as well as tirely devoted to its church, and The second part of moral educa- of adventitious circumstances, but yet qualified, either to listen to the examine the depths of our con- with the spirit of Christian fraterni- that thereby the people of each tion should have for its object the to leave this grand work to that august voice of truth, or to be lis- sciences with profound reflection. ty; however profane be the charac- country should be led naturally to formation of men to the affairs of Providence, which is alone the ar- tened to by the mass of our citizens. Let us scrutinize the consciences ter in which attempts are made to recognize and to cherish those their country. The best school for us biter of nations. Scanty intelligence, an entire want of those of our countrymen who clothe it, it is desirable that this as- chiefs who have the most labored is that which is offered by the Chris- Such are in general the direc- of experience, an ignorance of the have been enabled to render us any sociation should not deviate from for their happiness. tian people of our own religion, tions followed by those Greeks who habits and manners of the world, service and have neglected the the aim we have pointed out above, 2. That the pastors should be, as and by the free people. It is in Rus- are called by their devotion to the constituted, in those days, our great and splendid opportunities of and on which it is necessary again much as possible, the organs of this sia that we may perceive how the service of our country; some in em- whole patrimony. Life has no doing so; and we shall be intimate- to fix our attention. We repeat, the grand result. national prosperity and the ploying themselves in the better ed- charms amidst such dearth of ly convinced that, but for ignorance Greeks must solely and exclusively 3. That public instruction should progress of civilization is derived ucation of their children; others in means, when such is the habitual on the one hand, and this want of occupy themselves with moral and be identified with that of the clergy, from the church. promoting, by noble sacrifices, lit- state of things; how, then, can we moral character on the other, the literary education; every other ob- that the one should never be de- It is in Switzerland, in England, erary views amongst us, and in sup- hope to escape from it, or to create men most distinguished amongst ject is vain, every other occupation tached from the other, still less be and in America, where we may porting by their means the less for- a happier condition of life? our ancestors, favored by the cir- is dangerous. ever at variance with it. learn, by the attractions of exam- tunate amongst the young Greeks The man who has shaken off the cumstances of their times, would The point of departure, as the In favoring the instruction of ple, the science and the art of liber- who frequent the academies of Eu- yoke may rapidly bend his mind to have bequeathed to us a less equiv- centre of moral education, can only youth, and in carefully drawing in- ty. rope. liberal conceptions; but, in order to ocal destiny, and a progressive be the institution of the Clergy; to the bosom of their families men Liberty is a science because it is But literary education is not the reduce these ideas to practice, amelioration of our fate. ours is not instituted, for want of formed in the school of the univer- founded upon principles; it is an only instruction which we require; more is required. His heart must be Nevertheless, this amelioration means; in procuring those means a sities of the world, great care must art, because the most elevated doc- our country requires another. It is endowed with enlightened benevo- commences; its principle element noble task will be performed. We be taken not to permit them to trine is not worth a good action, moral instruction which is wanted. lence which is taught by the consists in the credit which, for reduce these means to the follow- place themselves in opposition to and because, in affairs, all is action. Moral education ought on the Gospel: out of this sphere there can some years past, the truths which ing measures: the church. One must therefore be placed in the one hand to have for its object to be no real good. we have just traced have enjoyed 1. The procuring for the princi- This is a grand service, which midst of freemen to learn to be free, bring into prominent notice men Either liberal conceptions re- amongst us. It is our duty now to pal dioceses bishops and metropol- the Greeks enjoying any credit may both by the principle and in the worthy of the respect and the confi- main in the world of abstractions, cultivate with method and wisdom itans, the most distinguished by and ought to render to their coun- fact. One must live some time dence of the nation; and on the oth- and then they remain without ef- this happy tendency of our country- their learning and by the exem- try. They will effect it, in modera- amidst a nation eminently Christ- plary purity of their morals. tion by their ascendancy over the ian and religious, and thereby pros- 2. To engage these prelates indi- rectly to favor, in the circle of their jurisdiction, public schools; under the title of alms, one might afford them pecuniary assistance. 3. To point out to them the great importance of the service which they might render to their country, in administering justice in their re- spective jurisdictions with a scrupulous severity and inflexible disinterestedness. The immense authority of the church, strengthened in this man- ner, will become the safeguard of the nation. It alone, perhaps, will become the cradle of its future des- tiny. If we wished to develop this idea, it would be easy to prove con- clusively, that it is through the con- sideration which surrounds the church, and by the salutary influ- ence which it exercises in the inter- nal relations of each diocese, that we shall found the present bases of the regeneration of the nation, and that we shall as it were, hold in hand the thread to which this great event is attached. It is unnecessary here to ob- serve, that, in the actual state of things, this is the only means by which one can favor, on the one hand, the elevation of men who , one of the leading heroines of the Greek Revo- must be listened to, and, on the lution. A wealthy shipowner from the island of , she commis- other hand, maintain the respect sioned the building of the warship “Agamemnon” to aid in the struggle and the confidence of the people for Independence, and led a fleet into battle for control of Nafplion. THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 24, 2007 GREEK INDEPENDENCE 9 perous, to learn to be religious by sentiment as well as by discipline. The influential men of our coun- Ypsilantis’ 1821 Proclamation: Fight for Faith and Motherland try ought, therefore, not to lose sight of these observations, and in adopting them they ought to take Following is the full text of Alexan- Let us move then with a common care that some of our young people dros Ypsilantis’ Proclamation of Revo- spirit. Let the wealthy give up part of should receive a good education in lution in the their own property, let the holy Russia, in Switzerland, in England, on 24 February 1821, tran-slated by shepherds instill in the people their and in America. Richard Clogg for his book “The Move- own example, and let the educated Commerce offers them a very ment for Greek Independence 1770- advise what is beneficial. Those fel- propitious opportunity: amongst 1821.” The original text is from L.I. low countrymen serving as soldiers these young men, one may select Vranousis & N. Kamarianos, Athana- and civilians in foreign courts, giv- those who give the fairest promise siou Xodilou: “I Etai-reia ton Philikon ing thanks to the power for which by their talents as well as by their kai ta Prota Symvanta tou 1821” each works, let them all rush to the morals, and make them travel for a (Athens: 1964, pgs. 24-28. Published great and brilliant career already time in the countries which we by The National Herald in “The Greeks opened up, and let them offer to the have just mentioned. - The Triumphant Journey” (2nd Edi- Motherland the debt they owe; and Once formed in these great tion, New York: 2002) as brave men let us all take up arms, schools, they must be summoned without wasting time, with the un- back and be provided with employ- Fight for Faith and Motherland! conquerable weapon of bravery, and ment, either by investing them with The time has come, O Hellenes. I promise you in a short while victo- public duties, or by showing them Long ago the people of Europe, ry, and after victory everything that confidence. fighting for their own rights and lib- is good. The greater part of the Greeks erties, invited us to imitation. These What bought and indolent slaves who have distinguished themselves although partially free tried with all dare to oppose themselves to a peo- abroad find themselves, on their re- their strength to increase their free- ple fighting for its own indepen- turn home, out of place and em- dom and through this all their pros- dence? The heroic struggles of our ployment; struck with ennui and perity. forefathers are witnesses. Spain, want of consideration, they grow Our brethren and friends are who first and by herself put to rout impatient; they seek elsewhere an everywhere ready. The Serbs, the the invincible phalanxes of a tyrant existence which they cannot enjoy Souliotes and the whole of , is a witness. in their native land; they leave it - bearing arms, await us. Let us then Fellow countrymen, with unity, they are lost to their country. The unite with enthusiasm. The Mother- with respect for holy religion, with grand point is to preserve them, land is calling us! obedience to the laws and the gener- and to make them work for her. Europe, fixing its eyes upon us, als, with boldness and steadfastness, This question, in theory, seems im- wonders at our inertia. Let all the our victory is certain and inevitable. mensely difficult; it is easy from the mountains of Greece resound, Superior Greek naval warfare This will crown with evergreen lau- moment it is considered under a therefore, with the echo of our bat- played a crucial role in the suc- rels our heroic struggles. This, with practical point of view; man exists tle trumpet, and the valleys with the cess of the Greek War of Indepen- ineffaceable characters, will carve but by one interest; the grand art fearful clash of our arms. Europe dence. The Greeks converted a our names in the Temple of Immor- consists in making him find one, will admire our valour. Our tyrants, merchant marine into a navy. tality, for the example of future gen- and associating this interest with trembling and pale, will flee before Greek ships continuously dis- erations. The Motherland will re- the interest of all. us. rupted the supply and communi- ward her obedient and genuine chil- But there is not a village which The enlightened peoples of Eu- cation chain of Ottoman forces. dren with the prizes of Glory and does not offer a mass of interests, rope are occupied in restoring the Skilled and daring captains like Honor. Those who disobey and turn especially to those who are en- same well-being, and, full of grati- Constantinos Kanaris, Andreas a deaf ear to this present appeal will dowed with strong feeling and tude for the benefactions of our Miaoulis and Demetris Papaniko- be declared bastards and asiatic much imagination, and when na- forefathers towards them, desire the lis helped the Greeks take the germs, their names, as traitors, tional history can move the one and liberation of Greece. We, seemingly seas by stealthily torching Ot- anathematized and cursed by later nourish the other. In occupying worthy of ancestral virtue and of the toman ships with “fireboats.” generations. themselves with a part of the ser- present century, are hopeful that we The scene above is from the bat- Let us then once again, O brave vice of our country, those who are will achieve their defense and help. tle of Eressos in , where and magnanimous Greeks, invite well disposed may be of great use Many of these freedom-lovers want Papanikolis completed the first Liberty to the classical land of to her, either in promoting the po- to come and fight alongside us. successful fireboat operation, de- Greece! Let us do battle between litical education, so to speak, of the Move, O friends, and you will see a stroying a famed Turkish warship Marathon and Thermopylae! Let us young men of great promise, or in Mighty Empire defend our rights! with 74 guns and a crew of 1,100 fight on the tombs of our fathers, making use of those who may have You will see even many of our ene- men. To the right, Alexandros Yp- who, so as to leave us free, fought realized those promises by their ob- mies, moved by our just cause, turn silantis is shown crossing the and died there! The blood of the servations whilst travelling abroad. their backs to the enemy and unite River Pruth and raising the flag Tyrants is acceptable to the shades These two branches of the na- with us. Let them approach with a of the Greek Revolution. of Epameinondas the Theban and of tional service require a point of sincere spirit. The Motherland will Thrasyboulos the Athenian, who contact, a common centre of depar- embrace them! Who then hinders crushed the thirty tyrants, to the ture. your manly arms? Our cowardly en- joy every benefit with Freedom. If shades of Harmodius and Aristo- The enlightened men among us emy is sick and weak. Our generals then out of culpable stupidity we are geiton, who destroyed the yoke of who are well disposed and sincere are experienced, and all our fellow indifferent, the Tyrant, become Peisistratus, to that of Timoleon, Christians, will be able to form this countrymen are full of enthusiasm. wilder, will multiply our sufferings who restored freedom to centre. In constantly giving to all Unite, then, O brave and magnani- and we will become for ever the and Syracuse, certainly to those of our efforts this straight and moral mous Greeks! Let national phalanx- most unfortunate of all nations. Miltiades and Themistocles, of direction, we fail in none of the du- es be formed, let patriotic legions Turn your eyes, O fellow country- Leonidas and the Three Hundred, ties which each of us has contracted appear and you will see those old gi- men, and behold our miserable who cut down the innumerable towards the order of things existing ants of despotism fall by themselves, state! See here the ruined churches! armies of the barbarous Persians, in the country which contains our before our triumphant banners. There, our children seized for the whose most barbarous and inhu- domestic hearths, and the tomb of All the shores of the Ionian and shameless use of the shameless he- man descendants we today, with our fathers; and at the same time Aegean seas will resound to the donism of our barbarous tyrants! very little effort, are about to anni- we fulfil loyally and honorably all sound of our trumpet. Greek ships, Our houses stripped bare, our fields hilate completely. To arms then, the duties imposed upon us by our which in time of peace have known laid waste, and ourselves miserable friends! The Motherland calls us! holy religion. It commands from us both how to trade and to fight, will slaves! Alexandros Ypsilantis. the love of our neighbor, still more sow terror and death, by fire and the It is time to overthrow this insuf- 24 February 1821 that of our countrymen. sword, in all the harbors of the ferable yoke, to liberate the Mother- On the day when we shall de- tyrant! land, to throw down the [Turkish] part from this line of conduct, What Greek soul will be indiffer- Crescent from the clouds, in order to when we shall embrace a different ent to the invitation of the Mother- raise up the symbol by which we al- doctrine, our sacrifices will add to land? In Rome, a friend of Caesar, ways conquer, I mean the Cross, and the misfortunes of our country. shaking the bloody mantle of the thus rid the Motherland and our Or- It will be, then, no longer the tyrant, raised up the people. What thodox faith from the impious scorn question of the public welfare, but will you do, O Greeks, to whom the of the heathen. the ambition and the vanity of Motherland, naked, shows its Among ourselves the most noble some individuals, to which the in- wounds and, with broken voice, is he who bravely defends the rights terests of our common country will calls on the help of its children? Di- of the Motherland and works for it be made subservient. vine Providence, O friends and fel- in a beneficial way. The nation as- We hope to steer clear of this low countrymen, having pity on our sembled will elect its rulers, and to great danger; the consequences of misfortunes, has granted the means, this highest parliament all our acts our errors still weigh on our heads. so that with a little effort we can en- will yield.

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SAVE THE DATES: July 9 - 15, 2007 - AHEPA's 85th Annual Supreme Convention, Denver, Col. 10 OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 24, 2007 Chris Yiapis, 73, Launched Three Restaurants in Florida Long Island Community Mourns

By Helen Phillips Yiapis, born in , made his came known for making seasonal Restaurant on South McCall Road, Tragic Death of Elias Fasolas, 28 Sarasota Herald-Tribune way from Seattle to Long Branch, chocolate candy. He made beautiful now owned by his sons George and New Jersey, "where he was hired as Easter eggs wrapped in gold and Dean, both of Englewood. The el- By Demetris Tsakas “Like Michael and Evangelia, we ENGLEWOOD, Fla. – As a young a dishwasher, began flipping ham- green foil, his wife recalled. der Yiapis retired in 1998. Special to the National Herald have two daughters of our own, and Greek merchant seaman, Chris Yi- burgers, and then was upgraded to Ten years later, he opened Bay "I think what was special about when Elias was born, he was like a apis wanted to own his own busi- serving tables," said his son, Dean Ranch Restaurant in Brick, New my dad is that he remained active NEW YORK – “He was born on the ray of sunshine in our lives. We saw ness even though he didn't speak Yiapis, adding that his father loved Jersey and simultaneously began a after retiring, and he especially feast day of Saint Nektarios, and him as our hope, and both our any English when he shipped into to fish on the pier there. career as a homebuilder. He also loved playing with his grandchil- that’s why we named him Elias Nek- daughters and his sisters loved him Seattle in 1951. Moving to Newark, he met his had a passion for the ocean, fishing dren. This capable, energetic force tarios. We always prayed to the saint, equally,” Mr. Rondiris said, adding "He didn't know English when wife through friends in 1955. She and boating of a man, with his booming, heavy and believed that he would work his that no one could believe that the he first arrived in the states, but said she was smitten with the good- Yiapis moved to Florida with his accented voice was the life of any of miracle and protect our boy, but fate strapping young man, who was whatever he put his mind to, he looking fellow with his jet-black wife and sons 26 years later, set- our parties," said his daughter, Di- proved otherwise. He could not save among the first to carry the Epi- could do," said his wife, Penny Yi- hair. Four months later, they mar- tling in Punta Gorda, where he mi "Dee" Cucci of Englewood. our son, our little angel,” Evangelia taphios during the procession every apis of Englewood. ried. again opened Chris's Family Yiapis is also survived by anoth- Fasolas told the National Herald, Good Friday at the Church of the Chris Yiapis, who started Engle- "We have had a wonderful life," Restaurant. er son, Chris of Monroe, New York; breaking into tears after she lost her Dormition, is no longer in this world. wood's Tiffany Family Restaurant she said. "He was a devoted hus- Several years later, they moved a sister, Evangeline of Greece; and only son, as any other mother would. Elias lived at home with his par- and whose sons still own it, died on band and extremely family-orient- to Englewood and opened a little five grandchildren. Overcome by grief, the mourning ents and two sisters, Sophia, an em- Tuesday, February 20, at the age of ed." place called the Colonial Restau- mother handed the telephone over ployee at a large Manhattan firm, 73. Englewood Community Funer- The couple moved to Bayside, rant. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune to her sister Paraskevi Rondiris, who and Loukia, a hair stylist. al Home was in charge of arrange- Queens in 1963, where Yiapis es- Then they moved up the street published the above on February began talking about her 28-year-old His friends and relatives de- ments. tablished Chris' Restaurant and be- and established Tiffany Family 24. nephew’s golden personality, kind- scribed him as a workaholic, ex- ness, generosity, compassion for oth- tremely bright, very active, creative ers and entrepreneurial spirit. and immensely proud. He managed Elias Nektarios Fasolas was found to buy his own business, “Zorba the dead on the afternoon of Sunday, Greek Restaurant,” located in Stony March 11, in the backyard of his Port Brook, at a very young age, and over Jason Karlos, Owner of Balkan Restaurant, Dies in Crash Jefferson home, as he was trying to time, he built it up and expanded its clean out the area with a Bobcat customer base, renaming it “Greek By Cathy Ellis ly friend. n't scared to disagree with me. He head – and gave himself a big gash S175 Skid Steer Loader, a heavy-du- to Go.” “His parents and sisters sup- Calgary Herald "They have that wonderful wasn't scared to tell me I was on his forehead," Shuler said. "I ty construction vehicle he had rented ported his business venture any way Greek familiarity and friendship wrong, but we always remained thought, 'I'm not going to be that from the Taylor Rental Center. they could, right from the start. My CALGARY, Alb. – Longtime Banff with everybody. This is a well friends." stupid,' so I put on my baseball hat At the time of his death, Elias was daughters would also go along with restaurateur Jason Karlos has been known and loved family in this Karlos moved from Greece to Ed- and smashed it down on top of my trying to remove a tree, which could them, not only to help out, but to ad- killed in a car crash in Greece. Kar- community." monton, where he worked before head, forgetting that little beanie not withstand high winds and fell mire his accomplishments,” Mr. los, the owner of Balkan Restau- Former Mayor Dennis Shuler, moving to Banff in the early 1970's. there. It just bore straight into my upon his vehicle fatally injuring him, Rondiris said, recalling how he rant, was in the car with his wife who met Karlos in 1974, said his He was involved in several head, and for the rest of the week, it relatives told the National Herald. would frequently hear his nephew Joanna, who suffered a broken arm. friend loved bird hunting and en- restaurants in Banff. hurt like hell. So Jason had the last He died instantly, they said, and say to his father, “Patience, dad. In a "The family is holding up as best couraged his children to enjoy the During a visit to the Balkan laugh on that one." by the time paramedics reached the year’s time, no one will have to wor- as they can," said Samantha Frey- outdoors. Restaurant several years ago, Karlos is survived by his wife and accident site, it was already too late ry about the business.” Karlos, the victim's daughter-in-law. "Like a lot of Greeks, he was a Shuler said Karlos dared him to three children, Stavros, 28, Yannis, to help him. George Vlantis also spoke highly "We are very saddened by this. fiery person. It was never dull hav- smash a plate on his head during 26, and Angela, 21. Elias’ wake was held on Wednes- about his young relative, noting that, We've lost a member of one of ing a conversation with Jason," said dessert, as is customary. day, March 14, at the O.B. Funeral “even though he was born in the Banff's most loved families," said Shuler. "I said, 'I'll do it if you do it.' So he The Calgary Herald published the Home. His funeral was held the next United States, he was a true Greek in Mayor John Stutz, a longtime fami- "When I was a politician, he was- took the plate and smashed it on his above on February 28. day at the Church of the Dormition his heart and soul. He was passionate in Port Jefferson, where he was bap- about his heritage. He spoke Greek tized and had served as an altar boy. fluently, and always spoke about His untimely death has plunged Chios and with pride. This his parents, Michael and Evangelia, is not only a great loss for his family, DEATHS in addition to his two sisters Sophia but for the Church of the Dormition and Loukia, his grandmother and the entire Greek Community, as ■ LADAS, MARY S. Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Ra- stantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Theodore. He adored his nieces Miri- Sophia, as well as uncles, aunts and well, because even though his busi- The Chicago Daily Herald reported ton, Florida and the Holy Cross Church in Orange, and a member of am Campbell, Christina Daugirdas cousins from New York and Chios ness was just starting to take off, he that Mary S. Ladas (nee Georgiou), Philoptochos Society, and was a life- the Eagle Rock Chapter 375. Mr. Psi- and Alexandra Staats, and his and Nafpaktos – his father’s and was showing signs of a bright future. 93, of Des Plaines, Illinois passed long member of the Eastern Star. She ahas retired with his beloved wife, nephews Christopher Ancona, mother’s birthplaces, respectively – He would have become a very gener- away on Saturday, November 25, spent her professional career with Dorothy (nee Milbury) to Guadala- Phillip Knox and Byron Knox. “We into a state of despair. ous businessman one day. The sor- 2006. She was predeceased by her her husband at Nicholas Coffee jara, Mexico in 1990. He is survived can not express the joy he received “He had a heart of gold. He loved row and pain caused by Elias’ tragic loving husband John. She is survived Company. The funeral was held on by his wife; his dear sister, Harriet from many great nieces and and respected his parents, his sisters, death are indescribable. Last year, on by her children Gus (Kathy) Ladas, Thursday, November 30, at Holy LaBrunda of Livingston; and many nephews and his great-great his uncles, aunts and cousins, along Holy Wednesday, we lost his cousin, Nick Ladas and Pauline (Tom) Risko; Cross Greek Orthodox Church in nieces and nephews. nephew.” Funeral services were cele- with everybody else, and he had a 19-year-old Efthimia Prakas, in a car her grandchild, Erik Lambel; her sis- Pittsburgh. Burial was in Jefferson brated on November 30 at Saint unique ability to win you over,” his crash, and that’s why the pain and ter Tina Poulos; and many nieces Memorial Park. Memorial contribu- ■ SARDELIS, PETER L. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in uncle, Yannis Rondiris told the Her- heaviness in our hearts is twice as and nephews. Mrs. Ladas was born tions to Holy Cross Philoptochos So- The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel re- West Palm Beach, Florida with the ald. great.” in Chicago on September 14, 1913. ciety appreciated (123 Gilkeson ported that Peter Louis Sardelis. 75, Rev. Andrew Maginas officiating. She was a steward of Saint John the Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228). died on Thursday, November 30, Burial was at Memory Gardens in Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Arrangements were by Beinhauers 2006. He was the dear brother of So- Lake Worth, Florida. Arrangements Des Plaines. Funeral services were Funeral Home. phie (Robert) Zahn and beloved un- were by Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memo- CLASSIFIEDS held on November 29 at Saint John cle of Victoria (Ron) Behrens-Hout ry Gardens. the Baptist Church. Burial was at ■ PAPPAS, FRED and Christina Chase. He was also Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette loved dearly by other relatives and ■ VASSARAS, JOHN D. HELP WANTED Services in all localities - Memorials donations may be made reported on that Fred Pappas, 76, of many friends. Peter was a member of The Daily Journal reported that John Low cost shipping to Greece to Saint John the Baptist Church Worcester, Massachusetts died on AHEPA and the Pan-Missinian Soci- D. Vassaras, 71, died on Tuesday, No- VACANCY (2350 E. Dempster Street, Des Thursday, November 23, 2006 sur- ety’s Miaki Chapter. “He was a quiet, vember 28, 2006 at the Kennedy EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS ANTONOPOULOS Plaines, IL 60016). rounded by his family. He was prede- giving man who loved God, his Hospital in Stratford, New Jersey af- The Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in FUNERAL HOME, INC. ceased by his sister, Irene. He was church and family. His passing has ter a brief illness. He is survived by Washington, DC, has one vacancy for a Konstantinos Antonopoulos - ■ LECKAS, CHRIS the son of Fotios and Constandina caused a void in all our lives. May he his beloved wife of 45 years, Joan P. local staff position as a SECRETARY/ Funeral Director The Indianapolis Star reported that (Eliopoulos) Papadopoulos. He is rest in peace.” The funeral was held (Solis) Vassaras; his loving children, TYPIST. The requirements for the posi- 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., tion are the following: Chris Leckas, 87, of Greenwood, In- survived by his loving wife of 47 at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Demetrios Vassaras, Michael (Wan- 1)Fluency in English and Greek language Astoria, New York 11105 diana passed away on November 29, years, Athena (Sapkas) Pappas; his Orthodox Church in Wauwatosa, da), Constandina and George Vas- 2) Adequate computer skills (718) 728-8500 2006. Mr. Leckas was predeceased sons, leaves Peter F. (Nancy) Pappas Wisconsin on December 4. Burial saras; his grandchildren, Holly and 3)Typewriting skills in both English and Greek Not affiliated with any by his parents, John and Calliope and John F. (Elizabeth) Pappas; his was at Forest Home Cemetery, in Michael Vassaras; and dear brothers, 4)Organizational/filing experience. other funeral home. Leckas. He is survived by his loving daughter, Connie H. (James) Crow- Milwaukee. Arrangements were by Harry, Anthony and Vasili, all of Resumes and references from previous em- wife, Edna Leckas; his daughter, ley; his brother, Peter of , Krause Funeral Home. Greece, and Theofilos of Switzer- ployers should be sent by March 30, 2007 to: APOSTOLOPOULOS JoAnn (Jack) Gates; and his brother, Greece, whom he loved dearly; and land. Born in Greece and formerly of Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus Apostle Family - ■ Philadelphia, he was a resident of 2211 R Street NW, Washington Dc 2008 George. He was a member of Holy ten grandchildren. He also leaves be- SOULIOTES, MARY E-mail: [email protected] Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, and hind many cousins in Greece, with The Hartford Courant reported that Franklinville for the past 40 years. Tel.: 202-462-5772 Funeral Directors of was a member of the Masonic Blue whom he forged a close bond while Mary Souliotes, 95, of Meriden, Con- He was a restaurant owner and wait- Fax: 202-483-6710 RIVERDALE Lodge, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine growing up together in his war-torn necticut died on Wednesday, Novem- er for 40 years, retiring in 1997. John 114760/2098/03-10 FUNERAL HOME Inc. and UAW. He retired from General homeland. He was born in the vil- ber 29, 2006 at Mid-State Medical enjoyed working in his vegetable 5044 Broadway Motors in 1986. He was a U.S. Army lage of Chrysova near Kalamata. He Center. Mrs. Souliotes was prede- and flower gardens, growing fruit JOURNALISTS WANTED New York, NY 10034 Veteran of World War II. The funeral served on a special forces unit in the ceased by her husband, Constanti- trees, wood crafting and computers. Nation’s leading Greek American (212) 942-4000 was held on December 2. Burial was Greek Army and then as a police offi- nos “Charles” Souliotes. She is sur- He attended Gloucester County Col- newspaper needs reporters and as- Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indi- cer in Athens prior to coming to the vived by two daughters, Artemis lege and received his associate’s de- sistant editor for English weekly anapolis. Memorials may be made to United States. He came to the United Nemphos and Helen Sargent; her gree in Computer Science in 1993. paper. Exceptional writing/report- LITRAS FUNERAL HOME the Wheeler Mission Ministries (245 States in 1959 and eventually be- sister, Katina Athinenos; her brother, John was an active member of Saint ing skills and bilingual fluency a ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN came a U.S. citizen. In Worcester, he Leo Papas; five grandchildren; and Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church must. Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips INC FUNERAL HOME 46204). started his own catering business in six great grandchildren. She was in Vineland, AHEPA, the Pan-Mace- and cover letter to 718-472-0510 83-15 Parsons Blvd., Worcester, “Peters Lunch,” which he born in Agios Charalambos, Greece donian Federation and the Velvendi- or [email protected]. Jamaica, NY 11432 ■ MANJORAS, ALEXANDRA ran for more than 30 years. His blue and had lived in Meriden since 1946. non Society. The funeral was held on 111609/01 (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 Newsday reported that Alexandra and white truck was a city icon. He Mary had worked at the former December 4 at Saint Anthony’s Manjoras, of Massapequa, passed retired in 1992. He was a member of Styletex Department Store. The fu- Church. Burial was at Gloucester FUNERAL HOMES away on Thursday, November 23, Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox neral was held on December 3 at County Veterans Memorial Ceme- TO PLACE YOUR 2006. Mrs. Manjoras was prede- Cathedral in Worcester, AHEPA and Saint George Greek Orthodox tery in Williamstown. Arrangements CONSTANTINIDES CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: ceased by her beloved husband the Hellenic Arts Society, and he vol- Church in New Britain. Burial fol- were by the Barclay Funeral Home in FUNERAL PARLOR Co. (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, John. She is survived (and remem- unteered at the Hellenic Nursing lowed in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Clayton. Memorial donations may 405 91st Street E-MAIL: bered as the best mom in the world) Home in Canton for many years. He Meriden. Arrangements were by be sent to Saint Anthony’s Church Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 classifieds@ thenationalherald.com by Paula; her sisters, Christine enjoyed discussing politics and histo- John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home. (430 W. Wheat Road, Vineland, NJ (718) 745-1010 Milonas and Irene Demacos; and her ry, and followed current events Memorial donations may be made to 08360). niece, Joanne Anderson. The funeral closely. He was well known for his Saint George Greek Orthodox was held on November 29 at Saint bright smile, sense of humor and the Church (310 West Main Street, New ■ WEISS, SOPHIE Paul’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral in warmth he showed to everyone he Britain, CT 06051). The Tampa Tribune reported that Hempstead, Long Island. Burial was met. He worked extremely hard, but Sophie “Mom” Weiss, 90, of Saint Pe- at Pinelawn Memorial Park. always found time for his wife and ■ SYRIGOS, SIMON E. tersburg passed away on Saturday, Arrangements were by the Massape- children. Upon retiring, he spent The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported November 25, 2006 in her home. qua Funeral Home. most of his time with his family, par- that Simon E. Syrigos, 84, entered She is survived by her devoted son, ticularly enjoying the company of his his rest on Friday morning, Novem- Stephen Weis; her loving daughter, subscribe ■ MERIKAS, KONSTANTINOS D. grandchildren. He loved spending ber 24, 2006. He was the beloved Estelle (Ron) Simmons; four grand- PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD The San Diego Union-Tribune re- summers in Cape Cod and traveling husband of Irene Syrigos; dear fa- children, whom she adored; four via the post-office: ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 ported that Konstantinos D. Merikas, to Greece with his family. The funer- ther of Emmanuel, George and great grandchildren; and six broth- ❏ ❏ 57, of San Diego died on Monday, al was held on November 28 at Saint Christopher Syrigos; proud grandfa- ers and sisters. She was born in 6 Months for $29.95 One Year fo $59.85 November 27, 2006. He was sur- Spyridon Cathedral. Burial was at ther of Jordan, Krista, Sophia, Alameda, California. She married VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): vived by his mother, Eleni Merikas of Hope Cemetery. Arrangements were Nicholas, Jonathan, David and the love of her life, Nick Weis, in ❏1 Month for $12.95 ❏3 Months for $29.95 Greece; his sister, Katherine Synodi- by the O’Connor Brothers Funeral Alexander Syrigos; and the loving 1937 and they had 53 loved-filled ❏6 Months for $43.99 ❏One Year for $80.00 nos of San Diego; and his brother, Home. Memorial contributions can son of the late Emmanuel and Evan- years together. They moved to Wis- VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA & George Merikas of Greece. He was be made to Saint Spyridon Cathedral geline Syrigos. The funeral was held consin and started their family. Soon WASHINGTON D.C.) born in Ahladokampos, Greece on (102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA on November 27 at Saint Nicholas afterwards, they moved to Tampa. ❏1 Month for $15.95 ❏3 Months for $37.45 September 5, 1949. He was a handy- 01609) or Holy Trinity Eastern Or- Greek Orthodox Church in St. Louis. She lived a long and happy life, and ❏6 Months for $51.75 ❏One Year for $99.00 man. Funeral services were held at thodox Nursing & Rehabilitation Burial was at Saint Matthew’s Ceme- cherished every moment she spent Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Center (300 Barber Avenue, Worces- tery. Arrangements were by the Am- with family and friends. “Mom was ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION www.thenationalherald.com ❏ Church in San Diego. Burial was at El ter, MA 01606). bruster Donnelly Mortuary. an inspiration to everyone she met.” NON SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $29.95 ❏One Month for $3.95 Cajon Cemetery. Arrangements were She enjoyed cruising, dancing and ❏ ❏ by the Featheringill Mortuary. ■ PSIAHAS, NICHOLAS T. ■ THEODORE, ERNEST T. learning her Greek heritage. She was SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $19.95 One Month for $1.95 The Star-Ledger reported that The Palm Beach Post reported that a member of the Red Hats Club. Fu- ■ NICHOLAS, GOLDIE Nicholas T. Psiahas, 76, of Verona, Ernest T. Theodore, 84, of Welling- neral services were held at Saint Ste- NAME: ...... The Palm Beach Post reported that New Jersey died on Sunday, Decem- ton passed away peacefully on Sun- fanos Greek Orthodox Church in St. ADDRESS: ...... Goldie Nicholas (nee Gidas), 83, of ber 17, 2006. Relatives and friends day, November 26, 2006. He leaves Petersburg. Arrangements were by CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... Upper Saint Clair and Highland attended a special memorial service behind his beloved wife, Katherine, Memorial Park Funeral Home in TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... Beach, Florida passed away on Sat- at the Quinn Hopping Funeral Home of 56 years. He also leaves a lifetime Saint Petersburg. PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: urday, November 25, 2006. Mrs. Livingston, New Jersey on February of memories which will keep his spir- NAME: ...... Nicholas was predeceased by her 23, 2007. 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He was a godfather to Dewayne Staats, Irene [email protected] Church in Pittsburgh, Saint Mark member of AHEPA at Saints Con- Werts, Stephanie Wheeler and Karen THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 24, 2007 GREECE CYPRUS 11 Greek Cypriot Nicholas Negroponte Brings $100 to Greece’s Children

Hears News of ATHENS – Nicholas Negroponte, tal strategy from 2006-13. porters that the OLPC program has professor emeritus and cofounder “It’s my goal to convince every been incorporated in Greece’s Digi- of the Massachusetts Institute of government in the world to adopt tal Strategy Plan. Turkish Soldier Technology’s Media Lab, met with the view that every child should be “We spoke with Professor Ne- Greece Prime Minister Costas Kara- given a ,” Dr. Negroponte groponte about the nation’s digital manlis and Finance Minister said shortly after the meeting. strategy,” the Finance Minister said, Who Saved him George Alogoskoufis last Friday, “Countries like Greece, which are adding that, “for the Government, March 16, to promote the One Lap- very far from the poverty level of the digital leap we are making car- Continued from page 1 top Per Child (OLPC) program, the countries we usually deal with, ries immense significance. We be- which was founded and is currently should also adopt this model: one lieve that, with this leap, and united with Mr. Merjan, and even chaired by the prominent Greek laptop per child. Our discussion through the educational system, invited him to come to Cyprus. American academic. centered around how this can hap- our children will be able to face in- Mr. Giannakas’ eyes begin OLPC is a U.S.-based not-for- pen in Greece, and whether this ini- ternational competition in the com- welling up with tears, as his unlike- profit organization operating un- tiative will involve our laptop or ing years under much better condi- ly rescuer’s image comes to mind der the auspices of the MIT Media some other laptop.” tions, and that the economy and comes back to mind after all these Lab to design, manufacture and Professor T. Karounos heads the our society will progress.” years. distribute inexpensive laptops. The committee translating OLPC’s soft- The meeting was attended by “I can see him right in front of program endeavors to provide ware into Greek, and is assisted by Development Minister Demetris me, just as he was that day, the $100 laptops for school-age chil- Dr. Negroponte’s colleague, Sioufas, Deputy Development Min- 14th of August, when he took me dren in developing countries all Michael Bletsas, Director of Com- ister Yannis Papathanasiou, Secre- and sat me on the bus next to my over the world, and was discussed puting at the MIT Media Lab. The tary-General for Research & Tech- father, and I was saved,” Mr. Gian- as part of the framework for committee’s goal is to translate all nology John Tsoucalas and Nation- nakas said, as if speaking to him- Greece’s digital strategy program open-source software used on the al Council for Research & Technolo- self. for 2006-2013. $100 laptop into Greek. The results gy Chairman Demetris Nanopou- “How could I possibly forget Dr. Negroponte and Mr. Alogosk- of this project were presented on los. him, since he saved my life? Of oufis on the progress of translating March 15 during a special ceremo- Dr. Negroponte, 63, is an archi- course I haven’t forgotten him. It’s the software for the super-afford- ny held at the School in the tect and computer scientist. He is just that I went through so much able laptop into Greek, as well as on northern Athens suburb of also the younger brother of John D. during those dreadful days, and it EUROKINISSI the capabilities the laptop offers ele- Marousi. Negroponte, the United States’ first left a mark on my entire life,” he Nicholas Negroponte, professor emeritus at MIT (left), greets Greek mentary school students. He also Immediately following Dr. Ne- director of national intelligence said. Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis just before presenting MIT’s “One outlined his suggestions for the de- groponte’s meeting with Mr. Kara- who was recently confirmed as U.S. “I was still a boy, and in those 15 Laptop Per Child” program last Friday, March 16. velopment of Greece’s national digi- manlis, Mr. Alogoskoufis told re- Deputy Secretary of State. days, I was impacted by the effects of death on many occasions. Never- theless, the fact that you found Mehmet Merjan, and that he still remembers me and spoke about me after 33 years, is just amazing. Tell Dora: Greeks of the Diaspora will Shape the Greece of Tomorrow him that I remember him, and that I want to meet with him again,” he Continued from page 1 ed States share in their strategic al- added. liance, all issues of concern to us are After the interview with Mr. Gi- Greece, without the latter having to discussed. We will discuss matters annakas, the Politis editorial staff endure mires of red tape. Greece’s that involve Greece’s role as a re- contacted Mr. Merjan and con- induction to this program will also gional power promoting both politi- veyed Mr. Giannakas’ greetings and have favorable outcomes for the cal and economic development in message. United States, since it will signifi- Southeastern Europe, as well as is- After the newspaper’s Ankara cantly assist in tourism and business sues pertaining to Greece’s increas- correspondent, Anna Andreou, travel.” ingly important strategic role as a gave Mr. Merjan the message, he She also discussed the mandato- safe energy hub for the region. We said, “You see? Everything I told ry new Greek passports currently be- will also discuss issues of concern to you is true. I am very happy that ing reissued, which have inconve- the international community as a you found Costas, who was only 16 nienced thousands of Greeks living whole, which are of special interest at the time. I send him my greet- abroad. “The decision to reissue new to Greece and the U.S., like the fu- ings, as well, and of course, I want passports is a very important politi- ture of Kosovo and the Middle East to meet with him, too. I always cal move for Greece. Very stringent conflict,” Mrs. Bakoyanni said. wanted to be able to help people. procedures, which adhere to the lat- Asked whether a possible differ- Back in 1974, as well, I did whatev- est security measures, are now used ence of opinion in matters like the er I could. Unfortunately, you can to issue new passports. This raises war in Iraq might cast a shadow on not do anything you want in times the validity and profile of Greek U.S.-Greece relations, she said, “I of war.” passports internationally, and offers think that, in a relationship between It should also be noted that, dur- significant benefits to passport hold- strategic allies, it is completely nat- ing his account of the 1974 Turkish ers. We are currently in a transition ural for there to be differing views invasion, Mr. Merjan gave impor- period, where certain difficulties on how certain matters should be tant information about Christakis and delays have admittedly been ob- handled. Greece and the United Georgiou, who was only 5 years old served, and some of our consulates States are joined in friendship by a at the time, and is still listed as have experienced a large increase in longstanding alliance and ideologi- missing. He also talked about the their workload. But I think it is nec- cal bond, which are rooted in com- executions of , as essary for all of us to lend our sup- mon beliefs and values. Our rela- well as the looting of the industrial port so that we can overcome the tions are exceptional. We enjoy close area of Nicosia. difficulties that inevitably arise at and continuous cooperation, and such times as quickly as possible, differences of opinion over isolated and with patience,” she said. incidents are certainly not enough to Mrs. Bakoyanni met with the new unsettle our relationship. As an TNH/COSTAS BEJ Secretary-General of the United Na- equal partner, we clearly express our Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni, right, with the new U.N. Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon of South tions, Ban Ki-moon of South Korea, position and arguments on issues of Korea. The Foreign Minister met with Ban at the U.N. this past Tuesday, March 20, and discussed the while she was in New York this past mutual concern at every bilateral Cyprus problem, the Macedonia name dispute with FYROM, Kosovo and the Middle East. Tuesday, March 20, and discussed meeting and interaction. This serves the Cyprus problem, the Macedonia as the basis for a genuine and mutu- than to seek continuous improve- nomic development in the Euro- the Greek populace. The Govern- name dispute with FYROM, Kosovo ally rewarding partnership. Greece ment in our bilateral relations with zone. This was not an easy trio to ment has worked, and will continue and the Middle East. is a dynamic and trustworthy ally, our neighbor while, above all, al- achieve. We recognize that some to work, very hard on this issue, U.S.-GREECE RELATIONS with regional influence and special ways securing our sovereign rights, problems still linger, but we are seeking to promote dialogue, coop- She headed for Washington on insight about the problems and chal- and expressing our positions and gradually reaching the high stan- eration and agreement,” she said. Wednesday, the first day of spring, lenges that confront the region.” opinions,” she added. dards that we had set. We are pro- “The situation that has come and met with U.S. Secretary of State During the interview, the Herald The Herald asked Mrs. Bakoyan- ceeding with reforms at an even about because of the demonstrations Condoleezza Rice on Thursday also asked the Foreign Minister if she ni – a leading member in the ruling more rapid pace. We are all fully – and especially the incidents of vio- morning, March 22. She also attend- was worried about Turkey’s recent New Democracy Party – to assess the conscious of the duty we have as- lence – can not continue because ed a luncheon as House Speaker rhetoric. “A foreign minister’s job is three years since New Democracy sumed. Polls show that the public Greek society can no longer put up Nancy Pelosi’s invited guest, and had not to worry, nor to rest on his or her won the national elections in March has great demands from its govern- with them. Students and their par- dinner with Assistant to the Presi- laurels. The thing that is absolutely 2004, and whether the Government ment, and rightly so. At the same ents can no longer put up with lost dent for Homeland Security & Coun- necessary in matters of foreign poli- of Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis time, the people have continued to semesters or universities that have terterrorism Frances Fragos- cy is to take realistic stock of the situ- is satisfied with its performance, so show that they place their faith in been ransacked and remain closed. Townsend. That day, she also met ation, and form a well-rounded and far, as well as whether citizens’ daily this administration, and this indi- Likewise, the residents and working with Senate Majority Leader Harry clear picture that will allow a nation lives have improved. cates that we are meeting the de- people of Athens and Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch to pursue its goals and safeguard its WE KNEW ROAD TO mands of Greek society, and that our can no longer put up with the frus- McConnell, House Foreign Affairs interests,” she said. REFORM IS DIFFICULT policies are effective,” she said. tration of having their streets closed Committee Chairman Tom Lantos, “If someone were to take a clear “Yes, I am satisfied,” the Foreign The Herald also asked Mrs. off and their cities under siege, while and Europe Subcommittee Chair- look at our recent relations with Minister said, “and I believe that we Bakoyanni to discuss the continuing commerce seriously suffers because man Robert Wexler. There are also Turkey, they would discover that have done well. Three years ago, we demonstrations against the Govern- of it. As for these masked hoodlums, meetings scheduled with National there has not been any significant received the mandate from the citi- ment’s proposed legislation for edu- who call themselves ‘anarchists,’ Security Advisor Stephen Hadley improvement or any drastic worsen- zenry to implement the reform pro- cational reform, and to offer her they are not a group that advocates a and Undersecretary of State for Po- ing. Relations remain on the level gram that we laid during our cam- views on the anarchists who resort genuine position – not even a radical litical Affairs R. Nicholas Burns. that they were, with certain fluctua- paign. We knew that this road – the to violence during these demonstra- one. They are individuals who oper- AP/MARKUS SCHREIBER Shortly before her return trip to tions – as can be expected – since our path toward reform – would be diffi- tions. ate on the fringes of society and out- Welcome Councilor of Culture Athens, Mrs. Bakoyanni also attend- relations are not linear, but are af- cult, but we chose to confront the “There is a general consensus side the law. Their reactions are not ed the special annual event in honor fected by many factors. Let us not problems, instead of hiding them. that reform and changes in the area only devoid of meaning, but ex- Mayor Klaus Wowereit of Greek Independence Day at the forget that, during this time period, This Government has worked hard, of education are needed. Education tremely violent, and their means of welcomed singer Vicky Leandros, White House on Friday, March 23. some positive steps have been taken, and its policies have yielded positive in Greece must finally move forward expression are rocks and Molotov Councilor for Culture and Inter- Before she left Athens, the For- like the confidence-building mea- results, which are tangible in the with an eye to the future, and not cocktails, while their faces are cov- national Relationships of Pi- eign Minister discussed the impor- sures that were adopted. The most lives of our citizenry. We managed to stay trapped in the labor union type ered. A modern, democratic Euro- raeus, to a meeting at Berlin’s tance of these meetings. important thing in these relations is reduce unemployment and curb the of mentality of the past. This is not pean state has no need to analyze or town hall in Germany this past “Within the framework of the that we do not lose sight of the un- public deficit, while simultaneously only the aim of the Government, but have discussions with such individu- Monday, March 19. close relations Greece and the Unit- derlying goal, which is nothing other maintaining the highest level of eco- also a demand of the vast majority of als,” she added.

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A few months I think especially of the view- The issue of the language used edit letters for publication and re- ago, he was also reportedly on the points pages when these two in the church should not be a divid- gret that we are unable to ac- hit list. If this horror comes to pass, columnists’ articles are published ing factor in a well-functioning knowledge or return those left ΖΗΤΩ Η ΕΛΛΑΣ – What a miracle the battle cry on the streets of Istan- together, often concerning Ameri- community. unpublished. bul will be, “the Pope is next.” Re- can foreign policy specifically as it The loving acceptance of new- It has been 186 years since the Greeks took up arms against the Turks member when they tried to kill pertains to Greece, Turkey and comers and the continuation of lov- and shouted out, “Freedom or Death” and “One hour of life in freedom is better than 40 years of slavery and prison.” What a miracle! Who could ever have imagined that, after four centuries, there would PRESS CLIPPINGS once again be a country called Greece – ? The Greeks had lived un- der Ottoman rule for 400 years. They might have even been forgiven if they had kept on living in their accustomed state of subjugation for anoth- er hundred years or more – or even if they all became Turks, for that mat- ter. It would have been understandable. Study Shows Midday Naps Can Help Fend Off Heart Disease Very few people survive under such brutal oppression; very few people are given one more chance to resurrect themselves after spending hun- By Rob Stein simple, but it has a lot of promise." "This study has a number of ad- protection to working men: Those dreds of years under ruthless occupation. Only the Greeks and the Jews Washington Post While more research is needed vantages," Trichopoulos said. who took midday siestas either oc- come readily to mind. to confirm and explore the find- He and colleagues at the Univer- casionally or systematically had a That there is a free nation called Greece today is the work of Greeks in The next time the boss finds you ings, there are several ways nap- sity of Athens examined 23,681 64 percent lower risk of death from the Diaspora during that time. The spark needed to start the fire which snoozing at your desk, take heart. ping could reduce the risk of heart Greek men and women ages 20-86 heart disease. Non-working men burst into the burning flames of revolution might never have taken hold if A large new study has found attacks, experts said. who had no history of heart disease had a 36 percent reduction in risk. it were not for Greeks abroad. The founding members, as well as the ma- that people who regularly took a "Napping may help deal with the or any other serious health problem A similar analysis could not be jority, of the Filiki Etairia (the Friendly Society), which in utter secrecy siesta were significantly less likely stress of daily living," said Michael when they enrolled in the study be- done in women because too few mobilized the Greeks to revolt against the Ottoman Turks, consisted pri- to die of heart disease. Twery, who directs the National tween 1994 and 1999. The re- died of heart disease. marily of Greeks in the Diaspora. "Taking a nap could turn out to Heart Lung & Blood Institute's Na- searchers asked the participants While it is too soon to recom- The liberation of Greece was truly miraculous. It was a miracle that the be an important weapon in the tional Center on Sleep Disorders whether they took midday naps mend naps to prevent heart dis- Greeks of that day were determined to fight to the bitter end to gain their fight against coronary mortality," Research. and, if so, how often and for how ease, Trichopoulos said the finding freedom. It was a miracle that a handful of ill-equipped people fought said Demetrios Trichopoulos of the "Another possibility is that it is long. offers one more reason to nap. against a mighty empire, albeit one in decline, and surmounted such terri- Harvard School of Public Health in part of the normal biological They also asked detailed ques- "If you have an opportunity to ble obstacles. It was a miracle that they won, despite internal power strug- Boston, who led the study pub- rhythm of daily living. The biologi- tions about their health and take a nap, then, yes, do it," he said. gles which often led to all-out civil war. And it was a miracle that, in the lished on February 12 in the cal clock that drives sleep and lifestyles, such as whether they had "If you're accustomed to taking a end, the great powers of that time stepped in and helped assure the Greeks Archives of Internal Medicine. wakefulness has two cycles each any illnesses which might make nap, then don't give it up." their victory. The study of more than 23,000 day, and one of them usually dips in them sleep more; how much exer- Trichopoulos also noted that No less than another miracle is taking place in our time, as well. This Greek adults – the biggest and best the early afternoon. It's possible cise they got; and what they ate. siestas are becoming less common Sunday, March the 25th, and for the next couple of weeks in six major examination of the subject to date – that not engaging in napping for After an average of more than around the world as globalization American cities, our community will hold Greek Independence Day pa- found that those who regularly some people might disrupt these six years of follow-up, 792 of the spreads the Western workaholic rades in which tens of thousands of Greek Americans, many of them chil- took a midday siesta were more processes." study subjects died, including 133 lifestyle. dren, will participate. The largest one will take place in New York, of than 30 percent less likely to die of Researchers have long known who died of heart disease. Of that "If you visit many countries, dur- course, but equally as important are the GID parades in Baltimore, Boston, heart disease. that countries such as Greece, Italy group, 94 were nappers. After the ing the middle of the day, every- Chicago, Detroit and Philadelphia. Other experts said the results and Spain, where people common- researchers accounted for factors thing stops. People have an oppor- Greek Americans and their friends will proudly celebrate Hellenism, in are intriguing. Heart disease kills ly take siestas, have lower rates of which could confuse the issue, they tunity to have a large meal and take honor of what our ancestors believed and achieved. Many of them will be more than 650,000 Americans each heart disease than would be ex- found that those who took naps fre- a nap," he said. "With globalization, there because of what they learned as children in Greek school, and what year, making it the nation's num- pected. But previous studies that quently were 34 percent less likely this is out. If this turns out to be they learned later in life when they revisit the subject as adults. ber-1 cause of death. attempted to study the relationship to die of heart disease than those right, people may think again be- When everything is said and done, the parades are a celebration of our "It's interesting. A little siesta, a between naps and heart disease who did not. The biggest nappers – fore introducing the continuous, determination to maintain our rich cultural heritage and the integrity of little snooze may be beneficial," have produced mixed results. The 79 people who took a siesta for 30 stopless activity that's happening our immovable history. That is what the 25th of March is all about. said Gerald Fletcher, a cardiologist new study is first to try to fully ac- minutes or more at least three with globalization." at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, count for factors that might confuse times a week – had a 37 percent Florida who spoke on behalf of the the findings, such as physical activ- lower risk. The Washington Post published Almost wasted opportunity American Heart Association. "It's ity, diet and other illnesses. Naps appeared to offer the most the above on February 13.

It has become a tradition for the President of the United States to host a reception at the White House commemorating Greek Independence Day COMMENTARY each year, and thus give members of our community a unique opportunity to meet with the President and members of the Administration about Hel- lenic issues. In previous years, a small group of Greek Americans, headed by the Archbishop, would be invited to the Oval Office, where they would speak Hellenism and Russia: An Unexplored Alliance privately with the President for a little while and then, all together, pro- ceed to the reception area to greet the rest of the assembled dignitaries. By Theodoros Karakostas lands the Sultan’s armies never en- from whom they accepted civiliza- mon on Greek radio denouncing Not anymore. Unfortunately, this annual has basically degenerated Special to The National Herald tered.” In 1589, the Ecumenical Pa- tion when they embraced Chris- Turkey, as well as the United States, largely into a pathetic photo-op. triarchate blessed the Metropolitan tianity from Emperor Basil II in 988 Great Britain and NATO, in the One would think that the community could take full advantage of this From a historic point of view, of Moscow, who became the first AD. once es- midst of the atrocities against the rare opportunity to be with the President and do at least two things: Russia resembles the Byzantine Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox poused the creation of a Greek Greeks of . The First, make certain that capable people are invited, and second, that Empire. For nearly one thousand Church. During the centuries of Ot- State with Constantinople as its Archbishop stated that these events some kind of coherent and coordinated effort is made beforehand in order years, was virtually in- toman occupation, the in- capital. Present-day Russian na- would not have occurred had Rus- to maximize our chances of presenting our issues in a unified and convinc- destructible, until the Latin con- tervened on behalf of all Orthodox tionalists are sympathetic toward sia been Christian, and not Com- ing manner. quest of Constantinople during the Christians in the Ottoman Empire. Greece and Cyprus against the munist, at the time. Unfortunately, neither one of these things has happened. The Cyprus is- Fourth Crusade in 1204. True, As Dostoevsky noted, “… Slav Turks. The Turks are Russia’s his- Russia is once again a Christian sue is still unresolved; most Americans refer to FYROM as Macedonia; and Byzantium suffered numerous set- and Greek alike, Russia is their pro- toric enemies. The Russians have country, with the largest Orthodox the Ecumenical Patriarchate is still under the Turkish gun. backs, such as those losses to the tector, and even perhaps their historically been feared by the Church. It is only natural for the If this painfully obvious failure to facilitate a substantive change in Arab Muslims in the Seventh Cen- leader, but not their ruler; she is Turks, and it is likely that fear re- Greeks and Russians, who share in American foreign policy is not enough proof, here’s a little more. The tury, but Byzantium did not fade as their mother, but not their mis- mains in place in Ankara today. the holy sacraments of the Ortho- White House has outsourced compilation of the invitation list to certain in- a power until the last two centuries tress.” During the 19th Century, in- The fact that the Russians are dox Church, to pursue common dividuals at the Archdiocese and some long-term paid organizers in Wash- of its existence. Byzantium contin- dependent Greece fell under British supporting Iran is also very impor- policies. The Russian Orthodox ington pursuing their own agendas. uously intimidated and demoral- influence. During the 20th century, tant. Iran and Russia are the two Church has, on various occasions, Instead of taking wise advantage of a grand opportunity, they look to ized countless invaders: Persians, Greece fell under the domination of countries which are able to intimi- condemned the Turkish occupation promote themselves and their friends – to repay some of their snowed sup- Muslims, pagan Slavs, etc. the United States and NATO. We date the Turks today. Iran has of Cyprus and the destruction of porters with an invitation to the White House. Every year, the same people The two Muslim of have seen the misfortunes of Hel- warned Turkey that if Ankara sup- Cypriot Churches by the Turks. For go. The Executive Branch is exposed to the same limited piece of fabric Constantinople in 678 and 717 AD lenism which continue unabated, ports an American attack on all these reasons, Greece and from our community’s rich tapestry, over and over again. were successfully repulsed, when even while Turkey slides toward Is- Tehran, Turkey will pay a heavy Cyprus must make their relations The exclusionary attitudes and practices of the “Archdiocese” and those the Muslims might very well have lamic fundamentalism and ruin. price. The Russians do not need any with Russia a top priority. who call themselves “leaders” and “deans” of our community permit no gone onto conquer Europe. Russia Partnership with Russia has nev- persuading to support Greece and new blood. They prefer to keep things stale, and they are repelled by fresh resembles Byzantium in that 700 er been pursued by Greece, and it is Cyprus against Turkey. They simply faces. But people are no longer fooled by their self-seeking behavior. years of invasions and constant suf- vital that Athens consider under- need to be asked. There are some notable exceptions, of course, like the AHEPA family, fering by the Russian people has taking an independent course of ac- Closer Hellenic-Russian ties do which is directly invited by the White House, as well as some large donors not diminished the power and pres- tion. This would not entail curbing not necessitate Greece cutting ties to the Party in charge, as to be expected. They don’t need to depend on the tige of the great Russian nation. cooperation with the United States, with America. But Greece must ex- Don’t miss... “Archdiocese-Greek Lobby” click, which has hijacked a venerable event The latest threat to Russia comes NATO or the European Union. But ercise true independence, and must and turned it into an almost wasted opportunity. from the United States and the NA- establishing a credible political al- make it clear that if Washington The National Herald’s We do not say the Archbishop (whoever it is) shouldn’t go, or that he TO alliance, which is pushing NA- liance with Russia would give continues to support Ankara, even shouldn’t be consulted. Of course he should. TO all the way to the Russian bor- Greece options against the Turkish in the midst of upheaval in Turkey, But should the festivities in honor of the 25th of March, 1821 be turned der. From the Teutonic Knights to threat. The same can be said for then Athens will cooperate ever into opportunities to celebrate anything else other than Hellenism, to in- Hitler, Russia has suffered im- Cyprus. Cyprus, in particular, is not more closely with Russia in adopt- clude celebrating 40 years since one became a bishop? mensely as a result of foreign inva- compromised by commitments to ing common positions on Cyprus, sions (e.g., 27 million lives lost dur- NATO, and so Nicosia must look to the Balkans and the Middle East. ing the Second World War). the Russians for support, especially During his visit to Mount Athos The Russians have never lost now that Turkey is making greater last year, President Putin expressed Time to come clean their or their Orthodox threats over the oil reserves which his thanks to the Greek nation for identity, however, despite the hor- rightfully belong to the people of converting the Russians to Chris- The case of Rev. Nicholas Katinas, the suspended former pastor of the rors of Communism. Even during Cyprus. tianity. The Russians and the Dallas community who is accused of sexual misconduct with minors, has World War II, after the Russian Or- The Russians have made their Greeks are spiritual brothers. Such shocked the community. thodox Church had been nearly nationalism very clear, and are ex- an alliance and friendship is both Instead of being resolved in a proper way, however, it is being misman- decimated by Stalin, the Church ercising their sovereignty. Vice desirable and possible. The ques- aged so grossly that it not only raises serious ethical questions, but also supported the patriotic cause of President Dick Cheney’s anti-Russ- tion remains, however, whether the demonstrates a lack of understanding of such proportions about the po- Russia and condemned the pagan ian speech in Estonia some time Greeks are prepared to pursue an tential implications – and the threats those implications pose to the finan- ideology of Hitler and the swastika. ago forced the Russians to demon- independent foreign policy, or cial welfare of the Archdiocese – it’s almost frightening. The Church emerged at a time of strate their power by backing whether they will remain under the The Archbishop has argued that Father Katinas need not be defrocked national crisis to bless the faithful, Venezuela. More crucially, Russia is dictates of the Western Alliance. at 72 years of age because he retired and is permanently suspended; that and to support the motherland at a standing by Orthodox Serbia on the The Churches of Greece and Father Katinas wants to be buried as a priest when he dies, not as a lay- time of national emergency, even issue of Kosovo. Moscow is sending Russia, on the other hand, have man; that he should not be defrocked, as the moral obligation and canon- after suffering horribly under Lenin America, NATO and the European strong ties and generally excellent Greek ical code of the Church requires. and Stalin. Union a very clear message that relations. The West resents the Or- Never mind that other clerics have been defrocked for less serious alle- There is something to be said nothing will be done in Kosovo un- thodox faith of the Greeks because American gations and offenses. Father Katinas is a special case, according to the about the ideology of Russia as the less the Russians agree. of, among other reasons, natural Archbishop. Third Rome, and successor to the This is good news for Greece ties and sympathies with Russia Wedding Meanwhile, faithful members of the Church who understand the impli- . Sir Steven and Cyprus, because the Russians and Serbia. This is why separation cations of such an irresponsible approach are worried sick. Runciman mentioned Russia in his are beginning to flex their muscles, of Church and State for Greece is This is not how smart, educated people would normally handle such a book, “The and they are unequivocally telling being promoted by secularist and Insert case in the post-Roman Catholic scandal era. The Archbishop needs to 1453,” when he cited Orthodox na- Washington that they are back, and internationalist factions in Greece. come clean, and that right soon. He can not continue hiding, or making tions in the Balkans which fell to that they stand behind Orthodox After the 1955 pogroms in Con- unsustainable arguments in favor of, Father Katinas because it leads to the Ottomans: “There was, howev- Christian peoples. stantinople, the Archbishop of March 31st, 2007 widespread speculation about his motives. er, one Orthodox power into whose The Russians admire the Greeks, Greece gave a strongly worded ser- THE NATIONAL HERALD, MARCH 24, 2007 VIEWPOINTS 13 LETTER FROM ATHENS A Few Days after the Revolution Started: Remembering The Writing is on the Wall: Easter 1821 and the Brutal Murder of a Greek Patriarch On the eve of Easter Sunday cial” retribution. Both Moldavia. timated the long-term impact of his “We are all Immigrants” 1821 in Constantinople, Ecumeni- the innocent and the According to these subsequent actions in Constantino- cal Patriarch Gregory V was con- guilty – the active and accounts, men, women ple. Immediately, he sought a fetva ducting the solemn Easter ceremo- inactive, rather – were and children were tor- from the Mufti of Constantinople to More people were newcomers, Panayiotis ny. He was adorned with the spec- held accountable and tured and brutally put declare a holy war against Greek interested in the ad- Demetras from the an- tacular robes befitting his station chastised for past and to death by the Greek Christians throughout the Empire. vertising on the stairs ti- campaign and held the religious instruments present ethnic alterca- revolutionaries. Ru- The Mufti, however, was a man of in the Syntagma metro group, the Greek of his office. In addition to the spiri- tions. mors floated in Con- deep religious conviction and pro- station for a new Helsinki Monitor, told tual significance of the occasion, the As a mark of the sul- stantinople that the bity who could not reconcile that clothing store in the BBC, “Greek na- Greeks in the Ottoman Empire at tan’s rage, the Patri- Philiki Hetairia the uprisings in Greece warranted a Athens than an exhibi- tional culture is one that time were confronted with a arch’s corpse remained planned to assassinate holy war and turned Mahmud tion waiting for them that believes there is a potential tidal wave of change, a at the gate of the Pha- the imperial family. down. Shortly afterwards, the Mufti at the top, which de- superiority of the process always fraught with danger: nar for three days and by DR. ANDRE Mahmud subsequently paid with his life for maintaining the cried racism. Only a Greek nation which is The Greeks in the Balkans had risen the pungent odor re- GEROLYMATOS discovered the ‘grand integrity of Islamic laws and tradi- handful browsed re- a continuous descen- in rebellion against the sultan. minded passersby of project’ of the Hetairia, tions in the face of a determined sul- minders of how hate, by ANDY dent of the ancient Rightly or wrongly, Gregory V the sultan’s fury. Gre- Special which not only called tan. He was summarily replaced in the words of the DABILIS Greeks, and when you had believed that, by condemning gory’s hastily elected to The National Herald for the killing of the and later executed on the sultan’s protagonist on the think like this about the leaders of the uprising, he could successor, Eugenios II, sultan, but also for the orders. American television Special yourself, it is very easy keep the Greeks in the Ottoman Em- on his way to the palace to receive destruction of the arsenal and the It was a bloody period with an- show, “Kung Fu,” is to The National Herald to think that the others pire out of harm’s way; their excom- the sultan’s confirmation as the new burning of the capital. Although gels and demons on both sides. The like drinking salt wa- are inferior.” munication severed the rebel lead- Patriarch, could only cross the gate such ambitions were fanciful, mem- Ottomans committed a dispropor- ter. The more you drink, the thirsti- Maybe it’s because the change ers from the Church and the Greek after his Ottoman escort pushed the bers of the Hetairia consigned their tionate number of terrible atrocities er you get. has happened too fast in Greece. Orthodox community. Once again, body aside to make way through the delusions in writing. because they had means to do so, It is a lesson few people under- Until the early 1990’s, the country on that eventful Easter, he had the door. The Ottoman official used the Michael Soutzos, the of and because they had the manpow- stand in any language, culture or was a singularly near-homogenous excommunication document read ghoulish exercise to remind the new Moldavia, sent letters to the Het- er to attack all the Greeks in Asia Mi- country, but that it should still be society, but the collapse of commu- out before the packed assembly of patriarch of the fate of his predeces- airia in Constantinople, in which he nor. How much of that history part of the fabric of Greece remains nism in Eastern Europe, and subse- Christians to further reassure the sor. exhorted his fellow conspirators to should we keep, however? Some a shameful, if gradually lessening, quent incursions of immigrants sultan of the Church’s loyalty to the Initially, Mahmud had been satis- “Let fire consume the capital. En- are arguing for a sanitized version part of a society which should real- from countries there and the Mid- Empire. fied with the actions of the church courage the sailors to take control of of Greek-Turkish relations, and are ize what it means to be discriminat- dle East, South Asia and Africa to a The congregation was soothed with respect to the uprising, until the arsenal. Try every means to prepared to dispense with the grim ed against, having lived through land where they believed they by the words of the Patriarch and re- several of Gregory’s close associ- seize the sultan at the moment he and bloodlust which dogged all countless occupations and the Ot- would have opportunity, changed mained unaware of the momentous ates, as well as a few leading Pha- goes to the fire. Let the voice of the Greek-Turkish conflicts. Yet history toman Empire. the demographics of Greece and and horrific events which would nariots, left Constantinople in a hur- fatherland be heard.” Soutzos’ cor- is the rendering of all the accounts More than 450,000 Greeks ar- led to fears that jobs would be lost, soon overtake their lives. Just as the ry. The already paranoid sultan con- respondence went via the Russian of the past, warts and all. Herodotus rived in the United States between as would the country’s identity. service ended and people began to cluded that a Christian revolt in the diplomatic courier, but such indis- called his story of the Persian Wars 1890 and 1917, most working in In 2005, the European Network disperse to their homes, Ottoman capital was in the making, or at the crete communications soon came “Historia” an investigation, not a the cities of the northeast, like Low- Against Racism, in a report on guards burst into the church and very least, those who had fled were into the possession of the Ottoman tall tale or a whitewash. The truth is ell, Massachusetts where you racism in Greece, found the new pushed their way to the alter. They in league with the insurgents and authorities. a better harbinger of Greek-Turkish would find two dozen Greek coffee anti-discrimination law was still rudely seized the Patriarch and his were being protected by Gregory. The rumors had intensified in goodwill than forgetfulness. We shops, but where Greek laborers too broad and vague to protect peo- priests by the collar and dragged When in doubt, massacre the Constantinople, and were accorded should remember the sultan, but al- were the victims of spiteful preju- ple who had a different race, color them to the hall of the synod. The Christians. There is no better way of credence with each new report of so the mufti of Constantinople who dice. or creed. Patriarch’s sole Janissary bodyguard describing the reaction of Mahmud Greek atrocities perpetrated against paid with his life to save the Greeks. It was worse in other places. In “There is much racial discrimi- attempted to protect his charge, but II to the Greek uprising in March Muslims in the Balkans. Mutilated We can not have one without the Omaha, Nebraska in 1909, a lynch nation in Greece, even though most was stabbed to death in the ensuing 1821. Muslim survivors from Moldavia ap- other. mob went looking for a Greek Greeks find it difficult to admit to. scuffle. The effort to destroy Ali peared in the streets, with their NOTE: The execution of the Pa- worker who had been accused of Communities that are vulnerable to The imperial , had left the Ottomans with limited noses and lips cut off, decrying the triarch and subsequent actions killing a police officer. When they racism are minority groups, mi- Stavrakis Aristarchos, produced a resources to defend the rest of atrocities committed by the forces of against the Greek Orthodox com- couldn’t find him, they turned their grants and refugees,” the ENAR re- firman (decree) from the sultan and Greece. The wily Albanian pasha the Greek rebels. Some brought munity in Constantinople are elabo- anger toward immigrant workers, port stated, with special fears that declared that “Gregorios, having had, over a period of years, back a Greek standard which depict- rately described by the Chaplain of looting shops in Greek Town, burn- the growing rate of crime was be- acted an unworthy, ungrateful and schemed to secede his territory from ed an inverted crescent, with a cross the British Embassy in “The Rev- ing buildings and beating any cause of the new faces. The worst treacherous part, was degraded the Ottomans (mostly west-central superimposed on it to signify the tri- erend Walsh” (A Residence in Con- Greek they could find, driving the perpetrators? The police, the report from his office.” This humiliation Greece), but the sultan had caught umph of Christianity over Islam. stantinople, 1836, pg. 315). Walsh rest from the city, many never to re- claimed. occurred in the chamber, before the on, and Ali was executed. But the ef- Mahmud saw conspiracies every- was present at the hanging of Gre- turn. “Racist violence and crime can senior clergy, leading fort cost the Ottoman forces valu- where. gory V. He also witnessed the perse- Greeks were not very welcome be characterized as the highest and heads of Greek associations. able time, which gave the Greek rev- The Greek uprising, coming on cution and brutal treatment of the in Omaha. The Omaha Daily News form of racist behavior. This kind of The soldiers then seized Gregory, olutionaries the opportunity to the heels of Ali Pasha’s rebellion, Greek Orthodox by Turkish mobs, wrote, “Their quarters have been act normally comes from people in along with a number of bishops and launch the rebellion. posed one set of problems, which and by official Ottoman representa- unsanitary; they have insulted places of authority, the police… po- priests. The clerics were bound with In addition, the attempt by were further exacerbated by fanci- tives. He went to great lengths to women… herded together in lodg- lice officers think that migrants are ropes over their hands and necks to launch a ful accounts of Russian intervention verify accounts of atrocities, and is ing houses and living cheaply, not part of Greek society, and can and dragged to the gate of the Patri- Balkan independence movement in on behalf of the Christians. Mah- quite scrupulous in separating fact Greeks are a menace to the Ameri- be treated in any way that they like, archate in the Phanar district. the Danubian principalities also mud’s position as sultan was not se- from fiction. Despite the danger to can laboring man – just as the Japs, without answering to anyone be- By the next morning, Easter Sun- used up considerable Ottoman cure, and he remembered, only too himself, he traveled to several parts Italians and other similar laborers cause no serious authority will day, a crowd had gathered quickly forces, leaving most of mainland well, the fate of his predecessor, Se- of the city in order to ascertain the are.” waste time in reprimanding them,” outside the main gate of the Phanar, Greece vulnerable. Reports reached lim III; by the same token, the Janis- veracity of particular act of brutality. ENAR said. the entrance to the Greek Orthodox the sultan that the Muslim commu- saries were useless in suppressing Greeks in the Diaspora today are district in Constantinople. The spec- nities in Greece and the Danubian the revolts, but remained a poten- Dr. Gerolymatos is Chair of Hel- “Greek national culture admired all over the world because tators jostled for better positions, Principalities were under attack. A tial menace to Mahmud’s tenure on lenic Studies at Simon Fraser Uni- believes in the inherent they are among the best-educated, for those in the back could not get a little later, these were followed by the throne. versity in Vancouver, British Co- hardest-working and successful of clear view of the unusual execution. new stories which itemized the piti- In the midst of the bewildering lumbia and the author of “Red superiority of the Greek all immigrants in their new coun- Word spread throughout the capi- less and wholesale killing of thou- events buffeting his empire, Mah- Acropolis, Black Terror: The nation... so it becomes tries. But it wasn’t always that way. tal, and the curious arrived in sands of the sultan’s subjects and co- mud overestimated the gravity of Greek Civil War and the Origins of easy for Greeks to think Even in Toronto and its famous record number so as not to miss the religionists in Greece, as well as in the situation in Greece and underes- Soviet-American Rivalry.” Greek Canadian enclave along main event. others are inferior.” Danforth Street, those of Greek The Muslims were excited by the heritage today don’t know that, in pending spectacle; the Christians So why do some Greeks harbor 1918, soldiers returning from were frozen with fear and foreign- hate and fear in their own country World War I went on a rampage in ers were both attracted and repelled of people who are different: Asians, Greek neighborhoods, looting and by the imminent display of horror. Africans, Afghanis, Pakistanis and destroying businesses. The executioners had explicit orders Albanians, groups who have That was when Greeks were to humiliate, as well as kill. Under changed the face of Greece and fleeing their homeland. Since the circumstances, a proper scaffold make up ten percent of its popula- Greece’s admission into the Euro- was not necessary. They simply tion? pean Union, the emigration has be- threw a rope over the staple which According to Yiannis Piliouris, come a trickle instead of a flood, fastened the folding doors of the 36, from the Hellenic Youth Coun- with an estimated number of only Phanar gate, placed the noose cil which supported the anti-racist 2,000 Greeks leaving annually. In- around the neck of Patriarch Grego- exhibition in Syntagma, “In Greece, stead, Greece has become a new ry, and pulled the body up – slowly. it’s not racism, but xenophobia. In beacon to those who, in another The Patriarch, resigned to his the 1990’s, we had a large immi- time, were Greeks arriving on other fate, maintained his dignity gration wave, and people weren’t distant shores – in America, Cana- throughout the ordeal. He slowly used to living with other groups. da and Australia. choked to death. He struggled with New people just arrived, and What they should find here is his robes and kicked his legs against Greeks had to live with someone what Greece stood for, once upon a the air in a vein attempt to gain a they didn’t know, and this caused time, and still can: enlightenment, foothold. The witnesses nearest the fear.” Just like Omaha. hope, tolerance, acceptance and tormented cleric could hear him Piliouris and a still too-small knowing the unexamined life is not wheezing as he gasped for air. Gre- group of people trying to stop worth living. They are same attrib- gory V was an old man of slight racism and xenophobia find hope utes Harvey Newbranch, editor of weight, which meant that it took in a statistic from Eurostat, which the Omaha World-Herald wrote him hours to die. The end was in- does polling for the European Com- about in his 1920 Pulitzer Prize- evitable. Each breath got shorter mission. It said that 80 percent of winning editorial about a 1919 riot and shorter until there was no more. Greeks believe education can help in which a black man was lynched. By nightfall he finally expired. For a people overcome prejudice. But He said its origins came from an short while, his body continued other figures are more alarming: 80 editorial he wrote when the Greeks twitching until his nervous system percent don’t know anyone who is were the prey ten years earlier. He shut down. The other clerics who homosexual, and 30 percent be- said society would be lost if it gave were brought along watched and lieve it is a disadvantage not to be into hate and racism, and he ap- wondered about their own fate. Orthodox in a country where 96 pealed for trust in the rule of law, Shortly afterwards, two of these percent of the people are, including and for understanding. priests were dragged to the other many of the nearly one million Al- “When these fail us, all things gates of the Patriarchate and banians here now. fail,” he wrote. “When these are hanged in a similar fashion. Mah- One of the few attendees was lost, all will be lost. Should the day mud did not deprive the rest of the Panayiotis Dimarakis, 19, a tech- ever come when the rule that was population from further spectacles, nology student. He said he was dis- in Omaha became the dominant and later had three bishops hauled mayed with the attitude of too rule, the grasses of the jungle through the streets with ropes many of his fellow Greeks. “All of would overspread our civilization, around their necks and hanged in us around the world, are the same its wild denizens, human and different locations throughout the people, but most… don’t want brute, would make their foul feast city. black people,” and different people on the ruins.” After the execution, Bendierli in Greece, he said. A Greek philosopher couldn’t Ali, the Grand Vizier, walked to the Three years ago, the BBC report- have said it better. Patriarchate, accompanied only by a ed that Greece had one of the worst single attendant. Upon reaching the records in the European Union for Mr. Dabilis was the New England gate, he sat on a stool and calmly racism against ethnic minorities, editor for United Press Interna- looked at the hanging body. After a and the Greek Government re- tional in Boston, and a staff few minutes, he left without saying sponded with new laws aimed at writer and assistant metropoli- anything. Undoubtedly, the Grand stopping discrimination – but at the tan editor at the Boston Globe for Vizier was contemplating the tenets same time instituted regulations 17 years before relocating to of Ottoman justice, which held that making it more difficult for immi- Greece. His column is published senior officials were responsible for grants to find a permanent home weekly in the National Herald. the welfare of the sultan’s domin- here. Readers interested in contacting ions, and would easily be sacrificed Only a few years ago, before a him can send e-mails to andyd- as atonement for the crimes of their grudging but gradual acceptance of [email protected]. charges. Part and parcel of the Ottoman interpretation of ministerial respon- GUEST EDITORIALS sibility was the notion of collective guilt and . 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