Greek Australian Director Wins Oscar Former Pastor of Dallas Community
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O c v ΓΡΑΦΕΙ ΤΗΝ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ Bringing the news ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ to generations of ΑΠΟ ΤΟ 1915 The National Herald Greek Americans A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 10, ISSUE 490 March 3, 2007 $1.00 GREECE: 1.75 EURO Former Pastor of Dallas Community is Accused of Child Sex Abuse Mother of Alleged Victim Says her Son Still Wakes Up at Night and Cries (see story, pg. 4) By Theodore Kalmoukos Special to The National Herald BOSTON – Rev. Nicholas Katinas, one of the most prominent priests of the Greek Orthodox Church in Amer- ica, has been accused of sexual mis- conduct with minors. At least two such cases have been alleged, thus far, one in Illinois and the other in Texas. Father Katinas, 72, retired last Ju- ly from the Holy Trinity Church in Dallas Texas after what many Greek Orthodox faithful throughout the country have considered a successful 28-year ministry. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America quickly suspended him af- ter he retired, however, and he has been placed under suspension since the summer of 2006 (in Orthodox terms, clerical suspension means pro- hibition of all liturgical, priestly and church administrative matters and Holy Trinity Church in Dallas, functions). Texas The story broke in the Dallas local media last week, after Rev. Michael 16, Father Katinas denied knowledge Kontogiorgis, assistant chancellor of of the accusations against him. He al- the Archdiocese, during an official so initially denied that he had done visit to the Dallas community, told a anything wrong, but then said, “I subdued crowd of about 400, “There can’t tell you. I can’t talk at all about is no doubt that Father Nicholas en- these issues.” The text of the inter- gaged in serious moral transgres- view follows: President Papoulias Honors Greek Americans for their Contributions to Hellenism sions.” TNH: I have the page from the In an interview with Archbishop new Archdiocesan Yearbook right President of the Hellenic Republic Carolos Papoulias, right, conferred awards upon nine prominent Greek Americans – including National Her- Demetrios of America last Saturday, here in front of me, and it says that ald Publisher Antonis E. Diamataris, left – in recognition of their valuable contributions to the arts and sciences, their lifetime achievements, February 17 (four days prior to Fa- you have been placed under suspen- and their labor of love for Greece and Hellenism in Athens this past Wednesday, February 28. Mr. Diamataris said he was accepting his award ther Kontogiorgis’ visit to the Dallas sion. Can you tell us why? on behalf of the National Herald’s readers. parish), the Archbishop initially tried KATINAS: They know. I don’t to convince the National Herald not know the reasons. They have as- to publish the story. He then stated, sumed the matter. Let them do what- “What I am saying is that it is a very ever they want. I’m retired now. I re- sensitive and complex issue, and it tired some time ago, and I don’t feel Hellenic Republic Honors Nine Greek Americans thus needs be treated with great cau- well. I don’t know. They know better tion if it is published or whatever than I do. By Yannis Sofianos fined to geographic boundaries lenes living in Greece and abroad, Tsakopoulos; former MIT professor else.” TNH: Tell us the truth. Can you Special to the National Herald and, as Western Civilization clearly along with non-Greeks who have of thermodynamics and entrepre- When he was asked why he re- please tell me what’s going on? indicates, has withstood the test of acted as ambassadors of the Hel- neur George Hatsopoulos; and An- quested Father Katinas’ transfer from KATINAS: I can’t. I’m not in a posi- ATHENS – Hellenism transcends time. lenic spirit. tonis E. Diamataris, Publisher & Ex- the Metropolis of Denver to the Arch- tion to say anything. That’s the prob- national identity, since it is invari- Carolos Papoulias, President of Among the honorees were in- ecutive Editor of the National Her- diocesan District of New York in June lem. They have assumed this issue, ably linked to democracy, freedom, the Hellenic Republic, put this com- dustrialist-philanthropist George ald Antonis E. Diamataris. of 2006, Demetrios, clearly uncom- and whatever they say, that’s what culture and, above all, a life which mon conviction among Hellenes in- Behrakis; composer and Boston Honorees unable to attend the fortable, said, “I thank you for calling will be done. I have no problem with is characteristic of a Hellene: to to practice this past Wednesday, University professor, Theodore An- ceremony in person included re- me. I answered you. Our interview them. They know. speak the Greek language, and February 28, during a simple and toniou; philanthropist, real estate tired Congressman Michael Bili- stops here.” TNH: You mean the Archdiocese? then to think like a Greek. But Hel- elegant, yet deeply meaningful, developer and founder of the West- In a recent interview with the Her- lenism is universal. It is not con- awards ceremony honoring Hel- ern Policy Center, Angelo Continued on page 5 ald by telephone this past November Continued on page 4 Life and Labor among NYC’s Karagiozi Still Gaslight Era Greek Peddlers, Maintains his ‘Street Arabs’ were their Bane Staying Power By Steve Frangos Greek immigrant peddlers took By Yannis Sofianos Special to The National Herald many forms. Special to the National Herald Just as the first Greek immi- From the late 1880’s onward, grants disembarked in the 1800’s ATHENS – In an age when young Greek peddlers quite literally the explosive growth of the new in- people are increasingly glued to tele- fought to earn their daily bread. For dustrialization in America created vision, video games and computers, those who scoff at such a claim, we a host of totally unique social prob- the timeless figure of the folksy, need only turn to the daily press of lems. In 1890, the total population raggedy but carefree hero, Karagiozi, New York City. Attacks against of New York City was 1,513,501, appears to be keeping the strength of with those under five years of age his satire and legend intact, despite numbering 182,770. In Manhattan the fact that he is just a shadow pup- alone, there were 1,440,101 indi- pet behind a white sheet. viduals. In 1889, 349,233 immi- Karagiozi recently moved to grants landed at Garden Castle on Athens from his shack. He has found Fr. Demetrios Ellis Island. Housing for all these a home for himself at the Melina people became an immediate prob- Mercouri Cultural Center in Thisio, Kavadas Dies lem. Existing buildings began to be with the municipality of Athens hav- subdivided and over crowding was ing set aside the building lobby to a problem that lasted for decades. house the “Haridimos Shadow The- After a Stroke Coincidently, in 1890, Jacob Au- ater Museum and Workshop” for the gust Riis (1849-1914), the Danish next 20 years. American social reformer, released From his new home located just By Theodore Kalmoukos his classic investigative study of under the Acropolis, Karagiozis re- Special to The National Herald New York City, “How the Other Half mains a timeless classic and wel- Lives.” The lives, work and eco- comes both young and old. The eter- BOSTON – Rev. Demetrios nomic earnings of the average nal optimist, Karagiozis continues to Kavadas, 74, died this past Monday worker (inclusive of the new immi- be true to his simplicity and love for morning, February 26, at Beau- grants and their unique problems) life. mont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michi- were carefully presented in Riis’ AP/KEVORK DJANSEZIAN Sotiris Haridimos, 65, a native of gan after suffering a stroke caused groundbreaking volume. Greek Australian George Miller, a physician-turned-director/producer, raises his lucky penguin and the the port-city of Piraeus, who was lit- by an aneurysm. As part of the evidence, Riis of- Oscar for best animated feature film for “Happy Feet” at the 79th Academy Awards at the Hollywood & erally raised around the idyllic but The late Father Kavadas was fered photographs of individuals Highland Center’s Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles last Sunday, February 25. Miller’s family name is Miliotis. often difficult world of Shadow The- born on the island of Chios in and locations all across New York ater, as his father Christos and older Greece on May 3, 1932. He came to City. Greek peddlers are briefly brother George were Karagiozi pup- the United States on March 1, 1950 mentioned in the chapter, “The peteers, makes sure of this. on a Fulbright Scholarship to study Mixed Crowd,” as being “down The paint on Mr. Haridimos’ fin- medicine at Tufts University, but he near the Battery, the Westside.” In Greek Australian Director Wins Oscar gers is still fresh, evidence that has ended up studying Theology and that same chapter is one of the ear- not stopped making new puppets becoming a priest instead. liest photographs of Greeks in the By Christopher Tripoulas best parties of my life.” phones were ringing off the hook. even for a minute. He is also building While he was at Tufts, he went United States. The photograph, Special to the National Herald The Oscar-toting Dr. Miller was They just didn’t stop ringing. We’ve new scenery for his shows. He even to worship at the Annunciation “Greek Children in Gotham Court,” the guest of honor at several glam- been up all night.” writes plots for new, more modern Cathedral in Boston one afternoon shows two small children, easily NEW YORK – The cinematic orous post-ceremony parties.