WITH THIS ISSUE: Bringing the news BOOKS to generations of BI-ANNUAL INSERT The National Herald Greek Americans A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION c v www.thenationalherald.com VOL. 10, ISSUE 502 May 26, 2007 $1.00 GREECE: 1.75 EURO Karamanlis First Greek Premier to Visit Oceania PM Meets with Heads of New Zealand and Australian Governments, Greeks Down Under

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By Mark Frangos Special to The National Herald

NEW YORK – During his trip to New Zealand and Australia this past week, Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis met with the prime ministers of both countries and discussed a variety of subjects the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum to the Parthenon, the name dispute with FYROM, Greece’s entry into the an- ti-whaling lobby of the Internation- al Whaling Commission and pen- sions for Greek Australians. Mr. Karamanlis, accompanied by Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyan- ni and Deputy Foreign Minister Theodore Kassimis, had a packed agenda during his trip. He became the first Greek premier to ever visit Australia and New Zealand. AP PHOTO/TORSTEN BLACKWOOD, POOL On Monday, May 21, Mr. Kara- Greek Prime Minister Costas manlis met with New Zealand Karamanlis and his wife Natassa Prime Minister Helen Clark. The pass by the Sydney Opera House two leaders discussed economic, after taking a cruise on Sydney AP/MARK NOLAN commercial and educational top- Harbor this past Tuesday, May 22. Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis greets children at the Hellenic War Memorial this past Wednesday, May 23, in Canberra, Australia. ics; issues concerning the European Karamanlis, who is the first Prime Minister of Greece to come to Australia, also paid visits to New Zealand and the Australian cities of Sydney, Union and Kosovo; developments member state of the European Adelaide, Melbourne and Darwin during his tour Down Under, meeting with the prime ministers of both countries and members of Oceania’s in Greek-Turkish relations, Cyprus; Union and NATO. It must abandon 600-700 thousand-strong Greek community. and the Macedonian name issue. practices and actions that do not re- While he was in New Zealand, spect the principle of good neigh- Mr. Karamanlis issued some stern borly relations. That is the only se- words for FYROM, noting that cure way that can lead Skopia to a Greece has been proceeding con- smooth Euro-Atlantic course.” structively in its efforts to find a so- Prime Minister Clark praised Fulfilling HC/HC’s Vision is a “Constant Struggle” lution, while the government in Greece for its advances in conserva- Skopia (Skopje) has been recalci- tion by agreeing to join the IWC’s By Theodore Kalmoukos ministry), and is the only lay presi- During a comprehensive inter- clarify many issues concerning the trant. anti-whaling lobby. “Greece com- Special to The National Herald dent HC/HC has ever had in its 75- view with the National Herald, Dr. Theological School’s finances, in- “Our aspiration is for a jointly ing in to support the conservation year history – the rest of the presi- Lelon talked bout the current state cluding the Barletta property, acceptable solution to be found to movement is very greatly appreci- BOSTON – If there’s anyone who dents were clergy – either hierarchs of both institutions and said, “They which was purchased by the School the name dispute under the United ated by New Zealand,” she said. knows the ins and outs; the people or priests, like Metropolitan (then are on the right track. The fulfill- for $5.4 million. The property con- Nations-brokered process,” he said. Greece’s decision to join the an- involved and the circumstances; Bishop) Methodios of Boston, the ment of the vision is a constant sists of seven acres of land and a “We have proven our constructive ti-whaling lobby is significant. At the dynamics and the possibilities late Rev. Leonidas Contos or cur- struggle, but at the end the vision house. stance. We have done that which the IWC’s annual meetings each at Hellenic College/Holy Cross rent HC/HC President Rev. will be realized.” The School does not plan to sell we needed to do. It is the govern- year, Japan attempts to gain sup- Greek Orthodox School of Theolo- Nicholas Triantafilou. Dr. Lelon is widely considered the property, Dr. Lelon said. “The ment of FYROM that must abandon port to overturn the 21-year-old gy, it’s Dr. Thomas Lelon. His Eminence Archbishop an optimistic person by nature, and executive committee meets and its intransigence, which belongs to moratorium which bans whaling. He served as president of both Demetrios of America appointed said he believes, “Many good things looks at the financial position; it the past, and turn towards a Euro- Last year, the Japanese almost suc- institutions for more than a decade Dr. Lelon vice chairman of the have been achieved, and many looks at the options available in or- pean future. It must abandon pro- ceeded, falling one vote shy of (from 1976 to 1986, during the late HC/HC Board of Trustees (the more remain to be achieved.” He pagandistic actions, irredentist atti- Archbishop Iakovos’ archiepiscopal Archbishop is chairman). accepted the Herald’s invitation to Continued on page 4 tudes and rationales towards a Continued on page 7 Greek Orthodox Clergy Voice A $2.5 Million Concerns about Fr. Katinas, Graduation Some Call for Defrocking him Gift for HC/HC

By Theodore Kalmoukos Trinity Church in Dallas, should be By Theodore Kalmoukos Special to the National Herald tried by a spiritual court and de- Special to The National Herald frocked. BOSTON, Mass. – Several clergy- Out of the eleven clerics ques- BOSTON – The 65th commence- men in the Greek Orthodox Arch- tioned, only two said Father Kati- ment of Hellenic College/Holy Cross diocese of America said that their nas need not necessarily be de- Greek Orthodox School of Theology retired and subsequently suspend- frocked: Rev. George Kaloudis, pas- was marked by a $2.5 million gift ed colleague, Rev. Nicholas Katinas, tor of the Holy Trinity Church in from Greek American businessman former longtime pastor of Holy Chicago, and Rev. Dr. Robert Charles Masterpolis of Savanna, Stephanopoulos, dean of the Arch- Georgia last Saturday, May 19. diocesan Cathedral of the Holy HC/HC President Rev. Nicholas Trinity in New York, Holy Trinity Triantafilou, who has known the Archdiocesan Cathedral in New donor for many years and had ap- York City. They were the only cler- pealed to him to consider helping RMH Holds gymen who said they believed Fa- the School, heralded Mr. Masterpo- ther Katinas should not be removed lis’ generous gift 12th Annual from the priesthood. Mr. Masterpolis (Mastro- Rev. Emmanuel Metaxas, pastor giannopoulos) is a first-generation emeritus of the Taxiarcahe- American of Greek heritage. His par- Walkathon Archangels Church in Watertown, ents emigrated from Kalamata to the who has been one of Archbishop United States in the early 20th cen- Demetrios’ closest friends for tury. He started his business with a By Stavros Marmarinos decades, said he believes small department store, and then Special to the National Herald Demetrios is not in actuality the started investing in real estate. He Archbishop of America, but func- had purchased land in Texas, which NEW YORK – Georgia Iliakis came tionally a locum tenens (caretaker) AP/IVAN SEKRETAREV was turned over to the School. The down from the Bronx with her two and mere figurehead, and that Rev. How sweet it is property was then sold for $2.5 mil- granddaughters to participate in Alexander Karloutsos, director of lion. The funds are slated for general the annual Walkathon organized by the Archdiocese’s Faith Endow- AC Milan’s Kaka, left, and Massimo Oddo hold the trophy in the air after their team beat Liverpool 2-1 to use. the Ronald McDonald House Greek ment and executive advisor of the win the Champions League Final soccer match between AC Milan and Liverpool at the Olympic Stadium in The School bestowed Mr. Master- Division, a nonprofit organization Order of Saint Andrew – Archons of Athens this past Wednesday, May 23. See story on page 9. polis with an honorary doctorate in dedicated to helping children un- the Ecumenical Patriarchate, is the humanities. dergoing treatment for cancer. man who is really in charge of the Mr. Masterpolis told the National “The cloud cover and expected Archdiocese, since Ecumenical Pa- Herald he was happy with his deci- rain worried us at the beginning, triarch Bartholomew of Constan- sion because he gets to witness the but we brought our umbrellas and tinople “does whatever Father Kar- fruits of his gift came to support this institution, loutsos tells him.” House Committee Presses Erdogan “I feel very good today, and I’m which is a home away from home “We have a double standard. glad I did it now, instead of leaving it for sick children from Greece and (Emmanuel) Koveos, who did noth- By Mark Frangos quiring that the Patriarch of Con- ognizes the Greek Orthodox Patri- in my will, because I would have Cyprus,” Mrs. Iliakis told the Na- ing compared to what Katinas did, Special to The National Herald stantinople be a Turkish citizen; archate in Istanbul as an Ecumeni- otherwise missed the opportunity to tional Herald. was defrocked,” said Father and protests the Turkish Govern- cal Patriarchate. Its ecumenical na- get to know all these fine people of “Fortunately, the rain did not Metaxas, who has served the Wa- NEW YORK – The overwhelming ment’s persistent confiscation of ture derives from its history and the Church,” he said. come until after we finished walk- tertown parish for 55 years. majority of the House Foreign Af- Greek Orthodox property. spiritual stature, as well as from the “It gives me great joy that I was ing. I am happy that we did our “Shouldn’t Katinas, who did so fairs Committee members signed a The letter was then brought to faith and perceptions of people able to do this. I wish I had tens of part, and that we were able to show much for so many years, also be letter to Turkish Prime Minister Re- the attention of President George around the globe. We would hope millions of dollars so I could donate our love for this wonderful institu- punished?” cep Tayyip Erdogan, calling on the W. Bush by Congressman Robert that you would view the Ecumeni- some more. I want to continue to tion and the sick children it cares Father Katinas retired from ac- Turkish Government to extend Wexler (D-Florida), chairman of cal Patriarchate as part of the rich give,” he added. for; and also because my grand- tive ministry in June 2006, after genuine religious freedom and rec- the Europe Subcommittee and Co- cultural tapestry of your magnifi- Mr. Masterpolis has also donated daughters learned that we have to serving as a priest for more than 40 ognize the Ecumenical Patriarchate Chair of the House Turkish Caucus. cent, vibrant city,” the letter states. $1 million to Saint Photios National help our fellow man in any way we years, 28 of which he served in Dal- of Constantinople. Rep. Wexler did not sign the letter “Second, we are deeply con- Shrine in St. Augustine, Florida. He can,” she added. las. Just days after he retired, the The letter, dated May 11, was to Mr. Erdogan. cerned by your continued involve- also donates the first $100 thousand Due to this year’s unfavorable Archdiocese suspended him – with- signed by 42 out of 50 Committee “We are especially concerned ment in the process of selecting the to each mission parish established out explanation. Rumors began to members to include Committee about three aspects of Turkish Gov- Patriarch, and by your continued through the Orthodox Christian Mis- Continued on page 2 circulate that Father Katinas, Chairman Tom Lantos (D-Califor- ernment’s policy towards its Greek insistence that he be a Turkish citi- sion Center. heretofore considered one of the nia), Ranking Member Ileana Ros- Orthodox population – practices zen. These practices clearly reflect When asked how and why he To subscribe call: 718.784.5255 most prominent Greek Orthodox Lehtinen (R-Florida) and House which threaten the viability of the your policy of viewing the Patriar- speaks the Greek language so fluent- e-mail: priests in the country, had engaged Hellenic Caucus Co-Chairman Gus Ecumenical Patriarchate in a direct chate as a strictly Turkish institu- ly, Mr. Masterpolis said, “I went to [email protected] in sexual improprieties. This past Bilirakis (R-Florida), a record num- and urgent manner. he first of these tion, when in fact it provides spiri- Greek School, and of course from February, the Archdiocese con- ber of signatories, makes three key is your longstanding unwillingness tual and moral guidance for mil- my parents at home. I’m very proud firmed that he was suspended be- requests: to recognize the Ecumenical Patri- lions of believers worldwide. To- of my cultural heritage. I love it. I cause of allegations of sexual mis- It expressed concern about archate as ecumenical – that is, day, there are less than 2,500, wouldn’t give it up for anything.” conduct with minors. A potentially Turkey’s dwindling Greek Ortho- transnational. As you surely know, mainly elderly Greek Orthodox Mr. Masterpolis has not been to *052607* dox community; the Turkish Gov- the entire world outside of Turkey – Continued on page 4 ernment’s ongoing practice of re- Orthodox and non-Orthodox – rec- Continued on page 3 Continued on page 5 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 26, 2007

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■ MAY 27 tions cordially invites the communi- FLEMINGTON, N.J. – The Greek Or- ty to “Zanetto,” Peter Mascagni’s fa- thodox Parish of Hunterdon County mous grand opera, at Carnegie Hall cordially invites the community to in Manhattan (57th Street & 7th Av- its 3rd Annual “OPA! Big Fat Greek enue) on Monday, June 4, at 8 PM, Festival” at Razberry’s Banquet & with the Manhattan Philharmonic Conference Center (785 Route 12) Orchestra, under the direction of in Flemington from Saturday, May conductor Peter Tiboris, featuring 26 (11 AM – 10 PM) to Sunday, May mezzo soprano Jennifer Larmore 27 (12-10 PM). All proceeds to help (Zanetto), soprano Eliana Lap- the parish build a Byzantine style palainen (Sylvia) and the Russian church in Annandale. The event in- Chamber Chorus of New York. This cludes, food, vendors, children’s will be the first performance of rides and folk dancing. For more in- “Zanneto” in New York since 1902. formation, call 908-782-9741 or vis- Mr. Tiboris is founder, general direc- it the web at www.go-church.org. tor and artistic director of MidAmer- ica Productions. As an orchestra ■ MAY 30 conductor, he has presented great NEW YORK – The Hellenic Ameri- masterworks and contemporary can Bankers Association cordially classics in major venues throughout invites the community to attend its the world. The opera will be pre- Economic Outlook Panel Discus- sented with subtitles. Tickets are on sion, featuring Constantine Soras, sale for $94, $57 and $35, and may Peter Austin Vlachos and Nikos K. be purchased by calling Carnegie Anastasopoulos, at the First Ameri- Charge at 212-247-7800, going on- can Title Insurance Company in line at www.carnegiehall.org, or by Manhattan (633 Third Avenue, be- visiting the Carnegie Hall Box Office tween 40th and 41st Streets) on directly. For more information, call Wednesday evening, May 30. Wine MidAmerica Productions at 212- and Cheese Reception at 6 PM. Pan- 239-4699, or visit the web at At the end of the 12th annual Walkathon in Manhattan last Sunday, May 20, the traditional ceremony was held outside the Ronald McDonald el Discussion at 7 PM. Mr. Soras is a www.midamerica-music.com. House in Manhattan. Shown to the left is RMH Greek Division Chair Niki Sideris, thanking participants for their support. RMH New York Pres- highly regarded economist at Veri- ident & CEO William Sullivan is by her side. zon Communications. Mr. Vlachos is ■ JUNE 5 the founding principal of Austin In- MALIBU, Calif. – Cappella Romana vestment Management. Mr. Anasta- cordially invites the community to sopoulos is portfolio manager at attend “The Ascending Voice,” an Newton Capital Partners LP and international symposium of sacred Community Joins Ronald McDonald House Greek managing director of private client music at Pepperdine University’s services at Bear Stearns & Co. Ad- Smothers Theatre in Malibu (24255 mission to the event is by confirmed Pacific Coast Highway) on Tuesday, Division for its 12th Annual Walkathon in New York reservation only ($10 for HABA June 5, at 7:30 PM. Cappella Ro- members, $40 for non-members). mana will be performing its “Mount Continued from page 1 Seating is limited. Tickets may be Sinai: Frontier of Byzantium” pro- purchased online (www.haba.org), gram. To purchase tickets visit weather conditions, many Greek or by calling 212-421-1057. www.ticketmaster.com. For more Americans who usually participate information, visit the web at did not attend the Walkathon last QUEENSTOWN, Md. – The East Eu- www.pepperdine.edu or www.cap- Sunday, May 20, but a large num- ropean Studies of the Woodrow Wil- pellaromana.org. ber of them still sent contributions. son International Center for Schol- RMH Greek Division Chair Niki ars and the Committee on East Eu- ■ JUNE 6-10 Sideris said interest was high ropean Studies of the American CHICAGO – The community is cor- among Greek Americans this year, Council of Learned Societies are so- dially invited to join Illinois State noting that a substantial amount of liciting applications for the 20th an- Treasurer Alexi Giannolias for “the the money raised came from pri- nual Junior Scholars Training Semi- biggest political party of the year” at vate individuals and businesses. nar at the Wye River Conference Crobar in Chicago (1534 N. Kings- “You are upholding a tradition Center by the Chesapeake Bay in bury) on Thursday, June 7, at 6 PM. of humanitarian ideals, philan- Queenstown (201 Wye Woods Way, Mr. Giannoulias will be holding his thropy, and love for your neighbor, TEL: 410-827-7400) on August 10- first fundraiser since taking office like true Greeks and true Chris- 13. The deadline to submit applica- this past November. “We have re- tians,” Mrs. Sideris said, thanking tions is Wednesday, May 30. Gradu- vamped the Bright Start college sav- the Greek Americans who partici- ate students enrolled in a doctoral ings program, fixing a program that pated. or masters program and recent was rated 48th in the country and RMH of New York Chairman & graduates in any field of East Euro- making it one of the country’s best; CEO William Sullivan spoke about pean studies are eligible. Junior negotiated $3.5 million in scholar- the organization’s mission and Scholars working on policy-relevant ship money for Illinois students; praised Mrs. Sideris for the many projects related to Southeast Eu- took over some troubled hotels; and efforts she has put forth. He also rope or the wider region, but deal- did this while cutting the state bud- spoke highly about the Greek ing with issues which can be credi- get. But we couldn’t have done all of American Community for its role in bly linked to the Balkans, are also el- that without the support of all of supporting the needs of the organi- igible. Participants will present their you. Now we need to raise the re- zation, and the financial and moral research, discuss the works of other sources that will allow us to contin- support given by Greek Americans. junior scholars and exchange im- ue our hard work.” Please make all Mr. Sullivan asked that this pressions of the state of the field checks payable to Citizens for Gian- year’s Walkathon begin early, in with a group of senior scholars. For noulias, PO Box 8588, Chicago, IL contrast to other years, to avoid a more information, call 202-619- 60680 ($5,000, host; $1000, spon- rainout. The Walkathon began out- 4222 or send e-mail to sor; $500, supporter; $100, friend). side of the Ronald McDonald TNH/COSTAS BEJ [email protected], or For more information, call 312-421- House at 405 73rd Street, between Several hundred Greek Americans braved unseasonable weather and turned out for the Ronald McDonald visit the web at 1222 or visit the web at www.alexi- York and First Avenues, where it al- House Greek Division’s 12th annual Walkathon in Manhattan last Sunday morning, May 20, to support www.wilsoncenter.org/ees. forillinois.com. so concluded, and was followed by this home away from home for cancer-stricken children who come to New York from Greece and Cyprus a brief event with greetings, a pre- for medical treatment. ■ MAY 31 LONG BEACH, Calif. – AHEPA’s sentation of traditional Greek folk WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Embassy Long Beach Chapter #342 and the dances, and a reception with food neighbor – like true Greeks and continue her good work. I also pray derstanding and caring. The House of Greece cordially invites the com- Daughters of Penelope Minos Chap- and drinks for everyone taking part true Christians – just as it was for us to be well, so we can come to provides a safe, affordable and sup- munity to “Greek Vases in the Realm ter #159 cordially invite the com- in the Walkathon. throughout the entire history of the Walkathon every year and sup- portive environment in which fami- of Dionysos: Aspects of Myth and munity to the 76th Annual El Registration for the Walkathon Hellenism, from ancient Greece to port this mission,” she said. lies can meet and share experiences Daily Life,” a presentation by Dr. Camino Real District 20 Family Con- began at 9 AM, outside the Greek the Hellenistic period, Byzantium, Peter Krekouris, a high-ranking with other families in similar cir- Aaron J. Paul, curator and art histo- vention at the Long Beach Marriot Division in Manhattan on 73rd and up until today. I offer endless official at Marathon Bank ex- cumstances. English lessons are al- rian at the Harvard University Cen- Hotel (4700 Airport Plaza Drive, Street between First and York Av- thanks to all of you collectively, and pressed his love for the Ronald Mc- so offered to help overcome lan- ter for Hellenic Studies, at the Greek TEL. 562-425-5210) from Thursday, enues. The Walkathon began at to each one of you individually. Donald House Greek Division and guage barriers. The children share Embassy in Washington (2217 June 7, to Sunday, June 10. Conven- 11:15 AM, and this year, partici- May God repay you for your kind- its lofty objective to help sick Greek birthdays and holidays. They can Massachusetts Avenue NW) on tion participants are invited to enjoy pants proceeded from First Avenue ness,” she added. and Cypriot children and their fam- create arts and crafts; learn to play Thursday, May 31, at 7 PM. Kindly everything Long Beach has to offer to 72nd Street, Park Avenue, 79th Nicos Giannopoulos, former ilies find some comfort. an instrument or join in games and RSVP at 202-939-1352 or send e- (e.g., the Queen Mary, the Aquari- Street and Second Avenue, and President of the Limnian Society of “I also want to convey my love attend movie nights. Volunteers ac- mail to mourtoupala@greekem- um of the Pacific, the Pine Street then back to First Avenue and 73rd New York, expressed his satisfac- for Mrs. Sideris, who has devoted company the children and families bassy.org. Promenade, Shoreline Village, and Street. tion with the annual Walkathon or- practically her entire life to these on trips around New York City to the downtown Marina). Other well- All the participants received ganized by the RMH Greek Divi- children and their parents. These museums, sporting events and per- ■ JUNE 1 known Southern California attrac- commemorative T-shirts, as well as sion. fellow men and women of ours, formances. All of these activities PASADENA, Calif. – AHEPA cordial- tions like Disneyland, California Ad- red, white and blue balloons, which “We have to do our best to sup- who are going through a lot of help return some of the sense of ly invites the community to attend venture, Knott’s Berry Farm, and they held while walking. Mrs. port the sacred mission of this insti- pain, have a place to stay when childhood normalcy which cancer the 35th Annual Peter D. Clentzos Universal Studios are also located Sideris noted that the Walkathon tution,” he said. “There have been they come to New York. I hope that has tried to rob from the children. Western Regional Golf Tournament, nearby. The hotel is conveniently lo- was not a race, but a group walk, instances where young people have this organization stays around for Medical experts in the field of pedi- “The Abba Zabba & Hubba Hubba cated by the Long Beach Airport. making the event open to people of been cured, and upon returning to many years, because it truly offers a atric oncology agree that the RMH Golf Classic,” at Brookside Golf Discounted convention room rate of all ages. Greece, they and their families great help to so many people.” program plays a key role in the chil- Course in Pasadena (1122 North $129 per night, plus tax. For reser- “Everyone has come to appreci- spoke very highly about this institu- Mr. Krekouris added that aside dren’s recovery process. Rosemont Avenue) on Friday, June vations, contact the hotel directly at ate the necessity of the Ronald Mc- tion and the Greek American com- from the support he offered the It costs RMH $140 per night to 1, at 1 PM. Entry fee is $150 (in- 562-425-5210 (ext. 8999), or call Donald House. Many sick children munity. Personally, I remember a Ronald McDonald House personal- house each family. From the start, cludes banquet). Contest prizes in- Marriott Worldwide Reservations at and their families have found com- young man who had come to New ly, many of his colleagues at RMH’s policy has been to ask fami- clude winning a free trip to Florida 800-228-9290. Hotel reservations fort at this institution, and we must York from Zakynthos. He stayed at Marathon Bank supported the lies of afflicted children to pay $20 for the AHEPA National Regional Fi- can also be made online at all continue to support it,” she said. the Ronald McDonald House while Greek Division and sent their con- per night, with RMH chipping in for nals. For more information, call Jim- www.marriotthotels.com. Reserva- She also spoke at the reception he was undergoing therapy. When tributions through him, thus ex- the balance. RMH has consistently my Christos at 626-379-2302 or tions must be made directly with the which followed outside the Ronald he regained his health, he returned pressing their support for the work maintained its commitment that no send e-mail to hotel by May 23 in order to receive McDonald House, immediately af- home and spoke with deep grati- being done by this institution. family will be returned away for [email protected]. the discounted rate. Be sure to ask ter the Walkathon: tude and appreciation for the love At an event which followed the lack of financial resources. It is for the “AHEPA rate.” The hotel “I want to thank all of you from and help he found here. That is Walkathon outside of the Greek Di- therefore imperative that RMH so- ■ JUNE 3 shuttle will be available to pick up the bottom of my heart for walking why all of us must do whatever we vision’s headquarters, the youth of licit the participation of friends and CHICAGO – The Hellenic Museum guests flying into the Long Beach along with us on this Christian, can to keep this mission going the Chian Federation, Saints Con- supporters to defray these costs in & Cultural Center cordially invites Airport. Hotel notification is re- philanthropic, peaceful and altruis- strong.” stantine & Helen Church in Brook- order to support its educational, the community to “Legends of Glory quired. Use the Marriott Hotel cour- tic march, which proves that we Mr. Giannopoulos also congrat- lyn, and the Kalymnian Society recreational and cultural programs. and Other Stories,” a presentation tesy phone by the luggage area. can accomplish anything when we ulated Mrs. Sideris for her dedica- danced and were met with ap- Because the Ronald McDonald by pre-eminent Greek American au- Convention registration forms are are united; set lofty goals; and pur- tion and hard work, emphasizing plause by onlookers. House has helped so many Greek thor Harry Mark Petrakis, from his also available online at sue them with persistence, fervor the need to support the program: This was the 12th consecutive families over the years, the Greek new collection of stories at HMCC in www.ahepa20.org. For more infor- and belief in our sacred mission,” “The work she is doing is a great year the Walkathon has been taking Division was formed under Mrs. Chicago’s Greektown (801 W. mation, call Louie Kouremetis, at Mrs. Sideris said. blessing, and she does everything place. According to statistics, the Sideris’ leadership to help with the Adams, 4th floor) on Thursday, 562-243-3128 or Tasos Papas at “My dear friends, in these diffi- she can. I call upon every Greek Ronald McDonald House has organization’s enormous endeav- June 14, at 6 PM. Mr. Petrakis will 562-429-1985. cult days we face, in a time when American to support this institu- helped Greeks children more than ors. According to a statement on its sign copies of his new book, which humanitarianism is undergoing tion,” he said. any other patients from any nation- webpage, the RMH Board of Direc- will be sold after his presentation. BERKELEY, Calif. – The Patriarch tremendous trials, you have active- Anastasia Giannopoulos also re- ality. According to Mrs. Sideris, tors “feels that that is the Greek Admission is $5 for members ($10 Athenagoras Orthodox Institute ly shown that you remain vigilant ferred to Mrs. Sideris’ work as a RMH Greek Division has served community’s way of saying thank for non-members). For more infor- and Greek Orthodox Archdiocese guards and bastions of Hellenism,” blessing. “Niki Sideris constantly more than 10,000 children of you to us for helping so many of mation, call 312-655-1234. Departments of Religious Educa- she said. helps sick children, who come here Greek heritage since 1979. their sick children for such a long tion and Youth Ministries cordially “You stand firm and uphold the for treatment from Greece and For the families of children bat- period of time. We have been hap- SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Cappella invite the community to participate traditions of humanitarian ideals, Cyprus, find a place to stay. I pray tling cancer, the Ronald McDonald py to serve these families, and plan Romana cordially invites the com- in PAOI’s summer 2007 program, philanthropy and love for your that God gives her good health to House is an oasis of acceptance, un- to continue to do so in the future.” munity to “Mount Sinai: Frontier of “Will Our Children Have Faith?” Byzantium,” a performance of virtu- The program will be held at the In- oso medieval Byzantine chant not stitute in Berkeley (2311 Hearst Av- heard in more than 500 years, at enue) on June 6-9. It will feature Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox lectures and workshops presented Church in Santa Barbara (1205 San by several Orthodox and Ecumeni- Missing St. Michael’s Resident Found in New York City Antonio Creek Road) on Sunday, cal scholars and practitioners. Reg- June 3, at 3:30 PM. Pre-concert lec- istration includes a daily continen- By Will David found George Plevritis, 70, wan- out of the Greek Orthodox Archdio- falling down – but he was other- ture by Dr. Alexander Lingas at 3 tal breakfast, as well as one dinner The Journal News dering in Central Park in Manhat- cese of America's St. Michael's wise in good condition. PM. Admission is $15 ($10 for stu- or lunch per day. Several local tan last Wednesday evening, May Home for the Aged at 3 Lehman New York City Police took him to dents and senior citizens). Tickets housing options are available, with YONKERS – An elderly Greek 16, about 6 PM, Yonkers Police Sgt. Terrace in Yonkers around 8 PM on St. Luke's Hospital in Manhattan. may be purchased at the door. For rates beginning from $35 per night. American Alzheimer's patient who Michael Kreso said. Tuesday, May 15. "Overall he is in decent condi- more information, call 805-683- Price for the Summer Institute is walked away from a Yonkers nurs- That morning, Yonkers and "Some where along the line, he tion," Kreso said. "This has a happy 4492 or 866-822-7735, or visit the $250 (daily rate, $100). Discounts ing home last week has been found Westchester County police used got into a cab," Sgt. Kreso said. ending." web at www.saintbarbara.net or available for students, seniors and safe in New York City, according to dogs, a helicopter and a police boat Plevritis ended up in New York www.cappellaromana.org. groups. For more information, con- police. to search the shores of the Hudson City. tact the Institute at 510-649-3450 Members of the New York City River looking for Plevritis. Sgt. Kreso said the man had sev- The Journal News in White Plains ■ JUNE 4 or visit the web at www.orthodox- Police Department’s 24th Precinct Sgt. Kreso said Plevritis walked eral cuts in his face – probably from published the above on May 17. NEW YORK – MidAmerica Produc- institute.org. THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 26, 2007 COMMUNITY 3 St. Markella Community in Wantagh, Long Island Soon to Build a New Church

By Demetris Tsakas the food completely free of charge, more effectively. Saint Constantine the Younger from Special to the National Herald so that 100 percent of the proceeds “The existing Protestant-style the island of Hydra, whose holy from contributions made by our church is old, and it will not last relics we have.” NEW YORK – The Saint Markella community members, friends and much longer. There is extensive Father Loulakis also noted that community in Wantagh, Long Island supporters can be used to fund the damage to the roof and walls, and the Church is going to have a Byzan- will be holding a dinner-dance at startup costs and construction of the engineers have told us that they will tine-style design, and a dome; that Sand Castle Banquet Hall in new church,” Father Loulakis said, not hold up for longer than five or its seating capacity will accommo- Franklin Square next Sunday adding that the architectural plans ten years. It’s no longer worth doing date an additional 50 people; and evening, June 3, to help raise funds have already been sent to the local the patch-up work. We need bigger that the school located inside the for the construction of a new church building department approval, and classrooms for our Greek Afternoon same building would have larger by the end of this year. that all necessary construction per- School – and more space – because classrooms. “The decision to build a new mits should be issued by fall. we already have 60 students. The “We have already raised church was adopted about two “Over 350 people have pur- classrooms are small and do not $180,000, a product of the generos- years by the parish general assem- chased tickets so far, and we believe meet the needs of a modern school,” ity of the community and the Ortho- bly. Our architect was asked to draw that, as the days go by, the number he said dox faithful. People contribute, and up plans right away, and the Parish of supporters will increase. Repre- “We have received the plans they will contribute even more Assembly approved the design for sentatives from the consular author- from our architect and have submit- when they see the good work under- the new church this past December,” ities of Greece and Cyprus, as well ted them to Archbishop Demetrios way. We have received pledges from said Rev. Sarantis Loulakis, church as elected officers from the area will for his blessings. We are hopeful many people who want to help fund pastor, expressing his happiness be attending our dinner dance,” said that, by the end of the year we will the project from the ground up,” he over the fact that the architect is Father Loulakis, who is in his fourth have built a church with a greater said. charging only one third of his usual year of service at the Wantagh seating capacity. There will be a “Saint Markella’s has a future, fee, foregoing the other two thirds parish. narthex, as opposed to the current and we will fight so that the new so that more funds can be used to One of the reasons the communi- church, which does not have one, generation can feel pride in the help defray construction costs. ty decided that building a new and there will be a spot where we work of their fathers. This pride is The community is enjoying con- church edifice is necessary, he ex- can place the holy water from the demonstrated each Sunday and on siderable community support. plained, is because the existing site of Saint Markella’s martyrdom, major Orthodox holidays, when the “We also want to thank the Boul- structure is no longer sound, and al- just like on the island of Chios. The church overflows with young people dadakis brothers from the bottom of so because a new facility will accom- Architectural model of the new Byzantine-style church the Saint new church will also house a chapel and children,” Father Loulakis our hearts, for offering the hall and modate the community’s programs Markella community is planning to build in Wantagh, Long Island. in honor of Saint Nektarios and added. Congress Calls for Change in Turkish Policy Towards Patriarchate

Continued from page 1 ration of the world. Now it’s time cies, the Ecumenical Patriarchate ment, and to millions of Ameri- process than by taking the long for Turkey to take the next major will cease to exist. Sadly, there are cans,” he wrote. overdue and morally imperative who hold Turkish citizenship. Ac- step forward in relations between now less than 2,500 Orthodox citi- “Further, as an ally and friend of step of recognizing the Ecumenical cordingly, under present policies, Greeks and Turks. Ankara needs to zens left in Turkey. The demise of Turkey, we have an obligation to Patriarchate. The Ecumenical Patri- there soon will be virtually no show a new resolve and a renewed this solemn spiritual institution – explain why it is in the interest of archate is one of the world’s oldest Greek Orthodox Turkish citizens energy in addressing some of the with a tradition spanning two mil- Turkey to guarantee unequivocally and greatest treasures. I look for- left to qualify as Patriarch,” the let- longstanding, difficult problems lennia – is intolerable to Orthodox ‘religious freedom’ to the spiritual ward to working with you to save ter states. between the two sides. What is worshippers; to the world at large; head of the second largest Christ- it, and to ensure that it thrives, “Third, your expropriations of needed now is willpower and good- and to me personally,” he said. ian Church in the world. Ensuring throughout this century and well lands belonging to the Ecumenical will,” he added. In his letter to the President, religious freedom is essential to beyond, in a manner commensu- Patriarchate – as a result of a policy This isn’t the first time Congress dated May 16, Rep. Wexler advised Turkey’s accession to the European rate with its spiritual stature,” he in which the state takes possession has sent a letter regarding Turkey’s the President to consider the mat- Union, and to its growth as a demo- said. of lands not being directly used by policies towards the Patriarchate. ter more seriously, noting that the cratic nation that fully respects hu- In addition to Reps. Lantos, Ros- the Patriarchate, and lands of those “A religious tragedy of historic Patriarchate is an important institu- man rights,” Mr. Wexler added. Lehtinen and Bilirakis, the mem- who emigrated or died without magnitude” was the way 73 U.S. tion not only to Orthodox Chris- Rep. Lantos said he hopes bers of the House Foreign Affairs heirs – is very worrisome to us. This Senators described the situation in tians worldwide, but also to mil- Turkey will change its stance and Committee who signed the letter policy deprives the Patriarchate of a letter to President Bush on No- lions of Americans. give the Patriarchate the religious are Gary L. Ackerman (D-New both badly needed funds and cul- vember 22, 2006. “I want to bring to your atten- freedom it deserves, noting that the York), Howard L. Berman (D-Cali- tural patrimony,” the letter adds. “Fewer than five Senate letters tion the following letter that was best way to demonstrate political fornia), Russ Carnahan (D-Mis- Congressman Lantos reinforced to the President receive support recently sent to Prime Minister Er- maturity is to ensure religious free- souri), Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), Jim his views during a speech at the from as many Senators each year as dogan by members of the House dom for its citizens, and that the Costa (D-California), Joseph Crow- Committee Chairman Tom Lan- 23rd Annual Cyprus, Hellenic, and that one did,” said Dr. Anthony Foreign Affairs Committee. The fact best way to begin is by recognizing ley (D-New York), Jo Ann Davis (R- tos (D-California). Orthodox Issues Conference in Limberakis, National Commander that this letter is signed by 42 of the the Patriarchate the same way the Virginia), William D. Delahunt (D- Washington, DC on May 17. of the Order of Saint Andrew – Ar- 50 members of the Committee, by rest of the civilized world does. Massachusetts), Eliot L. Engel (D- Meeks (D-New York), Brad Miller “Among the most gratifying de- chons of the Ecumenical Patriar- far a record number in anyone’s “Turkey should recognize the New York), Eni F.H. Faleomavaega (D-North Carolina), Donald M. velopments of the post-Cold War chate. memory, is an indication of how im- Ecumenical Patriarchate for what it (D-American Samoa), Jeff Flake Payne (D-New Jersey), Mike Pence world has been the rapprochement “The letter that was just sent to portant to that Committee and the is: a spiritual beacon to 250 million (R-Arizona), Jeff Fortenberry (R- (R-Indiana), Dana Rohrabacher (R- between Greece and Turkey. It was Prime Minister Erdogan addressed Congress is the ‘religious freedom’ Orthodox believers around the Nebraska), Luis G. Fortuno (R- California), Edward R. Royce (R- initiated in the late 1990’s by the his country’s policies which, unless of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in globe, millions of whom live right Puerto Rico), Elton Gallegly (R- California), Linda T. Sanchez (D- former Greek foreign minister, changed, will terminate this Sacred Turkey,” Mr. Wexler wrote. here in the United States. Turkey California), Gabrielle Giffords (D- California), David Scott (D-Geor- George Papandreou, and has See, wherein much of the Bible was “It is my sincere hope that, wants to be a fully modern Euro- Arizona), J. Gresham-Barrett (R- gia), Brad Sherman (D-California), evolved since then. Both sides have codified and the Christian Creed through your contact, as well as pean state, and I believe it will be. South Carolina), Ruben Hinojosa Albio Sires (D-New Jersey), Adam benefited enormously,” he said. created,” he added. that of your Administration with of- It has already made some strides in (D-Texas), Bob Inglis (R-South Car- Smith (D-Washington), Christo- “The mutual rewards have ex- Rep. Lantos was pessimistic ficials of Turkey, you will help that direction. But Turkey can only olina), Sheila Jackson-Lee (D- pher H. Smith (R-New Jersey), tended to politics and to economics about what could happen if Turkey Prime Minister Erdogan, as well as mature fully if it implements mod- Texas), Ron Klein (D-Florida), Con- Thomas G. Tancredo (R-Colorado), – on both sides of the Aegean. doesn’t change its policies, and said the Turkish public, fully under- ern values. And that starts with real nie Mack (R-Florida), Donald A. Diane E. Watson (D-California), Greece’s far-reaching vision in this he is taking it personally. stand the importance of the Ecu- religious freedom. There is no bet- Manzullo (R-Illinois), Michael T Joe Wilson (R-South Carolina), and matter earned the praise and admi- “If Turkey persists in these poli- menical Patriarchate to our govern- ter way for Turkey to begin this McCaul (R-Texas), Gregory W. Lynn C. Woolsey (D-California). 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 26, 2007 Tom Lelon Refers to Fulfilling Vision for the School as a “Constant Struggle”

Continued from page 1 discussion, and that was clearly heritage. Without the College and taken off the table,” he said. the Theological School, it would der to sustain and advance both the “There was unanimous harmo- seem to me that we would greatly Theological School and the Col- ny, consensus and commitment to disappoint ourselves. We will tar- lege. So when you look at options, doing everything that we can to nish our reputation as a communi- you look at the Barletta property, as preserve and advance the College. ty, and we will dishonor the nearly well as other options – how we can When you have the fiduciary re- 75 years of effort that our immi- increase our enrollment; how we sponsibility to govern the Theologi- grant generations gave to the can secure greater funds from con- cal School and College as we do, founding and support of the Theo- tributors. We look for ways we can you undertake a complete analysis logical School and the College. In a cut costs, so we look at all these of what your options are. To say sense, we would also disappoint things, and obviously, one consid- that you find an individual or sever- the Hellenic Republic because our eration was to look at the Barletta al individuals and endow the Theo- Theological School and College property, but we concluded that is logical School and College, that’s links us directly to the motherland, not the way we want to go.” an option. And you can talk about if you want to put in those terms. Asked what the School is going an option to close the College or the The preservation and advancement to do with the Barletta property’s Theological School. We view that in of Orthodox Christianity by the house, Dr. Lelon said, “There are a the context of analysis in looking at clergy and the lay graduates is en- number of options that we’ve all of the options that are available, hanced by the existence of both the thought about. One option is to and obviously you have the ex- Theological School and the Col- serve as a residence for the tremes in either side,” he said. lege. I think it’s important to com- (HC/HC) president. A second op- “Sometime back, after my ad- municate a visionary image of our tion is to serve as an institute of ministration, there was that institution. I think we need to per- Hellenism; in other words, some- thought the property would be sold suade those who have exhibited thing that will compliment our on- to developers to put up skyscrap- certain reservations and a lack of going efforts to be a Center of ers. I’m telling you that I was ex- understanding of what the Theo- Greek Studies. The Institute is go- TNH STAFF tremely edified by our discussions logical School and College are try- ing to provide ongoing education House on the Barletta property, which was purchased by the Hellenic College/Holy Cross administration and the tremendous support and ing to do; to really try to project for adults and for people who are for $5.4 million last year. commitment of our trustees and that to people who are somewhat interesting in learning the Greek the executive committee regarding indifferent, and try to persuade language and history; our ideals, know is that the good Archbishop want to know what we’re trying to pledges will actually be fulfilled our institution, and the tremen- them. And that doesn’t include only ethos and culture. One of the things came and presented us with the do, so I think one of the things we through these trusts or arraign- dous dedication and effort that members of the laity, but also mem- that we have been exploring is that checks, and they were very helpful have to do is, we have to continue ments that the various families everyone has given and demon- bers of the clergy.” some Greek Americans may be will- to us and to the mission of the to try to do a better job in fundrais- have established. It doesn’t mean strated in advancing the College ing to fund this institute. It will School,” Dr. Lelon said, adding that ing; and also our effort is to try to that the $42 million has been de- and Theological School,” he added. complement Hellenic College; will the School is confronted by several increase our enrollment, which we posited in the bank, or into our en- Asked whether the Board is be more focused in providing dis- unspecified challenges. are in the process of doing.” dowment.” searching for a new dean for Hel- tance-learning courses through the “I think we’re in a situation How much money has Father CLOSING THE COLLEGE? lenic College, as Father Triantafilou computer; and sponsor Hellenism that’s challenging, but I also think Triantafilou raised in the last five or During the interview, Dr. Lelon had assured the Holy Eparchial and Orthodoxy. A third idea is to that we’re determined to meet six years? “I think he has done a also conceded that, while it was an Synod almost two years ago, or have it serve as a kind of student- these challenges,” he said. marvelous job. A significant option which was “taken off the whether Dr. Lily Makrakis, who has faculty meeting Center.” When he was asked to be more amount of money that has been table,” the HC/HC Board of forgone her salary, will be staying Is the School going to lease 11 specific, he said, “We need to do a raised is raised futures in a sense. Trustees has recently considered on, he said, “That issue has not yet acres of land, which would be con- better job in securing support from By that I mean that these are com- closing Hellenic College down, and been determined. Obviously, Dr. verted to a parking lot, he was our constituents. I know that some- mitments that will pass to the insti- hinted at assertions that even Holy Makrakis has been a valuable ad- asked? times you have expressed concern tution as trusts are implemented by Cross should close down, although ministrative and intellectual asset “That again is another option about Father Nick’s absence from various families,” Dr. Lelon said. he was quick to point out that such to Hellenic College, and we very presented to us, but we’re not mov- the School. The main reason that When asked about a letter Fa- options, in efforts to advance the much appreciate her service.” ing in that direction. The Archdio- he’s not always on campus is that ther Triantafilou sent a letter on School’s mission (or not, apparent- Concerning the fact that she is cese, as you probably know, ful- he is trying to collect funds, and March 2, 2006 to priests of the ly), were “extreme.” an unsalaried dean, Dr. Lelon said, filled its commitment and beyond. some of these efforts have been Archdiocese claiming that he had Dr. Lelon said concerns over the “That’s her choice.” The Archbishop recently gave us fruitful. The one thing that one has raised $42 million in contributions low level of enrollment were voiced Asked what he would tell the $1.3 million, but there was another to appreciate when you’re raising and pledges, and whether that was during the most recent Board meet- Greek American community about $300,000 that was previously giv- funds, is that it’s an activity that an accurate figure, Dr. Lelon said, ing, especially for Hellenic College, HC/HC if the community was en, and it comes to a total of $1.6 takes time. You don’t just go and “I think from what I understand as well as a discussion about clos- standing right in front of him, he million,” he said, but he would not say, ‘we just want to you give us that is an accurate figure, but you ing the College during that meet- said, “I would say a number of verify whether the money came some money,’ particularly to entre- have to also explain that, out of ing. things. First of all, it would seem to from the Archdiocese directly, or in- preneurial-minded Greek Ortho- that $42 million, pledges represent “When you think about options, me that our institution is para- directly through a donor. dox people. You need to develop a a significant part of that commit- that is always an option, but the mount to the maintenance, preser- “You know better than I do. All I relationship. It takes time. They ment, and at the same time, those point of fact is that is a part of the vation and advancement of our Dr. Thomas Lelon Some Clergy Want Alleged Pedophile Priest Tried in Spiritual Court and Defrocked

Continued from page 1 and what the Church is going with a disaster arising out of hu- asked? “The Church should act like Father Callos, a faithful reader most prominent priests. He was through as a result. The Church has man weakness, which we know to a mother, lest he go and commit of the National Herald, also said he very good, and I knew him back damaging lawsuit has since been its way of dealing with these occur- be wrong and unacceptable, not suicide, and then things will get believes the Church “needs to be from our days at the theological filed by two of Father Katinas’ al- rences, but he (Father Katinas) only for priests, but for lay people even worse,” he said. open and honorable with people school. I’m very sorry for what hap- leged victims against the Archdio- should leave the priesthood imme- as well. We live in a fallen world. Rev. Nicholas Kastanas, pastor who exhibit these type of prob- pened. It’s very unfortunate. But I cese, the Metropolis of Denver, diately. This is what the Church We pray for him, but especially for of Saint Athanasios Church in Ar- lems,” and that Father Katinas think that the Church acted correct- Holy Trinity Church in Dallas and canons stipulate.” his victims, and we also pray for lington, said prayer is necessary for needs to be defrocked. “He has to ly. From that point on, let the bish- Father Katinas personally. Asked whether he was surprised this matter to come to a peaceful both perpetrators and victims and be punished. Yes, he should be de- ops come to terms with their con- When asked whether Father that the Archbishop has so far re- conclusion,” he said, adding that he that, above all, victims and the frocked to ensure the good name of science and the responsibility that Katinas should be defrocked, Fa- fused to send Father Katinas before was concerned about the lawsuit. Church need to be protected from the Church,” he stressed. they bear.” ther Metaxas said, “Yes, I think he a spiritual court to be defrocked, “I’m very uneasy about the law- such circumstances. “I always had a personal rela- Asked whether Father Katinas should. Repentance is one thing; Rev. Varvarelis said, “Very much, suit,” he said. “We certainly need to pray for tionship with Father Nicholas, should be removed from the priest- it’s spiritual. But this has to do with because he this decision is unjusti- When he was asked whether he all those involved in the matter, es- characterized by love and friend- hood, Father Stephanopoulos said, administration.” Commenting on fied according to Canon Law,” thought Father Katinas should be pecially the victims. The victims ship, and what took place is very “What do the Canons say? Based on the lawsuit, Father Metaxas said, adding that letting someone off the defrocked, Father Metropoulos and our Church need to be protect- sad. My prayers are with him and what I’ve read in the National Her- “Our Church has to be protected, hook too easy sends the wrong said, “The bishops are familiar with ed.” his family,” said Father Dean Paleol- ald, the Archbishop made a deci- because we are not like the message. canon law, and will decide accord- Father Kastanas also said, “Fa- ogos, pastor of Saint Spyridon sion. I don’t think he should be de- Catholic Church. We are a small Each one of us, including the ingly. I pray for them, because this ther Katinas needs to appear before Church in Worcester. “I am fervent- frocked, since they have already Church. What do we have to sell? Archbishop and the Synod, have a is a difficult situation for them, too, a spiritual court, which will decide ly praying for the children, of suspended him, and he no longer It’s a terrible thing for our Church great responsibility. Any indication since they worked together with accordingly (whether he should be course, the victims,” he said. serves. He is seeing a psychiatrist. to have to pay for these crimes. to the contrary would equate with this man for so many years. All the defrocked).” When asked whether he thought No, I don’t think he should be de- Why should the Church pay? The encouraging such clergymen – if good that he did all these years has Rev. Andrew George, pastor of Father Katinas should be de- frocked.” priest should be punished individu- there are any – to rest easy,” he now been undone. This is a terrible the Annunciation Church in frocked, Father Paleologos said, When asked why other priests ally, unless the Archdiocese knew said. thing.” Cranston, Rhode Island, said he “The Synod will have to discuss the found guilty of the same behavior and covered it up.” “The Holy Eparchial Synod Father Kaloudis pointed out that was shocked when he first learned matter and come to a decision. Any were defrocked, Father Asked to comment on why he needs to set up procedures so that the Church is a spiritual hospital, about the case. decision they arrive at should be re- Stephanopoulos said, “When we thinks the Archbishop is refusing to the Church never has to go through which succors and comforts those “I was left feeling speechless spected. With regard to his desire look at each person’s case history return Father Katinas to lay status this trouble again, and the theolog- in distress, noting that Father Kati- when I first read about the incident to be buried as a priest, the Church individually, we see that others because the latter wants to be ical school also needs to take the is- nas has a son who is a priest, and is in the National Herald, because he will have to decide about that.” were defrocked, and others were buried as a priest, Father Metaxas sue a little more seriously, with the also a grandfather. was a very respectable priest, and I Rev. Soterios Demetriou, Pastor never tried under Archbishop said, “Like I have told you before, knowledge that people who show “The Church must act like a was very sorry to hear about what of the Assumption Church in Iakovos. He would not make a deci- Demetrios is not the Archbishop of any tendencies towards this sort of mother. It is now up to the bishops; happened,” he said. Olympia Fields, where Father Kati- sion, and the matter would go di- America, he is the locum tenens. behavior should not be allowed in- the members of the Holy Eparchial “It’s strange to hear that he nas served before being transferred rectly to the Ecumenical Patriar- The Patriarch does whatever Father to the priesthood,” Father Var- Synod. The Church should be mer- wants to be buried as priest after to the Dallas parish, and where it is chate.” Karloutos orders. Demetrios does- varelis added. ciful because his son is a priest, and having led this sort of a life. First alleged he molested a third child, Rev. Angelo Pappas, pastor of n’t have complete authority.” Rev. Christopher Metropoulos, he has grandchildren,” he said. and foremost, I feel sorry for his said he does not know Father Kati- Saint Nicholas Church in Rev. Michael Varvarelis, pastor pastor of the Saint Demetrios When asked how he thought Fa- victims,” Father George added. nas very well. Portsmouth, New Hampshire, said of Holy Trinity Church in Charlotte, Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ther Katinas’ alleged crimes have Rev. Stephen Callos, pastor of “I met him once at the theologi- such trying circumstances in the North Carolina, expressed dismay noted the tragedy of human weak- affected the plaintiffs, he said, “It’s Saints Constantine & Helen Church cal school, and then again when he life of the Church generally pro- about the Archbishop’s decision to nesses involved. difficult for me to speak about the in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, has came here for an anniversary cele- duce no winners, noting that pe- refrain from sending Father Katinas “It’s essentially sad because the victims. Has anyone seen the vic- known Father Katinas for many bration, but aside from that, I never dophilia is both an illness and a to spiritual court. man was a devoted priest, with an tims? Does anyone have accurate years. “My first parish was in Mer- had anything to do with him. We crime. “How can he justify himself be- accomplished record of service to testimony?” rillville, Indiana and he was serving don’t have any problems here in “We’re all losers in this instance: fore the Church Canons? I’m very the Church. At the same time, how- When he was reminded that the at the Assumption Church in our community, thank God. But this the priests, the victims, the Church, distressed over what has occurred ever, we now find ourselves faced Archdiocese has officially conceded Olympia Fields, Illinois. He was is a sad situation.” the priesthood, the family – every- that the allegations against Father someone I had great respect for, Asked whether Father Katinas one – even if he is defrocked, which Katinas have been corroborated, and it’s very sad,” he said. should be defrocked, he replied is not up to me, but the Synod,” he Father Kaloudis replied, “Then the When asked whether the Arch- that he would agree with “whatev- said.” This is a sickness. The man is Archdiocese knows what it has to diocese should compensate Father er the bishops of the Holy Eparchial sick. There is no doubt that what he do.” Katinas’ alleged victims from its Synod will decide.” did is criminal. There are victims Should Father Katinas be de- treasury, Father Callos said. “Do we Father Stephanopoulos said, here. The man is sick, and he needs frocked, Father Kaloudis was have a choice?” “Father Katinas was one of our help.”

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www.thenationalherald.com THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 26, 2007 FEATURE 5 Niarchos Foundation Donates $300,000 to Build Cabin for Special Needs Children

By Theodore Kalmoukos capped-access cabin for our special nia House in the past and continues Special to The National Herald needs campers. As you know, we its support to it, the Metropolitan al- welcome children with special needs so said, “The Niarchos Foundation BOSTON – The Stavros S. Niarchos to come and participate in the camp has offered substantial financial sup- Foundation issued a $300,000 grant programs each year, and the new port to the Philoxenia House of our to the Metropolis of Boston to help cabin will mean so much to those Metropolis. We received two gener- build a cabin for children with spe- with special needs and their families, ous grants, in 2002-2003 and 2006- cial needs at the Saint Methodios as well as to the entire community,” 2007, which have greatly assisted us Faith & Heritage Center in Con- he said. “The remaining third will in this ministry. This year’s grant has toocook, New Hampshire. underwrite the cost of the elevator in made it possible to extensively reno- Metropolitan Methodios of the Retreat House, which will be vate the residence which, for the past Boston received news of the grant build on the grounds of the Faith & 21 years, has hosted thousands of through a letter dated April 19. The Heritage Center, which will help us brethren from Greece, Cyprus and letter states, among other things, have fully modern and up-to-date fa- throughout the world who come to “We are pleased to inform you that cilities,” Methodios added. Boston for medical treatment. The the Directors of the Stavros Niarchos Speaking about the new retreat renovations include a much-needed Foundation have approved a grant of house and in what phase of develop- handicapped bathroom; an enlarged $300,000 to the Greek Orthodox ment the project finds itself today, kitchen and dining room area; and Metropolis of Boston. This grant is Methodios said he is still waiting to the refurbishing of 11 bedrooms, restricted to supporting two efforts obtain the necessary permits. nine bathrooms and two living toward the capital needs at the St. “Unfortunately, commencement rooms.” Methodios Faith & Heritage Center. for construction of the Retreat House The Saint Methodios Faith & Her- The sum of $100,000 is restricted for has been delayed because it has tak- itage Center has become a hub of the elevator to be installed in the Re- en longer than anticipated to over- many spiritual and cultural activities treat House, and $200,000 is re- come the hurdle of obtaining final for the Greek American community stricted in building a handicap-ac- permits to begin construction. This of New England and beyond. cessible cabin for campers with spe- has disappointed me greatly because Metropolitan Methodios has in- cial needs on the grounds of the Cen- we broke ground last September, but stituted a traditional blessing of the ter.” due to technical difficulties, we waters ceremony every September. The letter also states, “This grant, haven’t been able to start yet,” he He officiates at the Divine Liturgy, as all grants made by our Foundation TNH ARCHIVES said. and the congregation proceeds after- in the spring of 2007, is dedicated to Metropolitan Methodios of Boston is surrounded by youth and clergy of the Boston Metropolis, which has About the upcoming camping wards to the lake, where the blessing the memory of Mary A. Dracopoulos, ecclesiastical jurisdiction over all of New England’s Greek Orthodox parishes, at the Saint Methodios Faith season, Methodios said the Metropo- of the waters ceremony takes place sister of our late founder, Stavros S. & Heritage Center, the Boston Metropolis summer camp in Contoocook, New Hampshire. lis is aiming for more than 1,000 and dozens of campers dive into the Niarchos. May her long and vibrant campers this summer. “Preparations water to retrieve the cross. This cele- life be an inspiration in your work.” for this year’s summer camp pro- bration was instituted in September The Niarchos Foundation also re- gram are continuing at a feverish because New England’s extreme newed its financial assistance to the pace. Father Philippe Mousis, the di- winter weather and typically freez- Philoxenia House of the Metropolis rector of our Metropolis Youth Min- ing conditions make the ceremony of Boston, which offers free hospital- istries, and his staff are hard at work impossible in January. ity and room & board to many indi- preparing to welcome our children For many years, the Metropolis of viduals who come from Greece, this summer. We hope to attract over Boston used to rent camping facili- Cyprus and other places, including 1,000 campers for the five-week pro- ties in many places to meet the needs from throughout the Greek Ameri- gram, which begins July 2nd and of Metropolis children. Methodios can community, with serious illness ends on August 5th,” the Metropoli- formed a committee in 1998 and to seek medical care in Boston-area tan said. charged it with finding the best pos- hospitals. Methodios has made a point of sible facilities. The Contoocook facil- Tow months ago, the Niacrhos paying extra attention to the pro- ity turned out to be the ideal place. It Foundation had sent a representa- gram for children with special needs, has 191 acres of lad, 30 buildings tive to Boston to see the work being and called a special meeting a few and the lake, which is used for swim- done by the Metropolis of Boston, days ago to discuss the details of the ming. One of the buildings was and more specifically at the Philoxe- program. transformed into a chapel in honor nia House, as well as at the Camp “We had an extensive meeting of Saint George with a capacity of Center in Contoocook. specifically concerning the program 200. Metropolitan Methodios told the for children with special needs. We There is also a good size dining National Herald he was immensely are very fortunate to have the coun- room and several rooms for Bible pleased with the Foundation’s deci- sel of teachers and specialists who studies, Greek dance lessons, and sion and generosity. are trained in this area to minister to spiritual discussions. More than 700 “I am deeply grateful to the Niar- our children. I want to emphasize children participated in programs chos Foundation for their very gener- that the special needs children are last summer. The Metropolitan visits ous contribution to our Faith & Her- not segregated from other campers the camp at least twice a week. The itage Center, which was granted to during the week they are at the campers contribute a nominal fee, us in memory of Mary A. Dracopou- camp, but are totally integrated into and for children with financial hard- los, sister of the late Stavros Niar- Architectural illustration of the Saint Methodios Faith & Heritage Center’s Retreat House, for which the the program,” he told the Herald. ship, Methodios provides scholar- chos. Two thirds of it will be used Niarchos Foundation issued a grant in the amount of $100,000 to install an elevator. The Foundation is- Noting that Niarchos Foundation ships because “no child be excluded specifically to construct a handi- sued an additional $200,000 to help the Center construct a cabin for children with special needs. has consistently helped the Philoxe- for financial reasons,” he said. Charles Masterpolis Gives $2.5 Million to Hellenic College/Holy Cross

Continued from page 1 Theology. Professor Tachiaos has been a longtime friend and support- Greece since 1985, but said he in- er of Holy Cross, and helped the tends to go this coming summer. School obtain official academic “I plan to go in July or August. recognition from Greece. The former president of the Superior Diane Miminos, president of the Court of Greece, Antonis Stasinos, is Boston Metropolis Philoptochos, my first cousin,” he said. representing National Philoptochos Father Triantafilou told the Her- Society President Georgia Skeadas, ald that things are going well for the presented Fr. Triantafilou with a School. check in the amount of $37,500 for “The School, by the grace of God, scholarships on behalf of the Nation- is doing very well,” he said, adding al Philoptochos. that he felt most of the graduating Representing the Greek Govern- seminarians are prepared to enter ment, Vice Consul of Greece in the priesthood: “It’s a very good Boston Katerina Economou-Deme- class. Most of its members are ready ter praised Archbishop Demetrios of for ordination.” America and urged the graduates to Hellenic College graduate Elena have “faith in God,” and reminded Nor David Canaan Khoury of Pales- them that “Greek civilization gave tine, whose parents David and Maria light to the world.” Khoury are also both graduates of The Archbishop presided over Hellenic College, told the Herald she the graduation ceremonies. Present chose to study at Hellenic College PHOTOS/TNH STAFF also were Metropolitans Nicholas of “because my father studied here.” Hellenic College/Holy Cross President Rev. Nick Triantafilou, left, and (L-R) Rev. Nick Triantafilou, Professor Anthony Emilios Tachiaos, a Detroit and Gerasimos of San Fran- Miss Khoury has been accepted to Archbishop Demetrios of America, right, present Charles Masterpolis member of the faculty at the University of Thessaloniki’s Theological cisco (the former dean of Student Suffolk University Law School in with an honorary doctorate in Humanities during HC/HC’s 65th com- School, Archbishop Demetrios, Holy Cross Dean Rev. Dr. Thomas Life at HC/HC), as well as Bishop Boston, and will begin her law stud- mencement exercises in Brookline, Massachusetts last Sunday, May Fitzgerald and HC/HC Vice Chairman Dr. Thomas Lelon. Dr. Tachiaos, Elias of Philomelion of the Albanian ies in August. 20. Masterpolis, a wealthy businessman from Savanna, Georgia, gave who was instrumental in helping HC/HC achieve academic recogni- Diocese. George Callos, son of Presvytera $2.5 million to the School. tion in Greece, received an honorary doctorate in Theology. The Archbishop offered his pater- Christina and Rev. Steven Callos, nal blessings to the graduating class- pastor of Saints Constantine & Helen pher John Bundros, J. Anthony go, Soula Mellos, Rev. Kevin Millaps, and Rev. John Paul Abdelsayed, dronache was valedictorian for Holy es, advising them “to always remem- Church in Cleveland, graduated Cook, Deacon John Dalrymple, Deacon Anastasios George Pourakis, Nicholas Gonis, Vasilios Kallis, Sofia Cross. ber your teachers, who imparted from Holy Cross with a master’s de- Seraphim Danckaert, Joan Irinel Du- Teva L. Regule, Deacon Ciprian Matzarioti-Kostaras, Angela Grace Professor Anthony Emilios their knowledge to you; remember gree in Divinity. “I’m very happy that mitrascu, Cona Wade Gill, Streza, Dimitri Tobias and Aaron Nelson, George Elias Sarraf and Tachiaos, a member of the faculty at your (spiritual) fathers, who instill I graduated from Holy Cross,” he Demetrios Glimidakis, Rev. Nicholas Clay Walker (Divinity); Katerina George Yfantidis (Theological Stud- the University of Thessaloniki’s The- in your hearts the word of God; and said. When asked if he is going to be- Hadgellis, Mican Hirschy, Rev. Alex Pekridou, John Sanidopoulos, Rev. ies). ological School who specializes in keep this School and your experi- come a priest, he said, “God willing.” Musadzi Inyagwa, Demetrios Lee, Demetrios Tagaropoulos and Miss Mars was the valedictorian the history of the Slavic churches, re- ence here in your hearts throughout His father told the Herald, “I am Christopher Lockwood, Angelo Ma- Demetrios Tsourous (Theology); for the Hellenic College; Deacon An- ceived an honorary doctorate in your lives.” so happy that George graduated from our theological school.” When Father Callos was asked if he had ex- erted any influence on his son to fol- THE CATHEDRAL FELLOWSHIP is pleased to invite everyone to low in his footsteps, he said, “No. In fact, when George was in High THE JOY OF THE MEDITERRANEAN ENGLISH - GREEK DICTIONARY School and told us he wanted to be- come a priest, we discouraged him A charity dance celebrating the different cultures of the (µasic, Phonetic) - by HELEN DUMAS because he was always close to the Church, and we wanted him to look Mediterranean coming together to enjoy each other's company into the possibility of doing other This New Book is: things also. 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By Frewin Poffley the ferry system has evolved into a tractive old town, sandy beaches, The Independent sort of "hub-and-spoke" structure. temples, and a mountainous interi- Athens (with its ports at Piraeus, Ra- or topped with medieval watchtow- Greece’s islands each have some- fina and Lavrio) is the hub, while is- ers and picturesque villages. thing special to offer tourists – from land chains provide the "spokes." 2. Antiparos – A small dreamy is- great beaches to old-world charm. So The system is dominated by high- land neighboring Paros, this is one why not hop between them? speed ferries and fast catamarans place guaranteed to appeal to those which link the popular islands with looking for good old-fashioned There are worse ways to travel Athens, with the smaller (and often peace and quiet. The main town is a than to drift gently from one island older) ferries running to all the is- low-key family holiday destination, to the next in the beautiful south- lands in a chain providing linking with several beaches and plenty of eastern corner of Europe, exploring services, usually on a 24- or 48-hour gentle taverna nightlife. ancient monuments or visiting lovely return trip. 3. Alonissos – A popular day-trip beaches by day, and dining at har- Crossing onto different chains destination for tour boats operating borside tavernas by night. Yesterday, without returning to Athens has al- out of Skopelos and Skiathos, easyCruiseOne set sail from Piraeus ways been tricky because connecting Alonissos is relatively untouched by on its maiden voyage around the services are usually limited to a few tourism. Covered with pinewoods Greek islands, and easyGroup Chair- boats a week in high season, and of- and empty beaches, it provides man & CEO Stelios Haji-Ioannou is ten none at all at other times of the plenty of contrasts to the more bar- hoping his latest venture will intro- year. Much more planning is needed ren Cyclades islands to the south. duce a new generation of travelers to if you are going to do this, if only to 4. Amorgos – A long mountain- the joys of the region. ensure that you get back to your ous island on the southern edge of But island hopping in Greece has starting point in time for your return the Cyclades, Amorgos is a great never gone away. If the prospect flight. spot for hill walking. Spectacular seems rather intimidating, the reali- The task of choosing target is- views give the island a real "on the ty is very different: as do-it-yourself lands also requires some background edge of the world" feel. holidays go it doesn't get much easi- reading although, as island hoppers 5. Koufonissi – A tiny island be- er. The Greek islands comprise a re- always have the option of moving tween Naxos and Amorgos, Kou- gion where English is widely spoken; on, this isn't critical. If the mix of fea- fonissi has a coastline small enough where good, cheap accommodation tures at your destination isn't to your to be explored in an afternoon. No is easy to find; and where ferry links liking, then the next island up or trees; no hills; just fishing boat- on the main routes are frequent, down the line is rarely more than a TOP: View from the 11th Century filled bays and sandy beaches. making traveling around a piece of couple of hours away. Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery JUST CRUISE cake. Unusually, tourism in Greece has on the southwest side of Amor- Marketed as an operation which Provided you aren't addicted to added variation rather than detract- gos. LEFT: The Portara - the most "redefines island-hopping in precise timekeeping, island hopping ed from it. The quieter islands rely famous landmark on the island Greece," easyCruise operates two is both fun and relaxing. It brings more and more on the traditional of Naxos - was built as an en- vessels out of the Athens port of Zea with it a wonderful sense of free- mix of sun, sea and sand, while the trance to an unfinished Temple Marina to 11 islands, offering one- dom: There is a lot to be said for any popular ones continue to offer a of Apollo by the tyrant Lygdamis island-a-day itineraries. The islands vacation where you can wake up growing list of activities. in 530 BC. Lygdamis wanted Nax- include Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and each morning and have the option of ISLAND HOPPING os to have the tallest and most Ios, and the less visited but very at- heading for the nearest beach, or Traveling around once you get to glorious buildings in all of tractive Serifos, Sifnos, Milos, Fole- mulling over the question, "which is- Greece is simple, and increasingly Greece. The Portara faces Delos, gandros and Amorgos. The compa- land shall we move onto today?" comfortable. The traditional island- Apollo's mythical birthplace. ny also sells three-, four- or seven- DEPARTURE POINTS hopping image of elderly ferries day itineraries. You would struggle AND DESTINATIONS crammed with unwashed backpack- imum, and there are other travel op- to visit the same islands using regu- As with any independent trip, ers has all but been consigned to the tions during the summer months, lar ferries in the same time frame. pre-planning is everything. In the past. Island hopping has moved up- notably excursion boats and a grow- The budget nature of this opera- case of the Greek islands, the biggest market with the arrival of more com- ing number of inter-island flights. tion inevitably means compromises. decisions are your departure point, petition and a wave of fast new FERRY TICKETS There is a middle-of-the-day arrival and the island chain or chains you boats. Numbered seats, escalators There is still nothing along the at most destinations, usually with plan to visit. Naturally, the departure and air conditioning are now the lines of a universal booking system an 8 AM departure the next morn- point is determined by where you ar- norm. Fare deregulation has also re- for Greek ferries, but the bulk of ser- ing. Aboard, cabins are small, and rive in Greece. Athens is usually the cently been introduced, helping to vices out of Athens are dominated by the no-frills facilities are limited preferred destination, as it offers the keep ticket prices down. It now pays a few large operators who do pro- compared to conventional cruise most island-hopping options. But the to ask around for the best deal when vide websites with timetables and liners. islands of Crete, Rhodes, Kos, San- traveling at less popular times. Spe- online-booking facilities. It is a rea- easyCruise's prices look competi- torini, Mykonos and Skiathos all cial offers aside, there are recog- sonably straightforward exercise tive, but unlike regular cruise opera- have charter-flight links and a rising nized price points for ferry tickets, building your own itinerary. The big tions the numbers don't include number of schedule links, and are vi- depending on the age and speed of four are Blue Star Ferries flights or food. Time of year also able alternatives. But they are not al- the boat. Traditional (slow) ferries (www.bluestarferries.com), Hellenic makes a great difference: The head- ways the best options if you want to over ten years old are the cheapest Seaways (www.hellenicseaways.gr), line-grabbing cheap deals are in- visit more than one chain of islands. way of moving around (reckon on Minoan Lines (www.minoan.gr), variably at the extreme ends of the The islands line up reasonably paying $12 for a typical hop to the the locals – so much so that in the How often you choose to hop and NEL Ferries season. A six-island, seven-day cab- neatly into a series of chains (the next island down the line). summer, or weekend journeys to or while on vacation is up to you. An av- (www.ferries.gr/nel). Local agents in for two in August will cost around Paros-Naxos-Ios-Santorini route be- Regular ferries under ten years from Piraeus, it is usually necessary erage of three, four or five islands is can also be used to buy tickets in ad- $830 before flights and food are tak- ing the most popular). Ferry routes old are usually faster (by at least 20 to buy tickets a day or two ahead if the choice of most hoppers on a typi- vance in Greece if you want to buy as en into account. Further details and and daily schedules are well estab- percent) and command a similar you want to guarantee a spot. Be- cal fortnight's holiday. The longer you travel. The Greek Port Authority booking info: www.easycruise.com lished, although that is often not ap- hike in fares. The high-speed ferries cause the ferries are geared towards ferry journey from Athens and back site (info.yen.gr) is worth checking parent to the uninitiated. The trick is and catamarans, which are twice as the needs of the islanders, the main is usually at either end. Many people out for details of Piraeus and Rafina The Independent published to appreciate the fact that the ferry fast as the regular old ferries, com- services remain in place throughout choose to travel overnight on these departures several weeks in ad- the above on May 19. Mr. Poffley system is geared to the needs of lo- mand double the regular ferry fare. the year. Extra sailings are put on at longer legs. On popular routes, short vance. is the author of “Greek Island cals – not tourists. Most islanders are Even so, ticket prices for short hops Easter, and also during the summer hops can be done on a day-tripping TOP 5 STOP-OVERS Hopping 2007,” and runs the interested in only one thing: travel- remain surprisingly low, and the (when the ferry links double in num- basis if you want to keep the number 1. Naxos – The largest island in website www.greekislandhop ing to and from Athens. As a result, faster boats are very popular with ber). of accommodation changes to a min- the Cyclades chain, Naxos has an at- ping.com.

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AP/MICK TSIKAS AP/MARK GRAHAM Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, center, is seen during a church service at the Greek Orthodox (L-R) Natasha Karamanlis, left, Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, Australian Prime Minister John Cathedral of the Annunciation in Sydney, Australia this past Tuesday, May 22. Archbishop Stylianos of Aus- Howard and his wife Janette pose before talks at the Australian Prime Ministerial Office in Canberra this tralia is seen to the right. past Wednesday, May 23. Karamanlis First Greek Prime Minister to Visit New Zealand and Australia

Continued from page 1 competitive economy,” he said. foreseen under Australian legisla- He then met with Archbishop tion, Greeks in Australia are re- overturning the moratorium. New Stylianos of Australia, and attend- quired to declare their properties Zealand, a strong proponent of the ed a Doxology service. Mr. Kara- and assets, and that the Greek state ban, added three new countries to manlis later inaugurated the Greek is not responsible for doing this on their side, and Japan has conceded Orthodox Archdiocese’s Vassiliada their behalf. “Nothing is changing that it likely does not have enough Home for the Elderly. He paid a vis- (in that respect) for the Greek Aus- support to overturn the ban this it to the local Greek community’s tralians,” he said. year either. senior citizens home in Sydney and Greek Australians who return to The two governments also the Greek Orthodox College of Greece will receive a retirement found common ground on other Saint Spyridon, where he gave 22 pension calculated through a for- environmental issues. Prime Minis- outfits of the Greek national soccer mula in which the numerator is the ter Clark noted that both nations al- team and soccer balls to the chil- number of years of residence in so “made very clear commitments” dren, as well as books. Australia and the denominator is to pursue climate-change policies On Wednesday, May 23, Mr. 25 years. The accord covers only and renewable energy. Karamanlis traveled to Canberra, age-related retirement pensions. Mr. Karamanlis attended a where he met with Australian Mr. Karamanlis and Mr. Howard wreath-laying ceremony at New Prime Minister John Howard. Dur- also discussed the dynamic pres- Zealand’s Tomb of the Unknown ing a joint news conference, Mr. ence of the ethnic Greek communi- Soldier and the Monument to the Karamanlis and Mr. Howard dis- ty in Australia and the central role Battle of Crete, which was com- closed their decision to lobby the it plays in preserving and strength- memorated this week. The Greek British Government to return the ening the friendship between the Premier decorated New Zealand’s Elgin Marbles to Greece. two countries. They also talked surviving veterans of the battle, “We will not spare any effort to about enhancing cooperation with which took place on May 20, 1941. communicate to all our friends in respect to trade and educational. New Zealand lost 671 soldiers dur- government, and all the people al- The two men also discussed E.U. ing the famous battle. so, to join the voices which would expansion; Turkey’s E.U. bid; Greek-Turkish relations; and the Cyprus issue. Mr. Karamanlis stressed that AP/MICK TSIKAS Greece appreciated Australia’s Greek Australian school children await the arrival of Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis before a stance on Greek foreign policy, par- church service at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Sydney, Australia this past Tues- ticularly on the name dispute with day, May 22. Karamanlis was the first Greek prime minister to visit Australia, and signed a bilateral agree- FYROM. ment on pensions while he is here. At a luncheon in Mr. Karamanlis’ honor at the Australian Parliament, Past Greek Foreign Minister Pet- Trung Thanh visited Greece in Feb- 2005. Greece advocated for an Mr. Howard called Mr. Karamanlis ros Molyviatis attended the 5th ruary 2005. Asian Secretary-General (Ban Ki- a “personal friend,” and said he was ASEM Summit Meeting in Hanoi in Vietnam supported Greece’s Moon) and currently supports Viet- pleased with their discussion. He October 2004. Vietnamese Assis- candidacy for a non-permanent nam’s Security Council candidacy spoke of the longstanding friend- tant Foreign Minister Nguyen seat on the U.N. Security Council in for the 2008-09 term. ship between the two countries, which he said were also forged by their common struggles against Nazism. Mr. Karamanlis added that Greece and Australia had a com- mon perspective on most of today’s important issues and the corre- sponding challenges faced present- ed by globalization. On the Cyprus issue, the Greek Prime Minister said Greece’s goal was a just solution to the Cyprus problem, a solution which must conform to all the relevant resolu- tions of the U.N. Security Council. Mr. Karamanlis also said that, as a member of the E.U., Greece will continue to contribute and is com- mitted to the global fight against terrorism. Turning to bilateral trade, Mr. Karamanlis expressed hope that his visit would increase trade and broaden and develop commercial relations between Greece and Aus- tralia, which he said were still at relatively low levels. Mr. Karamanlis laid a wreath at AP/MARK BAKER the Australian National Cenotaph Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, right, embraces Kathleen (Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) Manettas during a visit to Saint Basil’s Retirement Home in southern and Hellenic Australian Monu- Sydney, Australia this past Tuesday, May 22. Karamanlis was on a six- ment. He presented medals to day visit to Australia. Greek and Australian veterans of World War II. The 70th anniversary of the Bat- lead to a solution that is satisfacto- The Greek Premier also met tle of Crete in 2011 will be more ry,” Mr. Karamanlis said, referring with Australian opposition Labor pronounced than those which com- to the 50 percent of the Parthenon Party leader Kevin Rudd. memorated the 50th and 60th an- collection currently held by the On Thursday morning, May 24, niversaries, he said, and the strong British Museum. Mr. Karamanlis traveled to Ade- friendship between Greece and “I have, on a number of occa- laide, where he met with South New Zealand was “cemented in the sions, raised the issue in discus- Australia State Premier Mike Rann defense of Greece, including the is- sions I’ve had with the British and Adelaide Lord Mayor Michael land of Crete.” prime minister stretching back Harbison. He then attended a re- The Greek delegation received a some years,” Mr. Howard said. “But ception with the local Greek com- traditional Maori welcome as bare- ultimately, it is a bilateral matter munity before heading for Mel- chested warriors performed a war between Greece and the United bourne, where he addressed mem- dance during a visit to the New Kingdom.” bers of the local Greek community Zealand Parliament. The two governments also at a special dinner. The Greek Premier also attended signed a bilateral social security On Friday, May 25, Mr. Kara- a reception hosted by the local agreement on recognition of Greek manlis met with Victoria State Pre- Greek community in Wellington. Australians’ pension and health- mier Steve Bracks. Later that Mr. Karamanlis thanked New care rights. The agreement allows evening, he addressed a large gath- Zealand’s Greek for their contribu- tens of thousands of Greeks who ering of Greek Australians at Rod tions to Hellenism, stressing that immigrated to Australia to claim Laver Arena. Greek history and culture were ele- pensions if they choose to return to On Saturday, May 26, Mr. Kara- ments “that make us all proud,” and their homeland. The accord was manlis traveled to Darwin, where adding that the Orthodox Christian signed by Mrs. Bakoyanni on behalf he met with Northern Territory faith was also fundamental element of Greece, and was completed after Chief Minister Clare Martin. in determining Hellenism’s course lengthy negotiations. Later that day, Mr. Karamanlis throughout the centuries. “We are resolving a matter that departed for Hanoi, where he met Mr. Karamanlis arrived in Aus- has been outstanding for decades, with Vietnamese Prime Minister tralia on Monday evening, and met and which will enable our Greek Nguyen Tan Dung and President with New South Wales State Pre- Australian fellow citizens to enjoy Nguyen Minh Triet. He signed a mier Morris Iemma, who hosted a their pension and healthcare privi- tourism cooperation agreement luncheon in his honor on Tuesday, leges,” Mr. Karamanlis said. and laid a wreath at the Monument May 22. The Greek Premier said the to Heroes and Martyrs. Mr. Karamanlis said trade and in- agreement would take effect within Vietnam and Greece established vestments between the two coun- four months’ time, and benefits to diplomatic ties in 1975. Greece tries should be increased, stressing approximately 60,000 Greek Aus- wants to develop multi-faceted co- that Greece was an ideal business tralians would be extended imme- operation with Vietnam, especially partner for Australian companies diately thereafter. in economics and trade and has wishing to enter Southeastern Eu- Mr. Karamanlis said the accord proposed establishing embassies in rope’s developing market. “The was created to treat the citizens of each country many times. Official Greek economy is evolving into a both countries equally in matters of meetings between the two coun- more dynamic, more open and more social security and insurance. As tries’ governments are rare. 8 OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 26, 2007

DEATHS

■ ANAGNOSTOPOULOS, JAMES Joslin Diabetes Center (One Joslin (Denise) Kouchis, 101, of Holbrook dren; and many nieces and ■ VANGEL, SAMUEL C. Peters. He graduated from Spring- ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. – The Place Boston, MA 02115) or to the (originally of Zakynthos, Greece) nephews and godchildren. She was SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. – The field Technical High School and Detroit Free Press reported that St. Athanasios Church Share The passed away on Friday, May 18, predeceased by her beloved hus- Worcester Telegram & Gazette re- served with distinction in the Army James Anagnostopoulos, 61, Vision Fund (4 Appleton Street, Ar- 2007. She is survived by her son bands, Bill Millas and Andrew Tav- ported that Samuel C. Vangel, 80, Air Corps, 20th Air Force during passed away on Saturday, May 12, lington, MA 02476) appreciated. Sam S. (Mary) Kouchis; her daugh- los. She was a member of Saints passed away on Tuesday, May 8, World War II. He was stationed in 2007. He is survived by his mother ters, Tassie Kouchis and Sula Constantine & Helen Greek Ortho- 2007 at Harrington Memorial Hos- the Pacific Theater and achieved Demetra; his brother Nicholas; his ■ DOUGLAS, EVDOXIA (Gabriel) Loukakis; her grandchil- dox Church in Swansea for more pital in Southbridge. He is survived the rank of staff sergeant, receiving sisters, Georgia Grudich and LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Lexington dren, Dr. Nicholas S. (Nia) Kouchis than 60 years. She recently resided by his wife of 54 years, Catherine; both the Air Medal and the Distin- Katherine (William) Pappas; his Herald-Leader reported that Ev- and Maria Loukakis; her great at the Greek American Rehabilita- his son Anthony S. Vangel; his guished Flying Cross. An accom- niece Denise Crawley; and his doxia S. Douglas, 95, passed away grandchildren, Mary Margaret tion Care Center in Wheeling, and daughter Ellen M. (Ed) Vangel- plished civil and sanitary engineer, nephews, Rudy Grudich and Peter on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Hope Kouchis and Spero Kouchis; and made many friends there. She was Brousseau; his brother Nicholas; he was employed by the Springfield Pappas. The funeral was held on Hospice with her family at her side. many nieces and nephews. She was always joyful and known for her and our grandchildren, Wesley, Water Department, and later by May 17 at Assumption Greek Or- She is survived by her daughters, predeceased by her husband Nick wonderful sense of humor. She Kaylee and Larissa Vangel, and major engineering firms in the Mia- thodox Church in Saint Clair Pauline Margaritis and Penny Kouchis; her sister Panayiota owned and operated the famous Catherine Brousseau. He was born mi area, including Radar Associ- Shores. (Dean) Danos; her daughter in-law Mavrantas; and her brother Spero Millas Steakhouse & Key Club in in Korce, Albania, the son of Christy ates, Greenleaf Telesca and Hazen Katina Douglas; her grandchildren, Haikalis. The funeral was held on Centreville along with her husband and Vana (Dokas) Vangel, and was & Sawyer. Among projects, both ■ BAKOURIS, LOUIS J. Peter (Mary), Steve and Stacie May 21 at the Assumption Greek Bill. Her funeral was held on May a U.S. Navy veteran of World War domestic and international, he PALOS HILLS, Ill. – The Chicago Margaritis, Nick (Joann) and Chris Orthodox Church in Olympia 15 at Saints Constantine & Helen II, serving on the USS Diamond- played a significant role in the orig- Sun-Times reported on Friday, May (DeeDee) Douglas, Stephanie Fields. Memorial donations to the Church. Memorial donations to the head. He was a general foreman for inal water and infrastructure de- 18, 2007 that Louis J. Bakouris (John) Kubik, John, Athena and church appreciated (20401 S. Saints Constantine & Helen Church the Russell Harrington Cutlery sign of Cape Coral, Florida where a passed away. He is survived by his Katherine Danos; and six great Western, Olympia Fields, IL Expansion Fund appreciated (405 Company in Southbridge for more major thoroughfare was named in wife Theodora (nee Margaritis); grandchildren, Kali and Major Dou- 60461). Huntwood Road, Swansea, Ill., than 45 years, retiring several years his honor. Other clients included his children John L. (Cindy) Bak- glas, Stephen Margaritis and 62226). ago, and a graduate of the WPI the Republic of Yemen, Scott Paper ouris, Stephanie (Jim) Apostolos, Sophia Kubik, Stephanie and Melis- ■ LADOPOULOS, PETER N. School of Industrial Management. Company and the Florida Keys Mark L. (Mary) Bakouris; his sa Douglas. She was predeceased ALBANY, N.Y. – The Albany Times ■ ORPHAN, PETER J. The funeral was held on May 11 at Aqueduct Authority. He was a grandchildren Nicolette, Katie, by her husband Stephen; her son Union reported that Peter N. CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Tri- Saint George Greek Orthodox member of the National Society of Michael, Zack, Nick, Luke, Anna Major; her stepson Paul; and her Ladopoulos, 73, passed away on bune reported on Monday, May 21, Church in Southbridge. Memorial Civil Engineers. The funeral was and Madison; his sisters Kay Bou- grandson Stephen P. Douglas. She Friday, May 18, 2007 at his resi- 2007 that Peter J. Orphan passed donations to Saint George Church held on May 21 at Saint Andrew’s dos and Jane Constantine; his was born on June 13, 1911 in Kirk- dence. He is survived by his wife of away. He is survived by his brother appreciated (P.O. Box 25, South- Greek Orthodox Church in Miami. brother George (Marcia) Bakouris; lisi, Turkey to Matzaraki and Pene- 32 years, Paula (nee Chakmakas) Homer. He was predeceased by his bridge, MA 01550). Memorial donations to Saint An- and several nieces and nephews. lope Hadji Panagiotou. She married Ladopoulos; his sons, Peter C. parents, John and Klete Orphan. drew’s Church (7901 North Kendall The funeral was held on May 19 at Stephen in 1934; came to the Unit- (Toni), Niko P. (Nicole) and Adam He was a U.S. Army veteran of ■ VATISTAS, SAVAS Drive, Miami, Florida 33156) or to Saints Constantine & Helen Greek ed States through Ellis Island; and P. (Jane) Ladopoulos; his stepson, World War II. His funeral was held GURNEE, Ill. – The News-Sun re- the American Parkinson Disease As- Orthodox Church in Palos Hills. settled in Sioux Falls, South Dako- Robert Hotaling; his sisters, Angela on May 22 at Saints Constantine & ported that Savas Vatistas, 65, of sociation (135 Parkinson Avenue, Arrangements were by John Shee- ta, and later Dayton, Ohio and Lex- (John) McColgan and Cynthia Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Gurnee passed away on Tuesday, Staten Island, New York 10305) ap- hy & Sons Funeral Home. ington; She moved to Ft. Myers, Holmok; his brother Harry (Mari- Palos Hills. Arrangements were by May 15, 2007 at his home. He is preciated. Florida in 1984. Her life had always lyn) Ladopoulos; his grandchil- the Hills Funeral Home. survived by his wife of 39 years, ■ BALLAS, ARGERO F. been devoted to serving God, her dren, Alexandra, Peter, John, Georgia (nee Neofotistos); his two ■ ZENEBESIS, ALEXANDROS COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Car- church, her family and friends. She Christopher, Lauren, Nicholas and ■ RACKIS, EUGENIA sons, Vasilis (Sophia) Vatistas and MONTREAL, Que. – The Montreal olina State reported that Argero was an active member of the Greek Zachary Ladopoulos; and several PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria Journal Demetrios (Jaclyn) Vatistas; his Gazette reported that Alexandros Fivgas Ballas, 83, passed away on Orthodox Church and the Philopto- nieces and nephews. He was a Star reported that Eugenia Rackis, brothers and sisters in Greece; and “Alex” Zenebesis, 90, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2007. She is sur- chos Society. She shared her talents graduate of Pittsfield High School 77, passed away on Tuesday, May many nieces and nephews. He on Thursday, May 10, 2007. He is vived by her husband John Apos- and her faith with all who met her. and attended the Massachusetts 8, 2007 at Baltimore-Washington served in the Greek Army and mar- survived by his wife Lily; his sons tolou Ballas; her daughters Maria While in Lexington, Evdoxia, her College of Pharmacy in Boston be- Medical Center in Glen Burnie, ried his wife on January 27, 1968 Harry and Peter; and his grand- (Glenn) and Connie (Tommy); her husband and son were well known fore entering the U.S. Army in Maryland. She is survived by her before coming to the United States sons, Alex, Jason, Philip and Troy. grandchildren Joanna (Peter), Pete restaurateurs who owned and op- 1954, stationed at Ft. Bliss, Texas. daughter Rebecca; her son, Steven the same year. He had lived in New The funeral was held on May 14 at (Natalie) and Talia. She was a erated Clay’s Restaurant, The Blue Peter moved to the capital region (Sandy); and her grandson, Colin. York and Waukegan before moving Saints Helen & Constantine Greek member of Holy Trinity Church in Ox, Brandy’s Kitchen and the Gre- in 1958, and was an active member She was predeceased by her par- to Gurnee in 1978. Before his re- Orthodox Church in Dollard Des Columbia. Her funeral was held on cian Gardens. The funeral was held of the Albany business community. ents Anast and Georgia Mihalopou- tirement, he had worked at John- Ormeaux. Memorial donations to May 25 at Holy Trinity Greek Or- on May 21 at the Panagia Panto- He owned and operated the los; her husband Joseph Rackis; son Motors for many years. The fu- Saint Andrew the Apostle Greek thodox Church in Columbia. Burial vasilissa Greek Orthodox Church in Bleecker (P.D. Ladd’s) Café in Al- her daughter Kathryn; and her neral was held on May 21 at Saint Orthodox Church appreciated (256 was at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Lexington. bany, a popular downtown restau- brother, Arthur “Moose” Mi- Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church E. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo, Memorial donations to Holy Trinity rant, with his brothers Daniel and halopoulos. She was a graduate of in Waukegan. Burial was at The CA 93405). Church Building Fun appreciated ■ HITOPOULOS, HARRY G. Harry for over 47 years. Memorial St. Anthony’s School of Nursing. Most Holy Mother of God Cemetery (1931 Sumter Street, Columbia, CHARLESTON, S.C. – The donations to Saint Sophia’s Greek She had worked as a Registered in Third Lake. ■ ZERIS, SOPHOCLES SC 29201). Charleston Post & Courier reported Orthodox Church in Albany appre- Nurse at Proctor & Methodist Hos- Moorestown, N.J. – The Philadel- that Harry G. Hitopoulos of Mount ciated (440 Whitehall Road, Al- pital in Peoria. She had been a ■ VOGIANTZIS PETER H. phia Inquirer reported that Sopho- ■ BOLDUC, HELEN Pleasant passed away on Monday, bany, NY 12208). member of the Red Hat Ladies of MIAMI, Fla. – The Republican re- cles “Sammy” Zeris, 89, of Morris- NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – The Stan- May 14, 2007. He is survived by Heartland’s Severna Park and the ported that Peter Harris Vogiantzis, town passed away on Wednesday, dard-Times reported that Helen two sons, Harry Jr. and Paul C. ■ LANTZ, EUGENIA P. Military Order of the Purple Heart 90, passed away on Saturday, May May 16, 2007. He is survived by his (nee Politis) Bolduc, 82, of New (Chris) Hitopoulos; two sisters, MIAMI, Fla. – Dr. Eugenia P. Lantz Ladies Auxiliary, where she had 12, 2007. He is survived by two sis- son James (Aimee) Zeris; and his Bedford passed away on Wednes- Eftyhia G. Hitopoulos and Frances (nee Lantzounis), 79, of Aventura been president. Burial was at Na- ters, Helen V. Karalekas and Mary grandchildren Stefanie, Alanna day, May 16, 2007 at Hathaway Carroll; and two grandchildren, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, tional Cemetery in Rock Island. Vogiantzis; two nieces, Anne Kar- and Maria. He was predeceased by Manor after a brief illness. She is Maria and Paulo Hitopoulos. He 2007. She is survived by her Memorial donations to Parkinson’s alekas and Deborah P. Giokas; two his wife Maria (nee Magriplis). The survived by three daughters, will be sorely missed by his devoted daughter, Calianne (Kevin) Wol- or Diabetes Foundations, or to As- nephews, John N. and Stephen J. funeral was held on May 18 at Amanda Diane (Joseph) Sansoucy, friend Ann Moore and her three nik; her son, John R. (Lois) Lantz; sumption Greek Orthodox Church Peters; and several grandnieces Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Deborah Bolduc and Christine grandchildren, Michael, Madison her grandsons, Johnny and Ryan; appreciated (4900 Kennedy Drive, and grandnephews. He was prede- Church in Cherry Hill. Arrange- (Christopher) Brungardt; four and Matthew. He graduated from her brothers, John (Marie) Judge East Moline, Ill. 61244). ceased by his wife Virginia J. Vo- ments were by Murray-Paradee Fu- brothers, Christopher (Callie), craft school and Charleston High Constantine P. “Dick” (Betty) giantzis and his sister Katherine V. neral Home. George (Rhea), Louis and John School and received his bachelor’s Lantz; her sister, Dorothea (Aris- ■ RAFTIS, VASILIOS S. (Jo); five sisters Sophie Chagaris, degree in Civil Engineering from tides) Kalantzakos; and many NORTHLAKE, Ill. – The Chicago Pauline Gurnelos, Jane The Citadel in 1952. He was a nieces and nephews. She was pre- Tribune reported on Sunday, May Stravropoulos, Elizabeth Machado member of the Greek Orthodox deceased by her parents Perry and 13, 2007 that Vasilios Stefanos CLASSIFIEDS and Niki Desnoyers; five grandchil- Churches in Charleston, Florence Athena Lantz. She was a dedicated Raftis, 83, of Northlake passed dren, Sara (Luis) and Courtney and Hilton Head. He served on the physician in the Miami area for away. He is survived by his wife Sansoucy, Philip Cobb, Benjamin board of directors for the Greek Or- more than 50 years, and was well Maria; his sons Peter (Natalia) and (718) 728-8500 and Elizabeth Brungardt; and thodox Church of the Holy Trinity loved and respected by her many Steve Raftis; his brother Pavlos HELP WANTED Not affiliated with any many nieces and nephews. She in Charleston for eight years and patients. She saved many lives and (Soula) Raftis; his sister Dorothea other funeral home. was predeceased by her husband, was president in 1968, 1978 and treated many patients without re- (Gerasimos) Milonas; and his niece JOURNALISTS WANTED Capt. Arthur Bernard Bolduc; her 1979. He was elected to and served gard for compensation. She was a and nephews Theonesia, Stefanos, Nation’s leading Greek American APOSTOLOPOULOS parents Spiro and Amanda Politis; on the Mount Pleasant City Council fellow in the American Academy of Themis and Peter. The funeral was newspaper needs reporters and as- Apostle Family - her brother James; and her sister for 12 years. He was given the keys Family Physicians. She attended held on May 14 at St. Demetrios sistant editor for English weekly Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - Harriet. She was formerly em- to the city of Mount Pleasant in the Greek American Institute in Greek Orthodox Church in paper. Exceptional writing/report- Funeral Directors of ployed at Aerovox. She was a mem- 1987 for the restoration of the old New York, Walton High School, Elmhurst. ing skills and bilingual fluency a RIVERDALE ber of the Philoptochos Society. Patjen’s Post Office. The Alhambra Hunter College, the University of must. Car a plus. Fax or e-mail clips FUNERAL HOME Inc. She had served as a delegate at the Garden Club designated two Guadalajara and the University of ■ SOTTIRIOU, KATHERINE and cover letter to 718-472-0510 5044 Broadway Democratic National Convention. Charleston benches in his name for Miami. The funeral was held on PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Star or [email protected]. New York, NY 10034 The funeral was held on May 21 at the restoration. He was also a April 10 at Saint Sophia Greek Or- Ledger reported that Katherine 111609/01 (212) 942-4000 Saint George Greek Orthodox member of the Citadel boxing team thodox Cathedral in Miami. Burial Sottiriou, 79, of Edison passed Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE Church in New Bedford. Burial was in 1948-50, lettering all three was at Woodlawn Park North. away on Saturday, MAY 26, 2007. FUNERAL HOMES at Pine Grove Cemetery. Arrange- years. After graduating from The She is survived by her daughters LITRAS FUNERAL HOME ments were by Saunders-Dwyer Citadel, he coached 8-12 year-olds ■ LIGNOS, PANAGIOTIS Hope DiCapua and Karen Tavella; CONSTANTINIDES ARLINGTON BENSON DOWD, Funeral Home. Memorial dona- in the art of boxing, as well as the WARREN, N.J. – The Star Ledger her son Nicholas Sottiriou; and FUNERAL PARLOR Co. INC FUNERAL HOME tions to the Saint George Church Citadel boxing team from 1982 un- reported that Panagiotis Lignos, seven grandchildren. She was pre- 405 91st Street 83-15 Parsons Blvd., Building Fund (87 Ashley Blvd., til 2006. He was listed as an ama- 84, of Warren passed away on Sun- deceased by her husband John Sot- Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 Jamaica, NY 11432 New Bedford, MA 02746) or Hath- teur and professional judge, referee day, May 13, 2007 in Union Hospi- tiriou. She was an underwriter and (718) 745-1010 (718) 858-4434 • (800) 245-4872 away Manor Activities Fund (863 and coach. He traveled throughout tal. Mr. Lignos was the husband office manager for the John Tal In- Services in all localities - Hathaway Road, New Bedford, MA South Carolina and other states ref- Antonia (nee Bakalinis); the father surance Agency in Edison for 30 Low cost shipping to Greece 02740) appreciated. ereeing professional fights, includ- of Nicholas Lignos, Eleni Papoutsis years before retiring 20 years ago. ing a number of championship and Angie Niotis; grandfather of The funeral was held on May 22 at ANTONOPOULOS TO PLACE YOUR ■ CAMECHIS, MARY matches with the NABF, WBC and eight; and the brother of Paraskevi Saint George Greek Orthodox FUNERAL HOME, INC. CLASSIFIED AD, CALL: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Tallahas- IBF. As an amateur referee, he ref- Marangos. His funeral was held on Church in Piscataway. Konstantinos Antonopoulos - (718) 784-5255, EXT. 106, see Democrat reported that Mary ereed on local, state and national May 16 at Saint Demetrios Greek Funeral Director E-MAIL: ■ Camechis of Tallahassee passed levels, and was elected into the Orthodox Church in Union. Burial VALLIDIS, FANNY 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., classifieds@ thenationalherald.com away on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Carolina Boxing Hall of Fame in was at Fairview Cemetery. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Astoria, New York 11105 Centre Pointe Health and Rehab 2001; served as vice chairman of Observer reported that Fanny Val- Center. She is survived by her sis- the board in 2002; and was elected ■ MALLIARAS, BILL lidis, 97, passed away on Thursday, ters Katie Camechis and Vickie to serve as board chairman in May BRADENTON, Fla. – The Herald April 5, 2007. She is survived by (George) Corradino; her brother 2003. He was a member of the Sea Tribune reported Bill “William” her son Michael (Juliana) Vallidis; Johnnie (Patricia); and five nieces Scout, and was one grade from Malliaras 46, passed away on Mon- her grandson Nicholas (Amy) Val- and five nephews. She was prede- reaching Quartermaster before en- day, May 14, 2007. He is survived lidis; her granddaughter Jennifer ceased by her mother Eleni; her fa- tering the U.S. Navy. He was an by his devoted wife Vickie; his Vallidis; and many nieces and ther Vic; her brother Jimmy; and avid Shagger who started dancing adoring daughter, DeDe (Chris) nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Anna. She graduated in the 1940’s. He served in all ca- Tsiamades; his granddaughters, her husband Nicholas and her two pacities of the Charleston Shag Matina, Vickie and Katerina; his brothers, James Petkoson and subscribe from Leon High School and held PRINTED EDITION OF THE NATIONAL HERALD several jobs, one of which was with Club and was selected to shag in loving parents, Dee and Gus Epaminondas Petkoglu. She was via the post-office: the state of Florida. She had a very the 1996 Olympics, “This Magic Malliaras; his grandmother, employed in the fashion industry in ❏1 Month for $9.95 ❏3 Months for $19.95 delightful personality and a won- Moment” Festival of Arts in Pauline Mallires; his brothers, Nick New York as a sample maker for ❏6 Months for $29.95 ❏One Year fo $59.85 derful sense of humor. She loved Raleigh, North Carolina and vari- (Jeanie) and Stavros (Effie); two more than 25 years. She enjoyed her family and friends, and never ous beach music gatherings. He nieces; and two nephews. He was sewing, crocheting and cooking for VIA HOME DELIVERY (NY, NJ & CT): ❏1 Month for $12.95 ❏3 Months for $29.95 said an unkind word. She loved her was inducted into the Shaggers the son of the founder of Basil’s her family. She was a member of ❏ ❏ church and always helped with Hall of Fame in 1996 and its Living Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox 6 Months for $43.99 One Year for $80.00 church activities, especially the an- Legends in 1997. He was Restaurants. His was a life which Cathedral in Charlotte and the lo- VIA HOME DELIVERY (NEW ENGLAND, PENNSYLVANIA & nual Greek Festival. She loved owner/operator of H.G. Hitopoulos brought joy and happiness to cal Philoptochos Society. The fu- WASHINGTON D.C.) Greek parties with Greek food and Contracting in Mount Pleasant. He everyone who knew and loved neral was held on April 10 at Holy ❏1 Month for $15.95 ❏3 Months for $37.45 Greek dancing. The funeral was restored many homes in the down- him. The funeral was held in Trinity Cathedral in Charlotte. ❏6 Months for $51.75 ❏One Year for $99.00 held on May 18 at Holy Mother of town Charleston area, and was Tripoli, Greece. Memorial dona- Arrangements were by the Hankins ON LINE SUBSCRIPTION www.thenationalherald.com God Greek Orthodox Church in Tal- honored by the Historical Founda- tions to Saint Alexander Church of & Whittington Funeral Service. ❏ lahassee. Burial was at Oakland tion for the restoration of 27 Ven- Tripoli, Greece appreciated (c/o Memorial contributions can be NON SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $29.95 ❏One Month for $3.95 Cemetery. Memorial donations to due Range Street. Most of his work Shannon Funeral Home, 1015 made to Hospice and Palliative ❏ ❏ the Holy Mother of God Church was in the Mount Pleasant area. 14th Street W., Bradenton, FL Care Charlotte Region (1420 E. 7th SUBSCRIBERS: One Year for $19.95 One Month for $1.95 (1645 Phillips Road, Tallahassee, Several of his restored homes were 34205). Street, Charlotte, NC 28204) or the FL 32308) or Covenant Hospice featured as part of many garden Alzheimer’s Association Western NAME: ...... (1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Talla- tours. He did a lot of work for his ■ MILLAS, MARY T. Chapter (3800 Shamrock Drive, ADDRESS: ...... hassee, FL 32308) appreciated. churches, and built all of the furni- WHEELING, Ill. – The Belleville P.O. Box 999, Charlotte, NC CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... ture for his church in Hilton Head. News-Democrat reported that 28215). TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... ■ COSMOPOULOS, CHRISTINE The funeral was held on May 18 at Mary T. Millas, 91, of St. Louis PLEASE SEND A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION TO: WELLS, Me. – The Boston Globe re- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox passed away on Thursday, May 10, NAME: ...... ported that Christine Cosmopoulos Church in Charleston. Burial was at 2007, in Wheeling, Ill. She is sur- of Wells passed away on Sunday, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. vived by her daughter Ioanna This is a service ADDRESS: ...... May 13, 2007. She is survived by Arrangements were by J. Henry (Christopher) Carlson; her son to the community. CITY:...... STATE: ...... ZIP:...... her son Alexander Pufhal; her god- Stuhr Funeral Home. Memorial do- Dionysios (Janice) Tavlos; her Announcements of deaths TEL.: ...... E-MAIL:...... CELL...... mother Alyssa Georgelis; and her nations to the Holy Trinity Church grandchildren, Clea and Tasia; her may be telephoned to the Please specify method of payment aunts, uncles and cousins. She was (30 Race Street, Charleston, SC brother, Peter Stamatis; her sister, Classified Department of I enclose a check/money order for $ ...... made payable to: The National Herald, Inc., 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 - 2614 predeceased by her parents 29403) or the Children’s Hospital Ruby Kowalski; her stepson, An- The National Herald at or please debit my ❏ Mastercard ❏ Visa ❏ American Express Nicholas & Victoria (Agretelis) MUSC Foundation (18 Bee Street, drew (Barbara) Millas; her grand- (718) 784-5255, Cosmopoulos. And she will be sore- P.O. Box 250450, Charleston, SC son, Andrew Gerald (Wendy) Mil- Monday through Friday, CARD NUMBER: ...... ly missed by her lifelong friend, 29425) appreciated. las; her great grandson, A.J. Millas; EXPIRATION DATE: ...... SIGNATURE:...... Stasia Georgelis. The funeral was her step grandchildren, Nick 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST held on May 19 at Saint Athanasios ■ KOUCHIS, DIONYSIA (Maryanne) Millas, Christina or e-mailed to: Greek Orthodox Church in Arling- OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. – The Daily (Greg) Rhein and Andrew W. (Nel) [email protected] ton. Memorial donations to the Southtown reported that Dionysia Millas; her step-great grandchil- THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 26, 2007 GREECE CYPRUS 9 American College Students Make Long Trip to See European Champions League Soccer Final in Athens By Chris Lehourites 2005 final, when Milan tossed away Milan Coach Carlo Ancelotti now rard said. "We were in control, just Associated Press Sports Writer a 3-0 halftime lead to lose on penal- has two winners' medals as a coach how we like to be, but when you do ties after a 3-3 draw which become to go with the ones he won as a Mi- that you've got to score. They got the ATHENS (AP) – The short flight to one of the greatest finals in the com- lan player in 1989 and 1990. first goal, with a bit of luck, but it was Athens is an easy journey for the petition's 52-year history. "This joy has to be shared with all a big lift for them." thousands of Liverpool and AC Milan This one didn't really get out of those close to the club, all those who Liverpool Manager Rafa Benitez, fans who wanted to watch their second gear. have sustained us, and all the fans," who also led Valencia to the UEFA teams in the Champions League final Inzaghi deflected in a free kick by Ancelotti said. "It was a very difficult Cup title in 2004 before moving to this past Wednesday evening, May Andrea Pirlo in the final minute of game, much like our season. We Anfield, said his team was unlucky to 23. the first half and ran clear to shoot started slowly, but grew in confi- concede Inzaghi's deflected goal. But for American fans Dan Dahlin past Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe dence as the game went on. The "We lost against a good team with and Ian Smith, both 20-year-old col- Reina in the 82nd minute. Although game wasn't spectacular, but Liver- top-class players," Benitez said. "The lege students from Wyoming, the Dirk Kuyt's header replied for Liver- pool is a team that can stop you play- first half we played really well, but trip involved a lot more airtime and even a few transfers. "We were traveling for about 36 hours," Smith said. "But it was worth it." Dahlin won the chance to buy two of the 70,000 tickets to Wednes- day's match in a lottery on UEFA's website. When it came time to pick a travel partner, Smith was an easy choice. "He loves soccer as much as I do," said Dahlin, an international studies student at the University of Wyoming who is heading into his fi- nal year. "We've been playing togeth- er our whole lives." The pair grew up on the soccer fields of Jackson, Wyoming. But when it came to Wednesday's match AP/DARREN DECKER at a packed Olympic Stadium in Friends and competitors Athens, the friends were rivals – at least temporarily. In this photo released by the Miss Universe 2007 organization, Miss "Liverpool," Dahlin said. "I've Greece Doukissa Nomikou, left, and Miss Cyprus Polyvia Achilleos been following them the whole time. pose in Mexico City this past May 16. They are competing for the title (Liverpool Captain Steven) Gerrard's of Miss Universe 2007 during the 56th annual Miss Universe competi- always going full speed." tion, held this year in Mexico City on Sunday, May 28. Smith, a literature major with two years to go at the University of Colorado, backed the Italians: "I got to see Italy last year at the World Cup AP/JON SUPER and Milan has some of their players ABOVE: AC Milan’s Filippo Inzaghi on the team," he said. "(Andrea) Pir- beats Liverpool goalkeeper Jose World Council of Churches lo is the best set-piece guy in the Reina to score his side’s second game. I love Kaka, too. He's the best goal during the Champions

player in the world right now." League Final soccer match be- BRUNO AP/LUCA Asks Jordan to Reconsider Business partners Tom McCorma- tween AC Milan and Liverpool at ck and Joe Dunne got their tickets the Olympic Stadium in Athens from Heineken, one of the competi- this past Wednesday, May 23. The Its Decision on Theophilos tion's main sponsors. The Irishmen Italians defeated the British team own a string of bars in both Boston 2-1. AMMAN, Jordan (AP) – The World Theofilos III is of utmost impor- and Dublin, and they came to RIGHT: Young Liverpool support- Council of Churches this past tance for the good governance of Athens, despite being ardent Man- ers play in a fountain at Syntagma Wednesday called on Jordan to re- the institutions related to that Pa- chester United supporters. Square in central Athens this past consider its recent decision not to triarchate." "We booked this trip before our Tuesday, May 22, a day before the recognize the Greek Orthodox Pa- Theofilos, enthroned in late team lost to Milan in the semifinals," European Champions League soc- triarch of Jerusalem, a statement 2005, replaced Patriarch Eirineos I, said the 43-year-old McCormack, cer final. Liverpool lost to Italy’s released here from the organiza- following claims Eirineos was in- who admitted he cheered for Liver- AC Milan in final at Athens tion said. volved in the unsanctioned sale of pool on Wednesday because his son Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. Jordan withdrew its recognition church property in Jerusalem, in- is a fan of the five-time European of Theofilos III, head of Jerusalem's cluding two hotels, to an Israeli Cup champions. pool with a minute to go, there was Greek Orthodox Church, on May company. Dunne was hoping Milan wins its to be no extra time and no penalty 13, saying he had failed to annul an Eirineos denied the claims seventh title, however. shootout this time. unsanctioned sale of church prop- against him, saying a former aide "Football-wise, Milan plays a lot "It's the fifth victory for me, and erty to Israel. signed the leases without his better," said the 46-year-old Dunne, still very beautiful," said Milan cap- The Greek Orthodox church knowledge. Israel continues to rec- who splits his time living in Dublin tain Paolo Maldini, who captured his abides by a 1958 Jordanian law ban- ognize Eirineos, who was demoted and Boston. fifth winners' medal in the competi- ing," he said. conceded a goal, a deflection, ning the sale of any church land or to the rank of monk, but does not John-Arlid Paulsen, a 31-year-old tion, and shows no sign of giving up, Milan Midfielder Gennaro Gat- through bad luck." property in Jerusalem, which Jor- recognize Theofilos. bus driver from Haugesund, Norway, even a month short of his 39th birth- tuso said the team was finally over its But it was an amazing end to a dan ruled along with the West Bank The Patriarch of Jerusalem must flew to Athens to support Liverpool. day. loss in Istanbul. half which had few chances – Milan until Israel seized the territories dur- have the blessing of the Holy Land's "I grew up with Liverpool," said "Finishing with this trophy would "The defeat two years ago will Goalkeeper Dida blocking a shot ing the 1967 Middle East War. ruling powers – Jordan, the Pales- Paulsen, wearing a Liverpool shirt be nice, but I want to play in the Su- stay with me for a lifetime," he said. from Jermaine Pennant in the 10th Under Amman's 1994 peace tinian Authority and Israel – in or- and scarf, and a FK Haugesund hat. percup, and another (Series A) "But this is a different story. It's our minute and Kaka forcing Reina to treaty with the Jewish state, Jordan der to perform temporal functions "It's been a part of my life since I was championship. Then there is the In- turn to celebrate now." make a low diving stop in the 17th. was given responsibility for over- (e.g., signing legal documents). a little boy." tercontinental Cup. And then I want Milan moved within two of Real Playing in a more attacking role seeing Christian and Islamic holy ANOTHER DELAY For most soccer fans on the conti- to try to win the Champions League Madrid's all-time record of nine Eu- than usual, Gerrard should have shrines in Jerusalem. The Greek In Jerusalem this past Monday, nent, the European leagues are easy again next year. It would be fantas- ropean Cup triumphs while Liver- equalized in the 61st when Gattuso Orthodox Church in Jerusalem has the Israeli Government requested a to follow. But that's not the case for tic," he said. pool stays with five. gave the ball away 25 meters (27 100,000 members, most of whom three-month deferment from the Is- Dahlin and Smith. Inzaghi didn't play in Istanbul "I am so proud to be part of this yards) from his own goal and the are Palestinian Christians and are raeli high court on its pending rul- "We don't get to watch enough," two years ago, so these were his first team," said Clarence Seedorf, who Liverpool captain ran clear. He didn't pressing for more say in church af- ing over a motion filed by Theofilos Smith said. "I didn't even get to see goals in a final. collected his fourth Champions get any power on his shot, however, fairs. against the Israeli State for refusing any AS Roma games before the "These are the evenings that re- League winners' medal. "We worked and Dida raced off his line to make a "The World Council of Churches to recognize him. Champions League." main with you for all your life," the hard this year, a very difficult year. blocking save. has received with deep concern the The Israeli Government refers to And not even David Beckham's striker said. "I've scored quite a few Hard work makes it happen." Gerrard's failure to score reflect- recent withdrawal of Jordan's a recent decision by the Jordanian arrival in Major League Soccer to times in Europe, but scoring in the Maldini, who scored a rare goal in ed his lack of influence on the game. recognition of Patriarch Theofilos Government to unilaterally lift its play for the Los Angeles Galaxy will Champions League final is some- the opening minute in Istanbul, Usually adept at surging through III… and requests the decision be recognition of Theofilos as the basis be enough for the soccer-hungry thing special. The first goal opened made a mark as soon as the game in from deep positions, he had been reconsidered," the statement from for the three-month deferment. American students. up the game, but the second was cer- Athens kicked off. He made his told to support Kuyt and the plan the Geneva-based organization The Israeli high court was ex- "He's obviously shifting away tainly more beautiful," he said. eighth appearance in the competi- clearly didn't work. said. pected to rule on the request within from soccer to the movies," Smith That goal was set up by Kaka, tion's final, tying Gento's long-estab- The Milan midfielders were In a letter to Jordanian Prime 48 hours, whereas attorneys for said. "Bend it like Beckham III." who wound up as this season's lead- lished mark dating back to 1966. strolling around unchallenged inside Minister Marouf al Bakhit, WCC Theofilos were expected to outline Faraway visitors aside, AC Milan ing scorer with 10 goals. This time, Milan scored in the fi- the Liverpool area before Kaka's pass General Secretary Rev. Dr. Samuel their opposition against the appeal. made sure there was no Liverpool "It is very nice to win the Champi- nal minute of the half rather than the put Inzaghi clear. Reina raced off his Kobia expressed "fear that such a Further information was scanty comeback this time. ons League," the Brazilian said. "I'm first. line, but the striker pushed the ball decision might lead to a division at press time. Filippo Inzaghi scored two goals, very happy because in 2005 we lost. Kaka went down under a chal- to one side and then, to the dismay among the Orthodox Christian and Milan did it by the book to win What happened in 2005 was lenge from Xabi Alonso outside the of the Liverpool fans behind the goal, community in Jordan and Pales- The above also incorporates in- European soccer's biggest prize for strange. For just six minutes we Liverpool area, and Pirlo's free kick rolled it past him into an empty net. tine, with negative ecclesial and so- formation from a report posted the seventh time, beating Liverpool played not so good and paid for that, brushed Inzaghi and deflected past ciopolitical consequences." by the Athens News Agency on 2-1 in the Champions League final. and today we could do what we Reina. AP Soccer Writer Robert Millward Kobia stressed that "recognizing May 21. It was a repeat meeting of their want." "I thought we started well," Ger- contributed to this story. E.U. Gives Near-Exclusive Clay Offerings Found at Ancient Fertility Shrine

ATHENS (AP) – Archaeologists in Rights for Greek-Italian Gas central Greece have discovered thousands of miniature clay pots By Aoife White mission said. "It gives DEPA, not and statuettes in the ruins of an an- Associated Press Business Writer present on the Italian market, the cient sanctuary possibly dedicated chance to compete there." to the Three Graces, officials said BRUSSELS (AP) – European Union Italy was highlighted as a prob- this past Wednesday. In volume, it regulators on Tuesday gave Italian lem market for new investment in a is one of the richest finds in recent power company Edison SpA and recent E.U. antitrust probe into the years. Greek gas supplier DEPA almost ex- energy sector that said former Excavations near Orchomenos, clusive control over a new Greek- state-controlled monopolies still 130 kilometers (80 miles) north- Italian natural gas pipeline they are have a firm grip on national mar- west of Athens, revealed sparse re- building, saying it would generate kets and sometimes block major mains of retaining walls from a much-needed competition to mar- projects which might bring more small rural shrine, a Culture Min- ket leader ENI SpA. gas – and new rivals – to the mar- istry statement said. Edison and DEPA needed a get- ket. But a rock-carved shaft was out clause from E.U. anti-monopoly The Commission said the found to contain thousands of pot- rules to make the investment possi- pipeline was likely to bring gas into tery offerings, dating from the ear- ble, the European Commission the E.U. from "nontraditional" sup- ly 5th Century BC until at least the said, but some of the capacity will pliers – an important part of the 3rd Century BC, the statement still have to be made available to ri- E.U.'s aim to reduce reliance on said. vals to promote new competition in major gas suppliers Russia, Norway The finds included miniature Italy. and Algeria. pots, clay figurines of women and Major infrastructure projects The 132-mile Poseidon pipeline animals, as well as clay busts and would usually have to be open to runs between Stavrolimenas in lamps. all companies, but the E.U. execu- northwestern Greece and Otranto, "The identity of the deities wor- tive body said it would make an ex- Italy via a pipeline beneath the shipped there is not yet clear, but it ception in this case for a limited pe- Adriatic Sea. is certain that they were goddesses riod of time, as long as the two kept The deal to build it was struck in associated with plant growth and to certain conditions which it did 2005, but progress has been slow. fertility," the Culture Ministry not elaborate. Construction will start in June statement said. Its statement explicitly targeted 2008, aiming for completion by It said a famous sanctuary of the ENI. The pipeline "will enable Edi- 2011. Three Graces – deities of growth son, a competitor to ENI – which is The $390 million link is one of a ASSOCIATED PRESS and beauty – was known to have by far the leading force on the Ital- series of projects the E.U. is pro- Miniature pottery vases and statuettes are seen buried in a ritual pit at an ancient shrine discovered in Or- stood in ancient Orchomenos, and ian market – to compete more ef- moting to reduce the 27-nation chomenos, central Greece, in this undated handout photo released by the Greek Culture Ministry this past one of the offerings was inscribed fectively, as it will now control its bloc's growing dependence on Wednesday, May 23. The ministry said archaeologists found thousands of offerings at the shrine, which with the name of Eurynome, moth- own source of imports," the Com- Russian natural gas. was dedicated to fertility goddesses, possibly the Three Graces. er of the Graces. 10 EDITORIALS LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 26, 2007

The National Herald LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A weekly publication of the NATIONAL HERALD, INC. (ΕΘΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΗΡΥΞ), reporting the news and addressing the issues of paramount interest Praise for Archdiocesan call 917-371-1588. Therefore, in case of the smallest experienced a spiritual uplifting. to the Greek American community of the United States of America. Federation of Church Musicians Costas Gadjis resistance, every soldier must per- They were proud of these young Astoria, New York form his duty to murder these men choir members. Publisher-Editor Antonis H. Diamataris To the Editor: in large numbers. The fatherland The feeling of the majority pre- First, I would like to congratu- orders so. You must not neglect to sent realized that there is a future Assistant to Publisher, Advertising Veta H. Diamataris Papadopoulos late The National Herald and ex- perform your duty: Every soldier is for the Orthodox Church. When Managing Editor Evan C. Lambrou Turkish Genocide of Greeks press my thanks for the highest Should Not be Overlooked obliged to kill 4-5 Greeks for our one sees these young people of our Production Manager Chrysoula Karametros standards of objective journalism it country’s grandeur. I am obliged to faith, who have learned the hymns Webmaster Alexandros Tsoukias maintains in its efforts to help pre- To the Editor: communicate this written order of of our Church in Greek and English The National Herald (USPS 016864) is published weekly by serve and promote our Hellenic In the press clipping by Barbara the Central Administration, and I coming together, joining their voic- The National Herald Inc. at 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 Heritage, and I wish your newspa- Taormina which you published in am further at the disposal of every- es to honor our Lord, when you see Tel: (718)784-5255, Fax: (718)472-0510, per continued success. your May 12 edition (“New Film on one who is interested for all avail- all this, then you know there is e-mail: [email protected] The recent articles on the Greek Armenian Genocide: Are we Ready able oral information. Every soldier hope for the future of our Church. War of Independence and the peri- to Listen?”), we are informed that is obliged to carry out the contents We praise the efforts of Father Den- Democritou 1 and Academias Sts, Athens, 10671, Greece Tel: 011.30.210.3614.598, Fax: 011.30.210.3643.776, e-mail: [email protected] od of the Greek dictatorship merit Apo Torosyan, whose heritage is of this order.” nis Strougis and the members of high praise. both Armenian and Greek, has pro- It should be noted that the Turk- the Roslyn Parish. Subscriptions by mail: 1 year $59.85, 6 months $29.95, 3 months $19.95, 1 month $9.95 I would like to bring a little duced a new film, “Voices,” which ish Government’s agenda to ethni- Immediately after services, the Home delivery NY, NJ, CT: 1 year $80.00, 6 months $43.99, 3 months $29.99, 1 month $12.95 known organization of our Arch- focuses on the Armenian Genocide. cally cleanse the Greeks of Asia Mi- Church of Saint Eleftherios hosted Home delivery New England States, Pennsylvania & Washington DC: diocese to the public’s attention, Very little reference is made in the nor is also well documented in the its Annual Easter Lamb Barbeque. 1 year $99.00, 6 months $51.75, 3 months $37.45, 1 month $15.95 On line subscription: Non subscribers: 1 year $29.95, 1 month $3.95; namely the Archdiocesan Federa- article, however, that Mr. Torosyan books of George Horton and Henry The lamb was plentiful; the manes- Subscribers: 1 year $19.95, 1 month $1.95 tion of Greek Orthodox Church Mu- also deals with the Greek Genocide. Morgenthau, U.S. diplomats to that tra was just right; the shish kebob sicians, and praise its efforts to Genocide is defined as “intent to part of the world during that peri- was tantalizing; the appetizers and Periodical postage paid at L.I.C. NY and additional mailing offices. maintain our religious and secular destroy, in whole or in part, a na- od. goodies were enjoyable; and the Postmaster send change of address to: musical heritage. Choirs are an in- tional, ethnical, racial or religious Athanasia Gregoriades variety of Greek pastries was ex- THE NATIONAL HERALD, 37-10 30th Street, LIC, NY 11101-2614 tegral part of our Church services group.” We often read about the Ar- New York, New York quisite. The music by a fabulous each Sunday, and they add a beau- menian Genocide and the people of band inspired all to get up and tiful choral dimension to Byzantine Darfur. But we are seldom remind- dance. It was a delightful after- chant. ed that, in the early part of the 20th Choir Brings Angelic Voices to noon, and we are all looking for- The Federation also performs Century, there was also a genocide St. Eleftherios Church in ward to next year’s event. The long road down under Christmas concerts and other musi- committed against Greeks. Millie Avdalas cal endeavors, the proceeds of The Turks ethnically cleansed Manhattan New York, New York When the Prime Minister of Greece us that he would be traveling to Aus- which are used to give scholarships Asia Minor of all its indigenous tralia to visit with the Greek Australian community – the first ever by a Greek to students of Greek heritage who Christians: 1.5 million Armenians, To the Editor: premier – the National Herald did not pass up the chance to cover the trip are studying music, and who will 1.5 million Greeks and 800,000 As- On May 6, angels visited Saint TO OUR READERS from up close. It was a great opportunity to meet with and observe our also hopefully become members syrians. Eleftherios Church in Manhattan. Greek brethren in Oceania. and directors of our choirs. In the publication by the Asia There were 25 young choir mem- The National Herald welcomes “You should wish the road to be long,” Cavafy said. The road leading to On the evening of May 5, for ex- Minor Refugees Coordination Com- bers, ages 8 to 18; members to the letters from its readers intended Australia is extraordinarily long, however. It’s almost endless, in fact. It took ample, the Choir Federation and mittee, “Turkish Crime of Our Cen- Junior Choir from Saint Michael for publication. They should in- us 19 hours, including two stops along the way, to reach the truly beautiful the Hellenic Music Foundation pre- tury,” a copy and translation of the the Archangel’s Church in Roslyn, clude the writer’s name, address, city of Sydney. You lose your sense of time and direction. The airplane turns sented a wonderful program of order of Nourredin, Chief of the Long Island. They chanted the and telephone number and be into your home. At some point, you are awestruck by the fact that you are 14 Greek folk and contemporary Turkish Army in Smyrna, serves as beautiful Orthodox hymns of the addressed to: The Editor, The Na- hours ahead of New York; this is Down Under. songs, with the participation of verification of the Turkish Govern- Divine Liturgy in Greek and Eng- tional Herald, 37-10 30th Street, Given the great distance, it’s no wonder that not many Greek Australians Grigoris Maninakis and his orches- ment’s official intent to slaughter lish, to the amazement of the con- Long Island City, NY 11101. Let- visit Greece on a regular basis. tra. and ethnically cleanse the Greek gregation. Greek American immigrants did not have an easy time crossing the At- We would like to appeal to our population of Asia Minor. The con- The director of this enchanting ters can also be faxed to (718) lantic, either, but compared to the distance Greek immigrants to Australians community and omogeneia to sup- tents of Nouredin’s order to the choir is Georgia Kaufman, who is 472-0510 or e-mailed to had to go, it was nothing. You are overcome by both sadness and awe over port these worthy endeavors to en- Turkish army are as follows: very talented and enjoys working english.edition@thenationalher- the steely determination of those Greeks, desperate for a better future. hance the scholarship fund, while “According to the written order I with young people. The organist ald.com. We reserve the right to If traveling so far by plane is exhausting, imagine what it must be like to enjoying an evening of the most have received from the Central Ad- was Eleni Rodopoulos-Kaufman, edit letters for publication and re- travel by boat. beautiful Greek melodies, inter- ministration (Headquarters), un- and Renee Lascarides offered the gret that we are unable to ac- According to converging information, the number of Greek Australians preted by the combined choirs of der the present circumstances of reading of the day’s Epistle. More knowledge or return those left is about 600,000 people. Most of them are recent immigrants, unlike our the Archdiocesan Federation of necessity, the Greek nation may than 200 worshippers who were unpublished. community, which has been in the United States for many generations New York. For more information, show signs of particular fanaticism. present during the Divine Liturgy now. The massive immigration from Greece to Australia took place in the 1950’s. According to the book, “The history of the Greeks of Australia,” by Professor Αnastasios Tames, 862 Greeks reached Australia in 1954. In 1959 PRESS CLIPPINGS more than 18,500 went. The ship Patris docked in Australia for the first time in 1959, carrying 1,307 Greeks. More than 5,000 people welcomed them at the port of Melbourne. The immigration started slowing down in the mid 1960’s and by 1972, it all but stopped. Unfortunately, American immigration policies in the 1950’s did not allow Tenet of the Iraq War: Troop Withdrawl Must be Gradual them to immigrate here. So they went to Australia, instead, which wel- comed them with open arms as hardworking, industrious people. Many of By John Hughes veloped WMD. grams to publicize the book, Tenet boring under repressive regimes. them hailed from the islands of Kithira, Ithaca and Kastelorizo. The Christian Science Monitor The intelligence agencies of a was defensive of himself, the CIA, Bush was not alone in such Can you image how stronger our community would have been were they slew of other countries, such as and its officers and agents. He took hopes. Tenet, who was also Presi- allowed to come to the United States instead? In George Tenet's new book, "At France, Israel and Saudi Arabia, aim at some in the Bush Administra- dent Clinton's CIA director, reminds the Center of the Storm: My Years at were similarly convinced. The Ger- tion, particularly Vice President Ch- us in his book that regime change in the CIA," there is an intriguing mans had their own prized infor- eney, who Tenet charges embell- Iraq was also the explicitly stated phrase that pinpoints the miscalcu- mant, "Curve Ball," who gave them ished the CIA conclusions. But he al- policy of the Clinton Administration. lation which may have done much to graphic accounts of Hussein's hid- so admits that he and the agency It was the goal of the Iraq Liberation ∆ΙΧΑΣΜΟΣ trigger the Iraq war. den weaponry. In the end, it all were dead wrong in the assessment Act, passed by Congress in 1998. The former CIA director, who proved not to be true. The clever of Hussein's WMD capacity which Nearly $100 million were appropri- The dreadful word, dichasmos (division), which tore our community served both Presidents Clinton and shell game Hussein had played – as- they gave to President Bush. ated for the express purpose of seek- apart in the early part of the 20th Century, between those who supported Bush, writes, "Before the war, we suring the United Nations Security The harshest antiwar critics of ing an end to the Hussein regime. the statesman Eleftherios Venizelos and those who supported King Con- didn't understand that (Saddam Council that he was without WMD, Mr. Bush claim that he knowingly "America's promise to topple Sad- stantine, is a word one hears quite often in the Greek Australian communi- Hussein) was bluffing, and he didn't while signaling a warning to others lied about the WMD issue in order to dam remained the law of this land," ty today – except that they are divided over ecclesiastical reasons, not po- understand that we were not." Mr. that he did have them and could use justify the war. The nearer truth writes Tenet, "from halfway through litical ones. Tenet was referring to the fact that them if threatened – was his undo- seems to be that he was painfully Bill Clinton's second term right up The first immigrants built their communities before the Church which Saddam was a "genius at what the ing. misled, as were prominent Democ- until U.S. troops invaded in March followed them had a chance to organize itself. After the massive immigra- intelligence community calls 'denial Tenet says Saddam was "a fool" rats like Hillary Clinton and John 2003." tion of Greeks to Australia, the Ecumenical Patriarchate decided it should and deception' – leading us to be- for not understanding, especially af- Kerry, whose taped words at the time The motives for which America apply the same rules for the Church in Australia which were established lieve things that weren't true." ter 9/11, that the United States "was were as militant and condemnatory went to war in Iraq are fair topics for for the Church in America; that is, entrusting the priests with authority While asserting to the United Na- not going to risk underestimating his of Hussein as Bush's. discussion. But Americans' concern over the civil communities, instead of the lay people, as was the case prior tions that he had no weapons of WMD capabilities as we had done This is not to suggest that, irre- now should be the manner in which to that. mass destruction (WMD), Hussein once before." The irony, says Tenet, spective of what WMD there was or their country exits Iraq. A precipi- The Australian communities would have none of that. Thus, Greek Aus- perpetuated to others – including his is that (Saddam) could have allowed not in Iraq, the Bush Administration tous withdrawal would dash Iraqi tralians were divided into two camps: the Ecclesiastical Communities and own generals – the myth that he did U.N. inspectors free run of the coun- was not eager to see Hussein top- hopes for liberty and security; leave the Archdiocese of Australia. On the one side stood the Communities (with possess them. Thus, American and try, and if they found nothing, "U.N. pled. Again, with many prominent the Middle East in turmoil; and its churches, accompanying schools and other institutions); on the other British intelligence agencies, mind- sanctions would have melted. In Democrats, Bush was appalled by leave others to question the value of stood the parishes belonging to the Australian Archdiocese. ful that Hussein had earlier used that case, he might be alive and liv- the mass murders Hussein had or- America as an ally. The division – dichasmos – has lasted for decades, up to the present WMD against his own people, and ing in a palace today. Without sanc- dered, and by the rape rooms and time. Many attempts were made, and one is being made right now, to mindful that evidence emerged after tions, he would be well on his way to torture chambers which were the The Christian Science Monitor bridge their differences. According to our sources, the Greek Government the earlier Gulf war that his regime possessing WMD." Thus his bluff hallmarks of his regime against dis- published the above on May 9. Dr. is stepping up its efforts toward this end. The Prime Minister himself allud- had been much closer to acquiring failed, and he miscalculated the will senters and critics. Clearly, Bush also Hughes, a former editor of the ed to the problem and the need for unity between the two opposing nuclear weapons capacity than they of the United States to act with mili- hoped that freeing the people of Iraq Monitor, is currently a professor camps. He visited both the Archdiocese and the Communities, and held had believed, concluded that he tary force against him. from tyrannical rule would bring lib- of communications at Brigham talks with Archbishop Stylianos, whom he praised warmly, as well as the might have again clandestinely de- In his round of television pro- erty to others in the Arab world la- Young University. impressive senior citizens home of the Archdiocese and two remarkable day schools. He also visited the elderly home run by the Communities. It was a smart move which could help facilitate negotiations between the two sides. COMMENTARY We must act What Does the Future Hold for Hagia Sophia?

We were shocked to open the May 23 edition of The Australian, one of By Theodoros Karakostas of Hagia Sophia has been expressed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk ordered that The fate of Hagia Sophia in our Australia’s largest newspapers, the day the Prime Minister of Greece was Special to the National Herald in myths such as the account of the Hagia Sophia be converted to a Mu- own day will have great significance scheduled to meet with the Prime Minister of Australia, and see a half- mysterious priest in Hagia Sophia seum. In 1937, the Greek Mayor of for Hellenism, but not in the way page advertisement with the headline, “Mr. Howard and Mr. Karamanlis There is activity directed present- who was preparing to give holy com- Thessaloniki ceded the house where which has been traditionally expect- Should Respect Human Rights.” ly toward reclaiming Hagia Sophia munion when he was taken inside Kemal was born in 1881 to the Turk- ed. In November 2006, just before What are they talking about, we thought? Never before had we ever (the Church of Holy Wisdom in Con- the walls of the Church so that the ish Government. The Greeks proba- the Papal visit to the Ecumenical Pa- once heard that Greece violates anyone’s human rights. Whose human stantinople) as a Greek Orthodox Eucharist would not be profaned by bly should have demanded that Ha- triarchate, the Gray Wolves burst into rights does Greece not respect? And who is behind this absurd accusation? Cathedral. From a religious, cultural the Muslim infidels. According to the gia Sophia also be given in similar Hagia Sophia, and began chanting At the bottom of the page, it stated, “Published by the Macedonian Or- and historical perspective, there is no myth, the priest will return to com- fashion to the Greek Government. “Allahu Akbar,” Arabic for “God is thodox Community of Sydney” and 12 other organizations and associa- question that Hagia Sophia belongs plete the liturgy on the day that Ha- Since there were 100,000 Greeks still Great.” This incident was widely no- tions of FYROM. to the Greeks. It is the original seat of gia Sophia is restored as a Greek Or- living in Constantinople, Hagia ticed in the West, and contributed We could not help but feel furious. The FYROM community of Australia the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and thodox house of worship. Sophia might conceivably have be- greatly to Turkey’s deteriorating im- exploited the first-ever visit to Australia by a Greek premier to wage a served as the Patriarchal Church dur- Back to reality. According to pro- come a church once again. age in relation to the recent papal vis- well-prepared and expensive campaign against Greece, and actively ing the tenures of Saints John fessor Theoharis Detorakis of the During the period when the it. The Los Angeles Times published strove to drive a wedge between Greece and Australia. Chrysostom, John the Faster, Photios University of Crete, in his book, “Ha- “Megali Idea (Great Idea),” a Greece an editorial associating Turkey with It was an audacious provocation against the Greek Australian Commu- the Great, and Ignatios. Hagia Sophia gia Sophia, the Church of the Holy of two continents and five seas, was Islam, and compared Hagia Sophia nity, the people of Greece and Hellenes all over the world, and it should was also the center of religious life in Wisdom of God,” the Great Church at its height between 1919 and 1922, with the problematic status of the make us realize, once again, that the issue with FYROM is much more se- Byzantium during the height of mis- had a capacity of 23,000 people. there was a movement among West- Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Ju- rious than appears. These people are fanatics who are determined to pur- sionary activity which led to the con- Even if political conditions in Turkey ern churches like the Anglican daism’s holiest site. sue the issue to the extreme, hoping that it will eventually bear fruit for version of the Slavs, and the famous were to permit Hagia Sophia to be re- Church to support the Greek claims As can be seen by the explosive re- them. Whether the FYROM fanatics will succeed or not depends on us. visit of a Russian delegation of Prince stored as a Church (the Islamists to Hagia Sophia and Constantinople. actions in Turkey toward rumors that According to the ad, the dispute over the name is just one of their issues Vladimir to Constantinople is re- want it restored as a mosque, in fact), On 23 January 1919, a meeting, “The Pope Benedict might have imitated with Greece, and it’s not even their most important one. What those 13 or- counted in the Russian Chronicles. who exactly would take possession of Crusade for the Redemption of Saint Pope Paul VI, who prayed in Hagia ganizations (and their supporters) which signed the advertisement are From a moral standpoint, Hagia Hagia Sophia? This question is not Sophia,” was held in Great Britain, Sophia in 1967, the issue of the Great aiming for is to create a false foundation to raise invalid questions about Sophia could be claimed on the basis intended with any disrespect, but is during which several speakers open- Church is complex. Greek sovereignty over the Hellenic Republic’s Macedonian territory. that it is a Greek national shrine. It based on the reality that there are less ly demanded that Hagia Sophia be But there is also a great danger It’s a preposterous goal, with no basis in historical fact, but one which was host to some of the most barbar- than 2,000 Greek Orthodox in Con- returned to the Greeks. This meeting that Hagia Sophia may be restored as could still be achieved politically – if we let our guard down. It would ic atrocities perpetrated by the Ot- stantinople; that Halki remains became known to fanatical Muslims a mosque. Under that scenario, therefore be a mistake to underestimate its significance in the long run. toman Turks during the Fall of Con- closed; and that the Ecumenical Pa- in Turkey, and they became enraged. Turkey’s Islamic awakening would We need to monitor their actions and respond accordingly. stantinople in 1453. The Ottoman triarchate is finding it difficult to Following the expulsion of Patriarch serve to shock the Western world Beyond the repeated references to the name dispute in the ad, they ac- Turks disrupted the liturgy and pro- maintain active churches because of Constantinos VI by the Turks in the from its slumber. Scholars and ex- cuse Greece of the following: That Greece “seized Southern Macedonia,” ceeded to enslave the worshipping Turkey’s dwindling number of 1920’s, Greece threatened war perts in Byzantine art and history and that there is a “Macedonian minority” in Greece which Greece does faithful, who were seized, tied in Greeks; and because of the Turkish against Turkey to stop the expulsion would be deprived of access to this not recognize. “Ever since it seized Southern Macedonia in the Balkan pairs, and shipped off to the slave Government’s continued confisca- of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, but most celebrated of churches, and the Wars of 1912-13, Greece has denied the right of indigenous Macedonians markets of Adrianople, while the tion of Greek Orthodox property. did not do so to liberate Constantino- non-Christian, non-European identi- to maintain their language and ethnic identity,” the ad says. Crucifix behind the altar, along with The time to reclaim Hagia Sophia ple outright. ty of Turkey would become firmly en- We don’t know if the ad was approved, encouraged or condoned by the the icons, were desecrated. Rape and passed when Constantinople was de- In 1935, the Turkish Government trenched in its Islamic, Asiatic nature. Government in Skopje. But neither has Skopje condemned it. And while murder ran rampant in the Great nied to the Greeks by the Great pow- placed Hagia Sophia under the su- The chances of Hagia Sophia be- the Greek Government can not dignify those behind the ad with a re- Church of Christ when the city fell. ers between 1922-23. During the pervision of the Boston-based Byzan- coming a Church once more are very sponse, we can, and so can our organizations. Hagia Sophia and Constantinople time of the Greek-Turkish “friend- tine Institute, which worked to un- remote. The basic question remains, Let’s start by sending hundreds of e-mails to The Australian, so that have been lamented in Greek music ship” during the 1930’s, Greece was cover the mosaics on the walls of the however: Who would control Hagia their readers can have the benefit of reading the other side, too and literature since the time of the in a stronger position to have an im- Great Church which had been cov- Sophia were it to become a Church ([email protected]). This is a serious issue. Let’s act on it. Ottoman conquest, and the meaning pact. At the time, Turkish dictator ered since the Ottoman conquest. once more? THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 26, 2007 VIEWPOINTS 11 LETTER FROM ATHENS 2008 Presidential Nomination Campaigns in Full Swing

The 2008 Democratic and Re- The Democratic Dodd, Richardson or dates fought hard to show their School’s Out for Summer… publican Presidential nomination frontrunners are cur- Biden. The field seems conservative credentials. The posi- campaigns are in full swing. The rently Senators Clin- both talented and tions of the candidates were similar first debate among the Democratic ton and Obama, with evenly balanced.” to the first debate, but there was School’s Out Forever candidates took place on April 26 Edwards in third. THE REPUBLICANS more animated give-and-take as at South Carolina State University Senator Clinton is The declared Re- the trailing candidates tried to at- Officially, classes didn’t care, and that I in Orangeburg. The first Republi- in the lead at this time. publican candidates, tack the conservative credentials of have ended for grade him for what he can candidates debate took place a She has a strong and except Rep. Ron Paul, the top three, Giuliani, McCain and Greece’s high school does at school, but week later on May 3 at the Ronald experienced campaign defended President Romney. students, but for many, there’s pressure to give Reagan Presidential Library in Simi staff, and has built a Bush’s troop buildup OUR COMMUNITY they ended weeks ago high grades that don’t Valley, California. nationwide grassroots in Iraq and the need to To be an effective voice as a when a lot of students correspond to reality, These debates were the earliest organization based on win the war, although community in our country, Greek stopped coming to and many teachers Presidential election debates in her seven-plus years as by EUGENE T. Senator McCain and Americans must be more involved every class and many yield to this,” the modern times. The Democrats a United States senator ROSSIDES others “were critical of in the U.S. political process. I urge teachers stopped teacher said. fielded eight candidates: Governor and eight years as the the President’s man- readers to pick a candidate and get teaching because, af- YoulaBill Ricardson of New Mexico; Sen- country’s First Lady. Special agement of the war.” involved in his or her campaign. ter all, they had just Chronopoulou, a high ator Christopher J. Dodd of Con- She also enjoys strong to The National Herald Also, McCain stated he Send a contribution. Call and vol- come back from Easter school English teacher necticut; former Senator of North support from her hus- would have been unteer for campaign activities. It is vacation and were fac- by ANDY in Athens with 22 Carolina and Democratic 2004 Vice band, former President Bill Clinton, much tougher on spending than important to do, and you will find it ing exams in a couple DABILIS years experience, said Presidential Nominee John Ed- who continues to be a dominant Bush. interesting. Use the Internet to con- of months, and who it’s particularly diffi- wards; Senate Foreign Relations political force. On domestic matters, the candi- tact a candidate’s office and find really wanted to do all Special cult for English teach- Committee Chairman Joseph R. Senator Obama is the Democrat- dates were divided on social issues out how you can help. that work anyway? to The National Herald ers because English – Biden of Delaware; Senator Barack ic Party’s rising star. He has cap- regarding abortion, stem cell re- It is particularly important to Most teachers in the European and Obama of Illinois; Senator Hillary tured the imagination of many search and immigration. All the tell the candidates about issues of Greece are dedicated professionals worldwide language of business, Rodham-Clinton of New York; Con- through his demeanor, his elo- candidates, except for Giuliani, concern to the Greek American trying to cope with near-chaos in commerce and culture – is consid- gressman Dennis J. Kucinich of quence, and the desire of those were pro-life. Giuliani said, “In my community, and to seek their sup- the classrooms, in the secondary ered a minor subject, and when Ohio; and Mike Gravel, a former who want a new face and voice. case, I hate abortion. I would en- port. schools. But there’s a sad symbiosis English teachers try to give a grade senator from Alaska. During the debate, Senators courage someone to not take that The American Hellenic Institute between students and some teach- based on reality, they are set upon The Republicans fielded ten can- Clinton and Obama were cordial to option. But ultimately, since it is an has sent the 2007 Greek American ers in which students are given by other teachers. “They tell you, didates, while three others are con- each other and refrained from at- issue of conscience, I would respect Policy Statements – endorsed by high grades while doing minimal ‘Will you give him a 10 or 11 for sidering adding their names to the tacking one another, which left it to a women’s right to make a difficult key Hellenic American membership work without being pushed be- English?’ And you can not do it if running. The ten who participated their rivals to go after them. choice.” organizations (the Hellenic Ameri- cause of a system in which there are the grade in math is 18, 19 for his- in the debate on May 3 were Repre- Biden, Dodd, Edwards and McCain and Giuliani disagreed can National Council, Cyprus Fed- few incentives for either side to tory, and 19 for ancient Greek be- sentative Duncan Hunter of Cali- Richardson are all viable candi- with the other eight candidates in eration of America, Pan-Macedon- achieve or aspire. cause you will be the black sheep.” fornia, the ranking member of the dates. The debate moderator, their support for federal funding of ian Association of America, Pan- Those who buck that system Hers is a typical story of a House Armed Services Committee; NBC’s Brian Williams, asked Biden embryonic stem cell research. Epirotic Federation of America, face scorn from colleagues who teacher’s life. Her first teaching job former Governors Mike Huckabee if “he saw anybody on stage,” ex- There were also differences re- Pan-Cretan Association of America, don’t want them being tough; near- was in a small village in 1985, of Arkansas, James S. Gilmore III of cluding himself, “who could lead garding the immigration issue. Pan-Pontian Federation of the USA open rebellion from students; and where she earned 15,000 drachmas Virginia and Mitt Romney of Mass- the party to victory next year.” Most of the candidates stressed en- & Canada, American Hellenic the risk of damage to their vehicles. a month, about $15 then. She had achusetts; Senator Sam Brownback Biden responded by saying, “I see a forcement of current laws first, Council of California and the Chios For this school year, it got so bad waited five years to be appointed, of Kansas; Congressmen Ron Paul bunch of winners” and gave a spe- without it being tied to citizenship. Societies of America) – to each of that some high school students, but said she did it because “I loved of Texas and Tom Tancredo of Col- cial comment for Senator Clinton. McCain pushed for a solution com- the Presidential nomination candi- learning from university students children; I love English, and I love orado; former Wisconsin Governor In his report on the debate, bining law enforcement with a dates. who went on strike to protest re- teaching it as much as I know, and Tommy G. Thomson; former New David Broder of the Washington roadmap for illegal immigrants to Governor Richardson has al- forms requiring them to learn and as far as it can be applied in the York Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani; Post, a leading political analyst, obtain citizenship. ready indicated that he condemns graduate, occupied schools and classroom.” In two years, she was and Senator John McCain of Ari- stated that, “The Democrats have a Washington Post reporters Don Turkey’s illegal occupation of locked the teachers out. The conse- lucky to be appointed to Patras, but zona. The three unannounced po- field of contenders which, by any Balz and Michael D. Shear wrote, Cyprus, thanks to efforts of AHI quences? None. had to find a roommate, another tential candidates are Senator historical measure, matches in “The debate produced no clear win- member Strat Cavros. AHI is also How did this happen in the teacher, who had a three-year-old Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, former quality any the party has offered in ners or losers. The three candidates sending its 2008 Presidential Can- country where teaching was once child she had to care for because Senator Fred Thompson of Ten- decades. At least six of the eight de- who top most national polls – Giu- didates Questionnaire to all the one of the most revered professions her husband lived far away and she nessee and former House Speaker clared candidates – Biden, Clinton, liani, McCain and Romney – made candidates this week. and knowledge and the love of couldn’t get an appointment there. Newt Gingrich. Obama and Dodd, former Senator forceful presentations, but those There are 17 months to Election learning were ingrained as the ulti- Chronopoulou said it didn’t take THE DEMOCRATS John Edwards and New Mexico struggling for attention also gener- Day in 2008. I plan to assess the mate pursuit of humanity? For long into her career before she real- As it stands right now, the presi- Governor Bill Richardson – showed ally acquitted themselves well.” progress of the 2008 Presidential teachers, it starts when they gradu- ized teachers were too often con- dential candidate for the Democra- themselves to be both substantive The Republicans held a second campaign and evaluate the candi- ate from university and face years sidered second-class citizens, and tic Party will likely emerge from six and direct in their responses.” debate 12 days later, on May 15, in dates’ positions on our issues peri- of delay in being appointed to posi- got little support from headmasters of these eight candidates: Biden, Broder continued by stating Columbia, South Carolina. The site odically between now and then. tions. When they are, it’s not in when they tried to instill discipline Clinton, Dodd, Edwards, Obama or that, “for all the pre-primary atten- reflects the importance of South Athens, but remote villages or is- or require students to study and Richardson. It is generally accepted tion focused on (Clinton, Obama Carolina in the nominating process. Mr. Rossides is President & lands or far from their home where learn. When she told students who that Rep. Kucinich and former Sen- and Edwards), it was by no means It is the third state after Iowa and Founder of the American Hel- they are faced with paying a dispro- refused to try that they would not ator Gravel have no chance whatso- clear at the end of 90 minutes that New Hampshire which will hold a lenic Institute and a former As- portionate part of their meager receive a passing grade, they said ever for the Democratic Party’s they are any more effective advo- Presidential nomination election. sistant Secretary of the U.S. Trea- salary for living expenses. they would not attend her class, nomination. cates of the Democratic cause than The three leading GOP candi- sury. which they could do by using up A lot of teachers have the 54 hours of personal leave time they can take each year. That simply given up trying means they don’t have to come to and go through the class or can walk out of a class and The Battle of Kosovo: Turkey’s First Entry into Europe motions of teaching, don’t have to say why, apart from acknowledging they are bored. saddled with low pay, Those hours are supposedly count- A great deal has been written Tvrtko, took position on Nonetheless, the histor- a devoted husband to Olivera and a little respect and ed, but teachers say students who about the pros and cons of Turkey’s the left flank, while Vuk ical record may explain friend to Stefan Lazarevic. In the prodding from parents go over that limit are often not held admission into the European Union Brankovich’s forces both the fascination for spirit of the times, however, Bayezid accountable. Those 54 hours are in and whether the Turks have any from Macedonia and the battle as well as the equally devoted himself to a life of According to Eurydice, the addition to 60 hours of authorized links to European history and cul- Kosovo were located on factors which elevated debauchery whose depravity is a fa- European Commission’s barometer leave they are allowed to take. ture. Some of these questions are the right, while Lazar an unremarkable mili- vorite theme of Byzantine historians. for education, minimum teacher While students receive free text- rooted in history, while others are with his own knights tary confrontation to Regardless of the sultan’s sexual salaries in Greece are little more books, they must pay for their derivative of cultural reflections led the combined the status of epic poet- predilections, he and Stefan became than 14,500 euros ($19,500) a year, English texts, so many don’t, and which, whether we like or not, shape armies from the center. ry. close friends and worked closely to- which should come as a surprise to Chronopoulou said there was little contemporary reality. Hostilities commenced After the engage- gether in fighting against Christians new teachers earning a lot less than she could do to make them because The Battle of Kosovo is the first after approximately ment, the Ottomans re- and Muslims alike. According to that. And that’s based on 14 months other teachers told her, “They can major clash between the Turks and 2,000 Ottoman archers mained in possession of most accounts, Stefan was very salary because, in Greece, workers not buy books. Give them photo the Southeastern Europeans. It is the attacked the Serb line. by DR. ANDRE the battlefield which, in much attached to Bayezid and re- get two month’s bonus pay for copies.” It has left her feeling that cultural, not political or military, The Serbs responded GEROLYMATOS a purely technical mained a steadfast ally to the end. Christmas, Easter and summer. In dedication to her profession is not defining moment which cast the with a full cavalry sense, meant that the Serbian knights fought alongside the Belgium, Finland, France and the enough. “We have gotten accus- Turks into “them” and the rest of the charge which hit the Ot- Special Turks won the battle. Ottomans in the capture of Nicopolis Netherlands, teacher salaries are tomed to not apply rules. It’s not Balkan peoples into “us.” But the bat- tomans left and center. to The National Herald On the other hand, and accompanied Bayezid in his Asia twice as high for 12 months, while only your way, it’s the way every- tle itself and, more importantly, the But the Serb attack lost Bayezid did not pursue Minor campaigns. In several battles, in Luxembourg they are more than body thinks and everybody acts,” subsequent events did not offer any much of its momentum after en- the defeated Serbians and conquer the Serbian auxiliaries played a key four times higher. she said. historical testimony that cemented countering a pit of wooden palisades their lands, but withdrew his army to role in the Ottoman victories, and Anglo-Hellenic Teacher Critics of teachers say that the the “them” and “us” relationship placed in front of the Ottoman line, a Adrianople. In this respect, it can al- made no attempt to abandon their Recruitment, a United Kingdom- profession provides the summer which regulates our perception of tactic commonly employed by the so be argued, again in a purely tech- Turkish overlord. based organization which places off, and that teachers are only re- the Turks today. Ottomans in other battles. The delay, nical sense, that the failure to com- An important component of this English teachers in Greece, said re- quired to show up for their classes It is a great irony, particularly in caused by Lazar’s forces trying to plete the victory with a swift con- devotion was that Bayezid offered cruits can expect to be paid the king- and don’t have to stay in school all light of the significance the Battle of overcome the obstacles, exposed quest of Serbia meant the battle was his Serbian allies an equitable share ly net sum of 7.18 euros ($9.65) per day. That’s because they don’t have Kosovo would have for future gener- them to an onslaught of arrows from a draw, but only for a short time. of the booty and further ensured hour but, in Chamber of Commerce offices; have to share desks and ations, that the armies facing each the Turkish archers which inflicted Bayezid was instead eager to estab- their loyalty by supporting the Or- wording which leaves you wonder- draws with other teachers; have no other on 28 June 1389 included con- considerable losses among the Ser- lish friendly relations with the Ser- thodox Church. The relationship be- ing if they’ve visited Greece, added place to grade or counsel students; tingents from almost all of the bian knights. bian principality and move against tween Stefan and Bayezid also en- that, “Due to the low cost of living in and many of the schools are as Balkan nations. There is one impor- Despite the hail of arrows and ob- the Muslim emirates in Anatolia, abled the Serbian prince to reclaim Greece, you will find that the salary bleak as World War II Romanian tant distinction: They were not all on stacles, the Serb cavalry almost who had rebelled after the news of territories lost to Serbia even before is sufficient to live well and enjoy army barracks, cheerless and the same side. Prince Lazar’s army broke through the Ottoman left Murad’s death. the Battle of Kosovo. The Ottoman getting to know this beautiful coun- barred and graffiti-covered con- depended on three distinct detach- wing, causing some momentary pan- The Serbian kingdom was consid- sultan completed his campaigns by try in your spare time.” They seem to crete buildings with no trees or ments of Serbs, Bosnians and Albani- ic among the Turks, many of who be- erably weakened after the Battle of subduing the remaining indepen- have left out the part where gasoline lawns; classrooms with only chairs ans, in addition to the Bulgarians, gan to fall back. The fighting was Kosovo. Stefan Lazarevic, Lazar’s dent Turkish emirates in Anatolia, is the equivalent of $5 a gallon; and desks and no equipment; no Hungarians, Romanians, Czechs and fierce and inconclusive until Murad’s successor, was a minor, and his and was in the process of besieging good shoes and American jeans are computers, no televisions, no others who fought side-by-side to son, Bayezid, traversed the length of mother, Milica, ruled in his place as Constantinople, but he had to divert $80 to $100; and staples like food posters or maps or adornment on preserve Serbian independence. Op- the Ottoman line with hiss troops regent. The prospects of the dimin- his efforts to deal with Timur the and energy costs are just as high as the walls; barren places whose posing them were the Ottomans sup- and counter-attacked the right wing ished kingdom offered little hope for Lame and his Tartar armies. they are in the United States and the emptiness echoes the weariness of ported by Serb, Bulgarian and other of the Serb army. This brilliant and the future. Serbia faced threats from This time, the turn of fortune U.K. their occupants, and have become Christian vassals who also fought difficult maneuver ultimately saved Hungary, rival Serbian despots and went against the Turks, and Timur’s And, to make it worse, teachers like gulags. side by side with the Turks in order the day for the Ottomans. For a short the Ottomans. In November 1389, forces crushed the Ottomans at the are barred from taking a second job As the other English teacher to subjugate the Serbian kingdom. time, the outcome of the battle still Sigismund of Hungary took advan- Battle of Ankara in 1402. Despite the because they are supposed to be said, “We have lowered the level of This state of affairs was not unusual hung in the balance, but Bayezid’s tage of Serbia’s weakness and cap- overwhelming defeat, Stefan, along dedicated public workers whose our students because what we have in medieval warfare, however. Kings attack succeeded in driving the Serbs tured fortresses and territory along with Bayezid’s sons, managed to only priority is teaching, forcing been doing lately is not bringing and knights often changed alle- back. Losses on both sides were the Serbian-Hungarian frontier. At save themselves and part of the army many to take on secret private out their best selves, but (letting giances to suit their own interests heavy, but the Ottomans were able to the same time, Vuk Brankovic, who by retreating from Asia Minor to the lessons in the same way some jour- them do) the minimal amount of and gain an advantage over their en- maintain the cohesion of their forces had managed to withdraw from the Balkans by crossing the Dardanelles. nalists, also paid like indentured work and expecting the maximum emies. and go on the offensive. The center battle of Kosovo with his forces rela- Inexplicably, instead of taking the servants, work for politicians they benefits, and this is reflected in a The forces arrayed at Kosovo, it of Lazar’s line fell apart and shortly tively intact, had ambitions to absorb opportunity to destroy what was left write about. society where everyone wants to could be argued, were only unusual after chaos and panic stalked the Lazar’s territory and assume the po- of the Ottoman forces, the Byzan- A lot of teachers have simply get more by giving less.” because of the mix of Christians and Serbs as they fled the battlefield. sition of ruler of all the lands which tines, the Venetians and the Genoese given up trying and go through the And what they give, they get. Muslims fighting against other Chris- Lazar himself and several of his collectively defined medieval Serbia. provided transport which enabled motions of teaching, saddled with tians, yet even this was not necessar- knights were taken prisoner and be- In effect, Milica had to deal with the defeated Turks to cross the Sea of low pay, little respect and prodding Mr. Dabilis was the New England ily remarkable. The Byzantines did headed later that day. several challenges to the kingdom, Marmora and find refuge in the from parents to give high grades. editor for United Press Interna- not shrink from using Muslims as Vuk Brankovitch managed to almost all at the same time, yet Balkans. One high school English teacher, tional in Boston, and a staff mercenaries or allies against their withdraw from the field with 12,000 lacked both allies and resources to The motives of the Europeans who did not want to be identified, writer and assistant metropoli- enemies and each other. The Cru- men, thus saving one contingent of defend what was left of her hus- were trade with the Turks, or rather, recalled a mother who confronted tan editor at the Boston Globe for saders, fighting in the name of a the Serb army. Chronicles and tales band’s kingdom. The only options rivalry over trade which occasionally her, demanding to know why her 17 years before relocating to Christian God, did not hesitate to of the legend suggested otherwise. available to the regent and her advi- soured relations among the Vene- son had received a grade of 19 in- Greece. His column is published sack Constantinople in 1204 or any Vuk’s departure took place at the sors were to surrender parts of the tians, Genoese and Byzantines. On stead of 20, the highest. The parent weekly in the National Herald. other Christian city in the Balkans, critical juncture of the battle, tipping kingdom to the Hungarians and ac- the other hand, the rescue of the de- said he was going to be taking Readers interested in contacting Asia Minor and the Middle East prior the scales in favor of the Ottomans. cept Vuk as Lazar’s heir, or submit to feated Turks eventually created a English proficiency tests and need- him can send e-mails to andydab- to that. The strategic use of alliances Vuk’s action is attributed to a prior the Ottomans. When Milica discov- bulwark against the formidable ed the highest grade. “I told her I [email protected]. was also not lost on the Muslims who arrangement with Murad: In ex- ered that Vuk was negotiating with Mongol empires of the East. Today, frequently fought with the Christians change for unspecified rewards, Vuk the Hungarians, the only choice left the perception in Washington and against other Muslims. Under these agreed to betray his people. Vuk kept to preserve her son’s inheritance was London is that the Turks are provid- GUEST EDITORIALS circumstances, it is improbable that his word, and the withdrawal of his an accommodation with the Ot- ing a similar bulwark against funda- either Prince Lazar or Sultan Murad forces at the right moment was the tomans. In 1390, when Bayezid re- mentalist Islam. But is Turkey still The National Herald welcomes manuscripts representing a variety of views was aware the battle they were cause of the Serbian defeat. sumed his advance in the Balkans, convinced of a European future, or for publication in its View Points page. They should include the writer’s about to fight had any dramatic im- Thus, the final element of the Milica, under the advice of the will the country see a better destiny name, address, and telephone number and be addressed to the View plications for the future. Kosovo legend was in place. But was Church, accepted Ottoman suzerain- as part of the greater Muslim world? Points Editor, The National Herald, 37-10 30th Street, Long Island City, NY Lazar’s army consisted of feudal this an act of betrayal, as one histori- ty. As vassals of the sultan, Milica and cavalry, but with fewer cavalrymen an alleges, or is it myth which has her son had to pay annual tribute; Dr. Gerolymatos is Chair of Hel- 11101. They can also be faxed to (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e-mailed and more infantry than those of the mutated into accepted historical provide Serbian contingents for the lenic Studies at Simon Fraser Uni- to [email protected]. Due to considerations of space Ottomans. Another limiting factor fact? To some extent, the truth is sultan’s army; and agree to the mar- versity in Vancouver, British Co- we enforce a strict 1,400-word upper limit. We reserve the right to edit for was that, unlike Murad’s army, Lazar necessary for historical analysis, but riage of her daughter, Olivera, to lumbia and the author of “Red repetitiveness, diction and syntax. We regret that we are unable to ac- commanded a coalition of forces led irrelevant inasmuch as it concerns Bayezid. Acropolis, Black Terror: The Greek knowledge or return manuscripts, published or unpublished. by rulers of autonomous principali- the impact of the battle on the evolu- To some extent, this was the less- Civil War and the Origins of Soviet- ties. The Bosnian contingent, led by tion of Serbian nationalism. er of two evils. Bayezid proved to be American Rivalry.” 12 THE NATIONAL HERALD, MAY 26, 2007