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VOL. 63 – NO. 1146 JUNE 1998 http://www.goarch.org/goa/observer E-mail: [email protected] Dimitrios Couchell Patriarch Bartholomew Visits USA, Ordained to the Episcopacy Receives Honorary Doctorate at Yale PHILADELPHIA – Archbishop Spyridon BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — During a brief ordained Bishop-elect Dimitrios Couchell of sojourn in the New York area before begin- Xanthos to the episcopacy at St. George Ca- ning his first official visit to Canada, Ecumeni- thedral on Sunday, May 31. cal Patriarch Bartholomew celebrated Divine Bishop Dimitrios, 60, was elected by Liturgy at Holy Trinity Church on May 24, the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarch- and received an honorary Doctor of Divin- ate on May 18. ity degree from Yale University on the 25th. His Grace is a 1963 graduate of Holy His visit to Bridgeport coincided with Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Holy Trinity parish’s 85th anniversary. and has served the Church in various ca- pacities, most recently as executive direc- By Jim Golding tor of Orthodox Christian Mission Center in St. Augustine, Fla., since 1981. Archbishop Spyridon and more than 20 hierarchs and priests also took part in the nearly six-hour service attended by as many as 1,000 persons, and that included an artoclasia blessing to commemorate the anniversary. A beacon of Orthodoxy According to an English translation of the seven-page homily that His All Holiness delivered in Greek, the Patriarch praised the ARRIVAL IN AMERICA (top) community for maintaining the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartho- faith and likened it to a lighthouse “which lomew, escorted by Arch- the love of God has placed here for the past bishop Spyridon, shortly after his arrival at Westchester D.Panagos photo 85 years...to guide those who sail ill-advised County airport in New York. Participating with Archbishop Spyridon on the sea of life.” in the ordination were Metropolitan Silas of The theme of his sermon focused on PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW Saranta Ecclesion, and Bishops Paisios of the love of the Holy Trinity and the impor- and officials of Yale University Tyana, abbot of the Monastery of St. Irene tance of maintaining a pure Orthodox faith. at the ceremony where His All Chrysovalantou in Astoria, N.Y., Philotheos The Patriarch warned them to guard Holiness received an honorary of Meloa and Vikentios of Apamia. against adulterating the Orthodoxy faith and degree on May 25. (right) As a young altar boy in his native South not to be influenced by messages from other (N. Manginas photos) groups that appear to be Christian on the Carolina, Bishop Dimitrios was tonsured by Message to youth After the service, Archbishop Spyridon Archbishop Athenagoras. surface, but which can lead people astray. offered a brief message to the faithful on After graduating from the seminary, His He called on them to “reject the non-Or- Patriarch Bartholomew also spoke unity, saying that “it is through the Eucha- Grace served the Church in several other thodox teachings that we hear, even if they briefly in English to the young people of the rist that we partake of unity with Christ,”... capacities, including youth and campus min- proclaim that they are Orthodoxy, but which community. “in the unity of the Holy Spirit we find love, istry, English editor of the Orthodox Ob- come from authors who do have spiritual “Not a day goes by that the youth of the same love that inspires unity with one server, and administrator of the St. Photios communion with the Mother Church, be- the Church are not in my prayers,” he said. another.” National Shrine. cause he who accepts them may not be able His All Holiness told the young people Following a welcoming message from In his ordination address, Bishop to discern where the snares and errors are.” of the importance of loving Christ and one Dimitrios expressed gratitude to Ecumeni- He also advised the faithful to know the another in a harsh world that forces them to Holy Trinity’s pastor, Fr. Demetrios A. cal Patriarch Bartholomew and the Holy Faith. “If we really want to become, as indi- leave childhood and become adults too Recachinas, and an exchange of gifts, a re- Synod for his election, and to His Eminence. viduals, little lamps issuing forth the pure light quickly. He also stressed the significance of ception took place in the parish hall for the His Grace said, in part, “I know that I of Christ,,” he said, “we ought to all the more the Eucharist as “a perfect model of the feast Patriarch, his entourage and other clergy. am not worthy to consider myself a succes- study Orthodox books, partake of the worship of love,” and to “keep in your minds the im- U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd offered welcom- sor to the Apostles. I tried my best to avoid of the Church and Its mystical life and struggle age of unity with Christ” and to “give Him ing remarks to His All Holiness at the re- this call of the Church. Nevertheless, I stand to perform the commandments of God.” space in your life to walk with you.” ception. Also attending were two Members before you now praying to hear the voice of of Congress from Connecticut, U.S. Reps. God say to me, as He did to St. Paul, ‘Do Religious Education Holds Christopher Shays and Barbara B. Kennelly. not be afraid; but speak, and do not keep Among the other hierarchs in atten- silence, for I am with you, and no one will dance were Metropolitans Paisios, Nicho- attack you to hurt you.” Prominent Place at 34th Congress las of Amissos, and Silas; Bishops Metho- In his homily at the service, Archbishop dios, Alexios of Troas and Philotheos of th Spyridon said, in part, “Your election by His Delegates to the 34 Clergy-Laity Con- context of Orthodox faith and ministry. Meloa; and bishops-elect Dimitrios Couchell All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartho- gress will have ample opportunity to par- To accomplish this, a number of work- and George Papaioannou. lomew, and the Most Reverend members take of the Religious Education program shops have been scheduled beginning Mon- Hierarchs from other Orthodox juris- of the Holy and Sacred Synod lays upon you planned for this year’s congress in Orlando. day, July 6. (See pages 8-9, 17 for complete dictions and the Roman Catholic bishop of a sacred and holy obligation. For your ordi- Following the theme of “One Faith, One times and listings). Bridgeport also attended. nation to the episcopacy makes you a living Family, One Future: Together to a New Mil- Presentations to be covered include par- Reflecting to the Patriarch’s visit to his link in that great chain of faith which lennium,” Archbishop Spyridon has directed ish ministry, marriage, spiritual life and com- parish, Fr. Recachinas said ‘it was a very stretches back to the very Apostles, and the Religious Education Department to help munications. beautiful visit. His message is always very which holds the Church in place as the pil- delegates understand the theological, ecclesi- Speakers will be the Revs. Mark Arey, inspiring and he has a way of touching lar and ground of truth. astical and societal underpinnings of various Christopher Bender, Economos P. Botsis, people.” “...you join that honorable company priorities and areas of growth for the Church. John Chrysavgis, Paul C. Costopoulos, See VISITS USA on page 3 whose virtues are praised most especially on The educational component of the Con- Demetrios Demopulos, George Economou, this day, the Sunday of the Holy Fathers. gress will aim to enhance delegates’ under- Charles Joanides, Demetrius S. Kavadas, AN INTERVIEW These Bishops of the Church confessed and, standing of the faith as expressed through Nicholas Krommydas, Stephen H. Kyriacou, with his Eminence and in Orthodox worship, to examine the Frank Marangos, Jon Magoulias, Nicholas J. for our sakes, defined –as much as is humanly Archbishop Spyridon of America possible, the Orthodox Faith in an All-praised, family as the source and focus of the Ortho- Pilavas, Peter Salmas, Constantine L. Sitaras Consubstantial and Thrice-Holy God.” dox faith and to look to the future as the and Steve P. Tsichlis. appears on pages 6-7 PAGE 2 ORTHODOX OBSERVER JUNE 1998 ARCHDIOCESE NEWS Archbishop Spyridon Hosts Patriarch Ilia of Georgia NEW YORK - His Beatitude Ilia II, Georgian people and a faithful nation and, Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia, was the through you, I greet His All Holiness Ecu- guest of honor at a doxology and dinner menical Patriarch Bartholomew.” Emphasiz- hosted by Archbishop Spyridon on May 21 ing the historical relationship with the Ecu- at the Archdiocese. menical Patriarchate, His Beatitude contin- In welcoming His Beatitude to the ecu- ued....” the Georgian Patriarchate is always menical gathering in his honor, Archbishop for the Ecumenical Patriarchate. and we also Spyridon said, “You find in us, an assembly so highly value Your Eminence and your of brothers and sisters committed to the great ministry. Reflecting on the Feastday well-being of the Georgian people. In the of Sts. Constantine and Helen, His Beatitude chapel a few moments ago, I spoke of the said: “ You may not be aware that (St.) resurrection of Georgia after decades in the Constantine gave to the Georgian people the tomb of totalitarian oppression. It truly is a nails discovered in Jerusalem by his mother, cause of joy. But, as we all know, such re- (St.) Helen.” birth does not come without its trials. And In a formal exchange of gifts, His Emi- it is as you go through these trials that we nence presented His Beatitude with a silver find ourselves in solidarity with you. Indeed, Reliquary and to all the dignitaries present, under the auspices of the Standing Confer- the cross of the Archdiocese. His Beatitude ence of Orthodox Bishops in America, for presented His Eminence with an icon of the whom I speak tonight, the International Virgin Mary. Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC),has Invited guests included: Metropolitan ARCHBISHOP SPYRIDON with Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia at Archdiocese headquarters worked closely with you so that those who Theodosius, Orthodox Church in America; during his recent visit to New York. Behind them is Metropolitan Theodosius of the most need assistance may get it...... In work Archbishop Victorin, Romanian Orthodox Orthodox Church in America. (D. Panagos photo) and in prayer, all of us in this room are joined Archdiocese in America and Canada; Rev. with you.” Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, National Coun- Inside Acting Finance His Beatitude said, in responding to His cil of Churches and Rabbi James Rudin, Eminence: “ I greet you on behalf of the American Jewish Committee. Archdiocese Director Named News — 2 - 5, 12 NEW YORK — Mr. George Chelpon, was appointed as acting director of finance, Bible Guide — 24 effective immediately. Challenge — 25 Mr. Chelpon, the son of a priest, has been employed with the Archdiocese since Clergy-Laity 1990. Since September of 1994, he has been Congress — 8 - 9, 17 in the position of head of accounting for the entire Archdiocese, with responsibilities in- Diocese News — 20 cluding supervision and maintenance of all Greek section – 13 - 16 accounting records of the Archdiocese, e.g., Interview compliance with GAPP, general ledger, ac- counts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, with Archbishop — 6 - 7 tax filings, etc. Junior Olympics — 28 Mr. Chelpon is a graduate of New York University’s Stern Graduate School of Busi- Missions — 11 ness Administration, earning a masters in Opinions — 10 business administration-accounting. Orthodoxy Worldwide — 22 Teachers’ College Parish Profile — 19 People — 19 Alumnae Plan Reunion Relating to the Faith — 24 St. Basil Academy Teachers’ College Alumnae Association will hold a reunion on Religious Education — 10 July 8 in Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with Attends meetings Seminarian Profile — 18 the 34th Clergy Laity Congress. Archbishop Spyridon recently visited St. John the Baptist Church in Chicago where he Graduates planning to attend should participated in the Diocese Clergy-Laity Conference. He also celebrated a Paraklesis contact Stavroula Mavrogenis Panas, presi- service and addressed the faithful on his vision of the Church in America. His Eminence dent, 11 Oak Tree Lane, Wayside, N.J. is shown with Metropolitan Iakovos of Krinis and other clergy of the Archdiocese and 07712; tel. (732) 493-8465. Diocese. (L. Manos photo)

USPS 412340 ISSN 0731-2547 Published by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Archbishop Presides of America. Semi-monthly in March, April, May, June, October and November, and monthly in January, February, July, August, September at Service for Missing and December. DIRECTOR & EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Young Cypriot Constantine Deligiannis EDITOR: Archbishop Spyridon presided over a Jim Golding (Chryssoulis) memorial service May 14 in Washington for ASSOCIATE EDITOR: a young Greek Cypriot, Andrew Kassapis, Eleni Daniels PRODUCTION & ADVERTISING MANAGER: one of five missing Americans captured by Stavros H. Papagermanos Turkish troops during their 1974 invasion and never accounted for. Periodicals’ postage paid at New York, NY 10001 According to information from Mike and at additional mailing offices. Editorial and Business Office: 8 East 79th Street, New York, Manatos, the U.S. State Department notified NY 10021. Phone (212) 570-3555, 774-0235. the Kassapis family of Detroit on March 5 FAX (212) 774-0239. The Orthodox Observer is that they found the remains of their son, An- produced entirely in-house. Past issues can be found on the Internet, at http://www.goarch.org/ drew, in Cyprus. He was taken from the goa/observer. E-mail: [email protected] Kassapis home on the island at the age of 17. Articles do not necessarily reflect the views Archbishop Spyridon was joined by and opinions of the Greek Orthodox Archdio- cese of America which are expressed in offi- Kassapis’ father, Gus, and many others, in- cial statements so labeled. cluding congressional leaders who intro- Subscription rates are $5.50 per year. Canada duced the Missing in Cyprus bill, Washing- $25.00. Overseas $35.00 per year. Overseas Air Mail, $75.00 per year. $1.00 per copy. ton-area clergy and more than 100 promi- HIS EMINENCE officiates at memorial service at base of Capitol steps. (D. Panagos photo) Subscriptions for the membership of the Greek nent Greek and Cypriot American leaders Orthodox Church in America are paid through their contribution to the Archdiocese. Of this for a procession and memorial service on (PSEKA), headed by Philip Christopher, also the steps of the U.S. Capitol for the service. contribution, $3.00 is forwarded to the Orthodox Capitol Hill. attended the service. The PSEKA Conference itself took place Observer. Cypriots from around the world, who POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The procession began in front of the May 12-14. Participants met with key ORTHODOX OBSERVER, 8 East 79th Street, attended the conference of the International Rayburn House Office Building on Indepen- congressonal committee chairmen and New York, NY 10021 Coordinating Committee-Justice for Cyprus dence Avenue at 2:15 p.m., and advanced to members. JUNE 1998 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 3 ARCHDIOCESE NEWS Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Visits Orthodox Faithful in Astoria NEW YORK — Ecumenical Patriarch “We meet in a climate of reconciliation Bartholomew made a first ever patriarchal achieved by a beloved group of our com- visit to the newly adopted, Old Calendar, munity to the bosom of the Mother Church... Patriarchal and Sacred Stavropegial Monas- we celebrate today the victory of love over tery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou of the Ecu- hatred, unity over division, communion over menical Patriarchate in the heart of the Greek schism,” said Patriarch Bartholomew. American community of Astoria. The Patriarch later dedicated the mon- astery. By Eleni Daniels “It is with overflowing joy that we wel- come our beloved Patriarch Bartholomew Hundreds of Orthodox faithful gathered and witness this historic event in the town outside the Monastery along 23rd Avenue in of Astoria. The coming of our Patriarch to the sunny, late Saturday afternoon eagerly this sacred monastery is truly a blessing for awaiting the arrival of Patriarch Bartholomew everyone here today,” said Metropolitan to officiate at Great Vespers. Paisios in his address to the faithful. The high security-controlled area lim- Similar sentiments were shared among ited the faithful to standing outside along the the faithful who were present. barricaded street facing the Monastery, but “I cannot begin to express my sincere this didn’t give way to any disappointments. emotions as I see our leader of the Mother Smiling faces, young and old, proudly ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH Bartholomew officiates at the Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Church come to Astoria. The unification and Church and is joined by other hierarchs on the solea. (N. Manginas photo) watched on waving their miniature flags recognition of the Old Calendar Church (of embossed with the patriarchal logo. St. Irene) is indeed a blessing. Our Ortho- Making their way to the podium out- doxy cannot withstand any further divi- side the church, many civil and civic lead- sions,” said Vasilios Papazafiropoulos, par- ers, metropolitans, bishops, Consuls Gen- ish board vice president of St. Demetrios eral of Greece and Cyprus, among others,

NYC Council President Peter Valone presents a street sign to Patriarch Bartholomew during his first visit to Astoria. The sign will adorn the street in front of St. Irene Chrysovalantou Monastery. (N. Manginas photo)

HUNDREDS OF faithful reach out to Patriarch Bartholomew at St. Irene Chrysovalantou Monastery where he took part in a doxology service on May 23. (M. Toliou photo) ÍÅÁ ÕÏÑÊÇ - ÁÈÇÍÁ came to participate in this historic, yet un- Cathedral of Astoria. official, visit to Astoria, N.Y. Following the Patriarchal Vespers, Pa- ÊÁԒ ÅÕÈÅÉÁÍ ÐÔÇÓÅÉÓ ×ÙÑÉÓ ÓÔÁÈÌÏ ÌÅ ÊÁÍÏÍÉÊÁ ÄÑÏÌÏËÏÃÉÁ ÅÈÍÉÊÏÕ ÌÅÔÁÖÏÑÅÁ Meanwhile, crowds of people filled the triarch Bartholomew was greeted by a local ÁÐËÇÓ ÄÉÁÄÑÏÌÇÓ ÌÅԒ ÅÐÉÓÔÑÏÖÇÓ sidewalks to welcome the Patriarch. Accom- Greek dance troupe which performed three panied by Archbishop Spyridon, Pariarch dances in traditional costume. The Patriarch Bartholomew and close to 50 Archdiocesan eagerly made his way to the faithful to greet and other Orthodox clergymen including, them and the children. To them, he placed $ $ the Abbot of St. Irene Monastery, Metropoli- a small token of his love and affection in the tan Paisios of Tyana, and Bishop Vikentios palm of their hands: a gold cross in memory 455 +Tax ÁÐÏ 769 of Apamia, took part in a procession towards of our Resurrected Christ. ÁÐÏ +Tax the Monastery. En route, for a brief official ceremony, the clergymen lined up facing the podium ÃÉÁ ÁÍÁ×ÙÑÇÓÅÉÓ ÁÐÏ 15 ÉÏÕÍÉÏÕ - 15 ÓÅÐÔEMÂÑÉÏÕ 1998 where His All Holiness was welcomed by Visits USA ÐÁÉÄÉÁ 2-11 ÅÔÙÍ ÐËÇÑÙÍÏÕÍ 25% ËÉÃÏÔÅÑÏ another jubilant crowd amidst the chimes $899 BOSTON from page 1 of churchbells and echoes of “Axios, Axios”. $930 PITTSBURGH, PHILADELPHIA New York City Council Speaker Peter Honorary degree $960 WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE, CLEVELAND, DETROIT Vallone opened the ceremony with an offi- On Memorial Day morning, the Patri- $993 FT. LAUDERDALE, MIAMI, TAMPA, ORLANDO, cial tribute to the Patriarch by renaming the arch received the honorary doctorate in a CHICAGO, CINCINNATI, CHARLOTTE, RALEIGH DURHAM adjacent section of 23rd Avenue to Patriarch ceremony at Yale University in New Haven. Bartholomew Way. Yale President Richard C. Levin praised the $997 DALLAS, ATLANTA, N. ORLEANS, INDIANNAPOLIS His All Holiness addressed the crowd Patriarch for “his work around the world on $1020 HOUSTON, W. PALM BEACH, MINNEAPOLIS in both Greek and English appealing to the behalf of all peoples,” and for his concern $1100 LOS ANGELES, SEATTLE, SAN FRANCISCO faithful for religious unity and for the resolve for the environment. After the ceremony, of any rifts of schism surrounding the President Levin hosted a luncheon in His Church. All Holiness’ honor. ÅÉÄÉÊÅÓ ÔÉÌÅÓ ÊÁÉ ÁÐÏ ÁËËÅÓ ÐÏËÅÉÓ 1234567890123456789012 Before departing for Ottawa, Patriarch 1234567890123456789012 Bartholomew met with members of Yale 1ORTHODOX23456789012345678901 OBSERVER2 1234567890123456789012 University’s Hellenic Club. 1234567890123456789012 Arriving in Ottawa later in the afternoon, 123456789012345678901HAS NEW TELEPHONE NUMBERS2 he was greeted by Prime Minister Jean 1234567890123456789012

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1234567890123456789012(212) 774-0239 Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg. PAGE 4 ORTHODOX OBSERVER JUNE 1998 Archbishop Spyridon Speaks on Byzantine Legacy at Queens College NEW YORK — Archbishop Spyridon addressed a large gathering of students, graduates, scholars and community leaders during the 20th annual Certificate of Achieve- ment Awards Dinner hosted by the Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at Queens College of the City University of New York on Friday, May 29. By Eleni Daniels

The annual event includes awards, prizes, a number of scholarships to students of the center and an annual lecture wherein eminent scholars in Classical, Byzantine or modern Greek studies deliver lectures in the general subject of the continuity of Hellenism and/or within the broad context of contemporary problems confronting the Greek people. This year’s Constantinos D. Papar- rigopoulos Lecture was given by His Emi- nence Archbishop Spyridon. The theme be- ing: The Byzantine Legacy and Greek Or- thodox Christians in America. In his lecture, Spyridon stressed the importance of recog- nizing our link with Byzantium to fully un- derstands ourselves as a whole. “Comprehensive and expansive; histori- ARCHBISHOP SPYRIDON with the numerous award and scholarship recipients and school officials at Queens College. (M. Toliou photo) cally mindful and forward-looking; receptive of the old and open to the new: this is how that the Byzantine Church is alive and well,” ther of modern Greek historiography born senior who has most excelled in Byzantine we describe the Byzantines, and this is how emphasized the Archbishop and went on to in Constantinople in 1815. His most impor- and Modern Greek Studies. This year’s re- we ourselves should seek to be, especially explain the three aspects of the Patriarch’s tant and lasting legacy to modern Greece is cipient was Marcia Ikonomopoulos. if we consider ourselves inheritors of the role: content, illumination and action. his History of the Greek Nation which has Two of the 17 students receiving $500 Byzantine,” said the Archbishop. He urged all Greek Orthodox Christians been aptly described as the “national testa- scholarships during the program, Bobby He referred to Patriarch Bartholomew’s to “remember the legacy; illuminate the con- ment.” The prize, consisting of a certificate Tsirakidis and Nick Tsoromokos, were awarded successful visit to the U.S. this past fall and tributions of Byzantium for all to see and and $1,000, is awarded to the graduating the Archbishop Spyridon Scholarships. reminded everyone of the “monumental understand; and make these contributions challenge” that the Patriarch takes up daily relevant in today’s cultural milieu” and above to “rekindle the Byzantine spirit for the ben- all called for the opening of more Hellenic efit of all.” Studies across the country. “His very title alone as the Archbishop The Paparrigopoulos Lecture and Prize, of Constantinople is the world’s reminder established in 1980, is named after the fa-

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Power Walks will begin with meet with him at the Archdiocese headquar- yond the purpose for this meeting. Dialogu- ters on June 1 to discuss issues of concern, ing with others regarding our concerns over a short devotional and are designed for fun, fitness and serenity of mind! but officials of the group declined to accept. matters of Archdiocesan governance is bet- Complimentary shirts will be provided with advance registrations! After receiving their reply on May 31, ter suited to a different forum,” according DAILY THEMES His Eminence re-issued the invitation to the to their letter. representatives of GOAL. GOAL informed the Archdiocese by fax Monday- “Pace Yourself with the Word of God” This group was organized last Novem- that they had voted not to meet with His Father Alexander Veronis ber and is reported to have forty founding Eminence on Sunday night, May 31. The next Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church-Lancaster, Pennsylvania members (the named Board of Directors is day, June 1, Archbishop Spyridon extended Tuesday- “Know that the Lord walks with you” made up of 14 professional men), including a second invitation, asking GOAL to recon- Father Dean Gigicos some leaders and members of the group, sider. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church-Orlando, Florida OCL (Orthodox Christian Laity), and the In his letter of re-invitation, His Emi- organizers of the Internet site, Voithia. In nence said, “We ...are disappointed that, af- Wednesday- “Walk with the Armor of God” March of this year, the organizers held a ter many conversations with one another in Father Paul Costopoulos meeting in Chicago with a few hundred reg- order to find the most constructive way to Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church-Birmingham, Alabama istrants, and passed over 50 resolutions re- dialogue and to come together primarily as Thursday- “Walk in the Footsteps of the Lord” garding the Archdiocese. (see another per- a Greek Orthodox Christian family, and also spective on an Archdiocesan response else- to address your very specific concerns which Father Stratton Dorozenski where in this issue). The organization has were passed as resolutions at the Chicago Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church-Dayton, Ohio mounted a publicity campaign for the past GOAL conference, the Board of Directors... # few months through various organs of the voted not to accept our invitation to meet at Power Walk Registration - REGISTER NOW - No Fee for Power Walks Greek and Greek-American Press around the the Archdiocese. country to express their points of view. “It was our heartfelt hope that we would Name ______Tee-Shirt size_____ In the original letter of invitation, dated have been able to meet and dialogue at the May 20, His Eminence said, “It is my fer- Archdiocese, in order to understand one Address______vent conviction that through open dialogue another better, and work to find common City______State ______Zip______we can come to a better understanding of ground for the sake of our Holy Archdio- that which can be good for the Church, and cese. Parish______Mon _____Tue_____Wed_____Thu______ultimately that which is necessary to make “It is my prayer as the shepherd of the Phone ______E-mail ______sure that our Church prosper and grow as Church in America that the Board of Direc- we enter the new millennium. We are one tors of GOAL will reconsider our invitation Kindly respond to: Clergy-Laity Power Walks Church, one Family, and one Community, to come together in prayer, gather lay people Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando and only through the unity of spirit of heart together to discuss the GOAL resolutions 1217 Trinity Woods Lane-Maitland, Florida 32751-3159 can we continue to do the work of the Lord and concerns, and to personally engage me Phone: (407) 331-4687 Fax: (407) 331-4898 in His Vineyard which He established.” in a full and open dialogue. E-mail: [email protected] But in a letter of response on May 31, “By coming together as one Greek Or- GOAL executive directors John Collis and thodox Christian family, we will find that the Thomas C. Lelon asserted that the arrange- best interests of our Church are always ments for the meeting, which included small served by dialogue and cooperation, and group discussions to work through the siz- that, ultimately, there is so much more that YOUNG ADULTS able content of the numerous resolutions unites us.” Clergy-Laity Congress Events Summary A busy schedule awaits delegates to the byteres outing. SPACE STILL Travel to Greece 34th Clergy-Laity Congress next month in Afternoon events include the first reli- AVAILABLE! Orlando. gious education forum, on faith, beginning Prior to the official start of the biennial at noon, meetings of the National Forum of CALL NOW! conference, meetings for Leadership 100, Church Musicians, and various committee and Constantinople with the the Archdiocesan Council and hierarchs of workshops. Clergy of the Chicago and De- the Church will take place on Friday, July 3. troit dioceses also will meet. On July 4th, registration for the Congress Closing out each day will be the will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Meet- compline service at 11 p.m. ings of the Archdiocesan Council and Na- Tuesday events include the Archons Spiritual Odyssey program tional Philoptochos also are scheduled. breakfast, meetings of the Presbyteres, Other events include a doxology begin- Philoptochos and National Forum and vari- ning at 2:30 p.m., and a reception at 4:30 ous Congress committees. p.m. The second religious education forum, of Ionian Village ! Divine Liturgy on Sunday, July 5 will on the family, begins at 9:30 a.m. begin at 9 a.m. Congress registration will The Philoptochos Luncheon, priests begin at 1 p.m. and the official exhibit open- forum and clergy family dinner will also take ing also will take place. Philoptochos will place. hold an orientation and official opening be- Wednesday, July 8, includes a Philop- July 12 - 27, 1998 ginning at 2 p.m. tochos breakfast, Orthodox chaplains and Other events on Sunday include recep- diocese clergy meetings, youth rally, and • Spiritual Odyssey is a summer travel program for young adults ages 19 and tions of the religious education organization several workshops. The third religious edu- older. You will experience the faith, culture and heritage of Greece, while DOXA, and the National Forum of Church cation forum, on the future of the Church, making friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Musicians, the Young Adult League banquet/ begins at 9 a.m. dance, National Sisterhood of Presvyteres The first plenary session of the Con- • The highlight of the trip is an audience with His All Holiness Ecumenical Board meeting, Archons reception, and meet- gress begins at 3 p.m. Patriarch Bartholomew in Constantinople and a tour of the Patriarchate and ings of various Philoptochos committees and Thursday events include the Arch- the Byzantine monuments of the city. the Archdiocese Presbyters Council. diocesan Presbyters Council Board meeting, Monday through Thursday, the days’ diocese clergy meetings, retired clergy Please send me information on Spiritual Odyssey: events begin with a power walk at 6:30 p.m., breakfast and Philoptochos General Assem- Name: ______followed by Divine Liturgy at 7:30 p.m. bly. Registration continues Monday and The second plenary session begins at Address:______Tuesday starting at 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. and the grand banquet takes place City, State, Zip:______Opening ceremonies for the Congress in the evening to complete the Congress begin at 9 a.m., Monday. The Philoptochos events. Phone:______General Assembly begins at 11:30 a.m. Friday morning, Archbishop Spyridon IONIAN VILLAGE • 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10021 Other events slated for the morning are a will meet with the clergy, and the National or call us at: (212) 570-3534 • Email: [email protected] diocese chancellors’ meeting and Pres- Sisterhood of Presbyteres also will convene. PAGE 6 ORTHODOX OBSERVER JUNE 1998 An Interview with Archbishop

Coming to such a dynamic land, par- ticularly after such a long tenure by my re- vered predecessor, Archbishop Iakovos, presents numerous challenges and oppor- tunities. On the one hand, there is tremen- dous activity in the communities, which are desirous for growth and expansion – an expansion that is based on including a wider a wider circle of people who have been drawn into our Church through marriage and a commitment to seeking the true faith in Jesus Christ. On the other hand, the in- stitution of the Archdiocese had adjusted to a particular style and temperament, which might not have been ready for a fresh upsurge in activity and creativity.

Following is an in- My purpose, as the spiritual leader of terview of Archbishop this Church, has been to re-invigorate the Spyridon by the Or- spiritual dimension of the life of our Com- thodox Observer on munities. This really does not represent major issues of the change per se, but a re-commitment and Church. re-dedication to an authentic Orthodox Christian witness here in this blessed coun- • Your Eminence, try. In the process, I have been puzzled you are nearing completion of two years that this commitment to Greek Orthodox ARCHBISHOP SPYRIDON reaches out to children on a recent parish visit. as head of the church in America. How tradition has been misinterpreted by some people as a negative change, a “roll-back,” perienced during your ministry thus far? bies. We are all members of the Body of would you assess the changes you have Christ. I hope that we never forget that. brought about since your enthronement? or backward turning for our Church. In a position like mine, as President Truman remarked – where the buck stops– As for the Clergy-Laity Congress in Or- When I arrived in this my native land, The reality is, despite the inaccuracies of rumors, that our Archdiocese is a diverse one should not speak of successes. But I lando, this will be my first as Archbishop, the land of my birth, after so many years can speak of where I see the most hopeful and I am sure that there will be lively dia- abroad, I was struck by the success and the body of people united principally by our Faith and our liturgical life. Accepting the signs are for the future of our Church, and logue and debate in the committees and achievements of our Greek Orthodox com- this is in the area of education and inter- forums, as well as the training sessions. The munities around the country. It is rare that diversity of each other, while maintaining the unity of our Faith and our liturgical life, Church and inter-faith marriages. Not that programs have been tailored this year to any such grouping of people, religious, eth- we have achieved our goals yet, but we are providing the participants with a meaning- nic or otherwise, should make such ad- is a challenge that requires flexibility, faith- fulness, and ultimately, love. re-orienting the Church to address the ful experience, which will equip them to vancements within a new society in so few burning issues of adult commitment to the return to their communities and better generations. This is surely a testament to • What has been the greatest success Faith and the acceptance and inclusion of serve the cause of the Gospel. their faith and to their perseverance. and greatest disappointment you have ex- non-Orthodox and even non-Christian spouses in the life of the Church. • A major complaint of these “extra- ecclesial groups” has been that you have I suppose my greatest disappointment diminished the role of laypersons in de- Discover the Tradition lies in the fact that there is a spirit of fear cision making and leadership positions that has taken hold in some quarters of the in the Church. How do you respond to Sixty years ago the Greek Orthodox Church. There is a fear that as the Church that? matures and develops here in America, that Archdiocese founded a school in the United I think what we have occurring in the States to train qualified young men for the we might lose some the essential quality and character of our American experience. life of our Archdiocese would be more ac- priesthood. They wanted to guarantee that the I, for one, have no such fear, because I be- curately described as a misunderstanding or treasures of Orthodoxy and lofty ideals of lieve that the essential nature of the Church a mis-communication. As the Church, the Hellenism would be insured by well-trained will always prevail, despite our human Body of Christ, each member has his or her leaders. weaknesses. I hope that as we go forward role, and contributes to the health and growth of the Body through their service. Much has changed since 1937, but Holy together to the new millennium, we will all Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology find that there is nothing to fear, but as Historically, the Archdiocese of America another American president said, fear itself. continues to serve the Church by educating has a full complement of lay involvement of And I think that free and open communica- lay persons at a variety of levels, all in accor- future clergy and lay ministers. Under the tion, good will, and honest intention are the dance with the Charter and the Uniform leadership of quality professors, students learn keys to dispelling fear and renewing hope Parish Regulations of the Archdiocese. the rich history of the Orthodox Church, they and confidence. None of the roles traditionally assigned to explore the depths of its theology, and they • You recently invited members of lay people have changed. However, we struggle to make these things a living reality the group GOAL to meet with you at the must remember that the first responsibil- in an America on the threshold of a new Archdiocese, but they have declined. Do ity of every Christian is to be true to his name: Christian. Participation in the life of millennium. you see any possibility for an open fo- rum at the Clergy-Laity Congress to dis- the Church is preeminently participation in Perhaps the Holy Spirit is moving you to the liturgical life of the Church. The Sacra- prepare for the priesthood. Or maybe your calling is to serve the Church in lay cuss issues of concern among the del- egates? ments, and chiefly the Divine Liturgy, are ministry. Whatever your personal aspirations might be, Holy Cross can help you the principle work of the Church. We all reach your goals. Over one hundred women and men are currently studying to As Archbishop for all the Greek Ortho- seek to improve the day-to-day manage- bring Greek Orthodoxy to a new generation. Join them and discover the tradition. dox in America, my office door is always ment of Church affairs, whether they be on open to people of good faith and good will. the Parish, Diocese, or Archdiocese level. I am sincerely sorry that the members of But the life of the Church is primarily a li- Discover GOAL did not take advantage of the oppor- turgical experience and reality. Our most GREEK ORTHODOX tunity to dialogue, so I have invited them important decisions are the decisions we HOLY CROSS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY again and do hope they will respond. But I make to love, to forgive, to pray, to wor- think it is important to remember, that even ship, to repent, to feed the poor, to shelter Return to: Office of Admissions, 50 Goddard Ave. Brookline MA 02146 though someone might identify him or her- the homeless, to visit the sick and aged, to self with this or that group, they are first bring the light of Christ to its full brilliance and foremost a child of God. in the world. Name: ______Throughout my travels throughout the • What do you hope the Clergy-Laity Archdiocese, and the literally tens of thou- Congress will accomplish? Address:______sands of people who have reached out to I am looking forward to this Clergy- me, I have never asked anyone whether Laity Congress bringing together the fam- City: ______State: ______Zip: ______they were a Republican or a Democrat. I ily of our Archdiocese in a spirit of unity appreciate that individuals have concerns and united purpose. We have a great op- Phone: ______and issues, and even band together, but the portunity to bond together as brothers and Church is not composed of parties and lob- sisters in Christ, and re-dedicate ourselves JUNE 1998 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 7 Spyridon IONIANIONIAN VILLAGEVILLAGE and strengthen ourselves for the work of Search Committee actively seeking a per- salvation. manent president for the School. This is obviously the greatest change, and together • What changes or new programs do with the Board of Trustees, the most im- you plan to implement in the coming portant thing we can all bring to Hellenic year? College and Holy Cross is stability and con- What I expect to take place is that we tinuity, something for which the institution will begin building on the foundational work longs and is necessary for its success. that has been going on for the last two • What is the situation regarding the years. This includes reorganization at the deficit that resulted from the Patriarchal Archdiocese, the Institutions of the Arch- visit? diocese, and the educational and inter-Faith SPACE STILL ministries. It is not enough just to announce We continue to manage the deficit a program; it must be implemented. which was created by receiving the com- AVAILABLE! mitments from the various Dioceses and CALL NOW! • Is the Archdiocese at the point donors, as well as look to additional fund- where you expected it to be at this point raising to cover the cost. Like anything in in time? life, there are pluses and minuses to any Friendships and Memories that last a lifetime When you say, “Archdiocese,” if you enterprise, and I believe that even though Please check which program you are interested in: mean the operation at the national head- there were cost overruns, the visit of His Summer Travel Camp, Ages 12 to 15 – June 30-July 18 quarters in New York, I would say that we All Holiness was well worth it for the Or- Byzantine Venture, Ages 16 to 18 – July 26-August 13 still have a ways to go, before we have in thodox Faithful of America, and the Ameri- can People as a whole.  (*) Optional Byzantine Venture Pilgrimage to the Patriarchate July 21-26 place an operation system that is function- Spiritual Odyssey, Young Adults, Ages 19 and above – July 12-27 ing at the highest level. However, I am • What has been your impression of encouraged by the faithful efforts and the the Church in America that you have hard work that the staff is putting in. gleaned from your visits to the parishes Name: ______throughout the country? Address:______Earlier, I mentioned the dynamism and City, State, Zip:______diversity of the Greek Orthodox Commu- Phone:______nities across the United States, and would reiterate here. We are a vast community, For more information on Ionian Village send this form to: much bigger than we may think, and much IONIAN VILLAGE • 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10021 more diverse than we may assume. We have parishes that use very little Greek any- or call us at: (212) 570-3534 more, and we have parishes that use very New For 1998: Spiritual Odyssey and Byzantine Venture Pilgrimage to the little English. The resurgence in the appre- Patriarchate and Constantinople. The highlight of the Pilgrimage will be an ciation of the Byzantine tradition of our audience with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Church is now extending beyond icons and * Note: The pilgrimage is optional for Byzantine Venture participants. Space architecture to renewed interest in worship is limited, so register early! and personal devotion. I am encouraged by the openness of our Faithful to the pos- sibilities contained within their own tradi- tion, and I think that now is the time to help Clergy Laity Youth Rally make that tradition come alive. I am grate- ful to the clergy, the lay leaders, choir mem- bers and Church teachers across our Arch- Wednesday, July 8th His Eminence greets well-wishers on Greek diocese who are responding to the chal- Independence Day Parade. lenge of sharing our traditions with their The 34th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Orlando may come to be If you mean the Archdiocese as the brothers and sisters in Christ. I believe that remembered as the “Family” Clergy-Laity for as Jesus said: national Church, I believe that we are still we have the energy, resources and dedica- “Let the little children come to me to such as these finding our bearings, because our commu- tion to secure and instill these traditions in belongs the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14) nities are facing many challenges that need our children and hold fast to that which has to be addressed. A great step is being taken been handed down to us. Join Orthodox youth from across our nation for the Clergy-Laity Youth in the recognition that the current genera- Rally and celebrate the joy of Orthodox Christian spiritual and social tion of Greek Orthodox Christians and all • What has been your major frustra- fellowship. The Rally will begin at the Marriott at 9:30 a.m. with a subsequent ones will not be able to rely on tion over the past year? Doxology and special time with Archbishop Spyridon. A program will the sociological, ethnic and linguistic forces I wouldn’t speak in terms of frustra- be highlighted with youth speakers and performances by talented Or- which bound them to the Church. Our tion, but rather in terms of challenge. The thodox Musicians. The Rally then moves on to Orlando’s SeaWorld people must be Orthodox by choice, not Archdiocese of America is a huge enterprise Adventure Park for lunch at the Shamu Pavillion. YAL Counselors by accident of birth or marriage. Working and SeaWorld guides are available throughout the day. Early bus will with many complexities. For one person, leave the park at 6 p.m. for those wanting a shorter day. SeaWorld will to make this a reality in their daily lives is the Archbishop, to engage the whole the greatest challenge that we all face. be open for our group until 10 p.m. A spectacular fireworks show will Church simultaneously on every level is a delight guests staying on into the evening. • How do you see the Church in real challenge. I am grateful to the count- Register early for this fun filled day! America in five years? less lay people and clergy who have offered their time and assistance in order to help Once we cross over the bridge to the me with the work of the ministry, and I look $35.00 Includes: Rally, Lunch, Transportation, SeaWorld Ad- new millennium, we will find that many of forward in the future to developing better Cost mission, and a Commemorative T- Shirt. the challenges we face are the same ones networks of cooperation and communica- $15.00 For parents joining their children at SeaWorld from 6-10 we are facing today. Our Greek Orthodox tion to more effectively conduct the work p.m. with dinner on their own as a family. communities are now part of the main- of the Church. But I never forget, that all stream of America sociologically and eco- we accomplish is ultimately by the grace Please Note, regular SeaWorld admission is $42.50. nomically, but our religious impact has yet of God, as we are receptive to the inspira- Clergy-Laity Youth Rally Registration to be felt. We have been described as the tion of the Holy Spirit. “Fourth Major Faith” group in America, but with this designation comes great respon- • What would you advise young men Child’s Name: ______Shirt Size: Adult ____ Child ____ sibility. We have the joyful – and because considering the priesthood? Address ______of Christ, light and easy – burden to share My advice would be to seek God Orlando, Florida City ______State ______Zip ______Parish______this Faith with others. I look forward to the within the depths of their hearts and test Phone ( ) ______E-mail ______day when we are not only recognized by the vocation that they perceive. We all others for what we have intrinsically, but know that our need for priests is greater at we offer to the greater American culture. this moment in the history of our Archdio- Make check payable to Clergy-Laity Congress Amount enclosed $ ______cese, than it has ever been. But I also be- • What administrative changes, if Kindly Respond To: any, are you considering for Holy Cross lieve that God knows our needs even bet- CLERGY-LAITY YOUTH RALLY School of Theology? ter than we ourselves. If a young man has Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando the calling, God will lead him to fulfill that 1217 Trinity Woods Lane - Maitland, Florida 32751-3159 As you may know, there is currently a calling. Fax: 407-331-4898 E-Mail: [email protected] PAGE 8 ORTHODOX OBSERVER JUNE 1998 34th Clergy-Laity Congress • Orlando, Florida Educational Program July 4-9, 1998 “One Faith, One Family, One Future: Together to the New Millennium”

Our faith, with its two-thousand-year history can never be exhausted. All of us can and should learn more. It is the responsibility of the Archdiocese to provide all of its faithful with the tools they need to live in our modern age with integrity and conviction as Orthodox Christians.

His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon has charged the Religious Education Depart- Delegates will have the opportunity to examine day by day, beginning July 6, 1998 ment of the Archdiocese with providing delegates the valuable opportunity to further un- through July 8, 1998, the theological (faith), ecclesiastical (administrative) and societal derstand the theological, ecclesiastical and societal underpinnings of various priorities and (diakonia) components of PARISH LIFE, ORTHODOX MARRIAGE, ORTHODOX SPIRI- areas of growth for the Greek Orthodox Church in America. TUAL LIFE AND ORTHODOX COMMUNICATIONS. Delegates will be encouraged to With the bold theme, “One Faith, One Family, One Future: Together to the New choose one portfolio and follow the educational course through the three scheduled days. Millennium” the educational component of the upcoming Congress aims to: 1) enhance Informed in this fashion, delegates can deliberate and develop an agenda for the Church the understanding of delegates of our faith as expressed through and in Orthodox worship based on sound Orthodox principles. Participants will leave the Congress more able to 2) to examine the family as the source and focus of the Orthodox faith and 3) look to the understand and view their world in an Orthodox context. future as the context of Orthodox faith and ministry. It is the heartfelt prayer of His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon that the delegates will All too often, discussions concerning important issues facing the Church neglect to participate, enjoy and benefit from the forums planned for them. For additional informa- examine the theological and ecclesiastical components of the problem. As such, our solu- tion on the educational component of the 34th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress, please tions are frequently based on administrative initiatives and defined by humanistic ideals. contact Rev. Economos Frank Marangos, Director of the Department of Religious Educa- For this reason, the educational forums for the Clergy Laity Congress will include three tion; Rev. Protopresbyter Constantine L. Sitaras, Proistamenos of the Church of Our Savior strategic catechetical portfolios that correspond to the Congress theme: a) One Faith = in Rye, New York; or Nancy Savaides, Office of the Archbishop, Greek Orthodox Archdio- Liturgical, b) One Family = Ecclessiological, and c) One Future = Societal Context. cese of America.

ORTHODOX PARISH MINISTRY PORTFOLIO

FAITH UNDERSTANDING THE PENTECOSTARION: A special book of the Church or the MON. opportunity to live and experience the truth of the Resurrection of Christ and His sending of the Holy Spirit to all mankind. JULY 6 Rev. Presbyter Steven P. Tsichlis 12:00-1:00 pm or 2:00-3:00 pm

FAMILY RENEWING THE LOCAL PARISH: Ignite the flame! The Paschal Light of the Resur- TUES. rection is experienced every year. How do you re-ignite the spiritual flame in the JULY 7 life of a community? Come and see. Rev. Protopresbyter John Magoulias, Rev. Protopresbyter Peter Salmas 9:00-10:00 am or 11:00-12 noon

FUTURE SHAPING COMMUNITIES OF FAITH THROUGH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: What WED. does religious education have to do with the spiritual, administrative and interper- JULY 8 sonal health of Orthodox parish life? Come and explore the possibilities. Rev. Economos Frank Marangos 9:00-10:00 am

PARISH ADMINISTRATION FOR CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITIES: A human, le- gal organization, or a Church? Managing a parish is the easy part. Implementing effective organizational systems to support and undergird the true mission, the spiritual growth of a parish is the greater challenge. Christ centered governance.

Rev. Economos Stephen H. Kyriacou 10:00-11:00 am

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ MINISTERING TO THE YOUTH: Teach the young the Christian way of life and they Choose one portfolio and follow through the educational course planned for you on will grow to be “saints.” Come and learn how to maximize on the many opportu- three separate days. All workshops will be held in the Canary Room. On Monday July 6 and nities available to foster spiritual growth among our youth.

Tuesday July 7, 1998 workshops will be offered twice each day to facilitate scheduling. Rev. Presbyter Anastasios Bourantas 1:00-2:00 pm

○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Times scheduled for each workshop indicated ahead. MINISTERING TO THE ELDERLY: The fastest growing segment of the population is the over 50 generation. Explore creative ministries and spiritual growth opportuni- ties for this significant population of the Church. 1 Rev. Protopresbyter Nicholas J. Pilavas 10:00-11:00 am ORTHODOX MARRIAGE PORTFOLIO FAITH UNDERSTANDING THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE MON. “A richly beautiful archaic ceremony, or a relevant current meaningful act of faith?” JULY 6 Learn of the life enhancing meaning of the Mystery of Marriage. Rev. Protopresbyter George Economou 1:00-2:00 pm or 3:00-4:00 pm

FAMILY EXAMINATION OF THE MARRIAGE LIFE CYCLE Married life can be like a roller TUES. coaster ride. Explore the ups and downs, highs and lows, the level plains of mar- JULY 7 riage and the valuable assists through one’s Orthodox faith. Rev. Protopresbyter Nicholas Krommydas 10:00-11:00 am or 2:30-3:30 pm

FUTURE THE INTERFAITH MARRIAGE CHALLENGE IN OUR ARCHDIOCESE WED. This session seeks to provide participants with an overview of the Interfaith Mar- JULY 8 riage challenge in our Archdiocese, and ways the Archdiocese is addressing the needs that emerge from such a union. 2 Rev. Presbyter Charles Joanides 11:00-12 noon JUNE 1998 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 9 ORTHODOX SPIRITUAL LIFE PORTFOLIO He is the author of several books and many articles on the Church Fathers and Orthodox Spiritu- ality. FAITH UNDERSTANDING THE TRIODION: What is the Triodion? Is this simply a beautiful Rev. Protopresbyter Paul C. Costopoulos is the Proistamenos of Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek MON. book of Pre-Lenten and Lenten Hymns or is it the Church’s opportunity for a Chris- Orthodox Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Fr. Paul is a graduate of Holy Cross School of Theol- JULY 6 tian to re-evaluate his/her life and become stronger in the faith? ogy and was ordained to the priesthood in 1975. He has served the parishes of Holy Cross in

V. Rev. Archimandrite Nicholas E. Pissare 2:00-3:00 pm or 4:00-5:00 pm Huntsville, Alabama. St. John in Jacksonville, Florida and the Assumption Cathedral in Denver ○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Colorado prior to being appointed to the Diocese of Atlanta. Fr. Paul has served on the Orthodox WHAT IS THE CHURCH? A beautiful building with gilded and marble brilliance or Christian Mission Center Board of Directors and had lead the first team of Young Adults that went a hospital for healing? A temporal haven for those in need, or the earthly experi- to Kenya in 1987. Fr. Paul presently serves as the Chairman of the Diocesan Committee on Radio ence of the Kingdom of God? An administrative, legal organization, or the Body of Ministry and Committee on Outreach and Mission. Christ? Come and learn. Rev. Presbyter Demetrios Demopulos is the Proistamenos of Holy Trinity Church in Fitchburg, Rev. Protopresbyter Constantine L. Sitaras 2:30-3:30 pm Massachusetts. Ordained to the priesthood in 1994, Fr. Demetrios is a graduate of Holy Cross FAMILY THE ORTHODOX SELF: God created man in His image and likeness. Is one a School of Theology with a M. Div. and also holds a Ph.D in Genetics from the University of TUES. spiritual being or a physical being? Who should I be? Learn about one self in Wisconsin. Fr. Demetrios is a noted speaker and author in the field of bioethics. Rev. Protopresbyter George Economou is the Proistamenos of the Church of St. George in Pawtucket, JULY 7 relation to God, your fellow man and creation.

Rev. Dn. John Chryssavgis 11:00-12 noon or 3:30-4:30 pm Rhode Island. Ordained to the Priesthood in 1966, Fr. George is a graduate of Holy Cross School ○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ of Theology with a Master of Divinity as well as a Doctor of Ministry in Psychology and Pastoral UNDERSTANDING THE LITURGY: An archaic drama or a meaningful life sustaining Counseling from Andover Newton Theological School. Fr. George has served the parishes of St. spiritual experience. Learn how this timeless life transforming worshipful act of Demetrios in Chicago; Assumption in Manchester, New Hampshire; Annunciation Church in Chi- the people can be just that. cago; St. Vasilios in Peabody, MA; Annunciation Church in Newburyport, MA; St. Catherine in Rev. Economos Constantine Botsis 9:00-10:00 am or 2:30-3:30 pm Quincy, MA; and St. Demetrios in Fall River, Massachusetts. Father has done extensive work in marriage and family counseling both for the Diocese of Boston as well as with private and public FUTURE GROWTH OF ORTHODOX MONASTICISM: Why live alone, separated from society with others in a monastic community? Why? Because there is a need to devote your practices, organizations and institutions. WED. Rev. Presbyter Charles Joanides was ordained in 1980, and is currently serving St. Demetrios in JULY 8 entire life and being in the service of God and His Church. The growth of the Monastic experience in America. 12:00-1:00 pm Waterloo, Iowa. He received a BA from the University of Massachusetts; a M.Div. from Hellenic

College/Holy Cross; an MA in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialty in Marriage ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ SERVING AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT: God created man and woman as and Family Therapy from the University of Connecticut, and a Ph.D. in Human Development and the King and Queen of all creation for they have dominion over all of the earth. Family Studies with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iowa State University. Learn what your responsibility is for the environment and all of the creation as an Father Charles is also a licensed marriage and family therapist, a clinical member of the American

Orthodox Christian. Rev. Presbyter Christopher H. Bender 2:00-3:00 pm Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), an approved supervisor in training, ○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ and has a part time private practice specializing in reclaiming marriages. He has published several APPLYING OUR FAITH TO MODERN DILEMMAS: Cloning is a modern day phe- articles and research studies in academie and books. He has taught marital therapy and qualitative nomenon. What about using genetics to create the perfect person? Or using embryo research methods at both the graduate and undergraduate level. He has also lectured on marriage 3tissue for healing of ailments. Come and learn the Orthodox stance on these and and family issues. other issues. Rev. Presbyter Demetrios Demopulos 9:00-10:00 am Father Charles is presently conducting a research project on Interfaith marriages for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. ORTHODOX PARISH MINISTRY PORTFOLIO Rev. Protopresbyter Demetrios S. Kavadas is the Proistamenos of Assumption Church in St. Clair Shores, Michigan having served this parish for 36 years. Ordained as a priest in 1957, he has UNDERSTANDING HOLY TRADITION FAITH served the parish of St. George in Manchester, New Hampshire prior to be appointed to the Dio- The 2,000-year-old historical Church of Christianity is living proof of the Holy MON. cese of Detroit. Father Demetrios is a graduate of Holy Cross School of Theology with a Bachelor Spirit’s guidance through Holy Tradition. Learn the greater theological signifi- JULY 6 of Divinity; from Boston University with A Master of Sacred Theology and is a Ph.D. Candidate cance of Holy Tradition in the Orthodox Faith. from Harvard University. Fr. Demetrios has been the Director of Religious Education for the Rev. Protopresbyter Demetrios Kavadas 1:00-2:00 pm or 4:00-5:00 pm Diocese of Detroit since 1979 as well as holding numerous leadership posts within the Church on FAMILY THE MESSAGE OF ORTHODOXY “Go ye, therefore, and baptize all nations in the a diocesan and Archdiocesan level. TUES. name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” How does one bring to reality Rev. Protopresbyter Nicholas Krommydas is the Chancellor of the Diocese of Boston. Ordained as a priest in 1973, he has served the Annunciation Cathedral in San Francisco, Assumption Church JULY 7 this mandate of the Lord as stewards of the Orthodox faith? Rev. Protopresbyter Paul Costopoulos 10:00-11:00 am or 3:30-4:30 pm in Seattle, Washington; Holy Trinity Church in Waterbury, CT and the Annunciation Church in Norfolk, Virginia prior to being appointed by Metropolitan Methodios of Aneon to serve in the FUTURE ORTHODOX WITNESS THROUGH THE MEDIA The salvation message of Ortho- Boston Diocese. Fr. Nick is a graduate of Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology with a WED. doxy must be brought to all corners of the world. Learn how the Archdiocese achieves Master in Divinity and has also earned a Doctorate of Ministry from Boston University. Fr. Nick is JULY 8 this objective and how the parish can disseminate the message to all. presently enrolled in the University of Athens for further post graduate studies. Father Nick has

Rev. Presbyter Mark Arey 11:00-12 noon done extensive work in the area of pastoral care counseling as well as pre-marital seminars for the ○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Diocese of Boston. ORTHODOX WITNESS THROUGH THE INTERNET Rev. Economos Stephen H. Kyriacou is presently the Chancellor of the San Francisco Diocese The Orthodox Church has always used contemporary vehicles and methods for and Dean of the Annunciation Cathedral in San Francisco, California. Ordained to the priesthood proclaiming the Gospel. Come and explore the great possibilities available via the in 1972, Fr. Stephen has also served as the parishes of St. Spyridon Church in Newport, Rhode Internet. 4 Island; the Annunciation Church in Cranston, Rhode Island and the Holy Trinity Cathedral in New Mr. Theo Nicolakis 12:00-1:00 pm York City. Fr. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Hellenic College in 1968, a M. Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1972 and an M.A. (Latin and Classical Civilization) from SPEAKERS: Trinity College in 1974 as well as doing postgraduate study in the Department of Religious Stud- ies at Brown University. Rev. Presbyter Mark Arey is the Director of Communications for the Greek Orthodox Archdio- Rev. Economos Frank Marangos is the Director of Religious Education for the Greek Orthodox cese of America. Ordained to the priesthood in 1979, Fr. Mark has served the parishes of the Archdiocese of America. Prior to his appointment by His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon, he Annunciation Cathedral in Baltimore; St. Barbara in New Haven, Ct; and Holy Trinity in Nash- served as the Director of Religious Education to the Atlanta Diocese (1987-1997) and was the ville, Tennessee and SS. Peter and Paul in Fredericksburg, MD prior to being appointed by Arch- Youth Director for the Denver Diocese (1981-1983). Father Frank has authored numerous theo- bishop Spyridon to serve the Archdiocese as Communications Director. Fr. Mark is a graduate of logical articles, served as adjunct professor of Orthodox Studies at Saint Vincent DePaul Semi- Holy Cross School of Theology with a Master of Divinity Degree. nary, Boynton Beach, Florida, was editor and publisher of Praxis Magazine, and established the Rev. Presbyter Christopher Bender is the Proistamenos of the Church of the Assumption in Weirton, School of Orthodox Studies through Palm Beach Community College in Boca Raton, Florida. West Virginia. Ordained to the priesthood in 1984, Fr. Christopher has served the parishes of Holy Father Frank is a 1979 honors graduate of Holy Cross School of Theology (M. Div.) and received Trinity in Lowell, MA and Presentation of Christ Church in East Pittsburgh, PA prior to being his BA from Hellenic College. He received a Doctoral degree (D. Min.) with honors from SMU, appointed to serve in West Virginia. Fr. Chris is a graduate of Holy Cross School of Theology and Dallas, Texas in Christian Education (1986) and is presently completing a Doctorate (Ed. D.) in has pursued additional graduate studies in Systematic Theology from the Aristotelian University Adult Education from Nova Southwestern University, Miami, Florida. in Athens, Greece. Father Frank served as pastor of St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church, Boca Raton, Florida (1989- Rev. Economos P. Botsis is the Proistamenos of the Holy Taxiarchai and Saint Haralambos Greek 1997) where he oversaw the building of a new 700-seat sanctuary. He also served the parishes of Orthodox Church in Niles, Illinois. A 1973 Graduate of Holy Cross School of Theology with a Pensacola, Florida (1983-1989) and Houston, Texas (1979-1983). He was ordained to the Diaconate Masters of Divinity, Fr. Dean has served as a lay assistant in Northridge, California and Akron, in January, 1979 and to the Priesthood in June, 1979. In addition to authoring articles for theologi- Ohio and Youth Director of the 7th Archdiocesan District (Detroit). He is the writer of the 1980 cal publications, he has wide experience as a speaker at YAL Conferences and Religious Educa- edition of the Archdiocesan YAL Guidelines. Fr. Dean was ordained Deacon in 1980 and served as tion workshops and seminars. Registrar of the Diocese of Chicago from 1979 to 1987, and continues as the Secretary of the Rev. Protopresbyter Jon Magoulias is the Proistamenos of the Church of the Annunciation in Spiritual Court and Department of Ecclesiastical Divorces. In 1982, he was ordained to the priest- Modesto, California. Ordained as a priest in 1977, Fr. Jon has served the parish of the Assumption hood and in the same year was assigned to Holy Taxiarchai and St. Haralambos parish, where he in Denver, Colorado and Holy Cross in Justice, Illinois prior to being assigned by Metropolitan currently serves. Anthony of Dardenellion to serve in Modesto, California. Fr. Jon is a graduate of Hellenic Col- Rev. Dn. John Chryssavgis was born in Australia (1958), where he matriculated from The Scots lege/ Holy Cross School of Theology with a Masters in Divinity. College (1975). He received his degree in theology from the University of Athens (1980), a di- Mr. Theo Nicolakis is a 1993 graduate of Gordon College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts ploma in Byzantine music from the Greek Conservatory of Music (1980), and was awarded a degree in Biblical and Theological Studies. Mr. Nicolakis received his Master of Divinity degree from research scholarship to Saint Vladimir’s Seminary (1982). He completed his doctoral studies at Holy Cross School of Theology in 1996. From 1992-1996, Mr. Nicolakis served as an Apple Computer the University of Oxford (1983). student representative, supporting three colleges and universities in the greater Boston area. He served as Personal Assistant to the Greek Orthodox Primate in Australia (1994) and was co- In 1993, Mr. Nicolakis authored and developed the Orthodox Ministry ACCESS computer system founder of Saint Andrew’s Theological College in Sydney (1985), where he was Sub-Dean and for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Since 1996 he has served as the Director of Internet Minis- taught Patristics and Church History (1986-1995). He was also Lecturer at the Divinity School tries for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. In this capacity, he is responsible for the and the School of Studies in Religion at the University of Sydney. Since 1995, he has taught at maintenance, development and expansion of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s web Holy Cross School of Theology and Hellenic College as Professor of Theology, and in July 1997 site; the development and expansion of the Ecumenical Patriarchate web site; and the integration was appointed Acting Dean of the same institution. See EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM on p. 17 PAGE 10 ORTHODOX OBSERVER JUNE 1998 OPINIONS EDITORIAL Pastoral Reflections Dialogue Is Best By His Eminence, Archbishop Spyridon Beloved in the Lord: In not many days, our Holy Archdiocese will con- he recent invitation of His Eminence son to be focused on the message of th Archbishop Spyridon to the orga- Christ and His Holy Gospel. The things vene the 34 Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress. The past T nization known as GOAL (Greek we hold dear as Greek Orthodox Chris- two years have seen a great deal of ferment and change in the life of our Church, and I wanted to share a few Orthodox American Leaders) should give tians, the things we share with our Or- all members of the Church in America a thodox brothers and sisters around the thoughts about the spirit that should prevail as we un- hopeful perspective on the issues facing world, the things we want to pass down dertake our deliberations. the Church today. Although the invita- to our children and their children – they Change is never easy, and yet change may well be tion was declined (see related story), His all call for a spirit of dialogue and recon- the most constant and consistent factor in all of our lives. Eminence immediately extended another ciliation. One of the beauties of our Holy Orthodox Faith is that for two thousand years, that Faith has remained unchang- invitation to, in his own words, “come There will always be differences of together to prayer, gather lay people to- opinion and interpretation about Church ing, intact, and immutable. Despite the currents of his- gether to discuss the GOAL resolutions policies and procedures, but the way we tory, the rise and fall of empires and nations, countless and concerns, and personally engage me go about settling our differences should persecutions and billions of individual lives . . . the Faith in a full and open dialogue.” We hope be informed by our love for Christ and remains the same. We owe this continuity not to our- that the members of GOAL will respond His Church. selves, but to God Himself, for Jesus Christ is the Same yesterday, today and forever. to this second invitation positively. It would be a sad day indeed, if our We also experience this continuity of Faith here in this great land of America, but We should never forget that, although community would prefer poltical solu- not perhaps for the reasons we think. Even though we live in the most tolerant and free the Church is primarily a spiritual institu- tions, based on the models of a fallen country on the face of the earth, complete with fundamental guarantees of religious tion, the human element is not immune world, rather than the graces and gifts of liberty, the Faith is not dependent on these conditions for its purity and authentic char- to a politicization, even a polarization, over the Church, which God has given to us acter. We are neither the arbiters nor the guarantors of the Faith, rather it is the re- issues of common concern. As Aristotle renew the world. As His Eminence said verse. It is the purity, the sincerity, the genuine quality and simple character of our once observed, man is a “politikon zon” in his first invitation to GOAL: “It is my Faith that makes us authentic. (political animal). fervent conviction that through open dia- In the contemporary world, our individual lives move and change at an often har- However, in the Church each of us logue we can come to a better under- rowing pace. And it is not only each of us as individuals. Families, communities, has become, as one of the Church Fathers standing of that which can be good for churches, even the Archdiocese itself must adapt to changing conditions and circum- wrote, an ekklesiastikon zon, a creature the Church, and ultimately that which is stances. But the Faith never changes. of the Elect and Chosen Gathering of the necessary to make sure that our Church Our ability to accept change and to meet the challenges of tomorrow is ultimately Faithful, the Ekklesia. We have each been prosper and grow as we enter in the new dependent on the authenticity of our Faith, i.e., whether we truly believe or not. There given new gifts and graces that enable us millennium. We are one Church, one will be times when we do not want any variation from the status quo; times when we to communicate with each in new and Family, and one Community, and only perceive any type of transition as threatening to our established understanding of our- divinely-inspired ways. As the Lord Him- through the unity of spirit and heart can selves in this wonderful universe that God has created for us. It happens in our careers. self said: “They shall speak with new we continue to do the work of the Lord It happens in our families. It happens in our communities. It even happens in our tongues” (St. Mark 16:17). in His Vineyard which He has estab- Church. At this time in the history of our lished.” These are the times when people “dig in their heals,” as the saying goes, and often Church and our Archdiocese, as we ap- This spirit of openness and receptiv- resist change, if for no other reason than for the sake of resistance. Holding on to the proach the dawn of the third millennium ity would seem to be the best way for all past, like a security blanket, may not seem so reasonable, but we need to recognize of our Greek Orthodox Church, we need of us to best serve our Church. Our hope that it is at least something worth holding on to. every resource, every talent and every per- is that this is the spirit which shall prevail. And this is precisely where the miracle and mystery of Faith can come enliven our sense of challenge and allow us to accept transformation and change as part of God’s plan for all of us. The we can let go of our need to be in control, and trust in God’s providential love and His plan for us. Living in God’s plan, we can treasure the past, seize the present, and reach out for the future. The we can value the precious gift of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION faith. My beloved spiritual children, as we enter this 34th Clergy Laity Congress, let us hold fast the promise of God, that our Faith is secure in Him, and devote ourselves to how we can best serve that Faith, and increase it in our lives, our Church and in all the What Is Right with the Church? world. “Whatever things are true, whatever contemporary Orthodox Church. things are honest, just, pure and lovely, what- On the contrary! The primary design carefully defined by the corporate holiness it has the “right” praise! Here, it is interest- ever things are of good report, if there be any of this exercise will be to establish a four- and wisdom of seven Spirit-imbued Great ing to note, that while many other Christian virtue and praise, think on these things!” sided frame of responsible self-definitions Ecumenical Councils. groups are, just now, discovering the need Philippians 4:8 between which the contemporary issues We are, then, members of a Church that for an organized pattern of worship, the Greek confronting the Greek Orthodox Church believes in the “Right” Lord . . . a Church Orthodox Church has, throughout history, It is easy to find what is wrong with the may, like a canvas of artistic possibilities, be that, according to St. John Chrysostom, in- been the faithful custodian of Christendom’s Church. It does not take any type of ad- properly stretched. Without, first, accurately sists that we “keep hold of Christ” by re- rich liturgical tradition. While this is a source vanced intelligence or skill to point out ar- understanding what is “right” with the maining “cemented together to Him.” In of great joy, however, we must also confess eas of Church life that are delinquent or in Church, what is “lovely” and of “good re- other words, we belong to a Faith that warns that while our Church sustains such a rich need of repair. What is difficult, yet worthy port,” any critique or criticism, no matter against religious privatization . . . the most liturgical heritage we quite often have not fully of effort, however, is rediscovering what is how well grounded, may, unintentionally, destructive heresy, in this writer’s opinion, understood nor experienced the full scope of right with the Church. Perhaps this is the produce a serious tear in our ministry to of the last quarter century. We do not be- its benefits. reason why St. Paul exhorted his young date! long to a Church that encourages its chil- Bible-based Philippian readers to focus on what is “hon- The “right” Lord dren to believe in just “any” personalized definition of Jesus but, rather, to a Faith com- The liturgical pulse of the Greek Ortho- By Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos The first thing that must be said with munity that worships the Jesus of the Nicene dox Church supports the “right life” because unequivocal emphasis in response to our Creed. He alone is the “right” Lord . . . a it is first and foremost Biblically based. A est, virtuous and true.” Rather than expend- query is that the Greek Orthodox Church Lord Who, according to the writings of the casual examination of the prayers and peti- ing energy and time frequently emphasiz- believes in the “right” Lord! At a time when early Church Fathers, always influences our tions of our worship services quickly reveal ing the negative, it may do us well to heed religious sects and cults abound and fortune- personal lives according to interpersonal their scriptural affinity. From the daily to the admonition of Saint Paul quoted above. seeking spiritual guides advertise their tele- considerations. We do not and, should not, the annual cycle, the liturgical patterns, sym- Let us then, take a moment to review what communication celestial gods during after- believe in a Lord that serves miracles like a bols, rubrics and general catechetical con- is “lovely” and “right” with the Church. noon soap operas, it is reassuring to know butler carrying a complement of liquors on tent are all designed to nurture and sustain Four areas that the Greek Orthodox Church worships a silver tray. The Greek Orthodox Church the healthy spiritual posture of each faithful the God of an unbroken theological and li- worshiper. What is right with the contemporary believes in a Christ that calls His children to turgical heritage, Jesus Christ . . . the God of a selfless standard of ministry and holiness! While, I am certain that we would all Orthodox Church? I can think of no better our Holy Fathers! agree, that there might be ways to better time to focus on this question than while While more and more unsuspecting in- “Right” Praise enhance the potency of our complex liturgi- we stand at the threshold of a new century. dividuals bow down before the crystals of The second area that should be consid- cal tradition, I would also caution that, pos- This article, therefore, will attempt to re-fo- the New Age Movement and chant the man- ered when attempting to respond to the topic sibly, too much time and effort has been cus our thoughts on four major areas tras of self-centered Eastern religious creeds, of this essay is our spiritual life. In this re- devoted to such critical reflection. Rather wherein the Orthodox Church is, in the it is comforting to know that our Church gard, our Church is, indeed, blessed! The than always discussing what is wrong, per- words of St. Paul, “lovely” and of “good re- does not kneel before the clay gods of theo- liturgical life of the Greek Orthodox Church haps, the time has come for us to, likewise port.” It should be said at the onset, how- logical fashion or fancy. Our Faith is not is, by far, one of its most precious treasures. celebrate what is “right,” “lovely” and “pure” ever, that in so doing this essay should, in swayed by political slogans and social agen- In fact, the word “orthodox” itself literally with our liturgical life! I feel certain that, in no means, be understood as an attempt to das. Rather, the “good report” of Greek means “correct praise” or “right worship.” It so doing, we will all discover deeper levels “bash” other Christian groups or deflect at- Orthodoxy is that we believe and trust in can, therefore, be said with certainty that the tention from important issues facing the the “Right” Lord . . . a Savior Who has been Orthodox Church has the “Right Life” because See REL. EDUCATION on p. 27 JUNEmissions 1998 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 11 Visiting Yucatan: Merida Orthodox Community Shares Faith

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — With minimal serve the community in Merida. Spanish, I headed off to Mexico’s Yucatan Born in Mexico, Fr. Cosme was edu- Peninsula, not as an adventurous traveler cated in Cyprus, ordained a priest in 1990 trekking through the ancient Mayan ruins and, shortly after, arrived in Merida to begin but, instead, on a visit to Dormition of the his ministry. Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in A sincere and humble priest, Fr. Cosme Merida. reached out to the local Mexican and Mayan I was warmly greeted at the airport by people, and continued the efforts to witness members of the community, and much to to those who left the Church. my surprise, they were a community of His dream is to “have a beautiful Chris- Mexican, Lebanese, and Greek families. tian community in Merida,” and eventually established Orthodox presence in Cancun. By Andrew Lekos One man, fulfilling his father’s wish, donated the land on which the church was They shuffled me away for a late din- to be built. It was given in memory of Angel ner at a parishioner’s restaurant and intro- Xacur Slaimen. With the support of Metro- duced me to the phrase, “Eat as much as politan Antonio and the Orthodox commu- you love us.” Immediately, I discovered the nity in Mexico City, Dormition of the warmth of Mexico and the love of the Or- Theotokos Church was built. thodox community in Merida. Now, Fr. Cosme says, their efforts in- At the turn of the century, many Leba- clude to “build better Orthodox –to bring nese families immigrated to this region of others back to the Orthodox faith and to have the Yucatan. Most were Orthodox. But, be- a true Christian community.” cause they lacked an Orthodox community Currently, there are about 15 Orthodox and priest, many of them converted to Ca- families in the church. Even though many tholicism. The few remaining Orthodox Lebanese families converted to Catholicism, families banned together and eventually re- Fr. Cosme continues to visit with them, and alized the need for an Orthodox Church in a few even offer some support to the Church. Merida. My visit included meeting with the com- One community member traveled to munity and its leaders to prepare for a mis- Mexico City in 1986, and petitioned the sion team. Metropolitan of Mexico City, Antonio, to This year, the Orthodox Christian Mis- send assistance. In 1990, Fr. Cosme Andrade came to See YUCATAN on page 27 Annual Missions Conference Set in September

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. —The 1998 The cost for the entire five-day weekend, Orthodox Conference on Missions and including meals and accommodations, is $350 Evangelism is set for Sept. 3-8, at the Fran- double occupancy. Attendees can save $15 by cisco Torres Conference Center with the registering before July 15. Both clergy and la- Very Rev. Michael Oleska, dean of St. ity interested in becoming more effective in Herman’s Theological Seminary in Kodiak, parish outreach are urged to participate. Alaska, as featured speaker. The Conference is open to all. In past Other conference speakers will include years almost one-third of the participants Fr. Peter Gillquist, author and director of the have been Christians of other backgrounds Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese Depart- exploring the Orthodox Church. ment of Missions and Evangelism (DME); Over the last 10 years the conference Fr. James Bernstein, pastor of St. Paul has built a solid reputation for the place to Antiochian Orthodox Church in Seattle; Fr. go to learn and become inspired about Or- Gregory Jenson, pastor of St. George Greek thodox evangelism. One past participant Orthodox Mission in Redding, Calif.; and Fr. says, “This conference goes beyond missions CLOUD TOURS John Finley, also with the DME. and evangelism. It simply builds faith!” This is a spiritually uplifting and practi- The Conference is sponsored by the cal conference teaching evangelism from an Orthodox Christian Missions Center and neg c/r Orthodox perspective. It will help Orthodox hosted by the Antiochian Christian Archdio- Christians be better witnesses for Christ, and cese Department of Missions and Evange- encourage them in their local outreach ef- lism. For further information, or to request place here forts. Sessions on parish growth, how to a registration form, please call toll-free (888) present the gospel to non-Christians, and 968-4014 or write: Department of Missions numerous workshops and discussions will and Evangelism, 777 Camino Pescadero, augment inspirational talks. Santa Barbara, CA 93117-4908. Funding Secured for Pilot Project in Jerusalem JERUSALEM — A Youth Education and nities it will make available for the impover- Training Program in Jerusalem that provides ished youth of Jerusalem.” The program will language instruction and educational assis- allow the school to respond to numerous tance to at-risk students began on Feb. 1. requests it has received from students seek- The program is being implemented with the ing assistance. support of the Orthodox Christian Mission English and Hebrew language courses Center and private donations. and a computer literacy program will be of- The $4,000 pilot project is part of a fered to participants in the program. Accredi- $14,400 program for which IOCC (Interna- tation for the program is expected from the tional Orthodox Christian Charities) is cur- Israeli Ministry of Education. rently seeking funding. Students from low- The British Council, an organization that income families and those in need of tutor- promotes educational, cultural and techni- ing will benefit from the project. cal cooperation, will assist in the teaching of Ms. Nora Kort, the IOCC Consultant in the English courses. the Middle East, stated her reaction to the The pilot project will also feature pre- news of the funding: “The school adminis- paratory courses for students who were not tration and I are thrilled about this commu- successful in completing their high school nity educational program and the opportu- general certificate examinations. PAGE 12 ORTHODOX OBSERVER JUNE 1998 ARCHDIOCESE NEWS Memorandum to the Faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese The following memorandum from the various Sees of the Archdiocese in no way chase and questioned the procedure by trary is categorically false. Archdiocese discusses recent progress and alter the unity of the Archdiocese. The unity which the house was secured. As a result, There has been no change to the gov- developments of importance to the Greek of the Archdiocese is not, will not, and can His Eminence directed that the initial pay- erning structure of St. Basil’s Academy and Orthodox faithful in America. not be compromised. ment of $139,000 be immediately returned it continues to function with its Executive It discusses various topics including The re-definition of the canonical with interest to the treasury of the Archdio- Committee and Board of Trustees. The mis- organizational unity, regulations, finances boundaries of the Archdiocese, to coincide cese (this transaction occurred on May 7, sion of the Academy remains the same; to and stewardship, the attempt to acquire with the United States, was done in order 1998) and that no further Archdiocesan ac- care for the spiritual, educational and physi- a house for Archbishop Spyridon, Hellenic to give our Greek Orthodox brothers and tion be taken which would lead to the ac- cal needs of needy children. The National College-Holy Cross, St. Basil Academy, the sisters in Canada, Central and South America quisition of this residence. Philoptochos generously continues its de- role of clergy and laity, inter-church mar- an identity of their own. Throughout history, V. Patriarchal Visit Cost Overrun cades-long support of the Academy, and riages and other issues. differing regions and countries have coa- plays a major role in the mission and gover- lesced in ecclesial entities in different ways, Although the visit of His All Holiness nance of the Academy. Dear Faithful, depending on historical circumstances. did expend more funds than collected to cover its expenses, the visit, the most-cov- IX. The Orthodox Christian Mission We should be very proud that our broth- Center (OCMC) Christ is Risen! ers and sisters in these countries have been ered and extensive in history, has been The great Feast of Easter provides all recognized for their own qualities and con- deemed well worth the expense by the vast The OCMC exists to serve the Gospel the people of the Church, both clergy and tributions, and have been accorded the dig- majority of Orthodox Christians in the of Christ and operates under the aegis of its laity, with a period of time which has in- nity and honor of Metropolitanate status. United States as witnessed by the press (over parent body, SCOBA. cluded Great Lent, Holy Week, Pascha and The enhanced status of these regions means 2,300 articles around the country) and The Orthodox Christian Mission Cen- the sacred days leading up to Pentecost, that their own national ministries will be Internet activity generated by the visit. Ev- ter (OCMC) continues to receive the un- which offers us the opportunity to reflect more effectively carried out, and therefore ery effort is being made in order to cover qualified support of the Archdiocese. Re- on the glory of Christ, the wisdom of His the Church in the Western Hemisphere will these expenses. cently, the Archdiocese supplied OCMC Church, and our responsibility to be good be spiritually stronger. VI. Archdiocesan Yearly Offering to with its national mailing list, and the Arch- stewards of the Faith entrusted to our care. the Ecumenical Patriarchate diocese is urging the other member juris- II. Special Regulations and Uniform dictions to do the same. As Christians, when we come together Parish Regulations (UPR) The Ecumenical Patriarchate is the in Church, and especially when we gather Mother Church of the Archdiocese, and as X. The Role of Clergy and Laity around the Cross of our Crucified Lord on First, it should be understood that no changes have been made to the Special such receives the generous support of her The Church recognizes the particular Golgotha and witness in the darkness of the faithful children in America, as well as all its talents, gifts and charismata that belong to early morning, the light of Christ emerges Regulations or the UPR. The Archdiocesan Council, defined to spiritual children around the world in the each member of the Body of Christ. The from the empty tomb, we feel in our hearts many Eparchies of the Ecumenical Patriarch- laity, as members of the Church, participate that there is something greater than our- the three representatives from each Diocese and 31 appointees of the Archbishop at the ate. in the life of the Church principally through selves, the mystery of the Church and of The tradition of the loghia, the free-will their participation in the Mystical Life of the salvation in Jesus Christ. During Easter we Clergy-Laity Congress in 1992, is an “advi- sory and consultative” body for the Arch- offering to the Mother Church, goes back Church, the Sacraments. The Apostolic na- came together as a family. During Easter to the days of the Apostles. In the years ture of the Church works hand in hand with we looked into the eyes of people whom bishop. Following precedent, the new Arch- bishop created a larger Council in March of following Pentecost, the Church in Jerusa- the participatory role of the laity. we did not even know and exchanged the lem was seen as the Mother of the Churches, In America, we are blessed to carry out kiss of peace and the proclamation “Christ 1997. This extraordinary Council, the most inclusive in the history of the Archdiocese, Holy Sion, and from around the basin of the the mission of the Church and our Lord Jesus is Risen”, because in the Lord we are all Mediterranean, wherever the Apostles Christ, in a very special way, guided by the brothers and sisters, and only through the was charged with assisting the Archbishop in achieving the transition from the 37-year planted the Faith, offerings were made to Charter and UPR. They provide for the ac- Lord can we be a family. The Feast of Easter the Mother Church (e.g. Romans 15:25-27). tive participation of the laity on the local, allows all of us to reflect on those things tenure of the former Archbishop. This Coun- cil will conclude its responsibilities at the This tradition lives on in the Orthodox Diocesan and Archdiocesan level. which are much more profound than our Church and is in full accord with the deci- The Clergy of the Archdiocese are sup- daily routines and, thus, when we return to Clergy-Laity Congress of 1998. The new Archdiocesan Council will be constituted in sions and biennial approval of the Clergy- ported by the faithful in accordance with the our daily schedule of life, somehow, myste- Laity Congresses. The Greek Orthodox apostolic practice, and are being cared for riously, our realities can be changed because full accordance with the UPR and return to the normative number. Faithful of America can be proud that they with a national and Pan-Orthodox health we have experienced the love, the embrace are standing in the traditions of the Apostles insurance plan, and are participants in the and mystery of the Resurrected Christ in our III. Church Finances and Stewardship in continuing the work of Christ by their Archdiocesan Pension Program which has hearts. The stewardship of the Parishes is a support of the Mother Church. existed since the early 1970s. The pension This communication to the faithful is sacred offering to God. The Total Commit- VII. Hellenic College/Holy Cross funds are held separately in accordance with written in order to clarify certain issues about ment Program of the Archdiocese calls for a federal regulations and are overseen and the life of the Church that have been raised 15 percent commitment by each parish of There has never been any suggestion, invested by a committee of clergy and lay by fellow Greek Orthodox Christians who their total budget to the National Ministries recommendation or proposal that any of the people. are members of G.O.A.L. of the Archdiocese. The Archdiocese works assets or property of HC/HC be sold since the accession of Archbishop Spyridon, nor XI. Inter-Church and Inter-Faith It is proper that concerns and issues that with individual parishes on a case by case Marriages are raised by any member of the family are basis to optimize this vital stewardship role will there be. Any assertion to the contrary discussed in the spirit of Christian dialogue. of each parish. is categorically false. Archbishop Spyridon has established a Also, it must be noted that individuals rep- The financial management of the Arch- Hellenic College/Holy Cross is fully ac- national ministry to spouses and children of resenting G.O.A.L. have been invited by His diocese is overseen by the Archdiocesan credited by the New England Association of Inter-Christian and Inter-Faith Marriages. Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Asso- The Inter-Faith Marriage Committee of the Eminence Archbishop Spyridon to the Arch- Council and Office of Finance. Mr. George ciation of Theological Schools (ATS), as well Archdiocesan Council has met in order to diocese on June 1, 1998, in order to per- Chelpon, the auditing accountant of the as the Theological Schools of the Universi- discern the pressing needs of this ministry. sonally express their ideas and views con- Archdiocese has been appointed acting di- ties of Athens and Thessaloniki, and is a full The Rev. Fr. Charles Joanides is heading this cerning our blessed Archdiocese of rector of Finance. America.(*) and participating member of the Boston Theo- ministry and is laying the foundations for a The Archdiocese is audited by BDO logical Institute. HC/HC has just completed holistic Archdiocesan approach to this op- ISSUES OF CONCERN Seidman. The 1996 audit was the first con- another academic year, educating and spiri- portunity to embrace all people with the love solidated audit in the history of the Archdio- I. Organizational Unity tually training the young men and women of of Christ. cese and has been published in it entirety in of the Archdiocese our Holy Archdiocese. There was a focused the Orthodox Observer (May 5, 1998). The XII. Permanent Diaconate and The order and unity of the Greek Or- site visit to the School by NEASC and ATS on Married Episcopacy 1997 audit is proceeding and will be avail- May 19, 1998, in response to a complaint thodox Archdiocese of America is estab- able by the Clergy-Laity Congress. For 2,000 years, the Diaconate of the lished upon Christ Himself. The Charter of lodged against our School. IV. Acquisition of an Official Resi- There has been no change to the gov- Church has been an integral order of the 1977, granted by the Ecumenical Patriarch- Church, established by Christ through the ate to the Archdiocese, is an administrative dence for the Archbishop erning structure of HC/HC. The Board of Corporate Members of Hellenic College/ Apostles themselves. Every Orthodox priest instrument which provides for specific is- Recently, an initiative was taken in or- in the world has served as a Deacon. The sues. As stated in the Charter: der to acquire an official residence for the Holy Cross, the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees are functioning in com- role of the Diaconate is vital to the life and “The Archdiocese is governed by the Archbishop. The current official residence ministry of the Church. The Church encour- holy canons, the present charter and the is worthily occupied by His Eminence Arch- pliance with the by-laws and established policies and procedures. ages and seeks out greater vocations to the regulations promulgated by it and as to ca- bishop Iakovos. Archbishop Spyridon, after Diaconate and to the Holy Priesthood. At nonical and ecclesiastical matters not pro- completing nearly two years of ministry as A presidential search committee has been established in order to identify a new this time, when there is a greater need for vided therein, by the decisions thereon of Archbishop, has been living in a rental home. priests to serve the parishes of the Archdio- the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarch- The Finance Committee of the Archdiocesan president for the School. In addition, Arch- bishop Spyridon has personally taken the cese, there is a more visible lack in the pres- ate” (Article 1). Council thought it prudent and recom- ence of the Diaconate. Everyone prays for The election of the ruling bishops of the mended that rental money be used to ac- lead in raising the necessary funds to com- plete the new library by the Fall of 1998. the day when the Holy Diaconate will be a Dioceses to the rank of Metropolitan is an quire a permanent residence. An initial ex- more frequently celebrated office in the exemplary honor to their persons, and as penditure of $139,000 was issued by the VIII. St. Basil’s Academy Church. such, to their Dioceses as well. These dis- Archdiocese to secure this home. Upon dis- There has never been, any suggestion, The issue of married bishops is a ca- tinctions for the Presiding Bishops of the cussing this matter at a recent Executive recommendation or proposal that any of the nonical one requiring study and reflection Meeting of the Archdiocesan Council, mem- assets or property of the Academy be sold on a universal basis among all Orthodox (*) See “Archbishop Invites Group to bers of the Committee thought it best to since the accession of Archbishop Spyridon, Meet” on page 5 study further options regarding such a pur- nor will there be. Any assertion to the con- See MEMORANDUM on page 27 ÅÔÏÓ 63 ÉÏÕÍÉÏÓ 1998 ÁÑÉÈÌÏÓ 1146 Ï Ïéêïõìåíéêüò Óýíôïìç åðßóêåøç óôéò ÇÐÁ ôïõ Ïéê. ÐáôñéÜñ÷ç Âáñèïëïìáßïõ ÍÅÁ ÕÏÑÊǗÓôá ðëáßóéá óýíôïìçò ÐáôñéÜñ÷çò óôçí åðßóêåøÞò ôïõ óôçí ðåñéï÷Þ ôçò ÍÝáò Õüñêçò, áìÝóùò ðñï ôçò åðßóçìçò åðßóêå- Áóôüñéá øÞò ôïõ óôïí ÊáíáäÜ, ç ÁÈÐ ï Ïéêïõ- ìåíéêüò ÐáôñéÜñ÷çò ê. Âáñèïëïìáßïò ÍÅÁ ÕÏÑÊÇ—Ï Ïéêïõìåíéêüò Ðá- ôÝëåóå ôç Èåßá Ëåéôïõñãßá óôçí êïéíüôçôá ôñéÜñ÷çò åðéóêÝöèçêå êáôÜ ôçí óýíôïìç ôçò Áãßáò ÔñéÜäáò, óôï Ìðñßôæðïñô óôï ðáñáìïíÞ ôïõ óôçí ÍÝá Õüñêç ôçí ÊïíÝêôéêáô óôéò 24 ÌáÀïõ êáé ôçí åðüìåíç Ðáôñéáñ÷éêÞ êáé ÓôáõñïðçãéáêÞ ÌïíÞ ôéìÞèçêå áðü ôï ÐáíåðéóôÞìéï ÃÝéë ìå ôçò Áãßáò ÅéñÞíçò ×ñõóïâáëÜíôïõ, óôçí åðßôéìï äéäáêôïñéêü Èåïëïãßáò. êáñäéÜ ôçò Áóôüñéáò. Ç åðßóêåøç ôïõ Ïéêïõìåíéêïý Ðáôñé- ÌåãÜëïò áñéèìüò ðéóôþí ôïí õðï- Üñ÷ç óôï Ìðñßôæðïñô óõíÝðåóå ìå ôçí äÝ÷èçêáí ôï áðüãåõìá ôïõ ÓáââÜôïõ, 23 85ç åðÝôåéï ôçò êïéíüôçôáò. Ôçí Ýîé ÌáÀïõ, êáé ðáñÜ ôá áõóôçñÜ ìÝôñá ðåñßðïõ ùñþí ëåéôïõñãßá êáé áñôïêëáóßá áóöáëåßáò Ýäåéîáí ôïí åíèïõóéáóìü ôïõò ðáñáêïëïýèçóáí ðÜíù áðü ÷ßëéá Üôïìá, óåßïíôáò óôïí áÝñá óçìáéÜêéá ìå ôïí åíþ ðÞñáí ìÝñïò ï Óåâ. Áñ÷éåðßóêïðïò Ðáôñéáñ÷éêü Èõñåü. ÁìåñéêÞò ê. Óðõñßäùí êáé ðåñßðïõ åßêïóé ¸îù áðü ôçí åêêëçóßá ôçò Áãßáò Üëëïé éåñÜñ÷åò êáé êëçñéêïß. ÅéñÞíçò, ìåãÜëïò áñéèìüò éåñáñ÷þí, Óôçí ïìéëßá ôïõ, ï Ðáíáãéüôáôïò êëçñéêþí, äéðëùìáôþí êáé Üëëùí ðñïóù- Ýðëåîå ôï åãêþìéï ôçò êïéíüôçôáò ãéá ôçí ðïëý÷ñïíç äéáôÞñçóç êáé ðñïþèçóç ôçò ðéêïôÞôùí ðÞñáí ìÝñïò óôçí õðïäï÷Þ. Ïñèüäïîçò ðßóôçò, ðáñïìïéÜæïíôÜò ôçí Óõíïäåõüìåíïò áðü ôïí Óåâ. Áñ÷éåðß- ÍÉÏÕ ×ÅÚÂÅÍ.—Ìå ôéìçôéêü äéäáêôïñéêü áíáãíþñéóå ôï ÐáíåðéóôÞìéï ÃéÝéë ôçí åõñýôåñç ìå åóôßá öùôüò, ðïõ ç áãÜðç ôïõ Èåïý ðñïóöïñÜ ôïõ Ïéêïõìåíéêïý ÐáôñéÜñ÷ç ê. Âáñèïëïìáßïõ óå ðáãêüóìéï åðßðåäï êáé óêïðï ÁìåñéêÞò ê. Óðõñßäùíá, ï Ðáíáãéü- ôïðïèÝôçóå åêåß, åäþ êáé 85 ÷ñüíéá, þóôå éäéáßôåñá ôï åíäéáöÝñïí ôïõ ãéá ôçí ðñïóôáóßá ôïõ öõóéêïý ðåñéâÜëëïíôïò. ôáôïò êáé äåêÜäåò Üëëïé êëçñéêïß êÜèå óáí öÜñïò íá êáèïäçãåß üóïõò èáëáó- (Öùô. Í. Ìáããßíáò) âáèìßäáò âÜäéóáí ïìáäéêÜ ðñïò ôçí óïäÝñíïíôáé ÷ùñßò îåêÜèáñá ðéóôåýù, áäéÜëåéðôá íá ôçñïýìå ôéò åíôïëÝò ôïõ ôçò ðåñéï÷Þò. ÓôáõñïðçãéáêÞ ÌïíÞ. Ìáæß ôïõò öõóéêÜ ÷ùñßò îåêÜèáñåò èÝóåéò, óôç æùÞ. Èåïý. Ôéìçôéêü Äßðëùìá ï êáèçãïýìåíïò ôçò ÌïíÞò Ìçôñïðïëßôçò ÈÝìá ôçò Ðáôñéáñ÷éêÞò ïìéëßáò Þôáí Ìçíýìáôá Óôçí Íåïëáßá Ôï ðñùß ôçò ÄåõôÝñáò, 25 ÌáÀïõ, óôá ÔõÜíùí ê. ÐáÀóéïò êáé ï Åðßóêïðïò ç áãÜðç ôçò Áãßáò ÔñéÜäáò êáé ç óçìáóßá Ï Ïéêïõìåíéêüò ÐáôñéÜñ÷çò ê. Âáñ- ðëáßóéá åêäÞëùóçò óôï ÐáíåðéóôÞìéï ÃÝéë Áðáìåßáò ê. ÂéêÝíôéïò, áíáðëçñùôÞò ôçò äéáôÞñçóçò ôçò áãíüôçôáò ôçò èïëïìáßïò áðåõèýíèçêå åðßóçò êáé óôïõò óôï Íéïû ×Ýéâåí, ï Ïéêïõìåíéêüò ÐáôñéÜñ- çãïýìåíïò. Ïñèüäïîçò ðßóôçò ìáò. íÝïõò ëÝãïíôáò üôé äåí õðÜñ÷åé ìÝñá ðïõ ÷çò ôéìÞèçêå ìå äéäáêôïñéêü. Ï ðñüåäñïò Ðñþôïò ïìéëçôÞò Þôáí ï ðñüåäñïò Ï Ïéêïõìåíéêüò ÐáôñéÜñ÷çò ðñïåéäï- ïé íÝïé ôçò Åêêëçóßáò ìáò äåí åßíáé ìÝóá ôïõ Ðáíåðéóôçìßïõ, Ñßôóáñíô ËÝâéí ôïõ Äçìïôéêïý Óõìâïõëßïõ ÍÝáò Õüñêçò ðïßçóå ôï åêêëçóßáóìá íá ðåñéöñïõñåß óôéò ðñïóåõ÷Ýò ôïõ. õðïãñÜììéóå ôçí ðñïóöïñÜ ôïõ Ïéêïõ- Ðßôåñ Âáëüí ï ïðïßïò êáé áíáêïßíùóå ôç ôçí áãíüôçôá áõôÞ ôçò Ïñèïäïîßáò êáé Ï Ðáíáãéüôáôïò ìßëçóå óôïõò íÝïõò ìåíéêïý ÐáôñéÜñ÷ç óå ðáãêüóìéï åðßðåäï ìåôïíïìáóßá ôìÞìáôïò ôçò 23çò ëåùöü- íá ìçí åðçñåÜæåôáé áðü ìçíýìáôá ôñßôùí ãéá ôçí óçìáóßá ôçò áãÜðçò ðñïò ôïí áëëÜ êáé ôï åíäéáöÝñïí ãéá ôçí ðñïóôáóßá ñïõ óå «ïäü ÐáôñéÜñ÷ç Âáñèïëïìáßïõ». ðïõ åðéöáíåéáêÜ öáßíïíôáé ÷ñéóôéáíéêÜ, ×ñéóôü êáé ôïõò óõíáíèñþðïõò ôïõò, ôïõ ðåñéâÜëëïíôïò êáé ôéò ðñïóðÜèåéÝò Óôç óýíôïìç ïìéëßá ôïõ ðñïò ôï áëëÜ ðïõ ôá ïðïßá ìðïñïýí íá áðïðñï- ìÝóá óå Ýíá óêëçñü êüóìï ðïõ ôïõò ôïõ ðÜíù óôï èÝìá. óõãêåíôñùìÝíï ðëÞèïò, ï Ïéêïõìåíéêüò óáíáôïëßóïõí ôïõò ðéóôïýò. ÆÞôçóå ôçí óðñþ÷íåé íá ìåôáðçäÞóïõí áðü ôçí Óôç óõíÝ÷åéá, äüèçêå ãåýìá ðñïò ôéìÞ ÐáôñéÜñ÷çò ê. Âáñèïëïìáßïò Ýêáíå áðüññéøç êÜèå áíïñèüäïîçò äéäáóêáëßáò, íåáíéêüôçôá óôïí êüóìï ôùí åíçëßêùí, ôïõ Ðáíáãéüôáôïõ, åíþ ï Ïéêïõìåíéêüò Ýêêëçóç ãéá åíüôçôá êáé ãéá åðßëõóç êÜèå áêüìá êáé áí ðáñïõóéÜæïíôáé ùò Ïñèü- ðïëý ãñÞãïñá. ÕðïãñÜììéóå ôçí óçìáóßá ÐáôñéÜñ÷çò óõíáíôÞèçêå êáé ìå ìÝëç ôçò äéáöïñÜò áíÜìåóá óôï ÷ñéóôåðþíõìï äïîåò èÝóåéò, áëëÜ ðñïÝñ÷ïíôáé áðü ôçò Èåßáò Êïéíùíßáò ùò ôï ôÝëåéï ðáñÜ- ÅëëçíéêÞò Áäåëöüôçôáò ôïõ Ðáíåðé- ðëÞñùìá ôçò Åêêëçóßáò. óõããñáöåßò ðïõ äåí äéáèÝôïõí ðíåõ- äåéãìá ôçò ãéïñôÞò ôçò áãÜðçò, áëëÜ êáé óôçìßïõ. Óõíáíôéüìáóôå ìÝóá óå Ýíá êëßìá ìáôéêÞ ôáýôéóç ìå ôç ÌçôÝñá Åêêëçóßá, ðïõ äéáôçñåß óôïí íïõ ìáò ôçí åéêüíá ôçò Ôï ßäéï áðüãåõìá áíá÷þñçóå ãéá ôçí óõìöéëßùóçò êáé áäåëöïóýíçò ìå ôçí äéüôé üðïéïò ôá äÝ÷åôáé, ðéèáíþò äåí åßíáé åíüôçôáò ìå ôïí ×ñéóôü. ÏôÜâá ôïõ ÊáíáäÜ, óõíïäåõüìåíïò áðü åðéóôñïöÞ ìéáò áãáðçôÞò ïìÜäáò ðéóôþí óå èÝóç íá äéáêñßíåé ôá ëÜèç êáé ôéò ÌåôÜ ôçí ëåéôïõñãßá, ï Óåâ. Áñ÷éåðß- ôïí Óåâ. Áñ÷éåðßóêïðï ÁìåñéêÞò ê. Óðõñß- óôçí áãêáëéÜ ôçò ÌçôÝñáò Åêêëçóßáò, ðáãßäåò ðïõ ðåñéÝ÷ïõí. óêïðïò ÁìåñéêÞò ê. Óðõñßäùí áðåõèýí- äùíá. Ôïõò õðïäÝ÷èçêáí åêåß ï Ðñùè- åßðå ï Ïéêïõìåíéêüò ÐáôñéÜñ÷çò. ÃéïñôÜ- Óýóôçóå åðßóçò óôïõò ðéóôïýò íá èçêå óôï åêêëçóßáóìá ðÜíù óôï èÝìá ôçò õðïõñãüò ôçò ÷þñáò Æáí ÊñåôéÝí êáé ï æïõìå óÞìåñá, óõíÝ÷éóå, ôçí íßêç ôçò åìâáèýíïõí êáé íá ìÜèïõí êáëýôåñá ôçí åíüôçôáò êáé ôçò åõ÷áñéóôéáêÞò ôáýôéóçò. Ìçôñïðïëßôçò Ôïñüíôï êáé ÊáíáäÜ ê. áãÜðçò ðÜíù óôï ìßóïò, ôçò åíüôçôáò ðßóôç ôïõò. Áí ðñáãìáôéêÜ èÝëïõìå íá Ï ð. ÄçìÞôñéïò Ñåêáôóßíáò êáëùóü- ÓùôÞñéïò. ðÜíù óôç äéáßñåóç, ôçò åõ÷áñéóôéáêÞò ãßíïõìå, ùò Üôïìá, ëý÷íïé ðïõ áíôáõãïýí ñéóå óôçí óõíÝ÷åéá ôïí Ïéêïõìåíéêü Åêôüò ôçò ÏôÜâáò, ç åâäïìáäéáßá êïéíùíßáò ðÜíù óôï ó÷ßóìá. ôï áãíü öùò ôïõ ×ñéóôïý, åßðå, ðñÝðåé ÐáôñéÜñ÷ç êáé üëïõò, áíôáëëÜãçóáí åðßóçìç åðßóêåøç ôïõ Ïéêïõìåíéêïý Óôç óõíÝ÷åéá, ç Áõôïý ÈåéïôÜôç íá ìåëåôïýìå ôéò Ïñèüäïîåò ãñáöÝò, íá áíáìíçóôéêÜ äþñá êáé áêïëïýèçóå äå- ÐáôñéÜñ÷ç óôïí ÊáíáäÜ ðåñéëÜìâáíå êáé Ðáíáãéüôçôá åõëüãçóå ôçí Ðáôñéáñ÷éêÞ êïéíùíïýìå ôç ëáôñåßá êáé ôá ìõóôÞñéá îßùóç óôçí êïéíïôéêÞ áßèïõóá, üðïõ ôéò ðüëåéò Ìüíôñåáë, Ôïñüíôï, Âáíêïýâåñ êáé ÓôáõñïðçãéáêÞ ÌïíÞ ôçò Áãßáò ôçò Åêêëçóßáò ìáò êáé íá ðáó÷ßæïõìå õðÞñîáí êáé óýíôïìåò ïìéëßåò ðïëéôéêþí êáé Ãïõßíéðåãê. ÅéñÞíçò ×ñõóïâáëÜíôïõ. Ï Çãïýìåíïò ôçò ÌïíÞò, Ìçôñï- ðïëßôçò ÐáÀóéïò, áðåõèõíüìåíïò óôïõò ×åéñïôïíßá óõãêåíôñùìÝíïõò ðéóôïýò, åîÝöñáóå ôçí ìåãÜëç ÷áñÜ ôïõ ãéá ôçí õðïäï÷Þ ôïõ íÝïõ åðéóêüðïõ Ïéêïõìåíéêïý ÐáôñéÜñ÷ç ðïõ óçìáôï- äüôçóå ìéá éóôïñéêÞ óôéãìÞ. Ï åñ÷ïìüò ôïõ ÐáôñéÜñ÷ç ìáò óôçí ÉåñÜ áõôÞ ÌïíÞ, ÖÉËÁÄÅËÖÅÉÁ.—Ï Óåâ. Áñ÷éåðß- åßðå, áðïôåëåß ðñáãìáôéêÞ åõëïãßá ãéá óêïðïò ÁìåñéêÞò ê. Óðõñßäùí ÷åéñïôüíçóå üëïõò üóïõò âñéóêüìáóôå óÞìåñá åäþ. ôçí ÊõñéáêÞ 31 ÌáÀïõ ôïí ðáìøçöåß ÁíÜëïãá óõíáéóèÞìáôá åêöñÜóôç- åêëåãÝíôá áðü ôçí ÉåñÜ Óýíïäï ôïõ êáí êáé áðü ôïõò ðéóôïýò: «Äåí õðÜñ÷ïõí Ïéêïõìåíéêïý Ðáôñéáñ÷åßïõ Åðßóêïðï ëüãéá íá åêöñÜóù ôá óõíáéóèÞìáôÜ ìïõ ÎÜíèïõ ÄçìÞôñéï ÊïõóÝë (Êïõôóüãéùñãá). êáèþò ãßíïìáé ìÜñôõñáò ôïõ åñ÷ïìïý ôïõ Ç ÷åéñïôïíßá ôïõ íÝïõ âïçèïý Åðéóêüðïõ ðñïêáèçìÝíïõ ôçò Ìçôñüò Åêêëçóßáò, ôçò Áñ÷éåðéóêïðÞò ÁìåñéêÞò Ýãéíå óôïí óôçí Áóôüñéá. Ç åíóùìÜôùóç êáé áíá- Êáèåäñéêü ôïõ Áãßïõ Ãåùñãßïõ, óôç Öéëá- ãíþñéóç ôçò Åêêëçóßáò ôçò Áãßáò ÅéñÞíçò, äÝëöåéá ðáñïõóßá ìåãÜëïõ áñéèìïý ôïõ ðáëáéïý çìåñïëïãßïõ, áðïôåëåß éåñáñ÷þí, êëçñéêþí êáé ðéóôþí. ðñáãìáôéêÜ åõëïãßá. Ç ïñèïäïîßá ìáò äåí Ï ÈåïöéëÝóôáôïò Åðßóêïðïò ÄçìÞ- ðñÝðåé íá öïñôþíåôáé ìå äé÷üíïéåò êáé ôñéïò, 60 åôþí, ãåííÞèçêå óôçí ÓðÜñôáí- äéáéñÝóåéò» åßðå ï Âáóßëåéïò Ðáðá- ìðåñãê ôçò Íüôéáò Êáñïëßíáò. Öïßôçóå æáöåéñáêüðïõëïò, áíôéðñüåäñïò ôïõ óôï ÐáíåðéóôÞìéï ÍïñèãïõÝóôåñí êáé ÍÅÁ ÕÏÑÊÇ.—Åí áíáìïíÞ ôçò áíá÷þñçóçò ãéá ôçí åðéóôñïöÞ óôï ÖáíÜñé. Ôïí Êïéíïôéêïý Óõìâïõëßïõ ôïõ Êáèåäñéêïý áðåöïßôçóå áðü ôç ÈåïëïãéêÞ Ó÷ïëÞ Ðáíáãéüôáôï êáé ôïí Óåâ. Áñ÷éåðßóêïðï ÁìåñéêÞò ê. Óðõñßäùíá ðåñéóôïé÷ßæïõí (áðü ôïõ Áãßïõ Äçìçôñßïõ ôçò Áóôüñéáò. Ôéìßïõ Óôáõñïý ôï 1963. Áðü ôï 1981 Þôáí áñéóôåñÜ): Ï Åðßóêïðïò Áðáìåßáò ÂéêÝíôéïò, ïé Ìçôñïðïëßôåò Âåñïßáò êáé Íáïýóçò ÐáíôåëåÞìùí, Öéëáäåëöåßáò Ìåëßôùí, ºìâñïõ êáé ÔåíÝäïõ Öþôéïò, ÔõÜíùí ÐáÀóéïò êáé ˜ óåë. 14 ˜ óåë. 16 ï Åðßóêïðïò Ìåëüçò Öéëüèåïò. (Öùô. Í. Ìáããßíáò) ÓÅËÉÄÁ 14 ÏÑÈÏÄÏÎÏÓ ÐÁÑÁÔÇÑÇÔÇÓ ÉÏÕÍÉÏÓ 1998 ÁíáâÜèìéóç ôïõ Ðïëéôéóôéêïý ÊÝíôñïõ ôçò Áñ÷éåðéóêïðÞò óôçí Áóôüñéá

ÍÅÁ ÕÏÑÊÇ.— Ôçí ðëÞñç áíáâÜèìéóç ôïõ Ðïëéôéóôéêïý ÊÝíôñïõ ôçò ÉåñÜò Áñ÷éåðéóêïðÞò óôçí Áóôüñéá áðïöÜóéóå ï Óåâáóìéüôáôïò Áñ÷éåðßóêïðïò ÁìåñéêÞò ê. Óðõñßäùí, áíáèÝôïíôáò êáèÞêïíôá Áñ÷éåñá- ôéêïý Åðéôñüðïõ óôïí ÈåïöéëÝóôáôï Åðßóêïðï Áðáìåßáò ê. ÂéêÝíôéï, áíáðëçñùôÞ Çãïýìåíï ôçò ÉåñÜò Ðáôñéáñ÷éêÞò êáé ÓôáõñïðçãéáêÞò ÌïíÞò Ïóßáò ÅéñÞíçò ×ñõóïâáëÜíôïõ Áóôïñßáò. Ïé áðïöÜóåéò Ýãéíáí ãíùóôÝò óôç äéÜñêåéá ôçò ðñþôçò óõíåäñßáóçò ôïõ íåïäéïñéóèÝíôïò Äéïéêçôéêïý Óõìâïõëßïõ, ðïõ ðñáãìáôïðïéÞèçêå óôéò 3 Éïõíßïõ óôçí É. Áñ÷éåðéóêïðÞ ðáñïõóßá ôïõ ÓåâáóìéïôÜôïõ. Ôï íÝï Äéïéêçôéêü Óõìâïýëéï áðïôåëåßôáé áðü ôïí ê. ÔóÜñëò ÌáñáãêïõäÜêç, ðñüåäñï, ôïí Êáè. ×ñéóôïöÞ Êïñùíáßï, ãñáììáôÝá, ôïí ê. ÉùÜííç Óôõëéáíïý, ôáìßá êáé ôïõò ê.ê. Ãåþñãéï Áëìõñïýäç, Ãåþñãéï ÁããåëÜêç, Öþôéï Ãåñáóüðïõëï, Ìðßë ÃéÜíáñç, ÄçìÞôñéï ÊáëïåéäÞ, Âáóßëåéï Ëéâáíü, Êþóôá ËïõêÝñç, êáé Äñ. ×Üñç ØùìéÜäç, ùò ìÝëç. Ï ê. ÓôáìÜôçò Ãêßêáò ðáñáìÝíåé äéåõèõíôÞò ôïõ ôìÞìáôïò ðïëéôéóôéêþí åêäçëþóåùí ôïõ ÊÝíôñïõ. Ìå õðüäåéîç ôïõ Óåâ. Áñ÷éåðéóêüðïõ ôï íÝï Äéïéêçôéêü Óõìâïýëéï èá ìåëåôÞóåé èÝìáôá üðùò: • ôç ëåéôïõñãßá ôçò âéâëéïèÞêçò ôïõ ÊÝíôñïõ • ôçí ðëÞñç ëåéôïõñãßá ôïõ åêêëçóéáóôéêïý âéâëéïðùëåßïõ ôïõ ÊÝíôñïõ • ôçí ðñïìÞèåéá åêêëçóéáóôéêþí åéäþí ìÝóù ôïõ ÊÝíôñïõ • ôç ëåéôïõñãßá åëëçíéêïý ùäåßïõ ãéá ëáúêÞ êáé âõæáíôéíÞ ìïõóéêÞ • ôç ëåéôïõñãßá ñáäéïöùíéêïý ðñïãñÜììáôïò, ôçëåïðôéêïý óôïýíôéï, êôë. (öùô. Äçì. ÐáíÜãïõ) ÓõíÝäñéï ãéá ôçí áíáãíþñéóç ÏÉ ÐÁÍÅÕÖÇÌÏÉ ÊÁÉ ÐÑÙÔÏÊÏÑÕÖÁÉÏÉ ÁÐÏÓÔÏËÏÉ ôçò Ãåíïêôïíßáò ôùí Ðïíôßùí ÐÅÔÑÏÓ ÊÁÉ ÐÁÕËÏÓ «Ôá êáõ÷Þìáôá êáé ïé íïçôïß öùóôÞñåò ôçò Åêêëçóßáò»

å Ýíáí ýìíï ôçò Åêêëçóßáò ìáò êáé ìÜëéóôá åîÜðëùóç ôïõ Åõáããåëßïõ êáé ãéá ôçí åãêáèßäñõóç óôçí Áêïëïõèßá ôïõ Åóðåñéíïý, ïé ôùí ôïðéêþí åêêëçóéþí. ÊáôÜ óôéò ôÝóóåñéò Ó Áðüóôïëïé ÐÝôñïò êáé Ðáýëïò ïíïìÜæïíôáé áðïóôïëéêÝò ðåñéïäåßåò ôïõ ôáîßäåøå óå ïëüêëçñï «óôçñßãìáôá» ôçò Åêêëçóßáò, «ëïãéêïß áóôÝñåò» êáé ôü Ñùìáúêü êüóìï êáé ðáíôïý Üöçíå, áíåîßôçëá, ôï «íïçôïß öùóôÞñåò». ÐñïóÝôéò, ï éåñüò õìíùäüò ïìéëåß êÞñõãìÜ ôïõ ôï ïëïæþíôáíï êáé ôç èõóéáóôéêÞ êáé ãéá ôçí «óôåññüôçôá» ôïõ ÐÝôñïõ, ôçí «óýíåóéí» ôïõ ðáíÜãéá âéùôÞ ôïõ. Óôéò äýï åðéóôïëÝò ôïõ ÐÝôñïõ êáé óôéò ôïõ êáè. Ãåùñãßïõ ÌðåìðÞ äåêáôÝóóåñéò ôïõ Ðáýëïõ, êáôáõãÜæåé ç æþðõñïò ðáñïõóßá ôïõ Áãßïõ Ðíåýìáôïò, ç ðáíÜóðéëïò Ðáýëïõ êáé ôçí «ëáìðñÜí ôïõ óïößáí» êáé ãéá ôçí öëüãá ôçò áãÜðçò ôïõò êáé ôçò ðßóôçò ôïõò óôïí «áëçèÞ èåçãïñßáí» êáé ôùí äýï áõôþí ìåãÜëùí Êýñéï. Ãé’ áõôü ï Áðüóôïëïò Ðáýëïò ãñÜöåé: «Ý÷ù ÍÅÁ ÕÏÑÊÇ.— Ïëïêëçñþíïíôáò ôï 4ï Ðáãêüóìéï Áðïóôüëùí. ÐñÜãìáôé, ôüóï ï Áðüóôïëïò ÐÝôñïò, óôáõñùèÞ ìáæß ìå ôïí ×ñéóôüí. Äåí æþ äå ðëÝïí åãþ, ÓõíÝäñéï Ðïíôéáêïý Åëëçíéóìïý, ìå êýñéï èÝìá ôçí üóï êáé ï Áðüóôïëïò Ðáýëïò áðïôåëåß ôïõò áëëÜ æÞ ìÝóá ìïõ ï ×ñéóôüò » (Ãáë. 1,19). Êáé áëëïý äéåèíÞ áíáãíþñéóç ôçò Ãåíïêôïíßáò ôùí Ðïíôßùí áðü ôïõò Ôïýñêïõò, áíôéðñïóùðåßá åðéóêÝöèçêå ôïí Óåâ. Áñ÷éåðß- ìåãáëýôåñïõò êáé åðéôõ÷Ýóôåñïõò «éåñáðïóôüëïõò» äéáêçñýôôåé üôé «ï ×ñéóôüò åßíáé ôá ðÜíôá êáé åéò êáé êÞñõêáò ôïõ Åõáããåëßïõ ôïõ Éçóïý ×ñéóôïý, äéüôé óêïðï ÁìåñéêÞò ê. Óðõñßäùíá êáé ôïí åíçìÝñùóå ãéá ôéò ðÜíôáò». (Êïë. 1,11). ÈñéáìâåõôéêÜ áðåõèýíåôáé ï åñãáóßåò êáé ôá ðïñßóìáôá ôïõ óõíåäñßïõ. ôï Ýæçóáí êáôÜâáèá óôç æùÞ ôïõò êáé ôï êÞñõîáí Áðüóôïëïò ÐÝôñïò ðñïò ôïõò ðéóôïýò ôçò åðï÷Þò (Öùô. Ìáñ. Ôüëéïõ) äéÜðëáôá óôçí èáõìáóôÞ äéáêïíßá ôïõò. Ãé’ áõôü, ôïõ, áëëÜ êáé üëùí ôùí åðï÷þí ëÝãïíôáò, «Åõëï- ìÝóá áðü ôéò åðéóôïëÝò ôïõò öáßíåôáé êáèáñÜ ï ãçôüò ï Èåüò êáé ÐáôÝñáò ôïõ Êõñßïõ ìáò Éçóïý Ïìéëßá ôïõ ÓåâáóìéïôÜôïõ Ýíèåñìïò áðïóôïëéêüò ôïõò æÞëïò, ç Ýíèåïò áãÜðç ×ñéóôïý, ï ïðïßïò êáôÜ ôï ìåãÜëï ôïõ Ýëåïò ìáò ôïõò ðñïò ôïí Êýñéï êáé ç áðüëõôïò ðñïóùðéêÞ áíáãÝííçóå ìå ôçí áíÜóôáóç ôïõ Éçóïý ×ñéóôïý áðü ðñïóöïñÜ ôïõò óôï ëõôñùôéêü Ýñãï ôïõ Éçóïý ôïõò íåêñïýò, óå ìéá æùíôáíÞ åëðßäá, óå ìéá óôï ÊïëÝãéï Êïõßíò ×ñéóôïý êáé ôïõ Åõáããåëßïõ Ôïõ. êëçñïíïìéÜ Üöèáñôç, áìüëõíôç êáé áìÜñáíôç, ðïõ ÍÅÁ ÕÏÑÊÇ.—Ï Óåâ. Áñ÷éåðßóêïðïò ÁìåñéêÞò ê. áôáãüìåíïò áðü ôçí Ãáëéëáßá, ï ÐÝôñïò, åßíáé öõëáãìÝíç óôïõò ïõñáíïýò ãéá óáò » (Á’ Ðåôñ. Óðõñßäùí Þôáí öÝôïò ï åðßóçìïò ïìéëçôÞò óôï ÊÝíôñï ãéïò ôïõ ÉùíÜ, ìáèçôÞò ôïõ ÂáðôéóôÞ 1, 3-4). Âõæáíôéíþí êáé Óõã÷ñüíùí Åëëçíéêþí Óðïõäþí óôï Ê ÉùÜííç êáé áäåëöüò ôïõ Áðüóôïëïõ ôçí ðñþôç ïìéëßá ãéá ôïí Áðüóôïëï Ðáýëï, ÊïëÝãéï Êïõßíò, óôéò 29 ÌáÀïõ. ÁíäñÝá ôïõ Ðñùôüêëçôïõ, áðïôåëïýóå ôçí Üãéá ï ïðïßïò êáé áõôüò ìáñôýñçóå óôçí Ñþìç, ÈÝìá ôçò ïìéëßáò ôïõ ÓåâáóìéïôÜôïõ Þôáí «Ç ìïñöÞ ôçò áèùüôçôáò êáé áðëüôçôáò áëëÜ êáé ôïõ Ó ï Üãéïò ÉùÜííçò ï ×ñõóüóôïìïò ãñÜöåé ôá ÂõæáíôéíÞ ÊëçñïíïìéÜ êáé ïé Åëëçíïñèüäïîïé ×ñéóôéáíïß ðçãáßïõ åíèïõóéáóìïý êáé ôçò ïëïêëçñùôéêÞò åîÞò: «Äåí èá Ýóöáëå êáíÝíáò áí ïíïìÜæåé ôçí øõ÷Þ óôçí ÁìåñéêÞ» óôçí ïðïßá Ýêáíå áíáöïñÜ óôçí áöéåñþóåùò ðñïò ôïí Êýñéï. Áí êáé ôïí áñíÞèçêå ôïõ Ðáýëïõ, ëéâÜäé áñåôþí êáé êÞðï ðíåõìáôéêü. ðñüóöáôç Ýêèåóç ìå ôßôëï «Ç Äüîá ôïõ Âõæáíôßïõ» óôï ôñåéò öïñÝò, ï ÐÝôñïò äåí Ýðáõóå íá åßíáé ï Ôüóï ðïëý áêôéíïâïëïýóå áðü ÷Üñç êáé Ýäåé÷íå ôçí Ìçôñïðïëéôéêü Ìïõóåßï ÔÝ÷íçò ôçò ÍÝáò Õüñêçò. ðñùôïêïñõöáßïò ôùí Áðïóôüëùí, ï ïðïßïò êáôá- ðßóôç ôçò øõ÷Þò ôïõ áíôÜîéá áõôÞò ôçò ÷Üñçò. «Ç êëçñïíïìéÜ ðïõ ìáò Üöçóáí ïé Âõæáíôéíïß» åßðå äéþ÷èçêå, öõëáêßóôçêå, âáóáíßóôçêå êáé õðÝöåñå ÅðåéäÞ ëïéðüí Ýãéíå óêåýïò åêëïãÞò êáé êáèÜñéóå ï Áñ÷éåðßóêïðïò ÁìåñéêÞò, «áðïôåëåß Þèïò êáé öñüíçìá. ìáñôõñéêü èÜíáôï óôç Ñþìç ãéá ôçí áãÜðç ôïõ ðñïò êáëÜ ôïí åáõôüí ôïõ, åß÷å åê÷õèåß ó’ áõôüí ðëïýóéá Ôá üóá óõíåéóÝöåñáí ïé ìåãÜëïé äéáíïçôÝò êáé ôïí åóôáõñùìÝíï êáé áíáóôçìÝíï ×ñéóôü. ç äùñåÜ ôïõ áãßïõ Ðíåýìáôïò. Ãé’ áõôü ìáò ÷Üñéóå êáëëéôÝ÷íåò ôïõ Âõæáíôßïõ, áí êáé ôõðéêÜ áðïôåëïýí Áðü ôçí Üëëç ìåñéÜ, ï Áðüóôïëïò Ðáýëïò, êáé ôïõò èáõìáóôïýò ðïôáìïýò, ü÷é ìüíï ôÝóóåñéò ðñïúüíôá ôçò åðï÷Þò ôïõò, áöïñïýí êáé åìðëïõôßæïõí ãåííçìÝíïò óôçí Ôáñóü ôçò Êéëéêßáò, Þôáí Ñùìáßïò óýìöùíá ìå ôçí ðçãÞ ôïõ ðáñáäåßóïõ, áëëÜ ðïëý Ýííïéåò, ðïõ åßíáé äéá÷ñïíéêÝò». ðïëßôçò êáé Öáñéóáßïò ôï áîßùìá êáé Üíèñùðïò ìå ðåñéóóüôåñïõò, ðïõ ñÝïõí êáèçìåñéíÜ êáé äåí «Ôï ðíåýìá áõôü åßíáé ðïõ êõñéáñ÷åß óôçí ÂõæáíôéíÞ ïéêïíïìéêÞ åõ÷Ýñåéá. Åß÷å ôý÷åé êáé åîáßñåôçò ðïôßæïõí ôçí ãç, áëëÜ ôéò øõ÷Ýò ôùí áíèñþðùí, êëçñïíïìéÜ ìáò êáé ðïõ åîáêïëïõèåß íá äçìéïõñãåß áêüìç ìüñöùóçò, áöïý åîÝìáèå ôçí ÅëëçíéêÞ ãëþóóá êáé ðïõ ôïõò äéáãåßñïõí óôçí êáñðïöïñßá ôçò áñåôÞò» êáé óÞìåñá» ôüíéóå ï Óåâáóìéüôáôïò. áóöáëþò ãíþñéæå êáé ÅëëçíéêÞ öéëïóïößá êáé ôá (Êåßìåíï êáé Ìåôáöñ. ¸ëëçíåò ÐáôÝñåò ôçò Åêêëç- Óôï 20ï åôÞóéï åðßóçìï äåßðíï ðïõ áêïëïýèçóå, ó÷åôéêÜ èåïëïãéêÜ êáé öéëïóïöéêÜ ñåýìáôá ôçò óßáò, ×ñõóïóôüìïõ ¸ñãá, ô.36,ó.5) Ëüãéá áãÜðçò êáé äüèçêáí êáé äýï õðïôñïößåò ðñïò ôéìÞ ôïõ Áñ÷éåðéóêü- åðï÷Þò ôïõ, ôüóï åíôüò ôïõ Éïõäáúóìïý üóï êáé óåâáóìïý áðü Ýíá ÐáôÝñá ôçò Åêêëçóßáò ãéá ôïí ðïõ óôïõò öïéôçôÝò ×. Ôóéñáêßäç êáé Í. Ôóïñïìüêï. ìåôáîý ôùí åèíéêþí. ÍÝïò ìåôÝâç óôá Éåñïóüëõìá, Áðüóôïëï ôùí Åèíþí Ðáýëï, ðïõ ôáéñéÜæïõí üðïõ óðïýäáóå ðáñÜ ôïõò ðüäáò ôïõ óïöïý áóöáëþò êáé ãéá ôïí Ýôåñï Êïñõöáßï, ôïí Áðüóôïëï ñáâßíïõ ÃáìáëéÞë. Äéáêáôå÷üìåíïò áðü ôç óõíôç- ÐÝôñï. Ï Ïéê. ÐáôñéÜñ÷çò óôçí Áóôüñéá ñçôéêÞ ÉïõäáúêÞ íïïôñïðßá Ýãéíå óöïäñüò ðïëÝìéïò Êáé áò ôåëåéþóïõìå ôçí ôáðåéíÞ ìáò ðñïóöïñÜ ˜ óåë. 13 ôïõ ×ñéóôéáíéóìïý êáé óõììåôåß÷å óôç äéÜ ëéèïâï- ðñïò ôïõò ìåãÜëïõò Áðïóôüëïõò ÐÝôñï êáé Ðáýëï Áêïëïýèçóå Ðáôñéáñ÷éêüò åóðåñéíüò, ìåôÜ ôï ôÝëïò ëéóìïý êáôáäßêç ôïõ ðñùôïìÜñôõñá ÓôÝöáíïõ. øÜëëïíôáò ìáæß ìå ôçí ðëÞèïõóá Åêêëçóßá, «×áßñåôå ôïõ ïðïßïõ, ÷ïñåõôéêü óõãêñüôçìá ìå åëëçíéêÝò öïñåóéÝò (Ðñáî. 7, 54 ê.åî.) ÐÝôñå êáé Ðáýëå, äïãìÜôùí ôùí èåßùí èåìåëßùí ðáñïõóßáóå ÷ïñïýò ôçò ÅëëÜäïò, ðñïò ôéìÞ ôïõ Ç óõãêëïíéóôéêÞ ìåôáóôñïöÞ ôïõ Ðáýëïõ óôïí áññáãåßò, ößëïé ×ñéóôïý, óêåýç ôßìéá...» ×ñéóôéáíéóìü, áðïôåëåß Ýíá áðü ôá ìåãáëýôåñá êáé ÐáôñéÜñ÷ç. áðïöáóéóôéêüôåñá ãåãïíüôá ôçò ðáãêüóìéáò Ï ê. Ãåþñãéïò Ó. ÌðåìðÞò åßíáé êáèçãçôÞò Ïëïêëçñþíïíôáò, ï Ïéêïõìåíéêüò ÐáôñéÜñ÷çò éóôïñßáò. (Ðñáî. 9,1 ê.åî.) 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ÊÙÍÓÔÁÍÔÉÍÏÕÐÏËÇ- ¼ôáí ìÝóá óïõ, óå ðñïóãåéþíåé óôçí ðñáãìá- Ç ôåëåôÞ Þôáí ðïéêéëüìïñöç. Ïé ãåíéêüò Ðñüîåíïò ôçò ÅëëÜäáò Ö. ÎõäÜò. óôï êÝíôñï ôçò Êùíóôáíôéíïýðïëçò Ýíáò ôéêüôçôá, áöïý äåí ìéëÜ ôßðïôå Üëëï åêôüò êïðÝëåò ðïõ áðïöïßôçóáí áðü ôï ÆÜð- Ôçí ðáñÜóôáóç Ýêëåøáí óôç óõíÝ÷åéá ðåñéçãçôÞò ðáñáêïëïõèåß åëëçíüðïõëá áðü ôá ôïõñêéêÜ. Êáé ßóùò ïñéóìÝíïé ðåéï ðáñÝëáâáí ôï ðáñáäïóéáêü äá÷ôõ- åîÞíôá ðåñßðïõ ìáèçôÝò áðü üëá ôá íá ÷ïñåýïõí, ïýôå Ýíáí, ïýôå äýï, áëëÜ âëïóõñïß ôýðïé, ìå êïóôïýìéá, óôç ãùíßá ëßäé ìå ôï Æ, üðùò ãéíüôáí óôá ðáëéÜ, êáëÜ ó÷ïëåßá, ðïõ ÷üñåøáí äåêáåðôÜ åëëçíé- äåêáåðôÜ ðáñáäïóéáêïýò ÷ïñïýò (áðü íá ìçí ðåñéìÝíïõí ôá êïñßôóéá ôïõò, áëëÜ ÷ñüíéá. Ïé ìáèçôÝò áðü ôï ÆùãñÜöåéï, êïýò ðáñáäïóéáêïýò ÷ïñïýò. Ôïõò äßäáîå ôóÜìéêï êáé êáëáìáôéáíü ìÝ÷ñé ÷áóÜðéêï åíäå÷ïìÝíïõò ðáñáêïëïõèïýí ôç ãéïñôÞ. üìùò, Þôáí ðéï æùíôáíïß. ÅéóÞëèáí ìÝóá üëïõò Ýíáò ãõìíáóôÞò áðü ôç Ìáêåäïíßá, Þ áðü íçóéþôéêïõò óõñôïýò êáé êáñá- Ôç ãéïñôÞ ôùí Ñùìéþí, üðùò èá Ýëåãáí óôçí áßèïõóá, üðùò ïé ðáßêôåò ìéáò ï Ô. Ìáíþëçò, ï ïðïßïò áöéÝñùóå óå áõôü ãêïýíåò ìÝ÷ñé æåúìðÝêéêï), ôüôå áéóèÜíåôáé êáé ïé ßäéïé. ïìÜäáò ìðÜóêåô êáé ÷áéñÝôçóáí ôï ôï óêïðü üëåò ôéò åëåýèåñåò þñåò. Êáé ç ðåñßåñãá. Ðñï÷èÝò âñÜäõ, ï Åëëçíéóìüò ôçò ãõìíáóéÜñ÷ç ôïõò, ü÷é ìå ôçí êëáóéêÞ äéäáóêáëßá åßíáé äýóêïëç, áöïý ôá ðáéäéÜ Ðüëçò åß÷å ãéïñôÞ. Ãéüñôáæáí ôçí áðïöïß- ÷åéñáøßá, áëëÜ ìå ôï ÷áéñåôéóìü ôïõ äåí Ý÷ïõí ðëÝïí áõôÜ ôá ìïõóéêÜ áêïý- ôïõ ¢ëêç Êïýñêïõëá ôçóç ôùí ðáéäéþí ôïõò áðü ôá ôñßá ìðáóêåôìðïëßóôá ðñïò ôïí êüïõôò. óìáôá. åëëçíéêÜ ó÷ïëåßá ôçò Êùíóôáíôéíïýðïëçò, ºóùò, ñüëï íá Ýðáéîå üôé ï ãõìíáóéÜñ÷çò, Ç ÷áñÜ êáé ôá ãÝëéá, Ýäéíáí üìùò Ôá óõíáéóèÞìáôá ôïõ åßíáé áíÜìéêôá. ôïõ Æáððåßïõ Ðáñèåíáãùãåßïõ, ôçò ÃéÜííçò Äåìéñôæüãëïõ óõíå÷ßæåé ôçí ãñÞãïñá ôç óåéñÜ ôïõò óôá ðñïâëÞìáôá. 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Óðõñßäùí óôéò 13 Éïõíßïõ óôïí Éåñü Íáü ôïõ Áãßïõ Ãåùñãßïõ óôç ÌðåèÝóäá ôïõ ÌÝñéëáíô. ÉÏÕÍÉÏÓ 1998 ÏÑÈÏÄÏÎÏÓ ÐÁÑÁÔÇÑÇÔÇÓ ÓÅËÉÄÁ 17 34th CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM from page 9 and development of new Internet technologies. Mr. Nicolakis has traveled extensively across the Sisterhood to Honor Retired and U.S. giving presentations and seminars on the Archdiocese’s presence on the Internet. Under Mr. Nicolakis’ direction, the Archdiocese of America web site has become the largest Orthodox web Widowed Presbyteres site in the world with over 14,000 web pages. V. Rev. Archimandrite Nicholas Pissare is the Proistamenos of Holy Cross Church in Brooklyn, For the Sisterhood, plans are well-un- Clergy-Laity Organizing Committee, is happy New York. Fr. Pissare served in the offices of the Diocese of Denver beginning in 1983 under the late Bishop Philip of Atlanta and Bishop Anthimos before going to the offices of Metropolitan derway to make the upcoming 34th Clergy- with the plans thus far. Laity Congress a most informative and en- “I hope to see many of our presbyteres Maximos of Pittsburgh in 1990. 1991 he was ordained to the priesthood, serving as the Diocesan riching gathering for all the presbyteres and there. Many of our retired presbyteres are Chancellor of Pittsburgh; in 1996 he also served as the Diocesan Chancellor of Detroit, prior to his their family. coming because they live in the area,” she current assignment. “We hope that this year’s gathering will said, and added that the national board has While in Pittsburgh, Father Pissare served on an interim basis in Monessen and East Pittsburgh, be remembered as the “Family Clergy-La- always included a representative for wid- Pa. and Canton, Ohio. Father Nick is a graduate of Colgate University, where he was a War Memo- ity,” said Host Coordinator for the Clergy- owed presbyteres on the national board. rial Scholar, majoring in French literature and Classical Civilization, studying under the later Dr. Laity in Florida, Presbytera Elaine Gigicos. “This year the Sisterhood has proposed to John E. Rexine. Upon completion of his Masters in Divinity at Holy Cross School of Theology, he also include a representative for all the re- pursued additional studies at the University of Athens. Father Nicholas has also served on the Ây Eleni Daniels tired presbyteres.” Stewardship Commission of the Archdiocese; he is currently a member of the Strategic Planning Currently there are over 75 widowed Committee and the Archdiocesan Council. In keeping with this year’s theme of presbyteres, including a fairly large number Rev. Protopresbyter Nicholas J. Pilavas is the Proistamenos of Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox “One Faith, One Family, One Future: To- of retired presbyteres. Church in Yonkers, New York. He is a graduate of Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theol- gether to the New Millenium,” the Sister- “There was rarely any recognition or ogy with a Master of Divinity Degree in 1972. In November 1972, Nicholas Pilavas was ordained hood has planned nearly ten Awareness Ses- acknowledgment for widowed presbyteres. a deacon of the Greek Orthodox Church, and immediately after ordained to the priesthood. After sions addressing topics and issues unique You get the title, but what does it mean if ordination Fr. Nicholas served as Associate Pastor of the Cathedral of the Annunciation, Atlanta, to the Clergy Family ranging from Clergy you are not treated with respect,” said Georgia where he served from 1972 to 1975. While there, he registered and studied at Emory Family Relocation to Dual Careers of the Presbytera Sultana Volaitis, a widow of ten University Candler School of Theology for a Ph.D in Biblical Studies. Clergy Couple. years. In 1975 he received a new assignment from His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos, to serve as Pastor However, another portion of these ses- At the time when Presbytera Sultana of Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Yonkers, New York. From 1975 to present, he is sions are designed for a certain group in became widowed there was no support sys- serving the Greek Orthodox people of Yonkers and the surrounding areas. mind. Rather, a special group of women that tem in place for the women who served their During his pastorate at Prophet Elias, he registered and completed studies at the Jewish Theologi- make up the larger National Sisterhood of church along with their spouses. Slowly, this cal Institute of America. Father later registered and studied at St. Vladimir’s Theological Semi- Presvyteres. is changing. nary, and graduated with a Doctor of Ministry Degree in 1990. His thesis was on “The Greek These are women who have fervently In her case, Presbytera Sultana and her Elderly in America.” served their church in many capacities. They spouse, Fr. Volaitis served at the St. Nicho- Rev. Protopresbyter Peter Salmas is the Proistamenos of Holy Cross Church in Belmont, Califor- have walked alongside their spouses and las Church in New York for nearly 24 years, nia. Ordained to the priesthood in 1975, Fr. Peter has served St. Nicholas in Northridge, California supported them through thick and thin. This as well as serving as Chancellor at the Pitts- and St. Constantine and Helen in Honolulu, Hawaii prior to being assigned in Belmont, California. group of dedicated women are the retired burgh diocese for three years. Presbytera and Rev. Protopresbyter Constantine L. Sitaras is the Proistamenos of the Church of Our Saviour in and widowed presbyteres. As a team, the her husband moved to Florida when her Rye, New York. Ordained in 1972, Fr. Constantine has served the Archdiocese in numerous ca- presbytera and her spouse, the parish priest, husband became ill at the age of 54. “I was pacities including Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Director of Ionian Village, served as a pillar to their parish community practically living in the hospital,” she said. Director of St. Basil Academy and Director of Stewardship Ministries. Fr. Sitaras is a graduate of for many years. How could they easily be While living in Florida, her husband started Holy Cross School of Theology with a Master of Divinity. forgotten? the St. George Church in New Port Richey. Rev. Presbyter Steven P. Tsichlis is the Proistamenos of St. Paul Church in Irvine, California. Suggested topics for the Awareness Attending a Clergy-Laity Congress in Ordained to the priesthood in 1983, Fr. Steven is a graduate of Holy Cross School of Theology as Sessions that will address this group of Boston 10 years ago, Presbytera Sultana be- well as Yale Divinity School with an S.T.M Degree in Patristics. Fr. Steven has served the parishes presbyteres include: Encountering the Joy gan what she envisioned to be a support of Holy Trinity in Waterbury, Connecticut, and Assumption Church in Seattle, Washington prior to of Prayer; The Power of Forgiveness; Health system for other widowed presbyteres. She being appointed to the San Francisco Diocese. & Fitness; Financial Planning, and The Stages is seeking input from other widows to de- of Life. Of course, all sessions are open to velop a more concrete buddy system. everyone. In addition to the emotional constraints This year’s Sisterhood gathering during due to a death in the family, or even the ad- the Clergy-Laity Congress will include a spe- justment to retirement, the Presbytera must cial luncheon set to honor the retired and also face an additional factor: the realization widowed presbyteres. The opening event that she no longer can serve in the role of and outing will take place following the Key- the Presbytera in her parish community. Her note Address at the Clergy-Laity on Mon- role in the church is practically taken away day, July 6 at the California Grill, on the pre- from her. A new presbytera readily steps in mises of the Contemporary Hotel overlook- with new ways and ideas. In most cases, ing the Magic Kingdom. His Eminence Arch- change is good - the difficulty, however, is bishop Spyridon will also attend the event learning to make a smooth transition. Some- and address the presbyteres at this memo- times it isn’t easy. rable occasion. The Presbytera, like every wife and “I appreciate that the Sisterhood is mak- mother, needs to be educated on issues ing efforts to do that. It’s wonderful to be concerning her family. What if, God forbid, on a list (the Epistle Newsletter of retired something were to happen to her spouse? and widowed presbyteres listing) and not Is she in a position to support herself and/or be forgotten. It’s important for me to still be her family? Is she able to cope with the ma- considered as part of the clergy family. It is jor adjustment in her life? Is she financially an important dimension of my life,” said secure? Is she able to retire comfortably? Presbytera Lia Christulides. A widow of eight These are some of the questions that years, the young Presbytera Lia was con- the Sisterhood is aiming to address at the fronted with the sudden death of her spouse, 34th Clergy-Laity Congress in Orlando, Fla. who was stricken with cancer, soon after The presbyteres have many needs and in- the birth of their child. terests depending on where they are in their “It was difficult for me to leave my com- life. It promises to be a positive step towards munity in Peabody. My life and whole iden- gathering pertinent information and provid- tity was my parish. The community was so ing a genuine fellowship among themselves gracious and kind to me. They supported me and their families. through very difficult times. It was hard to leave my “family” during my time of crisis,” Correction said Presbytera Lia. Unlike other retired and widowed In a condolence item appearing presbyteres, Presbytera Lia was fortunately in the May 20 issue, the Observer given an opportunity to share in the role and listed Elias J. Kulukundis as the hus- continue the ministry of the presbytera at band of Cleopatra Kulukundis. She her hometown parish in Pittsburgh, Pa. was his sister-in-law. The late Mrs. through the presbytera that was there. “Oth- Couloucoundis was the wife of erwise, I’m sure it’s hard to know where Emmanuel J. Couloucoundis, also a you fit in,” she said. member of the Holy Trinity Cathe- The general membership of the Sister- dral Board. hood will convene during this year’s Clergy- Laity Congress and hold national board elec- tions. Presbytera Margaret Orfanakos, presi- ORTHODOX OBSERVER dent of the Sisterhood and member of the Email: [email protected] PAGE 18 ORTHODOX OBSERVER JUNE 1998

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Name: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Location: Erie, Pa. Size: about 75 families Diocese: Pittsburgh Founded: 1918 Clergy: Rev. Theofanis V. Nacopoulos (Halki ’61) DR. WILLIAM TENET Noteworthy: church is architectural landmark Best in New York ASSUMPTION CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTER Cardiologist Dr. William Tenet was catastrophic electrical fire on Nov. ferent buildings until the synagogue, which Basil Academy, have both donated their named one of the best doctors in New York A21, 1985, was the watershed was built in the early 1880s, became avail- time to teach the Greek school since they in the June 8 issue of New York magazine. event for this community in able. first arrived in the community. The priest A native of Flushing, N.Y., and a resident of Pennsylvania’s third largest city, when In the early years of the parish, nearly also ministers to several students attend- Roslyn Heights, he serves as medical direc- the landmark church that served as its 3,000 Greek immigrants had settled in the ing the four colleges in the area, includ- tor for the Cardio-Vascular Section of New home for 55 years burned to the ground. area, attracted by heavy industry (nearly 450 ing a branch of Penn State University. York Hospital-Queens, as clinical assistant Along with the building, church records factories) and the city’s status as a major Most parishioners live in Erie, but and professor of medicine at Cornell Uni- and other historical data were lost. Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway port. about eight families commute to church versity Medical College, and is a Fellow of Nearly everything was reduced to From June 1936 to August 1937 and services from Ashtabula, Ohio, along the the American College of Cardiology. He also ashes or melted but, miraculously, a gold- again from August 1939 to April 1, 1941, shore of Lake Erie about 30 miles south- has been in private practice for 12 years. laden Bible, other books on the altar, a the church was closed as there was no a west of the city. Dr. Tenet and his family attend Archan- Holy Communion Tabernacle and a sil- full-time priest. Located on the west side of Erie, the gel Michael Church in Roslyn. He also is a ver-inlaid icon of the Blessed Virgin and In 1940, a priest from Jamestown, N.Y., church receives many visitors, especially member of the Archdiocesan Council. Christ Child were unharmed. about 30 miles to the east, accompanied by during the summer as tourists flock to the Parishioners were described in an his church’s choir, would hold Liturgy city for fishing on Lake Erie and to see article as being “in shock,” but the fire monthly. Presque Isle State Park, site of a fort built also forged a spirit of commitment by After World War II, the population be- by the French in 1753. the parishioners to pull together and con- gan to dwindle as the younger generation Wins award struct their present house of worship. slowly moved out for better opportunities The old church was in larger cities, and to escape the harsh win- According to an article by Dr. Tho- a former synagogue ters. mas Parthenakis, after the catastrophic that the parish mem- As men- fire in 1985, community members held bers purchased in Erie tioned above, Fr. several meetings and eventually awarded 1929 under the lead- Nacopoulos ar- the design contract to architect Steve ership of Fr. rived in 1963, two Papadatos of New York. Construction Demosthenes years after graduat- began in March 1988 and ended in six Chiarmardas, ac- ing from Halki months. On Oct. 2 of that year, Bishop cording to a parish School of Theol- Maximos officiated at the thyranoixia history. Fr. Chiar- ogy (He and Ecu- (door-opening) service. The previous day, mardas served the menical Patriarch the church was designated an architec- parish during two in- Bartholomew were in tural landmark by the Erie County execu- tervals; from September 1927 to Janu- the same graduating class). tive. Mr. Papadatos also won a design ary 1931, and again from April 1941 to Originally from Karditsa, in Central award for the structure, a Basilica-style April 1957. He died in June 1957 at age Greece, he has served the parish continu- church that overlooks Lake Erie. 93. Fr. John Sfikas served with Fr. Chiar- ously for 35 years and speaks glowingly of Parish families had contributed mardas from 1954 and continued until the community. “Everything is working well nearly $600,000 for the project. A bell 1958 when Fr. G. Zagonas was appointed for such a small community,” Fr. Nacopoulos tower has since been added to the build- as pastor. Fr. Nacopoulos succeeded him said. “I feel my ministry is very successful. It ing. in 1963. is a very alive community.” The iconostasion was built by Con- The history does not state when the Parishioners support the church stantinos Pylarinos of Astoria, N.Y., and first Greek Orthodox settlers arrived, but through dues and donations, but the annual the icon panels were produced by George by 1918 there were several Greek immi- Greek festival also contributes a substantial Filippakis. Kostas Skordelis created the grants in Erie, mostly small business own- amount of revenue. iconography in the Sanctuary. ers, who organized the church and re- Although the parish does not have a “The people have sacrificed greatly ceived a charter. wide range of activities, it still maintains a to build the new church and they The first parish priest was Fr. Daniel Sunday School, with 30 students enrolled, strongly support it.” Fr. Nacopoulos said. Skarpas, who served the community until and a Greek school with 23 children. Fr. Assumption Church is located at 1931. Nacopoulos said that he and Presbytera 4376 Westlake Road. Tel. (814) 838-8808 The parish rented space in three dif- Helen (Combitchis), a 1961 graduate of St. —compiled by Jim Golding

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The three-day conclave will be held July Evangelos Kourounis, the diocese chancel- 10-12, at the Antiochian Village Heritage and lor. The event raised more than $20,000. Learning Center in Ligonier, Pa. It will fea- Under the direction of diocese ture speakers, discussion groups, a panel Philoptochos President Aspasia Melis, the discussion, as well as worship and the op- chapters of Asbury Park, Atlantic City, Cherry portunity for confession. Hill, Holmdel, Northfield, North Wildwood, Perth Amboy, Toms River, Trenton, Vineland By Phyllis Meshel Onest and Westfield combined their efforts for the This year’s speakers will be Metropoli- project’s success. tan Maximos, Fr. Nicholas of St. Gregory By Peter Christopoulos Palamas Monastery (Hayesville, Ohio), and Fr. Seraphim, a monk of St. Paul’s Monas- Bessie Drogaris served as chairperson, tery, Mt. Athos. assisted by Alice Nikas, Mary Papageorge Archbishop Spyridon with NJ Diocese Philoptochos members and kids from St. Basil Since his graduation from Hellenic Col- and Bess Peterson. Irene Philip served as sured children of their worth as individuals Corodemus, Dr. Steven Gounardis, the St. lege, Fr. Seraphim has lived the last 16 years the master of ceremonies. before God. By bringing comfort, healing, Basil Board president, and Maria Logos, on the Holy Mountain. He will be in the In his message to the more than 400 security. Education and love to the young- National Philoptochos first vice president. United States for several months. attending, His Eminence congratulated the sters of St. Basil Academy you bring the as- Following the program, a fashion show The Conference is open to all Ortho- participants for supporting this most spe- surance that they too have worth. In your for children under five took place. dox Christians and those interested in learn- cial occasion. “Your love for our Faith and faces, then, these children see the face of Vangelis Papaioanou of Lapin Clothing ing about Orthodox Christianity. this Holy Archdiocese is well known and I Christ.” donated $5,000 worth of clothes for the Over the years the conference has be- thank God for your dedicated service and During the luncheon the children of St. children of St. Basil. come more pan-Orthodox, with participants sacrifices of love.” He went on to say that Basil Academy recited poems, sang hymns Mrs. Melis presented His Eminence a also coming from the Antiochian Archdio- “The love which Christ had for children and danced traditional Greek dances. $500 check for the Holy Cross Scholarship cese and the Orthodox Church in America. found its highest expression in His declara- Others addressing the gathering in- Fund. Some have become “regulars.” All who tion that all people must become like chil- cluded Fr. Sylvester Berberis, St. Basil Acad- All luncheon expenses were donated on come have gone away refreshed, renewed, dren in order to enter the kingdom of emy director, New Jersey Congressman behalf of St. Basil’s by Guss Leondarakis, and enlightened by their experience. Heaven. With these bold words, Christ as- Mike Papas, state Assemblyman Steven proprietor of Pines Manor in Edison. Antiochian Village offers a secluded, rural environment, the Chapel of Sts. Peter Group to Build and Paul for worship, comfortable rooms, conference rooms, a book store, delicious meals, and the opportunity to retreat from Nursing Home the world (no TV or phones ringing). WHEELING, Ill. — The Greek-American Although the conference runs from Fri- Nursing Home Committee, a not-for-profit day afternoon through Sunday brunch, ar- grass roots organization held a ceremonial rangements can be made for participants groundbreaking May 17 on an eight-acre site who can come for just one or two days. here for its future nursing home. This group Spiritual advisors are Metropolitan has worked for the last 13 years to establish Maximos and Fr. Nicholas of St. Gregory a facility that will meet the medical, rehabili- Palamas Monastery. For more information or tative and spiritual needs of the Greek and questions contact the [email protected]). Orthodox community. Phyllis Onest is conference coordinator. The project has the support of Metro- th politan Iakovos, local church groups, the 76 Annual AHEPA AHEPA, professional and ethnic organiza- tions, and the community at large. In November 1997, the state of Illinois Convention in Orlando issued a permit enabling the organization to build. The home will have 204 beds (private WASHINGTON—The American Hel- and double rooms), some bilingual staff, lenic Educational Progressive Association FR. HARAKAS, METROPOLITAN IAKOVOS AND FR. CHIGANOS food with a Mediterranean flavor as appro- (AHEPA) will hold its 76th Annual National priate, an Orthodox chapel and chaplain and Convention at the Hilton at Walt Disney Parish Hosts Book Exhibit, 3 Authors activities which will encourage and empha- World® Village, in Orlando. The convention size connection to the Greek Orthodox com- officially opens Saturday, Aug. 2 and con- WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Holy Apostles in Minneapolis, and head of Light and Life munity. cludes Thursday, Aug. 6. th Church recently hosted its 14 Celebration Publishing, and Marilyn Rouvelas of Arling- The nursing home will be under the di- The scheduled program of events in- of Books program and exhibit which in- ton, Va., spoke on topics relating to the rection of a licensed nursing administrator. cludes many social, athletic and educational cluded three authors, according to Fr. Will- theme of the Holy Spirit. A medical director will supervise the functions. iam Chiganos, pastor. Hundreds of people, including Metro- resident’s medical needs and licensed re- The grand banquet highlights a week The Rev. Dr. Stanley Harakas of Spring politan Iakovos of Krinis, attended the event habilitation and occupational therapist will of social affairs on Thursday evening. Hill, Fla., retired professor emeritus of Holy in mid-March. be on staff. Athletic events scheduled throughout Cross School of Theology; Rev. Anthony The exhibit displayed more than 2,000 The committee’s president, Theodosis the week include golf, tennis and basketball Coniaris, retired pastor of St. Mary Church titles and a large collection of icons. Kioutas, looks to the year 2000 for the nurs- tournaments. The Athletic luncheon on ing home to be ready for occupancy. The Wednesday afternoon will honor profes- Church Celebrates Greek-American Nursing Home Committee sional, collegiate and AHEPA athletes. office is located at 5758 N. California Ave., The AHEPA Educational Foundation will th Chicago, IL 60659, (773) 561-8865. host its annual educational symposium. Also 80 Anniversary scheduled is a series of administrative work- ROCKFORD, Ill. – Sts. Constantine and Corona Church Honors shops geared toward educating AHEPA Helen Church recently celebrated its 80th chapter and district officers. For the first anniversary, with Metropolitan Iakovos of time, the District Governors’ Conference will Krinis officiating at a Divine Liturgy, assisted Artistic Talents at Luncheon be held in conjunction with the annual con- by Fr. John Artemas, pastor. CORONA, N.Y. – Transfiguration of vention. Following the service, the Metropolitan Christ parish held its second annual Pas- “A major reason why AHEPA selected presented the Medal of St. Paul to Peter chal luncheon on May 24. The community Orlando as a convention site is because it’s Kostantacos, the parish council president, for honored several artistically talented stu- an ideal family destination,” said Supreme his decades of service. Mr. Kostantacos’ fa- dents and teachers from the parochial President Steve A. Manta. ther was the primary founder of the parish in HONOREE Peter Kostantacos with Fr. John school and church, according to informa- Contact Executive Director Timothy J. 1918, and was parish president when the Artemas, pastor of Sts. Constantine and tion from the Very Rev. Dr. Cleopas Maniatis with questions regarding the an- community celebrated its 50th anniversary. Helen Church in Rockford. Stongylis, pastor. nual convention at (202) 232-6300. JUNE 1998 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 21 St. Irene Monastery Leaders Answer Charges of Anti-Semitism

Recent reports that surfaced of anti- repudiated any and all forms of anti- Semitic remarks printed several years ago Semitism. in The Voice of Orthodoxy, the newspaper We were privileged to bring together of the Stavropegial Monastery of St. Irene the Hierarchs of the Stavropegial Churches Chrysovalantou in Astoria, N.Y., prompted and our friend, the Interreligious Affairs Di- a response from the assistant Abbot of the rector of the American Jewish Committee monastery. Bishop Vikentios of Apamea Rabbi A. James Rudin at a gathering in honor said: “We are saddened and deeply ashamed of the Patriarch and Catholicos of All Geor- by these past statements regarding Jews.” gia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II. Meet- His Grace made this statement in conjunc- ing together in a spirit of fellowship and tion with Metropolitan Paisios of Tyanna mutual respect, the seeds of Christ’s com- who also expressed his deep sorrow. “In the mandment to love one another grew and past, our publications did indeed reflect an blossomed with a rapidity that could only unenlightened attitude toward Jews, per- be of our Lord’s making. petuating some anti-Semitic myths whose His Eminence continued: ‘We feel that origins extend back into medieval times. We the deep roots of our theological agreement categorically deny these lies, and genuinely regarding God’s sovereignty over the entire seek forgiveness for having communicated created order has lead us to a new level of such un-Christian sentiments. We categori- respect and growth in our understanding of cally reject all forms of anti-Semitism.” one another. Let us build upon this firm foun-

Rabbi James Rudin joins Archbishop Spyridon, Metropolitan Paisios and Bishop Vikentios at Archdiocese headquarters. (D. Panagos photo) Bishop Vikentios added: “It was the of- dation, to strengthen mutual respect and ficial attitude of the Old Calendarist Church understanding between Jews and Greek of Greece to say these things which we now Orthodox Christians everywhere. Let us trust know to be false. In rejoining the Great that the Lord will illuminate our respective Church of Christ, and being guided in our house and guide each along His chosen path return by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patri- for us with love.’ arch Bartholomew, we not only repent of The Greek Orthodox Church in America these statements, but understand the true has engaged in ongoing dialogues with the nature of our relationship to Jews and to Jewish community through multi-lateral talks people of other faiths. The Ecumenical for many years. Patriarchate’s record of love and justice in Archbishop Spyridon concluded: ‘After this area has been a strict teacher and lov- years of fruitful exchange in America and ing guide.” Europe and the clear and moving message Bishop Vikentios continued: “The enunciated by His All Holiness Ecumenical words of the Ecumenical Patriarch at the US Patriarch Bartholomew at the US Holocaust Holocaust Memorial Museum continue to Memorial Museum, the Greek Orthodox guide and inspire our views, and we look Church and the Jewish community in forward to the growth of our relationship America are poised on the edge of a new with Jews and with the diverse peoples of period in our relationship. I believe that we the United States. It is our fervent wish to will expand our spiritual horizons, each re- pursue peace and love in truth and open maining true to our respective traditions. In respect for all. His All Holiness said: ‘The this way, we answer the call by God to un- bitter truth for so many Christians of that derstand the mystery of His Holy Presence terrible time was that they could not con- in the life of the world. We look forward to nect the message of their faith to their ac- the future of our dialogue, and are especially tions in the world. They were unable to grateful for the warm relationship we have manifest their faith from their deeds.’ We with the American Jewish Committee.’ will strive to be among those who guaran- Commenting on these statements, tee the right of all human beings to live in Rabbi A. James Rudin, National Interreligious dignity and respect, to love our neighbors Affairs Director of the American Jewish Com- as ourselves. We shall participate in the in- mittee, said: “The expressions of regret on terfaith dialogue under the direction of our the part of Metropolitan Paisios and Bishop Ecumenical Patriarch.” Vikentios represent a necessary first step in His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon re- purging their group of the ugly pathology of cently issued a statement regarding the press religious anti-Semitism. “What is needed release of the monastery concerning its of- now, after public repentance, is to translate ficial policy on anti-Semitic statements in the message of these statements into the the past. daily spiritual life of the Old Calendarist Upon reading the press release His Church and all its members. This is espe- Eminence said: ‘The Greek Orthodox cially true in areas of preaching and teach- Church of America gives thanks to God for ing on the local level. Such statements is- the honest and loving rapprochement be- sued by church leaders, welcome as they tween the formerly independent Old are, must always be followed by concrete Calendarist Churches who have not only actions and full implementation in all aspects joined the Great Church of Christ, but have of church life.” PAGE 22 ORTHODOX OBSERVER JUNE 1998

Conservation Plan Lemopoulos Named WCC Deputy Situation of Orthodox Targets Mt. Athos GENEVA — The World Council of than two decades of work in the ecumeni- Faithful in Indonesia ATHENS (ANA) — A detailed, compre- Churches (WCC) recently confirmed its ex- cal movement.” hensive 20-billion drachma plan was recently ecutive committee decision to appoint Mr. “I am taking up the post at an impor- HONG KONG — Metropolitan Nikitas announced by Greece’s Environment and Georges Lemopoulos as Deputy General tant time for the ecumenical movement. The of Hong Kong recently spoke with Fr. Daniel Secretary effective January 1999. 50th anniversary of the WCC this year could Public Works Minister Costas Laliotis for the (the Vicar in Indonesia) on the crisis in In- restoration of Mt. Athos’ monasteries. Mr. Lemopoulos is a member of the be a real turning point as churches prepare donesia. Already underway, the plan calls for Orthodox Church (Ecumenical Patriarchate) to renew their commitment to the Council Situations in Jakarta, and in Indonesia rescuing, restoring, maintaining and protect- and a staff member of the World Council of and the ecumenical movement,” said in general, are getting better, although the ing the monastic community of Mount Athos Churches since 1987. He is the third Or- Georges Lemopoulos. army and tanks remain in the streets. There and its treasures. Wear and tear over the thodox to hold the post of Deputy General Born in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1952, Mr. has been no damage to the Orthodox Secretary. Lemopoulos studied at the Chalki-Istanbul years and earthquake damage have left the Churches and all the clergy and faithful are 20 monasteries and their 500 cells in need Mr. Lemopoulos is currently Executive School of Theology (1969-71) and the Uni- well. While conditions are improving, “situ- of repair. Secretary in the WCC’s Office of Church and versity of Thessaloniki (1972-73). He went ations remain unpredictable,” according to The “Athos” Plan, which runs through Ecumenical Relations (OCER) where he on to postgraduate studies at the Ecumeni- one of the lay people. the year 2000, also includes projects for the serves as co-secretary of the Joint Working cal Institute at Bossey (1973-74) and later Inflation continues and there are seri- accommodation of some of the 350,000 visi- Group of the WCC and Roman Catholic at the universities of Geneva (1974-76) and ous food shortages, including the inability Church; he is also responsible for contacts Fribourg (1982-84). tors annually, as well as fire protection, road to purchase rice, sugar and other food infrastructure and the upgrading of natural and relations with Orthodox churches and In 1987, Lemopoulos joined the staff of staples in some areas of the country. sites. Christian World Communions. the WCC, serving until 1993 as Secretary Father Daniel, echoing the appeal of the The peninsula also boasts a mosaic of Commenting on the appointment, WCC for Orthodox Studies and Relations in the Metropolitan, has asked that people pray for natural habitats and bio-diversity, with 1,450 General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Konrad Raiser, WCC’s Commission on World Mission and peaceful resolutions to the problems. The rare plants, 350 species of mushrooms and said, “Georges Lemopoulos brings to his Evangelism (CWME). He became Executive Metropolis of Hong Kong is reporting that new responsibility a unique range of broad Secretary in the WCC Office of Church and 150 species of rare birds. more information will be available as new Laliotis added that the fifty-five million ecumenical experience gained during more Ecumenical Relations in 1993. developments arise. dollars collected from various sources will be used to repair not only the structural dam- New Polish Metropolitan Chosen Archbishop of Greece age but will go towards preserving old manu- scripts and icons. The Holy Sobor (Synod) of the Ortho- the Orthodox Faculty of Theology at to Visit Patriarchate Calling Mount Athos the treasure chest dox Autocephalous Church in Poland at its Belgrade University (Serbia) and received a of Orthodoxy, Archimandrite Efraim, repre- meeting on May 12, chose Archbishop Sawa doctorate there. He took monastic vows on ATHENS (ANA) — The Holy Synod of sentative of the holy community of Athos (Hrycuniak) of Bialystok and Gdansk as the Feb. 6, 1966, receiving the same name of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of said the restoration work is long overdue. new chief hierarch of the Church. He suc- Sawa (after St. Sawa I of Serbia) and was Greece convened mid-May to discuss the ceeds former Metropolitan Basil of Warsaw ordained a priest a month later. planned visit by its new head, Archbishop and all Poland, the longest serving bishop After returning to Poland, he served as of Athens and All Greece Christodoulos, to New Church Radio Station (1979) of the Orthodox Church in Poland, a director of the office of Orthodox Metro- the Ecumenical Patriarchate of TIRANA, Albania — The Orthodox who died after a long illness on Feb. 11. politan of Warsaw and all Poland until 1970, Constantinople from June 12 to 15. Autocephalous Church of Albania recently Enthronement will take place May 31, when he became an archimandrite and was Issues which will be discussed during opened the “Resurrection” radio station at at St. Mary Magdeline Cathedral in Warsaw. nominated to rector of Orthodox Seminary. the visit will include the opening of a bureau the Church of St. Prokopi in Tirana on an His Beatitude Sawa (Michal in baptism) On Nov. 11, 1979, he was consecrated of the Patriarchate in Athens, a reciprocal experimental basis. Archbishop Anastasios Metropolitan of Warsaw and all Poland was as bishop of the Diocese of Lodz and Poznan, visit by the Patriarch to the Greek Church, inaugurated the Radio Station with a Bless- born on April 15, 1938, in Sniatycze (south- and less than two years later as the Diocese and common action with respect to sister ing of the Waters service. eastern Poland) to an agricultural family. of Bialystok and Gdansk bishop. churches in the Balkans. The Church Radio Station transmits After he finished Orthodox seminary in In April 1987 he became the chief of classical music 24 hours a day throughout 1957 he studied at the Christian Academy the new established Military Diocese of the New Orthodox Tirana, and offers a news and religious pro- of Theology in Warsaw and graduated in Orthodox Church in Poland, receiving in gram three hours a day, from 2:30-5:30. The 1961. He became a lecturer at the Ortho- 1996 the title of general. Health Clinic in India weekly program includes general local, na- dox seminary the same year, and at the On Jan. 20 because of Metropolitan tional and international news, as well as par- Christian Academy of Theology the follow- Basil’s very serious illness, the Holy Sabor CALCUTTA, India — The official open- ticular church related events, Bible Readings, ing year. He was ordained as deacon in 1964. of the Church nominated him as the locum ing of a new medical clinic took place at Readings from the Lives of the Saints, say- In 1965-66 he continue his studies at tenens of the Metropolis. Kismat Dirghagram, Mindapore, in the area ings of the Church Fathers, reading of the of Calcutta in late April. The land was donated Bible for children, different dramas and fairy Denisenko Threatens World-Wide Schism by locals, while a contribution from Greece tales for children, a weekly sermon on the made the building of the clinic possible. 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12345678901234567890123 JUNE 1998 ORTHODOX OBSERVER PAGE 25 Youth Ministry challenge Email: [email protected] What Do TOBACCO: Straight Talk for Teens By Maria Karalekas blood pressure, and irregular heart quit smoking or chewing tobacco or prevent You Think? beats. Nicotine in your body can also you from ever starting, then consider the Have you ever smoked a cigarette or result in constricted blood vessels words of St. Paul who says, “Do you not To the Connecticut paper, “Hartford tried tobacco chewing? Have you been pres- which will slow down your re- know that your body is the temple of the Courant.” They refused to print an C ad promoting Janet Jackson’s up- sured into it by your friends or maybe felt action time and cause Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have that it was the “cool” thing to do at the time? dizziness - not a good from God, and you are not your own?” coming tour because they felt the singer’s Well, if you have, your first puff was prob- thing if you’re in- The temptation to smoke is real and picture was too revealing. They were quoted ably not pleasurable. First-time smokers volved in sports. it’s all around you, this is a fact. Con- as saying, “We feel an obligation to our read- cough a lot and experience a burning sen- • Gum and sider, though, what you are doing to ers, and the ad didn’t meet with the stan- sation in their throat. They even become sick tooth disease. the temple of God, your body, when dards we set for ourselves and our readers. to their stomach or dizzy as smoke enters The direct and re- you take in a harmful substance such We didn’t think it was appropriate to bring their lungs. Considering the facts about peated contact of as nicotine. Our bodies are meant to it into homes of readers with young chil- smoking and tobacco chewing, it’s not dif- chewing tobacco glorify God, and all that we do and dren.” A refreshing defense of morality and ficult to understand why. But then again, with your gums say must be a pure offering to Him. values at work! maybe you don’t know the truth about ciga- causes them to recede When you smoke, you are not only caus- rettes and the more than 500 chemicals they which will, in turn, ing physical damage to your body; but in To Terrence McNally, the author of contain, such as nicotine, cyanide and in- cause your teeth to become the process, you are defiling the image of the plays “Kiss of the Spider D Woman”, “Ragtime”, and “Master secticide. If that’s the case, here’s some loose. Smokeless tobacco also contains a God within you and undermining your po- “straight talk” on tobacco and the conse- lot of sugar which, when mixed with the tential for greatness. Instead of honoring Class” (about the life of Maria Callas). He quences of its addiction. plaque of your teeth, erodes your tooth God with your body, you are choosing to has written a new play called “Corpus Let’s begin by dispelling the belief held enamel and causes decay and painful sores. destroy the very gift of life which He has Christi” which is about a gay Jesus (in the by some people that smokeless tobacco is Despite these consequences and the given you. play named “Joshua”) who has sexual rela- safer than smoking since there isn’t any in- many laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco Maybe smoking is your way of dealing tionships with his apostles. Another thumbs haling involved. Don’t believe it. Tobacco products to minors, “well over a million kids with stress or problems in your life. If such down to the Manhattan Theater Club which chewing is not a safe alternative to smok- a year become regular smokers, tobacco is the case, “be anxious for nothing, but in plans to stage the play in September or Oc- ing. It just moves health problems from your chewers, cigar chompers, etc. According everything by prayer and supplication, with tober 1998 on Broadway. lungs to your mouth. What is in tobacco, to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- thanksgiving, let your requests be made whether it’s in cigars, cigarettes or chaw? vention, more than five million children cur- known to God; and the peace of God, which To actor John Turturro, who lately Chemicals. Nicotine (addictive drug), Polo- rently under the age of 18 will die from to- surpasses all understanding, will guard your criticized Hollywood’s overempha- C sis on themes of sex and violence. nium 210 (nuclear waste), Cadmium (used bacco-related diseases.” And do you know hearts and minds though Christ Jesus.” In- in car batteries), N-Nitrosamines (cancer what the tobacco industry is telling you? stead of turning to a substance which might He suggests turning to more wholesome causing), Lead (poison) and Formaldehyde They claim that “it has not been scientifi- provide you with temporary gratification but themes. “Frankly,” he says, “I’m tired of (embalming fluid), just to name a few. And, cally established that tobacco causes adverse in the long run lead you into deeper dis- movies about gangsters and criminals. I like if you or any of your friends smoke or use medical effects” and they spend over $5 bil- tress, turn to Christ for the answer to your to see things about people that I admire. smokeless tobacco, here’s what you can lion dollars each year to convince you it’s problems. Entrust Him with all of your ques- There are lots of stories to tell and hardly look forward to: true. Joe Camel, the Marlboro Man, and all tions and concerns and look to Him for guid- any have been told. Simple stories about • Lung cancer or cancer of the mouth. the other youthful models surrounded by ance and direction. His love for you is un- people of all different nationalities and reli- Smokers are more than 10 times as likely to members of the opposite sex make smok- conditional and He will NEVER let you down! gions and occupations.” die of lung cancer than nonsmokers and the ing look “cool” and attractive. They tell you surgery for cancer of the mouth can lead to that using tobacco is not only acceptable, to the possibility that frozen embryos the removal of parts of your face, tongue, but it’s fun and pleasurable. What they don’t “The Fiftieth Day” (used increasingly by couples who D have difficulty conceiving by natural tell you is that “each year, smoking kills more cheek, or lip. Pentecost - June 7 • Leukoplakia. For those people who people than AIDS, alcohol, drug abuse, car means) can be discarded should they no use chaw, because you hold tobacco in one crashes, murders, suicides and fires – com- Before His Ascension, Jesus promised longer be needed. In a court case (Kass vs. place in your mouth, your mouth becomes bined.” More than 3,000 teenagers become the gift of the Holy Spirit to His disciples. Kass) that is currently being argued in New irritated by the tobacco juice. This causes a regular smokers each day and more than 5 “And I will pray the Father, and He will give York State’s Court of Appeals, 5 frozen em- white, “leathery-like” patch to form called million of your friends living today will die you another Helper,... the Spirit of truth,... bryos are in a tug of war between a divorced leukoplakia. They are considered to be pre- prematurely because of their decision to for He dwells with you and will be in you.” couple, and the outcome of this case may cancerous. smoke. This is something which, most con- (Jn 14:16-17) This Helper that Jesus was influence future legislation concerning these • Heart Disease. The flow of nicotine veniently, the tobacco industry chooses not speaking about was the Holy Spirit. It was unborn children. Says the former Mrs. Kass, into your body can cause many side effects to advertise. given to his apostles on the day of Pente- “I don’t think you should go around fertiliz- including an increased heart rate, increased If that isn’t enough to convince you to cost and granted them the courage, the ing eggs and then say, ‘Well, things didn’t strength and the wisdom to go out and work out, let’s just destroy them.’” preach the Word of God to all nations, bap- KONSTANTINOS SYMEONIDES transfer to Hellenic College in the fall to pur- tizing them in the name of the Father, the To Wu Tang Clan’s Ol’ Dirty Zoodohos Peghe, Bronx, NY sue a theology major and continue on to Son and the Holy Spirit. Thus, Pentecost B***ard, who has announced he’s Holy Cross to receive a Masters in Divinity, marks the birth of Christianity and of the D changed his name to Big Baby PROFILE: 20 years old; born in as he aspires to one day become a priest. one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. Jesus. If the name change is supposed to Greece and moved to New York at four SERVICE: Altar boy; Byzantine chanter;; The gift of the Holy Spirit continues to signify a change of heart and mind, we would years old; Psychology major at assists his priest with hospital and nursing be given freely by God to all those who be- rather see it in his actions and lyrics. Fordham University; would like to home ministry; Church festival volunteer; lieve in Him. It is given to us when we are GOYA staff member; tries to be an Ortho- baptized and we are asked to safeguard it ˜ What’s your opinion on these topics? dox Christian role model to younger kids and through a life of faith and purity. As it em- Write to us at the Youth Office. We’ll print to his peers; wants kids to know that they powered the apostles, so it can empower your comments! We look forward to your can have fun but must always remember that each one of us with its gifts of Wisdom, Un- responses. as Orthodox Christians, their behavior must derstanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, emulate Christ’s example at all times. Piety and Fear of God. To those who believe ADVICE TO PEERS: We all have God- in its power and strength, it produces fruits Challenge is the youth supplement given talents. Discover yours and offer them of Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Good- to the Orthodox Observer produced back to the Church in service of Christ; ness, and long-suffering, to name a few. by the Department of Youth & Young YOUTH SPOTLIGHT “block out the negative influences of the For Orthodox Christians, the Holy Spirit Adult Ministries. world.” Negative influences have existed is that beacon of light which guides us Articles reflect the opinion of the writers. and will continue to exist. 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It uncontestedly proves that historically message. cies of each and every clergyman, therefore, the Greek Orthodox Church is, indeed, the Even today, the theological literature of let us seek to discover the Christ that he re- the Greek Orthodox Church is so drenched of spiritual wisdom and peace. one, holy, catholic and apostolic community flects. Let us heed the exhortation of St. Paul The “right” leaders founded by Christ! Of all the Christian with the universal language of Holy Scrip- and think only, on those things that are “hon- Churches established in America today only ture that it successfully communicates the Apart from having the “right Lord” and est, just and pure” about our respective spiri- the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Gospel of Salvation to a spiritually wounded the “right life,” the Orthodox Church has the tual fathers . . . the men that through the Churches can make this claim. world. It is for this reason that, together with “right leaders.” According to apostolic se- miracle of Holy Ordination have been des- the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist, the Book Father Thomas Hopko, a renowned cession, each and every bishop, priest and ignated “servants of Christ and stewards of contemporary theologian the dean of St. of the Holy Gospel can always be found at deacon can trace his ordination back to one the mysteries of God” (I Cor. 4:1). the center of every Greek Orthodox altar for, of the 12 Apostles. This apostolic lineage is Vladimir’s Seminary states that the ordained leadership of the Church “guarantees the The “right” language indeed, they are the heart and soul of the one of the most important characteristics of Church! the Greek Orthodox Church. identity and continuity of the Church in all Apart from having the “right Lord,” the Apostolic secession guarantees the un- times and places.” He continues by saying “right life” and the “right leaders,” the Or- In conclusion broken continuity of the Church in origin as that it is through this leadership “that the thodox Church likewise has the “right lan- From what has been briefly discussed well as in doctrine with the early apostles. presence of Christ Himself is certain in ev- guage.” It must be quickly understood, how- it is easy to see why we should celebrate At a time when more and more people are ery community.” ever, that I am, here, not referring to any our membership in the Greek Orthodox concerned with getting “in touch” with their In other words, through the laying on ethnic or national vocabulary. On the con- Church. We have the right Lord, the right roots in order to become fully realized indi- of hands of a bishop, commonly referred to trary! The language of the Orthodox Church life, the right leaders and, finally, the right viduals, the apostolicity of the Greek Ortho- as the sacrament of Ordination, Christ, is the language of the Word. It is the tran- language. dox Church should be a source of great com- through the Church, is made present in the scriptional language of Pentecost . . . a voice These, are but a sampling of those of reconciliation which, I am certain, St. Paul things that are lovely, right and of good re- MEMORANDUM would agree, echoes with the “fullness” of port with our Church . . . a Church that faith- from page 12 things that are “honest, just and pure.” fully walks beside each and every one of us. the word of truth.” No human system is per- Underscoring what has been briefly dis- As we prepare to enter yet another epoch of Churches world-wide. The Church univer- fect, but we in the Archdiocese of America cussed above, we should celebrate the ver- Orthodox witness to the world, let us heed sally adopted a celibate episcopacy in the have been given a structure of parish coun- ity that the language of Holy Scripture per- the admonition of Saint Paul and “think on 6th century AD. cils, diocesan councils, the Archdiocesan meates every aspect of our Orthodox life. these things!” XIII. Clergy Misconduct Council, clergy-laity congresses and various Every worship service, prayer and hymn boards and commissions related to every contain elements of biblical language. The The Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos is direc- There are policies and procedures in ministry of the Church. By the grace of God, personal record of every church father, theo- tor of the Department of Religious Educa- place regarding clergy misconduct, which logian and teacher throughout history has tion; [email protected] are in accordance with canon law, civil law, the clergy and lay people participate together liability requirements and pastoral psychol- in the ministry which Christ has granted to ogy. The office of the Chancellor may be us. As in every family, differences do not ÅÉÄÉÊÇ ÐÑÏÓÖÏÑÁ... ME BOEING 747 contacted for further information. necessarily mean division. They can be op- portunities for dialogue. It is the sacred obli- XIV. How Do We Dialogue gation of all the members of the family to ×ÙÑÉÓ ÐÑÏÁÃÏÑÁ... as a Church? devote their time, energy and resources to The Church enters most perfectly into strengthen the context of that dialogue and ÔÇÓ ÏËÕÌÐÉÁÊÇÓ dialogue with all of Her children through the the bonds that unite us. Mystery of Mysteries, the Divine Liturgy. As we seek to understand one another ÃÉÁ ÅËËÁÄÁ We are called first and foremost into a dia- and give our Church and our children the logue with God Himself, and from this dia- very best that we have, let us never com- ÁÐÏ ÂÏÓÔÙÍÇ* - ÍÅÁ ÕÏÑÊÇ logue, we learn how to speak with one an- promise the unity of our family. Let differ- other. ences be that opportunity to strengthen our ÃÉÁ ÁÈÇÍÁ - ÈÅÓÓÁËÏÍÉÊÇ As the Apostles were confronted with relationships with one another. And let the administrative issues and how the Gospel of perfect love of God, expressed to us in the ÁÍÏÉÎÇ ÊÁÉ ÖÈÉÍÏÐÙÑÏ Christ could truly be actualized in the day-to- Resurrection of Christ Jesus, be our inspira- day ministry to the faithful, they came together tion and the light which guides us to the 1ç Áðñéëßïõ Ýùò 10 Éïõíßïõ êáé 1ç Óåðôåìâñßïõ Ýùò 31 Ïêôùâñßïõ inspired by the Holy Spirit, to wisely “divide perfect unity of the faith. ÐáñáìïíÞ Ýùò 1 ìÞíá ÐáñáìïíÞ Ýùò 3 ìÞíùí ÐáñáìïíÞ Ýùò 6 ìÞíåò YUCATAN $ $ $ from page 11 is looking to share the Faith. They are en- sion Center in St. Augustine, Fla., will send 732+TAX 761+TAX 791 +TAX thusiastic about the team’s visit. They are an Orthodox Mission Team to Merida. encouraged to learn that, although some Along with Fr. Cosme, parish president, family and friends have left the Church, oth- ÐáñáìïíÞ Ýùò 1 Ýôïò ÁðëÞ ÌåôÜâáóç George Farah, and team coordinator, Joaquin ers are looking to share and serve. The Team $ $ S. Grajales, we met to discuss various will help establish a bond that will bring our projects and needs of the community, and communities closer through working, wor- 920+TAX 422 +TAX to start with team preparations. Immediate shipping, and witnessing together. needs include reaching out to the non-Or- To share with the community in Merida ×ÙÑÉÓ ÐÅÑÉÏÑÉÓÌÏÕÓ thodox and education. The 1998 Mission and to be part of the 1998 Orthodox Mis- Team will help restore a chapel on the sion Team to Mexico, contact the OCMC ÊÁËÏÊÁÉÑÉ church grounds, light repairs to the church, (PO Box 4319, St. Augustine, FL 32085, Tel. 11 Éïõíßïõ Ýùò 31 Áõãïýóôïõ outreach to a local orphanage and boys cen- (904) 829-5132) to receive more team in- ter, offer adult catechism and church school formation and an application. Travel dates ÐáñáìïíÞ Ýùò 1 ìÞíá ÐáñáìïíÞ Ýùò 3 ìÞíùí ÐáñáìïíÞ Ýùò 6 ìÞíåò training, and witness to the Orthodox (and will be June 9-30. non-Orthodox) community. The community Andrew Lekos is project coordinator of $ $ $ is also planning team excursions to the area’s the Orthodox Christian Mission Center in ancient Mayan ruins. St. Augustine. Since 1992, he has coordi- 944+TAX 991+TAX 1038 Visiting the Orthodox community in nated the Orthodox short-term mission +TAX Merida reminded me of what are some of teams of the OCMC. Contact him regarding ÐáñáìïíÞ Ýùò 1 Ýôïò ÁðëÞ ÌåôÜâáóç the goals of the OCMC mission program: to the 1998 mission teams traveling to Mexico, offer assistance and to encourage others to Guatemala, Romania, and India. Call (904) $ $ become active participants in mission work. 829-5132, Fax (904) 829-1635, e-mail: The community of the Dormition in Merida [email protected] 1121+TAX 529+TAX ×ÙÑÉÓ ÐÅÑÉÏÑÉÓÌÏÕÓ

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Mr. Constantinou said he was pleased there were “no injuries and no major inci- dents.” At opening ceremonies, the first gold medal presented went to the founder of the Archdiocese District Olympics, Fr. Kosmas Karavellas, who in 1978 as the Archdiocese HUNDREDS OF parents and other youth director established the Junior Olym- spectators took part in the many pics in the diocese, along with Mr. Con- events in the 20th Junior Olympics stantinou and Demitri Pamboukes, the of which these photos represent present co-chairman. a small sample. GOYA athletes represented the following parishes. (Total number of medals that each Gold medal winners for all GOYA events: parish won is in parenthesis). Archangels, Swimming One Mile JUNIOR GIRLS - 50 meters: Cassie Fondulis, St. John, Blue JUNIOR GIRLS: Lambrini Mavromatis, Zoodochos Peghe, Stamford, Conn. (3), and the New York Point. Bronx. SENIOR GIRLS: Olga Galanis, St. Demetrios,Merrick. churches of St. Demetrios Cathedral, Astoria SENIOR GIRLS - 50 meters: Denise Thomas, Holy Trinity, JUNIOR BOYS: Andre Tsaveris, St. Paraskevi, Greenlawn. Staten Island. SENIOR BOYS: Peter Koumoulis, Resurrection, Glen Cove. (15); St. John, Blue Point (25); Zoodochos JUNIOR GIRLS - 100 meters: Cassie Fondulis, St. John, Blue 5K Run Peghe, Bronx (4); Transfiguration, Corona (0); Point. JUNIOR GIRLS: Ann Marei Georgakis, St. Paul, Hempstead. SENIOR GIRLS - 100 meters: Stephanie Allen, Holy Trinity, SENIOR GIRLS: Elena Canaras, Church of Our Saviour, Rye. St. Nicholas, Flushing (7); Resurrection, Glen New Rochelle. JUNIOR BOYS: Bobby Karounos, St. Paul, Hempstead. Cove (4); St. Paraskevi, Greenlawn (14); St. JUNIOR BOYS - 50 m: Chris Karanicolas, St. John, Blue Point SENIOR BOYS: Evan Diakoumakis, Archangel Michael, Paul Cathedral, Hempstead (20); Holy Trinity, SENIOR BOYS - 50 meters: Dimitris Hopkins, Holy Trinity, Roslyn. New Rochelle. Relay Hicksville (18); St. Demetrios, Jamaica, JUNIOR BOYS - 100 meters: Socrates Papazoglou, St. JUNIOR GIRLS: Archangel Michael, Roslyn (gold); St. Queens (7); St. Demetrios, Merrick (7); Holy Paraskevi, Greenlawn. Paraskevi, Greenlawn (silver); St. Paul, Hempstead (bronze). SENIOR BOYS - 100 meters: Dimitris Hopkins, Holy Trin- SENIOR GIRLS: Holy Trinity, Hicksville (gold); St. Nicholas, Trinity, New Rochelle (8); Assumption ity, New Rochelle. Flushing (silver); Church of Our Saviour, Rye (bronze) (Kimisis), Port Jefferson (4); Archangel Michael, JUNIOR GIRLS - Relay (listed by team only): St. John, Blue JUNIOR BOYS: Archangel Michael, Roslyn (gold); St. John, Point (gold); Holy Trinity, Staten Island (silver; St. Paraskevi, Blue Point (silver); St. Nicholas, Flushing (bronze). Roslyn (12); Church of Our Saviour, Rye (17); Greenlawn (bronze). SENIOR BOYS: St. John, Blue Point (gold); St. Demetrios, Holy Trinity, Staten Island (8); St. Nicholas, SENIOR GIRLS - Relay: Holy Trinity, Staten Island (gold); St. Astoria (silver); St. Demetrios, Merrick (bronze). West Babylon (2); Sts. Constantine & Helen, John, Blue Point (silver); St. Paul, Hempstead (bronze). Shot Put JUNIOR BOYS - Relay: St. John, Blue Point (gold); St. Paul, JUNIOR GIRLS: Elena Laios, Sts. Constantine & Helen, W. West Nyack (8); and Prophet Elias, Yonkers Hempstead (silver); St. Paraskevi, Greenlawn (bronze) Nyack. SENIOR GIRLS: Maria Angeliki, Church of Our Sav- (0). Of the GOYA athletes, 183 won medals. SENIOR BOYS - Relay: St. Nicholas, Flushing (gold); Church iour, Rye. JUNIOR BOYS: Bobby Gemelas, Kimisis, Port of Our Saviour, Rye (silver); Holy Trinity, Staten Island Jefferson. Edge-of-seat excitement (bronze). SENIOR BOYS: Elias Dimitrakakis, Holy Trinity, Hicksville. Soccer – GIRLS: Holy Trinity, Staten Island (gold); St. Paul, Softball Throw As noted above, St. John’s in Blue Point, Hempstead (silver). BOYS: Zoodochos Peghe, Bronx (gold); JUNIOR GIRLS: Lindsey Christie, Church of the Archangel, with 50 youth entered in the events, won St. Paul, Hempstead (silver). Stamford. SENIOR GIRLS: Chloe Kontogiannis, Resurrec- Co-ed Softball– St. Nicholas, Flushing (gold) and St. John, tion, Glen Cove. the most medals, consisting of 12 gold, 8 Blue Point (silver). Long Jump silver and 5 bronze. St. Paul’s Cathedral in Girls Volleyball – St. John, Blue Point (gold) and St. JUNIOR GIRLS: Penny Levendis, St. Paraskevi, Greenlawn. Demetrios, Astoria (silver). Boys Volleyball – St. Demetrios, SENIOR GIRLS: Alexia Kennedy, Church of Our Saviour, Hempstead won the most silver (9) and Merrick (gold), St. John, Blue Point (silver). Rye. JUNIOR BOYS: Richard, Sts. Constantine & Helen, W. bronze (8) medals. TRACK AND FIELD Nyack. SENIOR BOYS: Elias Dimitrakakis, Holy Trinity, 50-Yard Dash Hicksville. The intensity of competition, present JUNIOR GIRLS: Vivi Sourgoutsis, St. Demetrios, Merrick. High Jump throughout the day, and most evident in the SENIOR GIRLS: Vana Loukissas, St. Nicholas, Flushing. JUNIOR GIRLS: Chrysanthi Laskaris, Holy Trinity, New Roch- boys and girls soccer and softball matches, JUNIOR BOYS: George Skoufalos, Archangel Michael, elle. SR. GIRLS: Potoula Dimitrakakis, Holy Trinity,Hicksville Roslyn. JUNIOR BOYS: Chris Karanicolas, St. John, Blue Point. beginning in late morning. SENIOR BOYS: Elias Dimitrakis, Holy Trinity, Hicksville. SENIOR BOYS: Chris Ioannou, St. John, Blue Point. Volleyball matches got under way in 220-Yd Dash Chess JUNIOR GIRLS: Angela Martino, Archangel Michael, Roslyn. Ross Kordas, Archangel Michael, Roslyn. mid-afternoon and ended after 10 p.m., in SENIOR GIRLS: Potoula Dimitrakis, Holy Trinity, Hicksville. Checkers two highly intense games for the gold won JUNIOR BOYS: Chris Karanicolas, St. John, Blue Point. Chrysostomos Komodikis, Holy Trinity, New Rochelle. SENIOR BOYS: Louie Dimitrakakis, Holy Trinity, Hicksville. Backgammon by Merrick over the Blue Point boys. 440-Yd Dash Jenny Tsakas, Holy Trinity, New Rochelle. St. Nicholas-Flushing dominated the JUNIOR GIRLS: Christina Constantine, St. Paraskevi, Ping Pong other teams in softball and won the gold over Greenlawn. SENIOR GIRLS: Potoula Dimitrakakis, Holy Trin- GIRLS: Lynda Day, St. Demetrios, Astoria. ity, Hicksville. JUNIOR BOYS: Richard Dolinsky, Sts. BOYS: Stewart Terzopoulos, St. John, Blue Point. Blue Point in the final game. Constantine and Helen, W. Nyack. SENIOR BOYS: Kostas Tennis The soccer girls from St. Nicholas- Stavrinoudis, St. Demetrios, Astoria. GIRLS: Jaime Christoforou, St. Paraskevi, Greenlawn. 880-Yd. Dash BOYS: Philip Voulgaris, St. Paraskevi, Greenlawn. Staten Island and the boys team from JUNIOR GIRLS: Mary Velis, Sts. Constantine & Helen, W. Zoodochos Peghe-Bronx, won the gold med- Nyack. SENIOR GIRLS: Georgetta Teodorescu, St. Demetrios, Results from the JOY events were not Jamaica. JUNIOR BOYS: Thomas Moore, St. Demetrios, als in their sport. Astoria. SENIOR BOYS: Tom Boutsikos, St. John, Blue Point. available before the Observer went to press.