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VOL. 9, ISSUE 469 A WEEKLY GREEK AMERICAN PUBLICATION OCTOBER 7, 2006 $1.00 - GREECE: 1.75 Euro The Cat is 1,000 Turn Out to Making a Honor Mitsotakis Comeback And Tsakopoulos This Fall By Demetris Tsakas lished for the Former Yugoslav Special to The National Herald Republic of Macedonia during Mr. Mitsotakis’ administration, By Evan C. Lambrou NEW YORK – The Pan-Cre- and that FYROM is the only inter- Special to The National Herald tan Association of America hon- nationally recognized name for ored former Prime Minister of that country. NEW YORK – The artist for- Greece Constantine Mitsotakis Mr. Mitsotakis, who is also merly known as Cat Stevens, now with the Eleftherios Venizelos chairman emeritus New Democra- known as Yusuf Islam, is set to Award and the Nikos Kazantzakis cy, the current Greek Govern- make a comeback, releasing his Award to the California real estate ment’s ruling party, spoke of first commercial album nearly magnate Angelo Tsakopoulos dur- Venizelos and Kazantzakis’ tower- three decades after he converted ing a special dinner in honor of the ing legacies, noting that both the to Islam and withdrew from the two men at Flushing’s Terrace On esteemed statesman and pop world. The Park last weekend. renowned novelist left indelible Yusuf performed a few songs Almost 1,000 members of the marks on the worlds of diplomacy from his new album to a private au- Greek American community from and literature. dience, including former President the Tri-State area (New York, The former prime minister cit- Bill Clinton at Albert Hall in Lon- New Jersey and Connecticut), as ed the hard work and sacrifice of don last week. AP/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS well as from Illinois and Texas and Greek immigrants in their efforts The first single from the album Restoring the world’s greatest temple other states, attended, easily mak- to forge a new life in America, will be released in the United King- ing the dinner the most well-at- their adopted home, and preserve dom at the start of November, while Tourists visit the 2,500-year-old Parthenon Temple on Acropolis hill in Athens. A massive conservation and tended Greek American event so their rich cultural heritage for the album will be launched later in restoration program is underway on the ancient marble building, which was originally dedicated to the god- far this season. their children’s sake. He also un- the month to mark the 40th an- dess Athena, and is scheduled for completion in 2020. Event Chairman Kostas derscored the Greek American niversary of the release of his first Travayiakis, former Pan-Cretan community’s crucial role in ad- Cat Stevens album, "Matthew and Association President Manolis vancing Hellenic issues and inter- Son." Chrysis and current Association ests outside of Greece. His address At Albert Hall on September 26, President Emmanuel E. Veliv- was punctuated by several rounds Yusuf made his comeback at a live asakis made an extensive presenta- of resounding applause. concert and paid special tribute to Natsios Ready to Tackle Darfur tion about the organization’s his- “Tonight’s gathering reminds Clinton. tory, and noted the high level of us that the spirit of Eleftherios He performed at the launch of By Evan C. Lambrou Assistant Secretary of State for sistance. enthusiasm among the Associa- Venizelos will always remain alive “The Fortune Forum Club,” a Special to The National Herald African Affairs Jendayi Frazer, During a press conference held tion’s membership in organizing and well in the hearts of Greeks, fundraising initiative in London, and advise the President and Sec- in the Oval Office, the President the event. and especially in the hearts of Cre- and insisted that he would never NEW YORK – President Bush retary of State on how to end the said he chose Mr. Natsios for the Greek Ambassador to the Unit- tans. His ideals and visions still in- have agreed to the gig if Clinton was met with Andrew S. Natsios, the conflict in Darfur and bring peace job because of his experience in ed States Alexandros Mallias in- spire us. His liberal political ideol- not involved. President’s new special envoy to and stability to all of Sudan. that part of the world, and because troduced Mr. Mitsotakis, and ogy prevails on a global scale, and "Bill Clinton is one of the good the Sudan, at the White House this His mandate will include facili- he is genuinely concerned with the spoke about the former premier’s his realism – especially in regards things we miss about America. I re- past Monday, October 2, to discuss tating the implementation of the what is currently one the world’s political career, pointing out that member being little and dreaming the United States Government’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement greatest humanitarian crises. the name, FYROM, was estab- Continued on Page 7 of the things this world offers. I efforts to help resolve the ongoing and the Darfur Peace Agreement, Estimates suggest more than promised myself that, if I got them, conflict in Darfur. reviewing the state of U.S.-Sudan 400,000 people have died and mil- I was going to give back," he said. Mr. Natsios will be leading relations, and making recommen- lions displaced in Darfur since vio- Yusuf played in front of a star- those efforts. dations for advancing U.S. foreign lence broke out in 2003. The main studded audience which included An outspoken defender of hu- policy in the region. rebel group signed a peace agree- Greece Launches a New Michael Douglas, Sir Richard man rights and of those in need in The President has also appoint- ment with the Sudanese Govern- Branson and supermodel Lily Cole, all parts of Sudan, in his new role, ed Mr. Natsios Special Coordina- Round of Talks with Getty as well as his two daughters, Asman, Mr. Natsios will work closely with tor for International Disaster As- Continued on Page 2 24, and Aminah, 26. The charities slated to benefit ATHENS (AP) – The Greek deal could involve long-term loans from the night’s proceeds, an esti- Culture Ministry launched a new of Greek antiquities to the Getty. mated í1 million ($1.89 million) – round of talks in Athens this past The talks follow a ground- included the Red Cross and Wat- Tuesday, October 3, with repre- breaking agreement in July for the erAid. Met. Maximos Offers his Insight sentatives of Los Angeles' J. Paul return of two ancient Greek sculp- The singer dismissed criticism Getty Museum on possibly bring- tures in the private American mu- that returning to the music industry By Theodore Kalmoukos years as professor of Systematic matic Theology, Eucharistic Eccle- ing two ancient Greek treasures seum's collections. Under intense is a betrayal of his Muslim faith. Special to The National Herald Theology, Academic Dean and siology and Trinitarian Theology. home, Ministry officials said. pressure from Athens, the Getty Yusuf, who has become a lead- Vice Chairman, told the Herald he He has fully recuperated after suf- Greece claims the works – a board concluded that "it would be ing voice in the British Muslim com- BOSTON – In an interview with thinks that Rev. Dr. Demetrios J. fering from a brief illness a year gold wreath dating from about 400 right" to hand over the pieces, munity, scored international hits in the National Herald, Metropolitan Constantelos would have been a ago and an accidental fall at Pitts- BC and a 6th Century BC marble which date back to the 6th and the the 1960’s and 1970’s with songs like Maximos of Pittsburgh in an dis- great school president, and that burgh Metropolis headquarters. statue of a young woman – were il- 4th Centuries BC. "Wild World," "Moonshadow" and cussed a wide spectrum of ecclesi- Hellenic College should be sepa- The complete interview is pub- legally excavated and smuggled These artifacts were returned "My Lady d'Arbanville." astical and theological issues, in- rated from the Seminary in the fu- lished below: out of the country. last month, and are currently on Back then, the part-Greek, part- cluding the need for the biennial ture. TNH: What are your thoughts, A Culture Ministry announce- display at the National Archaeo- Swedish singer's telegenic good Clergy-Laity Congress to be con- He also said the “clash of civi- visions and goals for the new eccle- ment said Getty officials would be logical Museum in Athens. looks propelled him to global star- vened triennially. lizations” between Christianity and siastical year? examining Greece's documenta- Thousands of plundered arti- dom as a guitar-playing, post-hippy Metropolitan Maximos, who Islam is very real. MAXIMOS: Thank you for ask- tion backing up the repatriation facts have been smuggled abroad served Holy Cross Greek Ortho- Maximos, considered a promi- claim. Continued on Page 2 dox School of Theology for many nent Orthodox authority in Dog- Continued on Page 5 Officials have said a possible Continued on Page 9 Bush Meets Mitsotakis, Dora Pay a Visit to National Herald New Onassis With Erdogan Exhibition By Demetris Tsakas of Greece Constantine Mitsotakis, fices last week and met with Na- Mr. Mitsotakis, part of their offi- Special to The National Herald escorted by the Foreign Ministry tional Herald Publisher Antonis cial itinerary during their stateside In Oval Office Spokesman George Koumout- Diamataris, his wife Litsa, and visit, took place on Thursday Set in Athens NEW YORK – Greek Foreign sakos and another 25 members of members of the National Herald’s morning, September 28, and lasted By Dimitri Soultogiannis Minister Dora Bakoyanni and her the Foreign Ministry, paid a visit editorial staff. for almost two hours. By Nicholas Paphitis Special to the National Herald father, former Prime Mi Minister to the National Herald’s new of- The visit of Mrs. Bakoyanni and Mr. Mitsotakis, visibly moved Associated Press from the warm reception and the WASHINGTON, D.C. – Presi- achievements of the National Her- ATHENS (AP) – It was a mark dent Bush voiced support for ald, said he was very happy with of Aristotle Onassis' fame that Turkey’s entry to the European the newspaper’s progress over the dinner guests on his opulent yacht Union this past Monday, October years, adding that the Herald is a Christina included Winston 3, after meeting with Turkish vital part of the Greek American Churchill and Tito, John F. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Er- community’s life. Kennedy and Jackie Bouvier- dogan in a long session which also “I have visited the Herald many Kennedy (later to become Onas- focused on ways to counter ex- times in the past. I have kept track sis' second wife), Rudolph tremism, instability in the Middle of its progress throughout the Nureyev, Greta Garbo and Eliza- East and continued violence in many years I have been involved in beth Taylor. Iraq. politics, and I am especially The shipping tycoon's lavish “We talked about our deter- pleased with this latest phase, lifestyle and business acumen mined efforts to fight terror and when Mr. Diamataris took over made him the most famous Greek extremism. We talked about our the newspaper and really made it of the 20th Century, and a new ex- common efforts to bring stability take off,” he said. hibition in Athens sets out to re- to the Middle East. We had an im- “The National Herald is close construct Onassis' life through a portant discussion about both Iraq to the Greek American communi- series of personal effects. and Iran. Our desire is to help ty’s heart because it is the commu- These include a love letter from people who care about a peaceful nity’s newspaper. Through its opera diva Maria Callas, luxury future to reject radicalism and ex- pages, you can experience the life collectibles and the self-made ty- tremism. And I made it very clear of the Greek community during coon's trademark horn-rimmed to the prime minister I think it’s in the last 100 years, many of which sunglasses. were difficult and trying years; the "We wanted to advance beyond Continued on Page 9 poor and uneducated people who the myth, to show the real Onas- came from Greece and prospered sis," said Anthony Papademetriou, in this great democracy created president of the Alexander S. TNH/COSTAS BEJ the Greek American community Onassis Public Benefit Founda- Former Prime Minister of Greece Constantine Mitsotakis, right, and his daughter, Greek Foreign Minister of today, for which we all are tion, which organized the exhibi- *100706* Dora Bakoyanni, 2nd from left, check out last week’s edition of the National Herald as it came off the press. National Herald Publisher Antonis Diamataris and his wife Litsa are also pictured. Continued on Page 6 Continued on Page 9 2 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 7, 2006 Natsios Getting Ready to Tackle Darfur Crisis

Continued from page 1 egy that our Government will de- Mr. Natsios, former head of the he was vice president of World Vi- velop to save lives. And I thank U.S. Agency for International De- sion U.S., and served as executive ment this past May, but violence you for your efforts again, and velopment and Distinguished Pro- director of the Northeast Public persists. thank you for your commitment. fessor in the Practice of Diploma- Power Association in Milford, During the Oval Office press NATSIOS: Thank you, Mr. cy at Georgetown University, is Massachusetts from 1987 to 1989. conference, Mr. Natsios, who was President. I’ve been going to Su- considered an administrative and Mr. Natsios served in the Mas- appointed to his new position on dan now for 17 years. I know lead- diplomatic heavyweight who sachusetts House of Representa- September 19, said he plans to fo- ers in all regions of the country, knows Sudan well. tives from 1975 to 1987 and was cus on long-term solutions, rather and I’m going to use those con- Darfur, the troubled region in named legislator of the year by the than short-term ones. The text of tacts and that history to move this western Sudan, was barely a speck Massachusetts Municipal Associa- their statements to the press is process along. I have a great affec- on the international horizon in tion (1978), the Massachusetts As- published below: tion, personally, for the Sudanese October 2003, when he traveled sociation of School Committees BUSH: Recently, I named my people, north and south. My first there to learn more about the (1986), and Citizens for Limited friend, Andrew Natsios, to be the trip to Darfur was 17 years ago, area’s developing humanitarian Taxation (1986). He was also Presidential Envoy for the Sudan during the first Darfur war – this is crisis. He tried to call attention to chairman of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee for seven years. Mr. Natsios is graduate of Georgetown and Harvard Univer- sity’s Kennedy School of Govern- ment, where he earned a master’s AP/J. PAT CARTER degree in Public Administration. An icon stumps for Crist He is the author of numerous arti- cles on foreign policy and humani- Charlie Crist, the Republican nominee for governor of Florida, left, tarian emergencies, as well as the talks to former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani during a cam- author of two books: “U.S. For- paign stop in Dania Beach, Florida this past September 27. Giuliani eign Policy and the Four Horse- endorsed Crist for the governorship. men of the Apocalypse” (Center for Strategic & International Stud- ies, 1997) and “The Great North Korean Famine” (U.S. Institute of Peace, 2001). After serving 22 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, he retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1995. He is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War. He has been a faculty member of Georgetown’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service since January 2006, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses and advising the university community on programmatic activities in global development initiatives. Mr. Natsios was sworn in as chief administrator of the USAID, the government agency which ad- ministers economic and humani- AP/RON EDMONDS tarian assistance worldwide, on President Bush meets with U.S. Special Envoy for the Sudan Andrew Natsios, left, in the Oval Office this May 1, 2001. He had served at US- past Monday, October 2, at the White House. AID previously, first as director of its Office of Foreign Disaster As- to help us deal with the issue in the third war in Darfur in 17 years. the situation in the remote region sistance in 1989-91), and then as Darfur. The reason I named An- And I think what our objective is but was ignored. Within six assistant administrator for the Bu- drew is, one, he knows the area not just to have a temporary fix for months, however, the word about reau for Food and Humanitarian AP/J. PAT CARTER well; he’s been involved in this two months, but to try to deal with Darfur had spread: It was, accord- Assistance (now the Bureau for Angelides on the campaign trail area for a long period of time. Sec- the root causes of this so that we ing to the U.N., the world’s worst Humanitarian Response) from ondly, he shares a deep concern don’t have a fourth war in five humanitarian crisis. 1991 to January 1993. California State Treasurer Phil Angelides, right, the Democratic can- about the suffering in Darfur. We years – should we end this one suc- Before assuming his new posi- Mr. Natsios is a native of Hol- didate for governor, shakes hands with supporters after a rally at believe the world has a responsi- cessfully. So I’m going to work on tion as Special Humanitarian Co- liston, Massachusetts. He and his Sacramento City College this past September 28. Angelides promised bility to respond to what this gov- that. I think with the President’s ordinator for the Sudan, Mr. Nat- wife Elizabeth have three children: he would do everything in his power to bring California National ernment has called genocide. And strong support, both of us are sios was chairman and chief execu- Emily, Alexander and Philip. Guard troops home from the Middle East. Andrew Natsios is going to help committed to this, and we’re going tive officer of the Massachusetts rally the world to solve the prob- to see what we can do. Turnpike Authority from April lem. The United Nations can play The United Nations Security 2000 to March 2001, where he an important role in helping us Council recently passed a resolu- took over management of the achieve our objective, which is to tion authorizing the U.N.’s peace- Central Artery/Tunnel Project, or end human suffering and depriva- keeping forces in Darfur, but Su- “Big Dig,” after a period of scan- Cat Stevens is Making a Comeback tion. In my view, the United Na- dan has said that it will accept only dal and cost overruns. Before that, tions should not wait any longer to forces from the African Union. he was secretary for administra- Continued from page 1 sons. example for youth, to show that approve a blue-helmeted force, a “The U.S. position remains that tion and finance for the Common- In September 2004, the plane he there are positive aspects to some U.N. force of peacekeepers to pro- we need a much larger U.N. force wealth of Massachusetts from icon, and he enjoyed all the custom- was traveling on from London to music and art." tect the innocent people. And An- in Darfur, which the Sudanese March 1999 to April 2000. In 1998, ary fruits of that success. Washington was diverted to Maine On September 24, Yusuf joined drew knows my opinion and knows Government is now stonewalling,” he held the Jennings Randolph Se- But after a near-death experi- after his name was found on the the furor over Pope Benedict XVI's my beliefs. And I appreciate him Mr. Natsios said shortly after he nior Fellowship at the U.S. Insti- ence in 1977, he decided to hang up passenger list. It turned out he was recent comments about Islam by very much implementing the strat- was appointed. tute of Peace. From 1993 to 1998, his guitar, changing his name and mistakenly on a terror suspect criticizing the Pontiff's controver- retiring from the scene after receiv- watch list. sial speech at a German university ing a copy of the Koran, and pledg- Yusuf remains philosophical last month, in which Benedict quoting to devote his life to the Islamic about the incident, which he com- ed a Byzantine emperor who char- faith. pared to former Beatle John acterized some of Prophet Muham- His legions of fans were dis- Lennon's problems under President mad's as "evil and inhuman." traught, some claiming he had been Richard Nixon during the Vietnam In the BBC interview, Yusuf said brainwashed into the move; others War. that the Pope's words proved he saw it as a result of physical burnout "When President Nixon was go- was not infallible. "At one point, I from the excesses of the celebrity ing through this unpopular war, and used to believe that the Pope was lifestyle, which had taken a toll on there was an election going on, they infallible," he said, referring to his health. refused John entry into the United lessons he learned while attending Now, 28 years later, Yusuf is States, so you know, you can see Catholic school as a boy. coming back. In November, he is re- similarities, but the reason was nev- The Pontiff "should have looked leasing "Another Cup," billed by his er given," he said. elsewhere if he wanted to quote, but record label as "as moving and time- "But you know, I'm ready to for- we respect the Pope and his posi- less as the classics that inspired a give and forget, providing I can tion," he said, adding it was good generation." have a good welcome when I get Benedict had retracted his state- In a recent interview with the there," he added. ment "in a way," and stressing his British Broadcasting Corporation, convictions about the Muslim faith. the 58-year-old singer confirmed "I become more than ever con- that the album is indeed a return to When my son brought vinced that it was not the sword that his roots. "It's me, so it's going to the guitar back to the won a place for Islam in those days. sound like that of course. This is the house, that was it It was the rigid simplicity; the utter real thing," he said. []self-effacement of the Prophet; the "When my son brought the gui- scrupulous regard for pledges; his tar back into the house, you know, The bearded singer is also prag- intense devotion to his friends and that was the turning point. It matic about criticism in some quar- followers; his intrepidity his fear- opened a flood of new ideas and ters over his decision to return to lessness and his absolute trust in music which I think a lot of people popular music. God and his own mission. These, would connect with," he added. In an essay last year on the rela- and not the sword, carried every- In fact, Yusuf has never stopped tionship between music and faith, thing before them and surmounted making records over the last three he noted that "some voices in the every obstacle," he said. decades – it’s just that most of them Muslim community have been criti- In response, Yusuf said he has have been spoken word projects on cizing me" because of his resurgent decided to re-release his earlier faith-related themes. music activities, including re-releas- book, “'The Life of The Last At the same time, he has pur- ing previous albums. Prophet,” to help people see anoth- sued various charity activities, in- "But whilst I agree that some er side of Islam through the life and cluding his own United Nations- songs and musical influences are story of the man who Muslims be- registered charity, "Small Kind- haram (prohibited), this judgment lieve was sent to represent it. The ness," launched to help the victims does not apply to every singer or ev- Audio/Book will soon be available of wars in the Balkans in the 1990’s, ery single note and crotchet played," from his label, Mountain of Light. including hundreds of thousands of he said. Yusuf also said he is sending a Muslims. The charity provides aid "The truth is that most of those personally signed copy to the Pope to orphans and families in Bosnia, who buy my records as Cat Stevens for his library, hoping that under- Kosovo and Iraq, among other war- are not Muslims. But many who lis- standing and dialogue between the ravaged regions. ten to those old songs recognize adherents of Islam and Christianity Married with five children, that they represent the poetic inspi- will advance a more enlightened fu- Yusuf has also founded a Muslim ration of a seeker, someone thirst- ture of knowledge, charity and school in London. ing for peace, and trying to under- peaceful co-existence. His former celebrity helped at- stand the unexplained mysteries of tract support for his causes, but in life," he added. The above incorporates infor- more recent years, in the wake of In fact, he noted, in Iran, an Is- mation from reports posted by the the September 11, 2001 terrorist at- lamic republic, the authorities "have Associated Press, Agence France tacks against the United States, he recently decided that the songs I Presse, PR Newswire and the hit the headlines for different rea- sang as Cat Stevens provide a good Evening Standard. THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 7, 2006 COMMUNITY 3 GOINGS ON... Blessing of the Waters Ceremony in Greenport October 10 ethnic heritage and family memo- Washington, D.C. Greek Ameri- ries, with the audience. In honor of By Stavros Marmarinos can Friends of Zack Space cordial- the organization’s 30th anniver- Special to The National Herald ly invite the community to attend a sary, the Foundation plans to es- cocktail reception in support of tablish a college-level scholarship NEW YORK – Fourteen-year- Zack Space, Democratic candidate fund program for students of old Jerry Gerasimou said he was for the U.S. House of Representa- Greek origin from Michigan. The sad for a long time because bur- tives at Ozio Restaurant in Wash- evening’s goal will be to raise glars had broken into his parents’ ington (1813 M Street, TEL: 202- $100,000 to assist in that endeavor. house in Bayside, Queens and 822-6000) on Tuesday, October 10 For tickets and table reservations, stole his baptismal cross, a present at 5:30-7:30 PM. Special Guest, contact AHEPA District Gover- from his godmother when he was Congressman Chris Van Hollen nor Tony Manolias at 248-539- baptized. (D-Michigan). Requested contri- 4540. The $100 ticket includes din- His feelings of despair came to butions are: Individual: $250, $500, ner, cash bar, entertainment and an end a couple of weekends ago. $1,000, $2,100 or $4,200 per per- automatic entry for a $1,000 door On Saturday afternoon, son. Event Chairman, Gene Ros- prize opportunity. September 23, Jerry retrieved the sides. For more information or to Holy Cross, which was thrown into RSVP, please contact Nick Lari- October 15 the harbor at Greenport Long Is- gakis at 703-909-9078 or e-mail Des Plaines, Ill. Paideia Projects, land by Bishop Damaskinos of Di- [email protected]. Make a nonprofit educational and cul- avleia in Greece, and was awarded checks payable to Zack Space for tural organization, is inviting the with the Golden Cross afterwards Congress. community to attend “Contribu- by Bishop Vikentios of Apameia, tions of Ancient Greece to Music,” assistant to Metropolitan Paisios Park Ridge, Ill. Citizens for Alexi its fourth premiere video presen- of Tyana, abbot of Saint Irene Giannoulias, Democratic candi- tation at the Fountain Blue (2300 Chrysovalantou Monastery in As- date for Illinois State Treasurer, S. Mannheim Road) on Sunday, toria, a stavropegial community of invite the community to join Alexi October 15 at 6 PM in Des Plaines. the Ecumenical Patriarchate in for a fundraiser at Crystal Palace A reception/dinner will be part of Constantinople. TNH/COSTAS BEJ Banquets in Park Ridge (2648 the program. For tickets, call 847- “Everybody in my family was Jerry Gerasimou of Bayside, who retrieved the cross from the ocean, raises the winner’s trophy. To his right Dempster Street) on Tuesday, Oc- 296-6223. Children are also wel- weeping with joy – his grandmoth- are Bishops Damaskinos of Diavleia and Vikentios of Apameia, along with other clergy and the youths who tober 10 at 7:30 PM. The event come to attend. er more than anybody. She was competed in the cross-diving event after the blessing of the waters ceremony at Greenport harbor. hosted by Dr. George Papadan- telling us how she helped him re- tonakis, Ph.D. For more informa- October 18 trieve the Cross with her prayers, tion, call the Giannoulias Cam- Washington, D.C. The Society for and that his grandfather in Heaven paign at 312-421-1222 or visit the the Preservation of Greek Her- above can now rests,” Jerry’s fa- web at www.alexiforillinois.com. itage invites the community to at- ther, Vangelis told the National For directions, call 847-297-3800. tend “The Decline of Modern Herald. For those unable to attend, but Conversation: What We Can “My son didn’t expect to win” would like to contribute, makes Learn from Ancient Greece,” a Mr. Gerasimou said. “As soon as checks payable to “Citizens for Gi- lecture by Stephen Miller, author he reached for the cross, and for annoulias” (P.O. Box 8588, Chica- of the recent book, “Conversation: some time after, he was deeply go, IL 60680). A History of a Declining Art,” at moved because it is something that the Carnegie Endowment for In- he will to remember his whole life. October 11 ternational Peace (117 Mas- It is a great thing to be close to our Hempstead, N.Y. The Solon Soci- sachusetts Avenue NW) in Wash- Church, and to our traditions.” ety and Hellenic Cultural Society ington on Wednesday, October 18, Earlier that morning, Orthros of Long Island invite the public to at 7 PM. David Hume was deeply (matins) and Divine Liturgy ser- attend “Socrates-Moral Revolu- concerned about political stability vices were held in the Saints Taxi- tionary and Psychologist,” a lec- in Britain, a country that had expe- archis & Gerasimos Chapel in ture by Dr. Michael Soupios, at rienced a terrible civil war roughly Greenport, which is a dependency Saint Paul’s Cathedral in Hemp- a half-century before he was born of Saint Irene’s monastic commu- stead (110 Cathedral Ave) on in 1711. In the first half of his lec- nity, after which a Blessing of the Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30 ture, Mr. Miller will discuss Waters and Immersion of the Holy PM. Dr. Soupios is professor of philosopher David Hume’s indebt- Cross Ceremony took place. Political Science at C.W. Post. He edness to ancient Greece. In the Bishop Damaskinos, an auxil- has three doctorates (Political Sci- second half, he will look at how iary Bishop of the Church of ence, Philosophy and Theology), Hume’s ideas remain relevant to Greece and assistant to Archbish- and is a recipient of the Newton contemporary American life, es- op Christodoulos of Athens & All Award for Teaching Excellence. pecially to political conversation in Greece, officiated the ceremony. Clergy and laity at the pier for the blessing of the waters and immersion of the Holy Cross ceremony in Refreshments will be served prior America. Society members: $12. He was assisted by Bishop Viken- Greenport, Long Island. Saint Irene Chrysovalantou Patriarchal Monastery in Astoria, which also operates to the lecture. For more informa- Guests: $15. Students: free. Reser- tios and several priests: Gerasimos Saints Taxiarchis & Gerasimos Chapel in Greenport, organized the annual event.c tion, contact Kathy Bouloukos at vations required. RSVP by Octo- Ballas, Dionysios Marketos, Vasil- 516-868-4092. ber 17. Free parking is available on ios Kapsalis and Charalambos Politis. them, in procession, headed to the satisfaction with this year’s cere- the street after 6:30 PM; in the During his sermon inside the pier for the cross-diving event. mony, noting that many worship- October 13 nearby PNC Bank parking lot at Chapel, the Bishop of Diavleia, This year, 11 youths were chosen pers turned out for the yearly Alexandria, Va. The American Dupont Circle, $5; or in the park- talked about the Holy Cross and to dive into the water and swam for event, despite less than satisfacto- Hellenic Institute 3rd Annual Ben- ing garage at 18th & N Streets for its significance for adherents to the cross, seven of whom eventually ry weather conditions. Many trav- efit Golf Tournament, at the $10. The Dupont Circle Metro sta- Nebraska’s the Christian faith. “It is a com- participated: Jerry Gerasimou, eled to Greenport by bus from the Greendale Golf Course in Alexan- tion is one block away from the pass to life, and a source of Nicholas Spiliotis, 12, Bill Holevas, Saint Irene Chysovalantou’s dria (6700 Telegraph Road, TEL: Carnegie. For more information, courage and strength to people,” 13, Paul Politis, 16, Christopher Church in Astoria and Saint Nek- 703-971-6170). Breakfast at 7:30 call 202-363-4337. Greeks Hold he said. Platis, 16, Nicholas Drovolakis, 16, tarios Church in Brooklyn. AM. Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM. For As in previous years, a memori- and Tom Potamitis, 11. “Despite the bad weather, more information, contact Taryn at October 19 Their Festival al service was also held for the vic- The crowd erupted into ap- faithful Greek Orthodox Ameri- 703-283-4770. To register, visit the New York City. The American Hel- tims of 9/11, which was also at- plause, as Jerry grabbed the wood- cans were present and received the web at www.ahiworld.org/golf. lenic Institute Business Network By Leticia Loza tended by Popi Katsimatides, en cross, which was thrown to the blessing of the Holy Cross” Viken- and the New York Chapter of AHI Omaha World-Herald whose son John died during the harbor by Bishop Damaskinos. tios said. “The people who partici- October 14 invites the community to attend terrorist attacks against the World In addition to the Golden Cross pated were from everywhere, how- New York City. Saint Spyridon’s “The Art of Global Investing,” a OMAHA, Neb. – It might have Trade Center. award, Jerry was also given a com- ever, and the ceremony was pan- Church in Washington Heights presentation by the Merrill Lynch been on the Missouri River, but After the service, people exited memorative trophy from Bishop American. As for the Greek will be honoring Dr. P. Roy Vage- Global Private Client Group, at the the smell, sights and sounds at this the church and joined thousands Vikentios, who wished that God’s American community, its mem- los, retired Chairman & CEO of Citicorp Building in Manhattan year's Big Fat Greek Festival of faithful who had already flocked rich blessings follow the young man bers know how to follow our tradi- Merck Pharmaceuticals and a (153 E. 53rd Street at Lexington Av- helped some on Sunday, Septem- to the main street for Greenport’s throughout the course of his life. tions and keep the Greek language great benefactor of the Saint enue) on Thursday, October 19 at 6 ber 24, imagine they were in annual Maritime Festival. All of Vikentios expressed immense alive.” Spyridon’s parish community, dur- PM. Learn what you need to know Greece. ing its 75th anniversary Gala at the about investing in the world’s new "We have the Missouri River to New York Hilton on Saturday powerhouse economies: Take ele- the side of us, along with beautiful evening, October 17. Cocktail re- vator to 47th floor, ask for confer- restaurants (booths) and music," ception at 6:30 PM. Dinner-Dance ence room on 46th floor (212-284- said Elaine Schall, food coordina- The Hellenic American Women’s Council at 7:30 PM. Music by Timos 5800) Reception prior to presenta- tor. "Everywhere you go, there's Thirteenth Annual Conference Amiridis & the Athenians. Black- tion. Security Requirements: All Greek heritage." Tie optional. RSVP by October 2. visitors must present a valid State Beth Cowman and her young “Today’s Woman – Flourishing in the Midst of Change” For more information, call 212- ID, driver’s license or passport at daughter, Lily, liked the festival's 795-5870 or visit the web at ground floor entrance. RSVP A new location along the River. Saturday, October 14, 2006 www.saintspyridon.net. MUST. Visitors not on the RSVP "This has been our first year list will not be allowed entry into coming out here, and we are tak- NEW YORK HILTON Chicago, Ill. The Pan-Hellenic Merrill Lynch. RSVP to csiri- ing in everything, from the food to 1335 Avenue of the Americas Scholarship Foundation will [email protected] by October 15. the music," Cowman said. Lily was New York, N.Y. award more than $100,000 in fascinated by the motorboats on CONFERENCE PROGRAM grants to Greek American stu- October 20 the River. dents during its annual a Gala New York City. The Hellenic Organizers agreed that the lo- 8:30-9:45 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast Dinner on Saturday evening, Oc- American Chamber of Commerce cation was key. tober 14, at the prestigious Uni- will be honoring C. Dean "The atmosphere is phenome- 9:45-10:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks versity Club in Chicago. Dr. Con- Metropoulos as its 2006 Man of nal since we have moved here," 10:00-12 noon Panel Discussion stantine Papadakis, President of the Year during HACC’s 58th An- said Jay Mulkey, event coordina- Speakers: Drexel University in Philadelphia, nual Dinner-Dance at the tor. "Our number-one goal was to Laura Corio, MD, Board certified OB/GYN, attending physician will be the recipient of the Foun- Metropolitan Club in Manhattan make our festival feel like an out- Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Author “The Change Before the Change.” dation’s 2006 Paradigm Award. on Friday, October 20, at 7 PM. door picnic, and I think we have “Stories of Success and Courage,” Mr. Metropoulos is chairman and accomplished that." Hon. Marina Corodemus, JSC, retired, Director of Alternative Dispute a lyrical journey with songs by Pet- chief executive officer of C. Dean For Leeann Niepokoj, the festi- Resolutions, Corodemus & Corodemus LLC ros Gaitanos, will highlight the Metropoulos & Company, with val was a chance to support her Lori Stokes, Co-Anchor, Eyewitness News “This Morning” program under the theme, “Land the 2006 Person of the Year Greek ancestry. "The weather is and “Today at Noon” on WABC-TV. of Sky Blue Waters and Sweet- Award. The award, bestowed each nice, and there's nothing like being Ernestine Bradley, Ph.D. Professor of Comparative Literature, ness.” Reception at 7 PM. Dinner year since 1953, is granted to peo- around your heritage," she said. New School University, Author “The Way Home” at 8 PM. $125 per person. Entire ple who have shown commitment Organizers estimate that the Elena Chambous, CFP, Financial Advisor, Head of the tables may also be reserved. For to the Chamber’s corporate and three-day event drew about 4,000 Matrimonial Assistance Program, Morristown Financial Group LLP tickets and reservations, call 312- personal ideals of the Chamber. people, with about 1,000 turning 357-6432 or 312-282-8749. For For more information, contact out on Saturday, September 23, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Luncheon more information, visit the web at HACC Executive Secretary despite the cold, rainy weather. www.panhellenicscholarships.org. Stamatis Gikas at 212-629-6380 "It was amazing that we had so Keynote Speaker: His Excellency Alexandros Mallias, (FAX: 212-564-9281) or visit the many people show up in the rain," Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the United States. Westland, Mich. Authors web at www.hellenicamerican.cc. Schall said. "We had people danc- Aristeon Award Honoree: Maria Theodoulou, MD, Nicholas and Eleni Gage will be ing in the rain for hours. I was in a Oncologist, Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center the guest speakers at the AHEPA NOTE TO OUR READERS tent freezing, and these young District 10 Educational Founda- This calendar of events section is a men and women came out to show CONFERENCE FEES tion’s 30th Anniversary Celebra- complimentary service to the their support." Early Registration for HAWC Members ...... $100 (before September 30) tion on Saturday, October 14 at Greek American community. All The event was sponsored by St. Nonmembers and Regular Registration...... $115 the Hellenic Cultural Center in parishes, organizations and insti- John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Students (under 25 yrs. of age)...... $50 Westland. Mr. Gage (“Eleni” and tutions are encouraged to e-mail Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Conference fee includes Saturday continental breakfast, “A Place for Us” and his daughter their information on any Greek- conference admission and Luncheon. (“North of Ithaka”) will share related event 3-4 weeks ahead of The Omaha World-Herald For information & reservations, please call Stacey Sava at (201) 944-6432 their experiences as expatriates, time to english.edition@thenation- published the above on Septem- or email at [email protected]. and their passion to preserve their alherald.com. ber 25. 4 COMMUNITY THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 7, 2006 School Honors Longtime Teacher at 100th Anniversary Bash By Theodore Kalmoukos ucation,” he said. “Remember, beauty of the Greek language and Special to The National Herald your children’s future is in your heritage. We studied the difficul- hands, and in the teachers’ hands. ties the Greeks faced in obtaining BOSTON, Mass. – The Hel- Quality education is very impor- their freedom and then maintain- lenic American Academy of Low- tant. I want you to know that all ing it. We learned to speak the lan- ell Alumni Association organized my children came to this school as guage, and to be proud to be its 100th Anniversary reunion cel- I did, and all my sisters and broth- Greek. I assure you, at the age of ebration at Lenzi’s Millhouse in ers did, too.” 12, I did not understand the signif- Dracut, Massachusetts on Septem- Mr. Behrakis also underscored icance of a second language. But ber 24. how important it is for the commu- as I progressed from college to Donna Shanahan, a teacher at nity to keep supporting its schools. medical school, my peers respect- the Hellenic American Academy “We have a great tradition. ed and admired my bilingual back- for 34 years, was honored for her Let’s support our schools, our chil- ground,” he added. dedication to education and aca- dren and our Greek community. “Last, but not least, we learned demic excellence. Let us be proud of our heritage. about the Orthodox faith. Religion Prominent Greek American This school was founded in 1906, is part of our everyday life, not just businessman and philanthropist by Greek immigrants who sold on Sundays. We were reminded of George Behrakis, a proud alum- their rings, their bracelets and oth- this every morning at the Academy nus of the Academy (class of er precious belongings, and whose when we recited the Lord’s Prayer. 1944), was the keynote speaker. salaries working in the mills were In class, we were also taught to re- “We are here to celebrate the three dollars a week. Let us not spect people of different back- 100th anniversary of the Hellenic forget that,” he said. grounds, as we would our brothers American Academy. We have the The Very Rev. Archimandrite and sisters, despite their ethnicity longest running Greek Day School Cleopas Strongylis, pastor of Holy and religion. The lessons and ex- in the United States, and traveling Trinity Church, extended his periences I gained at the Academy around the country, I just want to greetings and thanked Mr. provided the foundation for my ca- let the Greek Americans of New Behrakis for “his love of Hel- reer as a physician and my person- York and Chicago, who think they lenism and Orthodoxy.” TNH STAFF al life. I will always be a proud are the greatest, that we have the Speaking to the National Her- (L-R) Holy Trinity Church in Lowell School Committee Chair Melia Papafagos-Mahoney, Demi Bletsis, graduate.” longest running school. It has nev- ald, Mrs. Shanahan said she loves Hellenic American Academy Principal Priscilla Gimas, longtime teacher at the Academy Donna Shanahan, Rev. Anastasios Koulouras, a er closed, even when we were fac- teaching and being with children, Dr. Arthur Moutzinos, prominent businessman and philanthropist George Behrakis, the Very Rev. Cleopas native of Lowell and a 1939 gradu- ing tough economic times and de- adding that she also appreciates Strongylis, pastor of Holy Trinity Church , and Parish Council President Steve Themelis at the Academy’s ate of the Hellenic American pression here in Lowell when I was her colleagues. 100 anniversary luncheon. School, told the Herald, “Good growing up. We had 14-16 percent “Teaching really means every- memories come to my mind today unemployment, but the members thing to me. I love being with chil- amount of the material I’m teach- han said, “No, they do not. Actual- Trinity in Lowell. about Greek culture and heritage. of Holy Trinity Church (In Lowell) dren. I love watching them grow, ing now, so there is always more ly, they love it. They learn Greek “It has been 20 years since I I learned Greek at home, but I im- kept the school open during those and I love the people I work with,” that needs to be taught,” she said. dances. They love Greek food. graduated from the Academy. Yet proved my Greek reading and bad times” Mr. Behrakis told a she said. Mrs. Shanahan teaches first They speak Greek, and they love the memories of my education are writing skills, and I learned about crowd of more than 200. “I leave home in the morning graders. “The best part about it, it. Some of our best students fresh in my mind. I can vividly re- history, at the school. We had “We are grateful to our parents feeling happy. I look at the chil- for me, is when I see my former turned out to be children that have member rehearsing Greek plays wonderful Greek teachers and and grandparents, who continued dren, and I know that they learn students have enough faith in me been adopted by Greek parents. and memorizing poems for the good discipline – the old-fash- to support the school with nickels something new every day. They that they want their children to They are Asian Americans, and March 25th (Greek Independence ioned way. It helped me in my and dimes because they wanted to grow in knowledge everyday. come to my class. I have many of they come out as some of the best Day) program. More importantly, studies at the seminary.” keep Hellenic tradition alive in Knowledge is a constant process, my former students’ children, Greek students. It’s amazing. So I can reflect on life’s daily lessons Eva Tingas, class of 1969, who this country. They thought about and children are like sponges ab- which is very rewarding,” she said. you don’t have to be born Greek to that were taught there, and how taught at the Academy for ten heritage, language, tradition, Hel- sorbing knowledge,” she added. SENSE OF FAMILY be Greek. That’s what you get they shaped my values today. years, credited the Academy for lenism, Orthodoxy and the Asked if she could start her life Speaking about the Academy’s here.” These lessons have served as a her ability to converse in Greek: Church, and they wanted to keep over, would she still be a teacher, uniqueness, Mrs. Shanahan said, After 34 years at the Academy, guide throughout my academic “It’s the best school. If it wasn’t for that flame alive forever,” he her answer was a resounding yes. “I think it’s the sense of family. Mrs. Shanahan said, “I can under- and professional career as a physi- the school, and for Greek teach- added. “Definitely. No second thoughts. I The closeness of the students, the stand a lot (of Greek) but I can’t cian. This afternoon, I came to talk ers, I wouldn’t speak Greek the Mr. Behrakis urged all those love teaching. I love my job,” she parents, the teachers – we’re all speak fluently. I know what they’re to you briefly about the impor- way I do,” she said. present to keep the Hellenic spirit said. part of a family. People really truly talking about, though.” tance of holding onto an experi- Steve Themelis, president of alive. Mrs. Shanahan, who is well re- care about each other, and we Dr. Arthur Mourtzinos, an ac- ence that will be ever more mean- the Alumni Association, as well “We must continue this tradi- spected by everyone at the school have excellent teachers. The stu- complished urologist and surgeon, ingful as you progress through president of the Holy Trinity tion, regardless of cost. My par- – pupils, fellow teachers, adminis- dents learn their subject matter. and an alumnus of the Academy life,” he said. Parish Council, echoed those sen- ents, even they worked in the mill, trators and parents – also empha- They also learn how to study. They (class of 1986), was one of Mrs. “At the academy, we spent sev- timents: “It was, and still is, the they taught us that you have the sized the need to continue sup- have their religion, and they are Shanahan’s best pupils. He took eral years in a unique setting. Like best school. I made some very greatest opportunity here in porting education. taught the Greek language. They time off his busy schedule at the the Academy today, we too good friends, but unfortunately, I America. Take it because it only “I think we always need to do celebrate Hellenic culture; even if Leahy Clinic in Fall River to at- learned the lessons of math, sci- had to leave because there is no comes once. They worked in the more for education in America be- they are not Greek, like myself, we tend the reunion. He spoke mov- ence, and English; but we also middle school. We are very proud cotton mills, but they budgeted cause there are more demands on love the culture.” ingly of his experiences at the learned the meaning of family, cul- of our heritage and culture,” he their nickels and dimes to make children today. I remember when I When asked if the children re- Academy, also known as the Hel- ture and religion. We spent several said, noting that his son is a second sure that we received a quality ed- started teaching, I didn’t teach the sent learning Greek, Mrs. Shana- lenic American School of Holy years learning to understand the grade student at the school. AHEPA Honors Greek and Cypriot Ambassadors for their Service

By Dimitri Soultogiannis and highlighted the Greek Em- for their country, and how much Special to the National Herald bassy’s new building, which Mrs. he has contributed to diplomatic Bakoyanni inaugurated on negotiations for a peaceful settle- WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 26. ment, he said. AHEPA (American Hellenic Edu- “It was something that took us Ambassador Evriviades said cation Progressive Association) a while to finish, but here it is the impact of his tenure in Wash- honored the Greek and Cypriot now,” he said, adding that Greece ington will be evaluated after he Ambassadors to the United States is an important player in the leaves office: Alexandros Mallias and Euripides Balkans. “When the evening comes, you Evriviades, respectively, during a “Greece has changed over the can tell whether a day has been dinner held at the Washington past few years. It is now a whole productive or not.” Hilton on September 22. new country. It’s a key location for Mr. Evriviades also talked The dinner also coincided with both the rest of Europe as well as about the importance of Cyprus’ the announced departure of Am- the Balkans,” he said. membership in the European bassador Evriaviades from Wash- According to Mr. Mallias, Union, noting the hard work ington back to Nicosia, as his as- Greece enjoyed a steady improve- which has been done so far for a signment stateside is soon coming ment of its international profile peaceful settlement which would to an end. during the past couple of years, es- reunite the divided island republic. “We are gathered here tonight, pecially since the 2004 Olympic “We are not asking the United to honor two great, active diplo- Games in Athens. States to disrupt its relations with mats,” said AHEPA Supreme “Being the Ambassador of Turkey. All we ask for is that the President Gus James. Greece to the United States is a decisions made by the State De- Ambassador Mallias also great honor, and a great responsi- partment are based on the rule of stressed the important role bility at the same time. Today, we law. It is also very important to AHEPA plays in helping to im- are going to work toward doing keep Hellenism alive, and for that prove U.S.-Greece relations, and things better,” he said, concluding we have to thank Gus James and he congratulated Mr. James for his his speech with an encomium to AHEPA for their many contribu- recent re-election. Ambassador Evriviades. tions,” he said. Mr. Mallias opened his remarks “Euripides came to Washing- Mr. Evriviades also thanked with references to Greek Foreign ton at a very difficult time for TNH STAFF Mr. Mallias for his kind words and Minister Dora Bakoyanni’s partic- Cyprus. I firmly believe that the AHEPA Supreme President Gus James is flanked by Greek Ambassador to the U.S. Alexandros Mallias, said, “A typical day started and ipation in the United Nations 61st government of Cyprus and its peo- left, and Cypriot Ambassador Euripides Evriviades, who is completing his assignment in Washington ended with a phone call to Alexan- General Assembly in New York, ple recognize what Euripides did shortly and returning to Cyprus. dros.”

The National Herald Greek Diner Closes its Doors after 85 Years By James Hart “It’s a business situation pri- once the town closed up,” son Jim- would be worth a book. “I think The Kansas City Star marily,” said Bay, who got his start mie Nichols told a reporter back in everybody in town has a great Travelling to the Land washing dishes when he was 13 or 1975. Nichols story,” said Bay, who KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nichols 14. “The costs have escalated to Jimmie Nichols, who took over charged a visiting Vice President of the Ancient Gods? Lunch, the midtown diner which the point where it’s unrealistic to after Frank, met his wife Eva at Dan Quayle for a cup of coffee always seemed to be open, has be where we are.” the diner; she was the night-time back in 1991 (the cost was 81 shut its doors for good after 85 The decision wasn’t easy, and it manager. Jimmie sold Nichols cents; Quayle handed over $1 and Now, when in Greece, years in business. wasn’t made overnight, he said. Lunch to a chain in the 1970’s but told him to keep the change. The don’t miss an issue of Situated at 39th Street and Bay owns the diner, but he con- bought it back a few years later. diner decided to frame the dollar). The National Herald. Southwest Trafficway, the 24-hour sulted with family members over He eventually handed the reins to The final shift was on Sunday Sold at newsstands restaurant sold budget-priced the course of months. The restau- his nephew, Bay, who’s done pret- night, September 24. Like always, meals to retirees, barflies and oth- rant had always been a family af- ty much every job in the place. the doors locked at 9 PM, without wherever foreign language er hungry people. If you needed fair. The restaurant was open six any speeches or ceremonies. newspapers and something hot, fast and tasty, Frank Nichols, Bay’s grandfa- days a week, operating around the “It was just business as usual,” magazines are found. Nichols Lunch was there for you. ther, a Greek immigrant with a clock except when closed from 9 said Bay, who is going to work for But expenses have skyrocketed, third grade education, opened the PM Sundays to 5:30 AM on Tues- a company which sells technology owner Michael Bay said. He said diner back in 1921 and operated it days. His family owns the building, to restaurants. “I just didn’t want Call (718) 784-5255 he couldn’t raise his prices higher, until he died in 1962. For the but he isn’t sure what, if anything, the fanfare.” for more info and he didn’t want to sell an inferi- longest time, he didn’t serve soft will go into the diner’s old space. or product. So he closed the drinks because “people would Bay thinks the diner and all the The Kansas City Star pub- eatery, which employed 25 people. come here and spike their drinks things which happened there lished the above on September 26. THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 7, 2006 FEATURE 5 Met. Maximos Offers his Insight on Church, Faith and Community

Continued from page 1 non-Orthodox speakers, most of well addressed by His Eminence the Congress to be implemented, College/Holy Cross for many I am afraid that much more needs them young people, and most of Archbishop Demetrios of America before the new Congress convenes. years. Do you agree with some of to be done at the metropolis and ing this question because, unfortu- the time, our own seminarians. We in his keynote address. There were With all the efforts of the Mother your colleagues’ concerns regard- parish levels. Unless this occurs, it nately, many of our people do not have services, morning and an abundance of seminars on a Church in Constantinople to be ex- ing the direction in which this insti- will be difficult to access the impact even think in terms of a new eccle- evening, at the beautiful Carpatho- great variety of topics, almost all of peditious in sending our sugges- tution is going? of national ministries at those lev- siastical year beginning on Septem- Russian chapel of Saints Cyril & which appealed to our clergy and tions back to begin implementing MAXIMOS: Well, I taught at els. ber 1st. From the first time that I Methodios, with a Divine Liturgy laity leaders. The participation of them, there is still not enough time the Seminary for nearly 14 years. I TNH: Would you like to see a was a student at Halki in 1953, I every Thursday. At times, everyone in attendance was ex- to do justice to the decisions of the served in various administrative ca- change about the way financial al- was fully aware that the new year Metropolitan Nicholas presides traordinary. They have certainly Congress in terms of their applica- pacities. However, the one I cher- location is given to the Archdio- begins on September 1st, and not over the Liturgy. The campers are taken very much with them from tion. ished the most, after teaching, was cese by the parishes? Would you January 1st. My vision and goals re- afforded with an opportunity to go this Congress. The business semi- TNH: Where are we headed as that of chaplain and spiritual fa- prefer to see the contribution given garding this new year are similar to to confession and receive spiritual nars were also well studied and a Church and as a community in ther. I am afraid that the school, in directly to the metropolis, instead those of the previous ones: I would guidance of a good spiritual father. well presented. The participation this country? Are there any points its present constitution, lacks the of the metropolis giving its fair like to see my Metropolis progress- Our best parish priests offer their of the clergy, including the hierar- or areas that need our attention? many spiritual fathers – father con- share to the Archdiocese? ing in the various fields of its mis- services, approved by the Bishop. chs, was quite good. The Christian MAXIMOS: We have to distin- fessors – whom we had during my MAXIMOS: My metropolis sion; spiritual life and renewal; The campers spend the rest of the spirit of love prevailed throughout guish Orthodox Church from years of service. This may affect the had proposed this change many youth ministry; communications; day meditating upon the topic. the Congress. The less essential Greek American Community. The practical preparation of our semi- years ago. For whatever reasons, progress in parish life, ecumenical Other activities include athletic things were the fine visits to his- Church of Christ is always march- narians as pastors. I understand however, we have never been life and relations with the other competitions, arts & crafts, and toric sites, including those of presi- ing on, being identified with the this even more in the case of con- heard. There are good reasons for Christians; a responsible way of be- campfire gatherings. The young dential homes and the famous Kingdom of God. We are proud of verts, who may not have the practi- doing this, the main one being that ing partners in ecumenical dia- people learn and chant Byzantine replica of the Parthenon; the our Church and the fine job done cal preparation in terms of liturgi- it is easier to collect funds for the logue; and a responsible way of Music, together with contempo- Greek music and dancing orga- by those worthy leaders, clergy and cal languages and liturgical experi- person who is closer to the giver. I handling religious and Greek edu- rary religious chants. They also nized by the Holy Trinity parish in lay, for advancing the cause of the ence. I do hope and pray that the do hope and pray that the system cation, to mention just a few of my have the opportunity to ask their Nashville; and the fireworks. All of Church and the Holy Kingdom of school finds a way of responding to will eventually change to accept goals. More specifically, I would questions directly to the Bishop, us can be very proud of our last God. Personally, I am very thank- these needs in the near future. As the financial suggestions of like to see our dialogues with oth- far as academic preparation is con- fundraisers, according to whom the ers, especially Roman Catholics cerned, I am certain that our order of giving should be reversed. and Lutherans, producing more school is equal to any other school TNH: Do you think that we agreed statements, and our youth of its kind. Regarding Hellenic should keep or rediscover the Hel- obtaining their own facilities for College, I agree that a better job lenic character of the Church? their programs; that is, their own can be done as the result of a physi- Would you give the justification to camp grounds. We now use the cal separation from Holy Cross either a positive, or a negative an- properties of others. But the time School of Theology. This is some- swer? has come for our young people to thing that we should eventually MAXIMOS: The Church had a be able to use their own property, consider in the near future. Hellenic foundation in its origins. which we have had for the past five TNH: Do you think that not en- This can not be changed. However, years, instead of renting other peo- trusting the school to Father Con- as far as today’s situation is con- ple’s grounds. I have just returned stantelos was a mistake? cerned, there are adjustments to be from the Antiochian Village in MAXIMOS: It is difficult to dis- made. Traditionally and historical- Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The school cuss persons when it comes to the ly, our missionaries always made created there, and functioning for administration of the School. these adjustments. Saints Cyril and the past 13 years, is my pride as a Many of us, including me, thought Methodios, for example, invented “university without walls.” It pro- that Father Constantelos would an alphabet and translated every- vides our priests with a continuing have been a fine administrator of thing from Greek to Slavonic; so it education; our seminarians of all our school. He is a graduate of our was done in all lands of mission. Orthodox seminaries with informa- school, and an accomplished schol- The question is, why should it be tion regarding the ecumenical dia- ar. He would eventually have done different in America? When I first logues of our Holy Orthodox fine work to benefit our school. came to this land, I was under the Church; applied theology with an TNH: What do you suggest? impression that everything was cel- emphasis on pastoral ministry; and What do you think that the Synod ebrated in English. To my surprise, a background of canon and ecclesi- can do for the School? Can the I realized that this was not the case. astical law, to mention a few of its school become another Halki? But I did make the effort to use as accomplishments. I would like to MAXIMOS: The School can much English in my celebrations as see the THEOS Orthodox School, certainly become another Halki. was needed. Greek is important in now served by our Holy Cross His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh, widely regarded as a top-notch Orthodox theologian, is The potential exists. However, for our celebrations, but not more im- parish in Pittsburgh, obtain its own shown hard at work in his Metropolis office. Maximos discussed a number of key issues with the National this to happen, a few practical portant than what our celebrations school building and facilities. This Herald, the “clash of civilizations” among them. things are required. In terms of ad- try to accomplish, which is prayer school will continue to keep its in- ministration, you need to give the life and salvation in Christ through tegrity under the protection of our who always spends a few days at Congress, one of the best in the life ful to all of them for advancing the highest authority and supervision prayer and the sacramental life of own Holy Metropolis, with the co- each camp session and, at most ses- of our Holy Archdiocese. cause of the Kingdom of God in of the school to the Holy Eparchial the Church of Christ. operation of other area Orthodox sions, celebrates the Divine Litur- TNH: Are there any elements, this great land and throughout the Synod. This body of bishops is sup- TNH: If you could start your life hierarchs. For those who are not gy. We only have four weekly ses- in terms of structure and organiza- world of God. We have a God- and posed to be the highest administra- all over again, what profession or aware, this school is a day school, sions, because this is as much as the tion, which you would like to see Christ-loving Archbishop, and a tive body of the Church in Ameri- path would you choose? and is now serving nearly 100 Or- other camp can afford to give us. changed? God- and Christ-loving Holy ca. It is not enough for the bishops MAXIMOS: Being a clergy- thodox students, boys and girls, We plan on having our own camp- MAXIMOS: I was personally Eparchial Synod to lead the way to be just another number among man. from all Orthodox area parishes. ing center, together with a retreat were happy with the fine organiza- with the work that needs to be the 50 or so members of the Board TNH: Do you think that, nowa- As far as I know, this is the first center, and a senior citizens village. tion of the life of the Congress. As done. We have a pious flock, of Trustees. Secondly, in terms of days, we find ourselves in a clash of school of its kind in the entire We are very proud of our youth far as the clergy and the hierarchs which participates in the work and seminarian life and education, you civilizations? Western Hemisphere, and hopeful- programs, which include youth were concerned, there was not the mission of the Church. Things certainly need more priests to help MAXIMOS: Absolutely. It is a ly, a forerunner of many to follow. camp, youth seminars, youth bas- enough time to do justice to the are different with the Greek Amer- produce priests, as one of our col- clash of civilization with barbarity, TNH: Would you tell us about ketball and volleyball, Greek danc- fine program that the Archdiocese, ican community. Unfortunately, leagues of blessed memory used to Western civilization with whatever the summer camp center of your ing, and acolyte (altar boy) semi- the Metropolis of Detroit, and the the so-called “ethnic” organiza- say during my time. You certainly is opposed to this civilization. Metropolis, its programs and the nars. We were the first ones to hire Nashville parish had arranged. My tions, at times, lose the proper per- need spiritual fathers and father Christianity is in collision with Is- experiences of the young people a fulltime youth director, and also only suggestion would be to give an spective, which is to keep and pro- confessors to help the students lam, and vise versa. If you read the there? a part-time religious education di- opportunity to the other Arch- mote ethnic values. This is proba- during their studies at the semi- Koran carefully, you can not be MAXIMOS: We do not have rector, who is a graduate of our diocesan hierarchs, especially the bly one of the areas that need at- nary; to give them the practical surprised by this, for the Koran our own camp center yet. We uti- Holy Cross Seminary. We are very metropolitans, to participate a bit tention, if we want the important preparation needed for them to specifically states that those who lize the centers of neighboring proud of our youth ministry, which more in the schedule, by giving ethnic values to be kept and per- become good pastors and priests. are “infidels,” allegedly, the ene- Christian communities, especially educates our present and future them half an hour to share their petuated by our young people. TNH: Do the national min- mies of Islam, are those who say that of the Carpatho-Russian leaders, and fires up our young thoughts on the main topic, follow- They may be second in priority af- istries have an appreciable impact that “Allah is one and three,” and Archdiocese in Mercer, Pennsylva- people for the Christian Faith, and ing the keynote by the Archbishop. ter our Church traditions and val- at the parish and metropolis lev- that “Isa, the son of Mary, is both nia. It is a fine facility. It has an ex- for the Lord Jesus Christ. Otherwise, I was very much im- ues, but at times, they are also very els? Allah and man.” So guess who cellent staff, which is of tremen- TNH: Which, in your estima- pressed with the fine organization important. One of these values is MAXIMOS: It is difficult to these “infidels” are: Christians, I’m dous help to our people. In our tion, were the essential, and which of the program, and I join all those Greek tradition and culture. Our measure the impact of the national afraid. So much for those who summer program, we enroll over the secondary, elements of the re- who highly commend the organiz- Greek Orthodox communities ministries at the metropolis and think that Islam can be a “peaceful 500 young people every year. The cent Clergy-Laity Congress in ers. have more to do than promote the parish levels because this de- religion” towards Christianity. program focuses on a different Nashville, Tennessee? TNH: Would you support the Greek dancing and Greek food. pends at the reception given to T¡∏: One year has elapsed topic every year. During the time MAXIMOS: The essential ele- proposal that the Clergy-Laity Hopefully, a concerted effort will these ministries, both by the since you fell at your metropolis. of the Clergy-Laity Congress, we ment of the recent Congress was Congress take place every three be made between Greek and metropolis and the parish. I would How do you feel? adopt the Archdiocesan theme. the opportunity of clergy and laity years, instead of every two years? Greek American authorities in this like to see more help given to our MAXIMOS: I feel fine, thank This past year, the theme was from throughout the Archdiocese MAXIMOS: I am in absolute land to maintain and promote metropolises and parishes in terms you. “Speaking the Truth in Love.” to meet in one place, experience agreement with that proposed ar- Greek language and culture, as it is of their receiving and applying the TNH: Why do we suffer pain in Then, we break down the theme in- good Christian fellowship and rangement. The almost perennial already done in some areas. directives given by the national our lives? to subtopics. We get some of our share their thoughts. The recent complaint is that there is not TNH: You served as a professor ministries and the offices in New MAXIMOS: For our correction best Orthodox and exceptional Congress had an excellent topic, enough time for the decisions of and an administrator at Hellenic York or other places of leadership. and ultimate benefit.

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We els abroad, during a reception held didn’t whine and fight among us. in her honor at Flushing’s Terrace We all worked together in united On The Park last Thursday fashion, and the result, I believe, evening, September 28. did justice to all Greeks, not only Greece is very proud of the to those that were in the “eye of Greek American community and the storm,” but also to those who rests easy in the knowledge that are in the four corners of the the community is its reliable part- Earth, feeling proud that they are ner, Mrs. Bakoyanni told an open Greek. I think this has to be our gathering of some 250 people, greatest example,” she added. many of them prominent members Mrs. Bakoyanni also talked of the community, who received about the U.S. Visa Waiver Pro- her warmly with several rounds of gram, which allows visitors from enthusiastic applause. certain countries to visit the Unit- During the reception, which ed States without a visa, and re- was organized by Greek Consul quested that the U.S. Government General in New York Catherine also include Greece among the Boura, Mrs. Bakoyanni expressed countries allowed to participate in confidence and optimism to the the program. community, and promised that the “This will ease the travel of Greek Government under Prime your friends and relatives between Minister Costas Karamanlis “will the two countries” she said. “We work very hard in order not to let are not a country of immigrants you down, and to make you feel anymore. We are not a country for proud.” which there should be any distrust. The Foreign Minister noted We are a country that should easi- that Greece held a successful pres- TNH/COSTAS BEJ ly be included in this program be- idency in the United Nations Se- Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni spends some time with the young women of the Greek American community. The girls were among sev- cause we meet all the basic crite- curity Council during the U.N.’s eral hundred people who came to a reception in honor of Mrs. Bakoyanni at Flushing’s Terrace On The Park as she was wrapping up her 2-week ria,” she said. 61st General Assembly, the prima- stateside visit. Mrs. Bakoyanni closed her re- ry purpose of her recent stateside marks with a message to the Greek visit. the countries of its wider region,” demonstrate that she wants to be- hanced socio-economic develop- ceeded expectations and van- American community. She said she is very thankful for she said. come a European country. For ment. quished the many naysayers who “We are doing well. We are still all the support the Greek Ameri- “Greece is deemed as a reliable that to happen, Turkey should be a “It is not always an easy objec- bad-mouthed the Athens confronted with certain weakness- can community has given her over partner and an important player in good neighbor, accept European tive. We have advanced and taken Olympics Organizing Committee’s es, but we will do even better. We the years, and underscored how the region. It is an influential standards and comply with its obli- very important steps forward, but efforts for months prior to the will work very hard to live up to important it is for all Greeks to be country which has a firm grasp on gations. The future name of FY- we still need to make more effort staging of the Games. your expectations and make you united. the problems of the wider region; ROM is still pending. We main- and do more work, so that our “I was trying to convince peo- feel proud. And I want you to She briefly discussed Greek and a country that can play an im- tain good relations with FYROM, country leaps forward and be- ple from other countries that know one thing: that you represent foreign policy, as well, emphasiz- portant role. This is our position, but since this is still an open issue comes what we all dream of, and Greece was going to be ready; that an extremely valuable part of our ing that the motherland is pursu- which has been acknowledged by for us, we will fight, through the what she deserves to be, after all,” it would be able to hold the hearts, that of Hellenism. I want ing a cohesive national policy, and the entire world,” she said. United Nations, to reach a mutu- she said. Games,” she said, referring to in- you to know that all Greeks, back that the Hellenic Republic is a pil- “However, we still have pend- ally acceptable solution.” Greece deserves to be a country terviews with journalists at the in their villages, towns and cities, lar of stability in Southeast Eu- ing issues, she added. “First of all, In her remarks, Mrs. Bakoyan- of progress and prosperity for its time, while she was still mayor of your families and friends, are very rope, pointing out that Greece is Cyprus. Greek foreign policy will ni underscored that Greece is on a citizens, she added, “and this is the Athens. proud of you; and whenever the widely regarded as a reliable and never get tired of working for a progressive path: “I bring to you a effort that we are making, believ- “One after the other, journal- Greek Foreign Minister is abroad, worthy representative by its Euro- fair and viable solution to the good message from Greece. ing firmly in the outcome. We ists were asserting with the same she feels that Greek American pean partners. Cyprus problem. We all want to Greece is making progress,” she strive with the conviction that all comment: ‘Greeks can not orga- support is on her side; it is the “We follow a policy of national see a united Cyprus. We have said. Greeks support this effort. When nize the Games; Greece won’t be power of the Greek American self-confidence. Greece is a coun- pending issues with Turkey. We She also highlighted the inter- we are united, we make miracles ready in time; Greece won’t be community, which is always at the try that projects stability in the re- support Turkey’s European orien- est the Karamanlis Government happen. The greatest example of able to hold a successful forefront of every battle, and I de- gion. It is a country that has excep- tation, and we want a modern Eu- has taken in Greece’s once forgot- that was the successful hosting of Olympiad.’ Well? We proved rive a tremendous amount of tional relations not only with its ropean democracy as a neighbor ten peripheral regions, so that the the 2004 Olympic Games,” she them wrong by holding exception- strength and comfort in that,” she Balkan neighbors, but also with country. But Turkey must also entire country marches toward en- said, pointing out that Greece ex- al Games because we were able to said.

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By Demetris Tsakas the New Democracy , the Greek mation about the development of Special to The National Herald Government’s ruling party, His social participation and action net- Excellency Constantine Mitso- works, the professor noted, NEW YORK – The Columbia takis, Archbishop Demetrios of “Those who built up communica- University Hellenic Studies Pro- America Demetrios and Ambas- tion channels contribute not only gram, organized a lecture at the sador Loucas Tsilas, executive di- to individual progress, but also to rotunda of the University’s library, rector of the Onassis Foundation, the functional operation of “Wise Crowds: Aristotle, and the as well as a number of scholars, democracy itself.” Marquis de Condorcet,” last journalists, Columbia professors Dr. Ober underscored the im- Thursday evening, September 28. and students, and members of the portance of collective action and The lecture, held under the Greek American community were the way that was developed in an- auspices of the Kyriakos present. cient Athens, through citizen par- Tsakopoulos Chair in Hellenic Opening remarks were offered ticipation and social networks, Studies (Columbia Classics De- by Vangelis Calotychos Kalotyhos, “which lead to correct decision partment), was delivered by Dr. assistant professor of Classics at making because collective judg- Josiah Ober, the inaugural chair Columbia, who discussed the pur- ment, even if it is conducted by av- holder of the Tsakopoulos- pose of the Lecture Series, and erage individuals, is always better Kounalakis Professorship in honor emphasized the relevance of Aris- than the judgment of one single of Constantine Mitsotakis at Stan- totle in contemporary times, citing person.” ford University, as part of the Kyr- the Ancient Greek philosopher’s His lecture was followed by an iakos Tsakopoulos Memorial Lec- famous book, “The elaborated discussion, which fo- ture Series, “Aristotle and the Nichomachaen Ethics,” and the cused on the distinguishing char- Moderns.” way Aristotle defined justice and a acteristics of Athenian democracy Mr. Tsakopoulos, an attorney just state, and what constitutes a and its impact on the modern era. and son of prominent California good person and a good citizen, as TNH/COSTAS BEJ Afterwards, the Tsakopoulos developer and philanthropist An- well as intra-University discus- Former Greek Premier, His Excellency Constantine Mitsotakis, Archbishop Demetrios of America, Profes- family hosted a dinner in a nearby gelo Tsakopoulos, established the sions about Aristotle’s work. sor Josiah Ober and California real estate magnate Angelo Tsakopoulos after Dr. Ober’s recent lecture at room, joined by Mr. Mitsotakis, chair with a $1 million gift two Mr. Tsakopoulos, a graduate of the Columbia University library. the Archbishop, Professors Ober years ago, in honor of his paternal Columbia, offered a brief greeting, and Calotychos, National Herald grandfather, after who he is noting the important role played chairs at several major American tion held in his and Mr. Mitso- and fair decision making is pro- Publisher Antonis Diamataris and named. his father has played in advancing universities. The elder Mr. takis’ honor (see related story). moted through active participa- members of University’s Board of Former Prime Minister of Hellenic Studies through substan- Tsakopoulos was in New York for During the main lecture, Dr. tion of the citizens. Explaining the Trustees, as well as several Greece and Chairman Emeritus of tial contributions to establish a dinner the Pan-Cretan Associa- Ober discussed how democracy role of the people who use infor- Columbia professors. 1,000 Turn Out to Honor Former PM Mitsotakis and A. Tsakopoulos

Continued from page 1 tion, introduced Mr. Tsakopoulos, emphasizing on his philanthropy. to the foreign policy – and honesty, Marcos Kounalakis, Mr. by which he led the people, will al- Tsakopoulos’ son in-law, described ways constitute a major part of our his father in-law as a genuine hu- heritage,” Mr. Mitsotakis said. man being and devoted family “These two world-renowned man, and praised his love for, and Greeks were, and still are, inspir- dedication to, education, highlight- ing not only those of us who live in ing his generosity in helping to es- Greece, but even more so the tablish Greek Studies chairs at the Greeks who live in the four corners State Universities of California in of the Earth, and especially you, San Francisco and Sacramento, the Greek Americans of Cretan and at Georgetown and Columbia heritage. Tonight is proof that Universities. Greeks, wherever they happen to Mr. Tsakopoulos thanked the be, carry the values and ideals of Pan-Cretan Association and its the Greek nation with them, enrich guests, and urged them to support and pass them onto succeeding Greek American candidates for generations which, although they the upcoming municipal, state and are born and brought up thousands federal elections in November. of miles away from the mother- The event was also attended by, land, always feel proud of their among others, Greek Ambassador country of origin,” he said. to the U.N. Adamantios Vasilakis, “When the first generation of Consuls General of Greece and Greeks came to this great and wel- Cyprus Catherine Boura and coming country, they carried, Martha Mavrommati, respectively, along with their meager posses- President Emeritus of New York sions, the hopes, ideals, visions, TNH/COSTAS BEJ University Dr. John Brademas, Greek Orthodox faith, merits of Prominent California developer and philanthropist Angelo Tsakopoulos, former Prime Minister of Greece Constantine Mitsotakis, Nancy Biska, Democratic Nominee for Mary- our people, universal virtues of our Pan-Cretan Association of America President Emmanuel Velivasakis and Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyanni during the Association’s event land’s 3rd Congressional District civilization, and a fervent desire to in honor of Mr. Mitsotakis and Mr. Tsakopoulos at Flushing’s Terrace On The Park last Friday, September 29. John Sarbanes, Rhode Island State succeed in this, their future home- Senator Leonidas Raptakis, out- land. With their sacrifice, hard churches and schools which are the ered here this evening – people services to society, and to the demic spheres over so many years. going New York State Assembly- work and wits, their restless and cornerstone for the preservation of from all walks of life, from aca- Greeks,” was also being honored. He consistently offers so much to man Mathew Mirones of Staten Is- creative spirit, they managed to Greek culture and the Greek lan- demics and the arts to business. MODERN ODYSSEUS the country and to Greeks, often land, Prefect of Crete Serafim stand on their own feet in this guage in this land. Throughout the These people have maintained “Angelo Tsakopoulos is an quietly, and therefore perhaps few Tsokas, Council of Hellenes blessed country, not only to over- Hellenic Republic’s most difficult very strong relations with Crete, atypical man. He is a modern people are aware of his great con- Abroad World President Andrew come the obstacles that any immi- periods, you stood up for the free- and with Greece. I want to express Odysseus – a man who, when he tributions,” Mrs. Bakoyanni said, Athens, Hellenic American Na- grant would face, but also to stand dom of your country by coming my deepest appreciation, and tell left for California, no one could as the crowd erupted in applause. tional Council President Theodore out as distinguished individuals back to fight, and even die, in the you that we feel very proud of you, imagine his tremendous success or Ambassador Loucas Tsilas, Ex- Spyropoulos, and the presidents of and as a prominent social group,” Balkan Wars and both World Wars. and we know very well that, in his valuable and longstanding con- ecutive Director of the Alexander numerous Hellenic American or- Mr. Mitsotakis added. In peaceful times, I can confidently good times and bad, during any dif- tributions to the cultural and aca- S. Onassis Public Benefit Founda- ganizations. “We, the Greeks of Greece, feel assert that you constitute our ficult moment our country might so very proud of you. In this great paramount national support, as I be going through, we can count on and democratic country, the Unit- was directly responsible for dealing your help and support. We know ed States of America, the greatest with our major national issues as that we have a strong and powerful democracy in the world, where foreign minister and then as prime community by our side,” she said. there really is equal opportunity, minister,” he said. Mrs. Bakoyanni, who was state- A NIGHT you managed to become the sec- Speaking about his 60-year po- side during the previous two weeks OF COMEDY “Greeks Gone Wild” ond most affluent, as well as the litical career, Mr. Mitsotakis for the United Nations 61st Gener- most well educated, ethnic group stressed that the “truth is often bit- al Assembly, also mentioned three TH in America,” he said. ter, but I never regret what I said or reasons which made her feel espe- SATURDAY, OCT. 7 AT 8:30 P.M. “Today, there is an enormous did,” adding that “a politician cially glad about attending the AT SAINT DEMETRIOS JAMAICA human resource of Greek Ameri- should above all be useful, not just Pan-Cretan event that evening cans in all fields, which constitutes popular.” First, because the event was or- major capital not only for this coun- Greek Foreign Minister Dora ganized by a Greek American or- try, but also for Greece, the country Bakoyanni, Mr. Mitsotakis’ daugh- ganization, and was attended by al- Music by of their origin, which they never ter, conveyed a message from most a thousand Greek Ameri- DJ Bravo Sound seem to forget. Given American Greek Prime Minister Costas cans. Second, because her father, standards, one can say that you Karamanlis, who emphasized his “a man who is a genuine Cretan, have realized the American Dream, faith and pride in the Greek Amer- who fought against the current and but I would also add that you made ican community. who never wavered or compro- the Hellenic Dream a reality. You “In looking throughout this mised,” was being honored. And have managed to create hundreds room, one can readily see how third, because Mr. Tsakopoulos, “a of Greek Orthodox communities, many important people have gath- man who has delivered invaluable

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Rev. Dr. Efstathios V. Mylonas, Ecumenist and Tireless Servant of the Church, Dies of Cancer at 69

PASADENA, Calif. – Rev. Dr. of Theology in Halki, and was or- versity and a master’s degree from As an educator, Father Mylonas community. He inspired and en- and dignity. May his memory be Protopresbyter Efstathios V. My- dained to the Holy Priesthood on Boston College. In 1984, Father taught courses at the University of couraged countless young people eternal,” said His Eminence lonas, devoted priest and pastor of December 2, 1962. Mylonas successfully defended his the Pacific in Stockton, California to pursue higher education; Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Saint Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Father Mylonas served the Holy dissertation and received a doctor- and at the Graduate Theological trained seminarians from Holy Francisco. Church in Pasadena for the past 20 Archangels Church in Con- ate in Theological & Philosophical Union in Berkeley, California. In Cross Greek Orthodox School of A Trisagion service, officiated years, fell asleep in the Lord on stantinople, and worked as a codi- Studies from Boston University. 1983, Father Mylonas participated Theology; raised money to help the by Metropolitan Gerasimos and Friday, September 22, after a long ficator at the Ecumenical Patriar- In Canada and the United with Orthodox and Roman poor; ministered to the sick and el- brother clergy, was held on battle with multiple myeloma, a chate until Ecumenical Patriarch States, Father Mylonas sought to Catholic clergy in a pilgrimage to derly; and provided guidance, com- Wednesday, September 27, at form of cancer. He was 69 years Athenagoras I requested that Fa- broaden his theological knowledge the Holy Land, Egypt and Rome. passion and support to his young Saint Anthony’s Church in Pasade- old. ther Mylonas be assigned to a so that he could better the Greek After the Los Angeles riots, Father parishioners. na. Divine Liturgy and funeral ser- Father Mylonas is survived by parish in Canada, where he was Orthodox Archdiocese of Ameri- Mylonas became a member of the “He was a devoted husband, fa- vices were held on Thursday, his wife of 44 years, Presvytera able to fulfill his life long dream of ca, its faithful and, above all, its Interfaith & Inter-Religious ther and grandfather, and was September 28, at the Church. Buri- Maria; his daughter; Anastasia serving the Greek Orthodox youth. He will be remembered for Groups to Heal Los Angeles, and loved and respected by all who al was at Rose Hills Cemetery in (Bryan) Mylonas-Baumeister; his Church abroad while pursuing fur- the many honors and awards he re- joined hands with other religious knew him. He has left a distinct Whittier. Arrangements were by son, Vasilios George (Linda) My- ther studies. ceived as a dedicated servant to the leaders in a march for peace. In and indelible mark on this world. the Chapel of Remembrance Mor- lonas; his beloved granddaughter, Father Mylonas faithfully Church. He will also be remem- 1992, he traveled to the Ukraine to He was a remarkable witness of tuary in Arcadia. Emily; two brothers; and several served parishes in Toronto; Port bered as a fervent ecumenist who help Orthodox Christians who faith and joy in the Lord, even in In lieu of flowers, the family has nieces and nephews. Jefferson Station, New York; Con- tirelessly worked to unite all circles were deprived of their right to times of tremendous physical pain requested that memorial dona- Father Mylonas was born in cord, New Hampshire; Brockton, of Christianity, and who participat- practice their Orthodox faith for during his nearly 11-year battle tions be made to the Rev. Efs- Thessaloniki on March 27, 1937. Massachusetts; and Modesto, Cali- ed in numerous dialogues, orga- almost three generations. with cancer. He was tireless in his tathios V. Mylonas Memorial From a very early age, he demon- fornia while he completed his grad- nized ecumenical services and pre- Throughout his ministry, Father service to others; unfailing in his Fund (C/O Greek Orthodox strated a thirst for education, de- uate and post-graduate education. sented lectures and sermons to Mylonas sought to help the youth, optimism; and full of grace and Metropolis of San Francisco, 372 termination and integrity. He was a He received a master’s of Sacred both Orthodox and non-Orthodox the poor and the elderly in his hope in the Lord. He died the way Santa Clara Avenue, San Francis- graduate of the Patriarchal School Theology degree from Boston Uni- Church leaders. parishes, as well as in the wider he lived – with deep faith, honor co, California 94127).

ALESSIS, MICHAEL J. – The Chapel Hill Gardens South Funer- Deaths Greek Orthodox Cathedral in ry III and his wife Barbara; five Kopsian; proud grandfather of Chicago Tribune reported on al Home in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Worcester. Arrangements were by grandchildren, William and Walk- Charles and Joseph Abbate, Tony Wednesday, September 6, that Burial was at Chapel Hill Gardens Alessis, Michael J. the Callahan & Fay Brothers Fu- er Price, Galen, Megan and Patrick and Melissa Soluri, Deena, Krista Michael J. “Michigan Mike” South Cemetery. Memorial dona- Andronis, Joanne neral Home in Worcester. Makaronis. The funeral was held (Dan) Huff and Shauna Kopsian; Alessis, 89, is now together forever tions to the American Cancer Soci- Boland, Maxine on Saturday, September 9, at Saint cherished great grandfather of Kai- with his devoted and beloved wife, ety or the American Heart Associ- Choromokos, Louis J. KANTSIOS, KOSMIS G. – George Greek Orthodox Church ley Huff; dear brother of Pota (the the late Bessie (nee Glenos) ation would be appreciated. The Daily Press reported that Kos- in Piscataway, New Jersey. Ar- late Peter) Stantos, Alex (Barbara) Alessis. He was the loving father of Delakis, Thomas O.D. mis “George” Kantsios, 74, of Car- rangements were by the Selover Kopsian, Katina (Mike) Mikalis, Cynthia (Paul) Yannias; adored CHOROMOKOS, LOUIS J. – Dhefto, Koco rollton, Virginia passed away on Funeral Home in North Vaso (Tom) Arvanites, John grandfather of Valerie; and uncle The Chicago Tribune reported that Dill, Athina N. September 3, 2006. George was Brunswick, New Jersey (Hayworth- (Christine) Kopsian and the late to many nieces and nephews. He Louis “Louie” James Choromokos, Douka, Basil M. born August 7, 1932 in Karpenisi, Miller Silas Creek Chapel assisted Eleni “Nitsa” Kopsian; and fond was a veteran of World War II 82, formerly of Chicago, passed Greece. After immigrating to the the family). Burial was at Vanliew uncle of many nieces and nephews. Kantsios, Kosmis G. (United States Air Force) and away in Cocoa Beach, Florida on United States, he began to work at Cemetery. The funeral was held on Thursday, owner of MA Produce for more Friday, September 8. He was born Kartikis-Makaronis, Anne Quality Venetian Blinds and NW September 7, at Saint Demetrios than 50 years. The funeral was held in Birmingham, Alabama and was Kopsian, Nicholas J. Goings. He co-owned Custom KOPSIAN, NICHOLAS J. – Greek Orthodox Church in Chica- on Friday, September 8, at Saints predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Craft, and was a contractor for The Chicago Tribune reported on go. Arrangements were through the Constantine & Helen Greek Or- Virginia. He was the loving and Sears & Roebuck for 35 years. Tuesday, September 5, that Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in thodox Church in Palos Hills, Illi- cherished father of the late Cathie; dral (9400 W. Congress Milwau- During that time, he started his Nicholas J. Kopsian passed away. Chicago (John G. Adinamis, funer- nois. Arrangements were by loving life partner of Pat Pace; kee, WI 53225) would be appreci- own business, Georges Home Im- He was the beloved husband of al directors, TEL: 773-736-3833). Chapel Hill Gardens South Funer- dearest brother of James ated. Condolences to www.krause- provements Inc., in 1954 and then Harriet (nee Docas); loving father Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery. al Home in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Choromokos Jr., and Sandra (Ted) funeralhome.com. formed Mega Dor’s in 1989. He of Margaret (Charles) Abbate, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery. Miller; dear grandfather of Kim- was a member of the Peninsula James (Kathrin) Kopsian, Elaine tions to your favorite charity would In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- berley Miller and her children and DHEFTO, KOCO – The Port- Home Builders Association and (Max) Soluri and the late Peter be appreciated. tions to the Children’s Gaucher Tim Cooper and his children. He land Press Herald reported that International Door Association. Research Fund (P.O. Box 2123, was a member of St. Catherine Koco Dhefto, 89, of Portland, He was affectionately known as Granite Bay, CA 95746-2123) or to Greek Orthodox Church in West Maine died on Friday, September “the Mayor of Carrollton.” He was Saints Constantine & Helen Palm Beach, the Cocoa Beach 8. Calling hours were held on Mon- predeceased by his parents, CLASSIFIEDS Church (11025-45 S. Roberts Men’s Golf Group and AHEPA. day, September 11, at Independent George and Victoria Kantsios, and Road, Palos Hill, IL 60465) would Louie loved life, and it showed in Death Care in Portland. The fu- a brother, Andronicos Kantsios. be appreciated. May his memory all the friendships he maintained neral was held on Tuesday, He is survived by his wife, Johnnie HELP WANTED CONSTANTINIDES be eternal. over the years, as well as in the love September 12, at Holy Trinity Kantsios; children, Carrie (Danny) FUNERAL PARLOR Co. he showed his family. The funeral Greek Orthodox Church in Port- Bristow, Kathy (Fred) Mueller, JOURNALISTS WANTED 405 91st Street ANDRONIS, JOANNE – The was held on Friday, September 15, land. Burial was at Forest City George B. (Wendy) Kantsios; six Nation’s leading Greek American Bay Ridge - Brooklyn, NY 11209 Chicago Tribune reported on at the Annunciation Greek Ortho- Cemetery. grandchildren, Graham, Jeanne newspaper needs reporters and as- (718) 745-1010 Wednesday, September 6, that dox Cathedral in Chicago. Ar- and Tyler Bristow, Kellie and Nick sistant editor for English weekly Services in all localities - Joanne Andronis (nee Pappas) rangements were by Salerno’s DILL, ATHINA N. – The Tam- Mueller, and Jake Kantsios; his sis- paper. Exceptional writing/report- Low cost shipping to Greece passed away. She was the beloved Galewood Chapels in Chicago. pa Tribune reported that Athina ter, Evangelia Loula Maurakis; his ing skills and bilingual fluency a wife of the late James Andronis; Burial was at Elmwood Cemetery. N. Dill 96, of Hudson, Florida died loving mother in-law, Ruby Nunez; must. Car a plus. Fax or e-mail APOSTOLOPOULOS loving mother of William (Pamela) In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- on Wednesday, September 6, at and numerous nieces and nephews. clips and cover letter to 718-472- Apostle Family - and Mary Kay (Louis) Bradaric; butions can be made to Arnold Windsor Woods Convalescent The funeral was held on Saturday, 0510 or [email protected]. Gregory, Nicholas, Andrew - proud grandmother of Alicia and Palmer Hospital for Children (92 Center in Hudson. She was born in September 9, at Saints Constantine 111609/01 Funeral Directors of Nicholas Andronis, Michael and W. Miller Street, Orlando, FL Greece and moved to Florida from & Helen Greek Orthodox Church RIVERDALE Christina Bradaric; great grand- 32806). Arrangements were by Annandale, Virginia 30 years ago. in Newport News, Virginia with FUNERAL HOME Inc. mother of Andrew Andronis; dear Nicholas M. Pishos, funeral direc- She was a homemaker and mem- Rev. George Chioros officiating. FUNERAL HOMES 5044 Broadway sister of James (Fanny) Pappas; tor (TEL: 773-745-1333). ber of Saint George Greek Ortho- Arrangements were by the River- New York, NY 10034 and the fond aunt of many. The fu- dox Church in New Port Richey, side-Altmeyer Funeral Home. In ANTONOPOULOS (212) 942-4000 neral was on Friday, September 8, DeLAKIS, THOMAS O.D. – Florida. She is survived by her lieu of flowers, contributions may FUNERAL HOME, INC. Toll Free 1-888-GAPOSTLE at the Assumption Greek Ortho- The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel cousin, Anna Pullinen. Funeral ar- be made to the Carrollton Volun- Konstantinos Antonopoulos - dox Church in Olympia Fields, Illi- reported that Thomas O.D. De- rangements were by the Thomas B. teer Fire Department (P.O. Box Funeral Director LITRAS FUNERAL HOME nois. Arrangements were by Hills Lakis, 82, found eternal peace on Dobies Funeral Home. Burial was 77, Carrollton, VA 23314). 38-08 Ditmars Blvd., ARLINGTON BENSON Funeral Home in Palos Hills, Illi- Saturday, September 2. He was the at Florida National Cemetery in Astoria, New York 11105 DOWD, INC FUNERAL HOME nois. Burial was at Evergreen loving father of John (Terry) and Bushnell. KARTIKIS-MAKARONIS, (718) 728-8500 83-15 Parsons Blvd., Cemetery. May her memory be Dr. Paul (Jaci) DeLakis. He was ANNE – The Winston-Salem Jour- Not affiliated with any Jamaica, NY 11432 eternal. predeceased by his wife Bess and DOUKA, BASIL M. – The nal reported that Anne Kartikis- other funeral home. (718) 858-4434 ñ (800) 245-4872 his son Thomas. He was the loving Worcester Telegram & Gazette re- Makaronis, 80, of Pfafftown, North BOLAND, MAXINE – The grandfather of Christina, Alexan- ported that Basil M. 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Pope Did Continued from page 1 tense scrutiny following charges restaurants, according to the re- that a former curator, Marion port. Not Intend by organized gangs, ending up in True, dealt in looted art. The Mu- "Unfortunately, with some ex- museums and private collections. seum has denied wrongdoing, but penditures and gifts, Mr. Munitz To Offend Now, for the first time in years, it returned three pieces to Italy in violated his duty, and Getty Athens has launched a concerted 1999, including a 5th Century BC trustees failed to do their gover- By Benjamin Harvey effort for their repatriation, start- drinking cup. nance job," said Attorney General The Associated Press ing with the Getty. True, along with American art Bill Lockyer. Culture Minister George Voul- dealer Robert Hecht, is on trial in Lockyer also noted that Munitz ISTANBUL (AP) – Ecumenical garakis warned that Greece will Rome, accused of trafficking had employees run personal er- Patriarch Bartholomew of Con- seek the return of "every ancient stolen artifacts. Both have denied rands for him, and that board stantinople called on Christians to Greek artifact for which we have wrongdoing. trustees paid the travel expenses of respect other religions and said late evidence was illegally excavated or In a report issued this his past his wife. last week he was convinced the trafficked." Monday, October 2, California At- Munitz quit in February and Pope did not intend to offend Mus- On Tuesday, he told reporters torney General Bill Lockyer criti- agreed to forgo more than $2 mil- lims with his comments about the that Culture Ministry officials are cized Getty spending, although he lion guaranteed in his contract, and Prophet Muhammad. working with their counterparts in found no evidence of fraud. to reimburse the Getty $250,000 to The Patriarch was hosting a Italy – another Mediterranean Charitable funds given to the J. settle unresolved disputes. group of Vatican-based journalists country with a rich cultural her- Paul Getty Trust were improperly The probe also determined that in Istanbul last Thursday, Septem- itage at risk from looters – on tack- used to pay the travel expenses of Getty trustees should not have al- ber 28, ahead of Pope Benedict ling the problem. the foundation's former chief ex- lowed more than $21,500 in chari- XVI's visit here in late November. "We have had very good con- ecutive and buy artwork for retir- table funds to buy artwork for re- "We don't need to cultivate this tacts with Italy on matters of re- ing board members, according to tiring trustees, who are supposed confrontation, this enmity," questing the return of antiquities the report. to serve without compensation. Bartholomew said in touching on or fighting smugglers," he said. The investigation found some While trusts such as the Getty the outrage in the Muslim world Italy has enjoyed considerable improper spending at the $9 bil- are important to society, "they over Benedict's comments. "We success in getting some of its antiq- lion Trust, the third largest private must at all times spend money law- need to respect the religious beliefs uities returned, some of them foundation in the United States, fully and to further their charitable of others." from the Getty. but no fraud. purposes," Lockyer said. Bartholomew, spiritual leader of The Getty has been under con- The report detailed lavish Lockyer appointed John Van some 300 million Orthodox Chris- siderable fire. The Getty Trust, spending by trustees, who footed de Kamp, a former state attorney tians worldwide, said he was looking which governs museums including AP/NICOS GIAKOUMIDES the bill for former Getty Chief Ex- general and Los Angeles district forward "with great anticipation" to the Getty Center in Los Angeles Ancient objects are displayed in the northern Greek city of Thessaloni- ecutive Barry Munitz. The "inap- attorney, to independently moni- Benedict's visit, and that greater and the Getty Villa in Malibu, has ki after police arrested two brothers on suspicion of trying to sell a propriate" expenditures by a non- tor the trust for two fiscal years, unity between Orthodox and been mired in scandals over the small collection of illegally excavated antiquities this past September profit organization included hav- marking the first time in California Catholic Christians was "for the past two years. 29. A raid on the suspects' homes turned up 16 clay pots and six an- ing Munitz fly first class, stay in history that someone will oversee good of humanity." The Trust has been under in- cient coins. luxury hotels and dine at classy the dealings of a charitable trust. Bartholomew is based in Turkey, a 99 percent Muslim country whose leaders have repeatedly called on the Pope to offer a personal apology for quoting a Medieval-era Byzantine emperor who disparaged Bush Meeting with Erdogan Covers Extremism, Mid-East Islam's prophet and linked his teachings with violence. Continued from page 1 ternationally recognized Republic dent and the Turkish Premier dis- "I repeat with conviction that of Cyprus. Meanwhile, the Turkish cussed the PKK and the Turkish your Pope did not intend to offend the United States’ interests that zone, recognized only by Turkey, Government’s recent warnings the Muslim world," Bartholomew Turkey join the European Union,” has been subjected to a that Turkish forces may cross into told the group in Italian from a the President said after the Oval widespread diplomatic and eco- Iraq and strike PKK targets, Mr. chamber at the Ecumenical Patriar- Office meeting. nomic boycott. Snow said that, although they did chate. "Naturally, we do not want to Speaking through an inter- During his address at George- have an “extensive conversation” offend the prophet of our brother preter, Mr. Erdogan thanked the town University last Sunday about the PKK, “they did not talk Muslims." Bartholomew said Chris- President for the endorsement. “It evening, October 1, Mr. Erdogan specifically about that (potential tians should understand such an of- was important to hear the Presi- said the Cyprus problem is very cross-border interventions).” fense in the same way they would an dent say that their (the Bush Ad- sensitive issue. When he was asked The United States has pledged offense made against Jesus Christ. ministration’s) support for to specify any concrete steps its support in cracking down on the Turkey’s future membership in the Turkey has taken to help resolve rebel group, but officials worry European Union will continue,” the Cyprus issue, Mr. Erdogan that a military offensive would Mr. Erdogan said, adding that “the said the “isolation” of Turkish alienate Iraqi Kurds, the group United States is a very important Cypriots must be lifted before a most supportive of the U.S. pres- strategic partner for Turkey.” settlement can be reached. ence in Iraq. The United States The meeting between the two “Turkish Cypriots are faced and Turkey have designated en- leaders lasted nearly two hours, al- with isolation. This isolation must voys to work on a plan to resolve most an hour longer than sched- be lifted first, and then we will con- the situation, and Mr. Erdogan uled, and White House aides sider opening up harbors and air- told the Washington Post he is called this a reflection of Turkey’s ports,” he said. willing to let that process play it- critical relationship with the Unit- “The American President ap- self out. ed States. preciates our position on the In his statements after his During a White House briefing Cyprus issue,” he added. meeting with Mr. Bush, Mr. Erdo- shortly after the meeting, White At Georgetown, Mr. Erdogan gan also scolded those who link House Spokesman Tony Snow re- also said that while Turkey and the Muslim religion to the terror- iterated that Turkey is a valuable AP/RON EDMONDS Greece enjoy a peaceful relation- ism of al Qaeda and other extrem- and important strategic ally and President Bush meets with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Er- ship, he hopes Greek Prime Minis- ists who perpetrate violence in the partner for the United States. dogan in the Oval Office this past Monday, October 2, at the White ter Costas Karamanlis visits him in name of Islam. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartho- “The two leaders have a close House. Ankara, and expressed disappoint- “The coinage of such terms as lomew of Constantinople. working relationship and a good ment that his “friend” has been ‘Islamic terrorism’ or ‘Islamo-fas- personal relationship,” he said. Turkey must expand freedom of In an interview published by the unable to go to Ankara “due to do- cism’ have injured Muslim people, In Rome, Ali Babacan, the chief Mr. Snow tried to dispel any expression; open its ports to Greek Washington Post this past Tues- mestic reasons.” and it is best to avoid such charac- negotiator for Turkey's E.U. mem- notions that Mr. Erdogan’s meet- Cypriot ships and airplanes; and day, Mr. Erdogan said the majority When it came to terrorism, nei- terizations,” he said. “In the same bership bid said Turks had accepted ing with President Bush would bring its powerful military under of Turks still view E.U. member- ther the President nor Mr. Erdo- way as we consider anti-Semitism the Pope's expression of regret: help accelerate Turkey’s accession civilian control to avoid what he ship as something which would gan explicitly mentioned the sim- a crime against humanity, Islamo- "We thought the words were unfor- to the E.U., however. “That is a called a “train crash” in Ankara’s produce economic benefits and mering tension caused by a phobia is also a crime against hu- tunate, but, on the other hand, we matter for the European Union to bid to join the 25-member bloc. improve their quality of life. At the paramilitary group which has been manity.” (have accepted) the Pope's correc- decide,” he said. The E.U. is also pressing the same time, he said, the European battling to establish an au- Asked whether he planned to tive attempts," Babacan said. The E.U. began talks with country to change provisions in its position on the Cyprus issue is tonomous Kurdish region near the communicate that to Mr. Bush, The previous day, Turkish Prime Turkey a year ago, but those talks penal code which limit freedom of causing a backlash against the idea intersection of Turkey, Iraq and who frequently invokes such Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan have gotten off to a rocky start, as expression, and to reign in the mil- of joining. Iran for more than two decades. phrases in speeches, he said he has had called Benedict's expressions of the E.U. has pressured Turkey to itary, which has carried out three “At times, the statements made Turkey argues that fighters for the in the past. regret "maneuvers," and said Presi- cooperate in reaching a compre- coups between 1960 and 1980 and by the E.U. have a negative impact Kurdistan Workers’ Party (for- Mr. Erdogan also informed dent Ahmet Sezer would set him hensive settlement for the reunifi- pressured an Islamic government on Turkish public opinion,” Erdo- merly known as the PKK) often members of the press that issues straight on Islam when the Pontiff cation of Cyprus, as well as on out of power as recently as 1997. gan said. cross into Turkey from northern concerning the Ecumenical Patri- visits Turkey. rights for Turkey’s Kurdish minor- Meanwhile, support for E.U. Cyprus, divided into ethnic Iraq to launch terrorist attacks, archate were not brought up in his Benedict's visit will be his first as ity, as conditions of membership. membership is beginning to wane Greek and Turkish zones since a and complains that the United discussion with President Bush. Pope to a predominantly Muslim In Ankara this past Tuesday, among Turkish citizens, although 1974 invasion by Turkish troops, States should do more to clamp The next day, he flew to London country. Both Benedict and October 3, E.U. Enlargement a sizable majority still favor join- was admitted to the E.U. in 2004. down on the group. and met with British Prime Minis- Bartholomew have said they are Commissioner Olli Rehn said ing. Turkey refuses to deal with the in- When asked whether the Presi- ter Tony Blair. committed to greater unity among Christians, which will be a key focus of the trip. Christianity's East-West split began as early as the 5th Century over the rising influence of the Papacy. New Exhibition Offers Rare Glimpse into Onassis’ Life The split was sealed in 1054 with an exchange of anathemas – spiritual Continued from page 1 Several of the exhibits are repudiations – between the Vatican linked with Callas, a fellow Greek and the Patriarch of Constantino- tion, on Tuesday. with whom Onassis had a long- ple, now Istanbul and still the spiri- Onassis was born in 1906 to a running relationship in the 1960’s. tual center of Orthodox Christiani- wealthy Greek family in Smyrna There’s a letter to "Aristo my ty. (present-day Izmir in modern love," jewelry, a score from Tosca, Catholic and Orthodox digni- Turkey) which lost everything af- clothing items and a piano special- taries met in Belgrade earlier this ter the Greeks were evicted from ly commissioned for the diva to week to discuss the process of bring- Turkey in 1922. He immigrated to withstand the dampness on the ing East and West closer together, Argentina and launched his ship- Christina. but produced no breakthrough. ping business. "Onassis was a man whom Orthodox clergymen accompa- After moving to New York, women loved, and not only for his nying Bartholomew said the key is- Onassis enlarged his business em- money," Papademetriou said. sue dividing the two churches re- pire and branched out into air The Christina, a converted mained the dispute over the power, transport by founding Olympic Canadian corvette named after or supremacy, of the Pope. Airways. Onassis' daughter, "was effectively Metropolitan John of Pergamon He died in Paris in 1975. the center of Onassis' life," exhibi- said Orthodox Christians had to "We at the foundation knew the tion curator Sophia Handaka said. overcome their suspicions "that the real Onassis," Papademetriou said. Part of the luxury yacht's library Roman Catholic Church is interest- "He was a terrific businessman, features, together with paintings, ed in subjecting the Orthodox to the but also a cultured, charming man bone ship's models carved by authority of the Bishop of Rome who left his mark on an era." French prisoners from the (i.e., the Pope). We have to over- The Foundation, named after Napoleonic Wars, and Onassis' come this psychological difficulty. Onassis' only son, who died in a desk. But there must be a kind of refor- 1973 plane crash, has provided AP/THANASSIS STAVRAKIS "Aristotle Onassis, Beyond his mation… reformation of the prima- many of the 300 objects and 500 The passport of the late Greek shipping tycoon, Aristotle Onassis, at the Benaki Museum in Athens. Hun- Myth" opened to visitors this past cy (and how that is interpreted). photographs displayed at the new dreds of personal items owned by Onassis will be on display until November 12, including love letters from Thursday, October 5, and is sched- Otherwise, we can not meet." branch of the Benaki Museum. opera diva Maria Callas. The show opened to the public this past Thursday, October 5. uled to run through November 12. 10 EDITORIALS/LETTERS THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 7, 2006

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My grandson remarked the discussed theosis, Grace and works Webmaster Alexandros Tsoukias Metropolitan Maximos of Pitts- I admired John because of his following day, “Wow. The judge versus salvation. During our very burgh asked me to convey his con- love for his family. When we met, threw three crooks in jail the very last visit, his friend Gloria was with The National Herald (USPS 016864) is published weekly by dolences to the family and friends we would discuss our families with morning before his lecture to us.” us. 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These discussions includ- love of family, and love of friends. instantly; it remained that way bring his worried friend for a third ed death and dying. He dismissed He was a great judge and a great through the years. I looked upon opinion. dying as a nuisance, and was not person. He will be sorely missed. John as an older brother, one who I recall the judge attending my fearful of death. I once asked John was always there when needed. son’s swim meet. He had great ad- what he thought it would take to Dr. Collis offered the above eu- Tenet on the counteroffensive We met together frequently – miration for my son’s swimming achieve salvation, that is, to enter logy at Saints Constantine & He- conversations with John were al- ability. He was especially proud Heaven. Initially, he said it takes len Cathedral in Cleveland on Au- Was George Tenet, the first Greek American Director of the Central ways interesting and stimulating. that John swam for the National “works, not promises.” He assured gust 20, forty days after Judge Intelligence Agency, used by the Bush Administration as a scapegoat for I admired John because of his Team of Greece. me, that he had never said no to Manos’ funeral. the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon or not? And was he awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, at least in part, to push him into silence? These are two of the questions most often asked about Tenet, ever PRESS CLIPPINGS since he resigned as the country’s top spy in June 2004. Up to now, most observers would have respond affirmatively to both of these questions. But not anymore. In his new book, “State of Denial,” award-winning journalist Bob A Stabilizer, Turkey Belongs in the European Union Woodward informs us that Tenet might have indeed been a scapegoat. Woodward reveals that Tenet did his level best to convince then Nation- By John K. Cooley Royal, the two front-running can- where object to having Turkey's tional community refuse, arguing al Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice about an imminent terrorist at- The Christian Science Monitor didates in France's 2007 presiden- 99.8 percent Muslim population that this would be de facto recog- tack against America – in vain. tial election, and senior politicians join the E.U. nition of the Turkish Cypriot Tenet seems to be a main source for Woodward. If that is the case, it It's time for policymakers of the in Austria, also facing elections, They call it a "Christian club," regime. follows that Tenet has decided to tell his side of the story, that of an alert 25 European Union nations, as urge some kind of "privileged rela- an epithet also used by Turkish The Greek Government, de- and capable civil servant who tried to warn his superiors about what was well as leaders of 70 million Turks, tionship" for Turkey, short of full- and other Muslim opponents of spite hostility from the Greek pub- coming, but was “brushed off.” to take a deep breath, step back fledged membership. E.U. membership. Fear of massive lic, strongly backs Turkish E.U. Specifically, Woodward reveals that, on June 10 of 2001, Tenet, ac- and carefully consider whether it's Turkey began knocking at Eu- Turkish immigration, which could membership in order to strength- companied by his chief counter-terrorist officer, asked for an emergency wise to halt or impede Turkey's ef- rope's door when it applied to fully deprive Western Europeans of en relations with its neighbor and meeting with Rice while he was on his way to the White House, using his fort to join the E.U. join the former European Com- jobs, is widespread. old rival, Turkey. car phone. He did it this way to “shake” her up. The two men did their Turkey's pro-Western govern- munity in 1987. For more than a Another objection is that only 3 Former German Foreign Min- best to convince Rice about an “imminent” attack against America so ment, along with a majority of its decade, it met with refusals, based percent of Turkey's vast territory ister Joschka Fischer eloquently that she would get the President to use his powers to try and prevent it. business leaders and its secular- partly on the Ankara's poor rela- is within geographical Europe, argues Turkey's case for member- Had they managed to convince her, the world might have been quite dif- minded Westernized military, is tions with Greece, especially con- leading to a European debate ship. In a September 27 article in ferent today than we now know it. committed to accession. But some flict related to Turkey's 1974 inva- about where Europe's real borders the German newspaper, Sued- The White House and the State Department initially denied that such Turkish politicians, who have fa- sion and occupation of northern should be. European critics con- deutsche Zeitung, Mr. Fischer re- a meeting actually took place. One day later, however, senior officials vored membership for decades, Cyprus. demn Turkey's acts of closing minds us that Turkey, as a mod- admitted that a meeting between Tenet and his assistant and Rice did, in have recently expressed doubts be- In the 1990's, Turkey agreed to newspapers opposed to govern- ernizing Muslim E.U. member, fact, take place, but that to the best of her recollection, Tenet did not cause of widespread European re- a customs union with the E.U., ment policy. They also criticize its would be a bridge between Islam make a sufficiently forceful presentation, as Woodward argues. Had jection. abolishing many trade tariffs with prosecution of intellectuals and and Europe; would extend bene- Tenet been more compelling in his presentation, a Rice spokesman said, Strategic and human considera- its members. Its candidacy got a authors – such as prizewinning fits of the economic eurozone; and of course she would have taken action. tions favor Turkey's bid, if it has further boost in 2002, when novelist Orhan Pamuk – for "in- would help to curb the spread of Thus, the question now is, whom do we believe, Tenet or Rice? fulfilled all the preconditions – a Turkey's Islamist but pro-Euro- sulting Turkishness" or discussing Islamist extremism and violence. We are inclined to believe Tenet, not because he is a Greek Ameri- big "if" at this juncture. Now that pean Justice & Development Par- the 1915-17 massacres of Armeni- E.U. ministers should reassure can, but because he had a witness, his counter-terrorist chief, who cor- E.U. ministers have postponed a ty (AKP) came to power and be- ans. Turkey in November that it be- roborates his story. membership progress report from gan making the reforms necessary Kurdish terrorist bombings at longs in an expanded E.U. But Tenet also needs to respond to another question: Did he really October 24 to November 8, deci- for E.U. accession. Turkish Prime Turkish tourist resorts and guerril- Protracted accession negotia- tell the President that the case against Sadam allegedly producing sion makers happily have more Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a la warfare by the Marxist Kurdish tions – possibly as long as 10-15 weapons of mass destruction was a “slam-duck,” as Woodward claims in time to review the pros and cons of consistent proponent of E.U. Workers' Party are further prickly years – with the desirable goal of a previous book? this crucial question. membership, has pushed through issues. full Turkish membership, could do Some observes claim that Tenet, the son of Greek immigrants, was in- Membership advocates insist abolition of the death penalty, But Cyprus remains the key. much to stabilize Turkey's turbu- timidated by the blue-blooded Bush, and went overboard to please him. that E.U. rules would stabilize cracked down on torture, and se- The E.U. requires Turkey to rec- lent Middle East neighborhood. Is that really the case? Turkey's economy and political cured more rights for Turkey's ognize the Greek Cypriot-gov- The United States should continue If not, why did he sit by the side of then Secretary of State Colin Pow- structure. But objections are grow- substantial Kurdish minority. erned Republic of Cyprus by to encourage all concerned to ell when Powell gave his testimony to the United Nations Security Coun- ing louder in European capitals Today, support for accession opening Turkish harbors and air- keep moving in that direction. cil, with John Negroponte, then U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, It wasn't always this way. has plummeted among both Turks ports to Greek Cypriot ships and sitting on the other side of Powell? To lend further credibility to Powell’s Back in 1959, France invited a and Western Europeans, with lev- planes. Ankara and the so-called The Christian Science Moni- claim? wary Turkish Government to join els of approval well below 50 per- Turkish Republic of Northern tor published the above on Octo- Tenet is reportedly writing a book which is coming out next Spring. the E.U.'s predecessor, the Euro- cent. Cyprus refuse. They demand that ber 2. Mr. Cooley, a former Moni- One would expect that he will address this issue at length. After all, there pean Economic Community Austria, mindful of its 17th the E.U. first lift "embargos" tor correspondent, has covered is widespread belief that America got into this terrible war based upon (EEC), as an associate member, Century role as a bulwark against against the north by unfreezing the Middle East and eastern the intelligence he provided to the President. which it did in 1963. Today, Turkish invasion of Western Eu- promised economic aid. Mediterranean region for more Nicholas Sarkozy and Segolene rope, and commentators else- But the E.U. and the interna- than 40 years. Bush’s sellout President Bush could not have been more accommodating to the Sailing to Byzantium: The Pope’s Calculated Risk Turkish Premier, who visited with the President this past on Monday at the White House. Speaking to the journalists after their almost two-hour meeting, Bush forgot to mention Cyprus among the issues discussed, and By John Berwick 1425) was one of the last Christian Eastern Orthodox Church, the Ec- Pope has criticized the historical- did not discuss the issue of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, at all. Here is International Herald Tribune rulers of Byzantium. He was the fa- umenical Patriarch of Constantino- critical approach to Biblical Stud- how it went: ther of the last Byzantine Emperor, ple, Bartholomew I. ies; Eastern Orthodox scholars are Erdogan: We’ve also had the opportunity to discuss Cyprus. BERLIN – The Pope has apolo- Constantine XI, who is revered by The Ecumenical Patriarch is the equally skeptical of this " scientific" Bush: That’s right (chuckles). gized. That's truly remarkable: Pi- Greek Orthodox Christians as a chief spokesman of the Eastern Or- approach to Scripture. Either Bush could not care less about Cyprus and forgot to mention ous popes may go to confession, saint. During Manuel II's reign, the thodox communion, and his most So what is keeping them apart? it, or he avoided mentioning it due to the delicate nature of their discus- but they don't generally make pub- Turks had conquered most of the important function is to preserve Over the centuries, the disagree- sion. In either case, it speaks volumes about where the President stands lic apologies. Byzantine provinces; devastated the unity of the Eastern Church, ment between the two commu- on the issue. True, Benedict XVI hasn't actu- and pillaged Greek cities; and en- just as the Pope's main function is nions has mainly focused on Papal Erdogan gave us a very good idea of what was discussed, however: ally admitted he did anything slaved thousands of Christian to preserve the unity of the West- claims to authority and prece- “And I have expressed our sensitivity with regard to the issues related to wrong, but he has said he's sorry women and children. In 1394, Sul- ern Church. dence. Significantly, Benedict dis- Cyprus,” he said. that his remarks on violence and Is- tan Bajezid laid siege to Con- Benedict has an ambitious agen- pensed with the traditional Papal In other words, he told Bush not to expect any compromise on lam in a lecture at Regensburg stantinople, inflicting hunger and da. He wants to reclaim Europe for title, "Patriarch of the West" at his Turkey’s part to allow Cypriot ships and aircraft to use Turkish harbors University were "misconstrued," suffering on the Christian residents Christianity. That project may election – as though to remove that and airports, for example, as every member of the European Union has and admitted that they hurt Mus- of the city for eight years. Natural- seem unrealistic, but a first step difficulty. the right to do, and as the Europeans are demanding, because it is a lims. ly, the Emperor had a rather jaun- would be to reunite divided Chris- The Pope is 79, and in poor “sensitive” issue to Turks, either politically or military, or both. The press seems to have decid- diced view of Islam. So why did the tians. In the Pope's view, theologi- health. He knows that he won't live Still, Bush endorsed Turkey joining the E.U. in strong terms: “I made ed that this is an "apology." And Pope quote Manuel II as an au- cal differences between Catholi- to see his dream of a re-evangelized it very clear to the prime minister I think it’s in the United States’ inter- most Muslim leaders have accept- thority on jihad? cism and Protestantism are so great Europe come true. But the first ests that Turkey join the European Union,” the President said. ed it as such. Benedict is planning to visit that little progress can be expected step in that agenda – unity with the Even if this is the case, which it is not, the question is whether it’s in The apology was necessitated by Turkey in November. Now, this is on that front. But Eastern Ortho- Eastern Orthodox communion – the Europeans’ interests. the violent reaction in the Muslim the man who, as chief theologian of doxy, the second largest Christian appears within his grasp. His refer- Nevertheless, one wonders what effect this kind of the Presidential world to the Pope's quoting late the Catholic Church, said Turkey communion in the world after the ence to the beleaguered Byzantine endorsement of Turkey’s candidacy will have on the Europeans. 14th Century Byzantine Emperor had no place in the European Roman Catholic Church, is a dif- Emperor Manuel II will have been During a press conference afterwards, Erdogan elaborated on his Manuel II Paleologos on the sub- Union, and should rather join a ferent matter. understood by the world's 240 mil- talks with the President on the Cyprus issue. He said that the President ject of Christianity and Islam: league of Muslim states. There are no major theological lion Eastern Orthodox Christians agreed that the “isolation” of the Turkish Cypriots should come to an "Show me just what Muhammad It would therefore seem that he differences separating the two as a dramatic gesture of solidarity. end. brought that was new, and there is not going to Turkey because he communions. Some form of re- I believe it was a calculated risk. If this is the case, as this column has been warning that it could be, we you will find things only evil and in- views that country as a bridge be- union is not only feasible; from In November, the Pope will meet are faced with a serious crisis. Before too long, some governments will human, such as his command to tween the Middle East and Europe, Benedict's point of view, it is highly the Patriarch, and he will no doubt recognize the rogue Turkish state, resulting in a permanent partition of spread by the sword the faith he as Ankara likes to present itself. desirable. receive a warm welcome. Cyprus. preached." And it is not even dialogue with Benedict has a natural affinity In regards to the Patriarchate, that our President did not care enough The question remains: Why did Muslims which Benedict will be to many aspects of the Greek Or- The International Herald Tri- to discuss a fundamental issue like freedom of religious practice, of the Pope do it in the first place? seeking in Constantinople (pre- thodox tradition. He has criticized bune published the above on which he claims to be a proponent, is truly remarkable. Why did he begin a lecture on faith sent-day Istanbul) – though he does attempts in his own church during September 29. Mr. Berwick is the And of course, not a word was spoken about the daily violations of and reason by quoting an obscure see that as an urgent political issue. the 20th Century to modernize the religious affairs correspondent of Aegean airspace by Turkish airplanes. emperor? The main purpose of his trip is liturgy; the Eastern Orthodox litur- DW-TV, Germany's international Does that not all amount to a sellout? Manuel II Paleologos (1350- to visit the most senior cleric of the gies have resisted reform. The state broadcaster. THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 7, 2006 VIEWPOINTS 11 Who Are We, and Where Are We Going?

This past week, the Congress of In ordinary English, the short United States without a tions regarding their de- formation obtained through pain few Republican senators, including the United States passed two pieces translation of this passage means search warrant. This pro- tention or treatment in and other coercion, they said, al- our own Olympia Snowe (R- of legislation that raise serious that the President may wiretap any vision is not limited to U.S. custody. In other most invariably sends the investiga- Maine), without lifting a finger to questions as to what we have be- person, citizen and non-citizen, evidence seized from en- words, a determination tor on a wild-goose chase. help. come as a result of the War on Ter- without court authorization. emy combatants; it does by the United States Professional interrogators know When these few brave souls rorism. The second bill, Senate Resolu- not even preclude the could not be contested, how to gain the confidence of the were finally overwhelmed by the The first is House Resolution tion 3930, “Military Commissions seizure of evidence with- even if there is over- prisoner over a period of time and President’s pressure, the 5825 “To update the Foreign Intel- Act of 2006,” permits the President out a warrant from U.S. whelming evidence that obtain real information, including Democrats dishonorably folded. ligence Surveillance Act of 1978” to order the arrest of any non-citi- citizens. As a result, it this claim is incorrect. valid confessions which will hold up With elections coming up so soon, which “Allows the President to au- zen as an “enemy combatant,” hold authorizes the use of evi- Readers of this pain a just court. Furthermore, legally principle and justice took second thorize electronic surveillance to the arrested person indefinitely dence obtained without a by Amb. Patrick N. per should note that authorizing torture, as this bill place to expediency. acquire foreign intelligence infor- without charge, and bring him to warrant, in violation of THEROS this provision of the law does, empowers the mentally ill So where does this leave us? mation without a court order for up trial before special military courts. the U.S. Constitution. applies to the several and viciously sick who are always The Administration and Congress to 45 days following a terrorist at- If brought to the trial, the bill The legislation de- Special tens of thousands of among us. Does anyone believe are now on record; the Constitu- to The National tack against the United States, fol- permits the presiding military mag- fines as an “enemy com- Herald Greek Americans who that the sub-humans who tortured tion, the Bill of Rights and the oth- lowing certification to the Congres- istrate to prevent the defendant batant” as anyone whom have been here for prisoners at Abu Ghraib would er protections which have made sional intelligence committees. Re- from seeing evidence brought the President deems to decades, but only hold have done so with such glee if the this country great are mere obsta- quires recertification for each sub- against him, and allows the courts be “part of the associated forces” of green cards. My immediate recom- word had not come down from De- cles to reelection. sequent 45-day period. Permits to introduce a confession obtained a terrorist organization, regardless mendation to those unfortunates is fense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld In the past, we could count on electronic surveillance of more through torture. The magistrate of whether that person actually en- that they apply for U.S. citizenship and Attorney General Alberto the Supreme Court to make things than 90 days without an order, only need not justify his decisions to gaged in hostilities against the tomorrow. Gonzales that it was okay to do so? right. Now, with a Court whose upon making a specified certifica- anyone. This bill also denies the United States, or even supported In any case, the President as- If nothing else, that this legisla- newest members put their faith in tion.” right of habeas corpus, which is the such hostilities. The bill also adds a sures us that giving him freedom to tion was passed by both Houses of their own religious traditions above right of review by an American Catch-22 provision that the review tap the telephones and e-mail ac- Congress, with support from both the Constitution, are we so sure? court of the charges brought of “enemy combatant” status need counts of any American without parties, proves politicians will be- And even if the Court should act, against the defendant. This bill not meet the legal standards of a court authorization, and the right tray the very principles and people how many people will have had GUEST EDITORIALS does not specify the word “tor- military tribunal. to take that unauthorized informa- of this country in order to get re- their lives destroyed; fingers pulled The National Herald welcomes ture,” but there is little doubt that The legislation provides that the tion and give it to a prosecutor who elected. out; been reduced to insanity manuscripts representing a vari- this is what the legislative language procedures and rules of evidence can then use it against any one of us The Bush Administration has through a combination of pain, fear ety of views for publication in its means. applicable in trials by general in court – without worrying about nurtured the fear and terror which and sleep deprivation; or sentenced View Points page. They should in- The legislation, soon to be courts martial need not apply in tri- its illegality – and send us to jail, now grips our population – an exag- to years in jail before the Court can clude the writer’s name, address, signed into law, also stipulates that als by military commission. Rather, makes us safer. gerated fear which blinds us to the act? and telephone number and be military tribunals would be free to the Secretary of Defense can set The President also wants us to moral and ethical betrayal of the And in the end, it is all our fault addressed to the View Points Edi- admit, for the first time in U.S. le- any rules he wants, without refer- feel safer because he can now order American way of life. But both po- – we, the American people, have tor, The National Herald, 37-10 gal history, statements which were ence to higher authority. This pro- the torture of any non-citizen, even litical parties have now adopted the permitted Fear – that very fear 30th Street, Long Island City, NY extracted through torture. It not vision is so vaguely worded that it your Uncle Panagioti who still has a maxim, “Tell me where the mob is which Franklin Roosevelt so rightly 11101. They can also be faxed to only relieves the Government of could even be read to authorize the green card, and get him to confess going so that I can go and get in excoriated – to undermine our faith (718) 472-0510 or, preferably, e- any obligation to seek direct testi- Administration to abandon the to pedophilia just to get the pain to front of it, for I want to be its lead- in democracy and justice. mailed to english.edition@then- mony from its witnesses, it also presumption of innocence in trials stop (torture is no joke. Ordinary er.” ationalherald.com. Due to consid- shifts the burden to the accused by by military commission. people will confess to anything if The Democratic Party once The Hon. Ambassador Theros erations of space we enforce a presuming that hearsay evidence is Most horribly, the legislation you hurt them enough). again proved that it does not ap- served in the U.S. Foreign Service strict 1,400-word upper limit. We reliable unless the accused can strips non-U.S. citizens arrested Interestingly, none of the pro- pear to have much more moral for 36 years, mostly in the Middle reserve the right to edit for repet- demonstrate otherwise. In other anywhere of habeas corpus rights, fessionals in the United States scrupulousness than the President East, and was American Ambas- itiveness, diction and syntax. We words, the accused must prove he is even if they have no other legal re- Government seem to want the right and his administration. Rather, sador to Qatar from 1995 to 1998. regret that we are unable to ac- innocent, turning the Constitution course to demonstrate that they to torture. During my service in Democrats demonstrated a disap- He also directed the State Depart- knowledge or return manuscripts, on its head. were improperly detained. It also counter terrorism, my FBI col- pointing and shameful cowardice. ment’s counter-terrorism office published or unpublished. The legislation authorizes the strips those detainees of any other leagues would often tell me that They allowed the fight against this and holds numerous U.S. Govern- use of evidence seized inside the recourse in U.S. courts for legal ac- torture is counter-productive. In- legislation to be carried out by a ment decorations. The State Department’s Continuing Appeasement of Turkey

The State Depart- of the Cypriot Govern- tions. AHI has repeatedly pointed garding the Cyprus problem. the dilemma that we face is that it is Turkish forces from Cyprus. Ameri- ment’s continuing ap- ment and the tremen- out that this is false for obvious rea- The opening of several crossing necessary for the United States to ca does not have a vital interest at peasement of Turkey, to dous efforts of the Cypri- sons (as stated above). Turkish points at the barbed-wire fence two cooperate with a variety of authori- stake in the dispute, and American the detriment of U.S. in- ot people in assisting the Cypriot isolation is caused solely by years ago has led to more than 10 tarian and, at times, unsavory military forces should be put at risk terests, is best exempli- evacuation of some the Turkish Government’s actions, million crossings by Turkish and regimes in the war against radical Is- only for the defense of vital inter- fied by recent state- 15,000 Americans from and not by the Cypriot Govern- Greek Cypriots, without serious in- lamic terrorism. It’s not much of a ests. But Washington could have – ments made by Matt Lebanon this past Sum- ment’s actions, which adhere to the cident, which destroys Turkey’s ar- pleasure, and it’s certainly not an and should have – made it clear ear- Bryza. mer. rule of law. gument that Turkish Cypriots and honor to have to work with the ly on that a close, friendly relation- Before Mr. Bryza as- On secondary issues Former Undersecretary Gross- Greek Cypriots can not live and regime in Saudi Arabia, for exam- ship between the U.S. and Turkey sumed his present posi- like Greece, Turkey and man initiated the U.S. adoption of work together as they did before ple, or the military dictatorship of would be impossible as long as tion as Deputy Assistant by EUGENE T. Cyprus, the views of the Turkey’s blatantly false isolation ar- Turkey’s apartheid policy. Pervez Musharraf in Pakistan, but Turkey persisted in its aggression. Secretary of State for ROSSIDES Undersecretary for Polit- gument. Mr. Bryza is the State De- Hopefully, Undersecretary given the enemy we face, it is neces- Even if U.S. leaders were reluctant European & Eurasian ical Affairs, the highest- partment official currently voicing Burns will have time to review these sary. to take that step as long as they be- Affairs, he was on the Special ranking career official, this erroneous view, which is detri- and other matters of concern to the “But America really betrays its lieved they needed Turkey in the to The National staff of the National Se- Herald usually prevail. In our mental to the negotiation process Greek American community, in the heritage when it needlessly compro- struggle against the Soviet Union, curity Council, which he discussions with Mr. for a fair and just settlement to the interests of the U.S. mises important moral values. that justification no longer applied served from April 2001 Burns, we covered the Cyprus problem. In his July 21 press NEEDLESS APPEASEMENT Washington’s policy toward the once the Cold War came to an end. to June 2005. On the NSC, he topics set forth in AHI’s 2006 Greek conference, Mr. Bryza responded to It is also important to stress that Cyprus issue is perhaps the most Yet, Washington’s pro-Turkish tilt served as Director for Europe & American Policy Statements en- a question from a Turkish reporter U.S. appeasement of Turkey is un- glaring example. The reaction to the on Cyprus has persisted. Eurasia, and was with responsible dorsed by AHEPA, the Hellenic who asked, “How does the U.S. necessary. In remarks at an AHI 1974 invasion and occupation? At “Washington’s reaction to the for coordinating U.S. policy on American National Council, the rejection of the Annan Plan was al- Turkey, Greece and Cyprus, the Cyprus Federation of America and so very telling. U.S. officials ex- Caucasus, Central Asia and Caspian other major Hellenic membership pressed annoyance with Greek energy. His areas of responsibility at organizations. He stated he would Cypriot voters for voting down that the State Department are similar. get back to us. plan, despite its numerous unjust or He joined the U.S. Foreign Service At the NSC, Mr. Bryza reflected unworkable features. Even worse in 1988. a clear pro-Turkish attitude. He was embracing the doctrine of The policies he is pursuing are supported the flawed Annan Plan, moral equivalence between aggres- those set forth by former Undersec- which was undemocratic, unwork- sor and victim. This involved placing retary of State for Political Affairs able and financially unviable, and the bulk of the blame on the victim. Marc Grossman. Grossman retired which absolved and rewarded the In essence, U.S. officials seem will- in early 2005 and joined the Cohen aggressor, Turkey, and punished the ing to go along with Ankara’s long- Group, the lobbying firm of former victims, the Greek Cypriots. It actu- standing position that the Cyprus is- Secretary of Defense William Co- ally required Greek Cypriots to pay sue is settled with the defacto divi- hen. In general, the pro-Turkey ap- for damages caused by Turkey. In sion of the island – unless a new peasement policies Mr. Grossman effect, the Annan Plan would have agreement can be reached on pursued have not changed, with one made Cyprus a protectorate of Turkey’s terms. exception: Current Undersecretary Turkey and Great Britain. “What of the future? Washing- of State for Political Affairs Mr. Bryza essentially continues ton is less fond of Ankara these Nicholas Burns (sworn in on May to support the Annan Plan. Upon days, primarily because of differ- 17, 2005), a former ambassador to his return from a ten-day trip to ences in Iraq policy and the signs of Greece, authorized a speech this Turkey, Greece and Cyprus, in re- surging radical Islamic and anti- past June by Assistant Secretary of sponse to a question on the status of American sentiment in Turkey. If State for European & Eurasian Af- the Annan Plan and whether it’s off relations between the U.S. and fairs Dan Fried, which categorically the table during a press conference Turkey cool further, Washington stated that the U.S. recognized only on July 21, Mr. Bryza stated, “I may alter its position on the Cyprus one government in Cyprus. would just repeat what I said: that issue to ‘punish’ Ankara. Be watch- I welcomed the Mr. Fried’s state- the basic ideas that became known AP/BURHAN OZBILICI ing for that development. Cyprus ment because there was a feeling as the Annan Plan reflect wisdom German Chancellor Angela Merkel, right, and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan inspect a policy has been a stain on America’s that, under Grossman’s policies, the and hard work and a spirit of fair- military guard of honor before their meeting at Erdogan's office in Ankara this past Thursday, October 5. honor for 32 years. It is time – in- U.S. was moving towards recogniz- ness.” Merkel was in Turkey for a two-day visit, during which she was expected to drive home the European deed it is long overdue – to remove ing the illegal regime in Turkish-oc- Mr. Bryza did recognize the posi- Union's demand that Ankara lift its trade embargo against Cyprus. that stain.” cupied northern Cyprus. However, I tive momentum of U.N. Undersec- When is the U.S. going to take a also questioned the State Depart- retary-General Gambari’s recent Government plan to help these peo- conference on Capitol Hill com- the very least, the U.S. stood by and forthright stand on the basic issues ment’s desire for a settlement of the visit to Cyprus and the establish- ple (Turkish Cypriots) end their iso- memorating the 32nd year of watched as a NATO ally geographi- regarding Cyprus, namely Turkey’s Cyprus problem because of issues ment of technical committees and lation?” Mr. Bryza replied, “We Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus, Dr. cally raped a small neighbor. Gene invasion and occupation; constitu- Mr. Fried did not address, such as agreement to exchange lists for sub- have done a number of things… We Ted Galen Carpenter, vice presi- Rossides, of course, makes a com- tional government based on majori- the removal of the 35,000 illegal stantive discussions, but to suggest are providing $30.5 million in assis- dent for defense and foreign policy pelling case that Washington was ty rule; the rule of law; the protec- Turkish occupation forces in that the Annan Plan’s basic ideas tance… to the Turkish Cypriot com- studies at the Cato Institute, a lead- even more culpable – that U.S. offi- tion of minority right, as called for Cyprus, the 120,000 illegal Turkish “reflect wisdom… and a spirit of munity… So we are already actively ing conservative think tank in Wash- cials connived with Turkey in its ag- by former President George H.W. mainland settlers (in violation of the fairness” is nonsense, false, mislead- working to end the isolation of ington, stated the following: gression. Bush); and the immediate removal Geneva Convention of 1949), ing and an example of appeasement Turkish Cypriots… or to ease the “The United States, in many re- “In the intervening 32 years, the of Turkey’s troops, settlers and Turkey’s apartheid policy and the of Turkey. isolation of Turkish Cypriots.” spects, is a fairly unique country in U.S. has acted with generalized in- barbed wire fence? Turkish barbed-wire fence across I refer Mr. Bryza to Claire Pal- Mr. Bryza’s comments are a that it has always been a foreign pol- difference as Turkey enjoyed the Call and write to President Bush, Cyprus, the so-called “Green Line.” ley’s book, “An International Rela- prime example of the State Depart- icy challenge for America to recon- fruits of its aggression. Turkey Secretary of State Condoleezza Members of the American Hel- tions Debacle” on the Annan Plan ment’s continuing appeasement of cile its moral values with its national brought tens of thousands of Turk- Rice, your two senators and your lenic Institute met with Mr. Burns, negotiations, and to Greg Copley’s Turkey. His continuing adoption of interests. Moral values have always ish settlers to Cyprus, and Ankara’s representative, and ask them to stop at his initiative on April 24, to dis- and Nick Karambelas’ book reviews the Turkish Government’s argu- been, for the vast majority of Amer- repeated defiance of rulings from the appeasement of Turkey, discuss the Cyprus issue and U.S. rela- of her book, as well as AHI’s analy- ment and his failure to respond to icans, a very important considera- the European Court on the rights of pense with double standards ap- tions with Greece and Turkey. Dur- sis (visit the web at those who point out the real cause of tion. That’s one reason why Henry Greek Cypriot property owners de- plied to Turkey, and stand up for ing a follow-up meeting on August www.ahiworld.org). the Turkish Cypriots isolation – i.e., Kissinger’s brand of real politik has spoiled by the 1974 invasion was American values. 28, Mr. Burns informed us that the TURKISH CYPRIOT the Turkish army, the Green Line never played very well with the vast met with anemic and pro-forma views we expressed in April were a ISOLATION and the illegal Turkish colonists – is majority of Americans. U.S. protests at Ankara’s rogue be- Mr. Rossides is President & key factor leading to Mr. Fried’s Turkey has alleged that the rank appeasement of Turkey. Fur- “We’ve seen this desire to recon- havior – when they were made at all. Founder of the American Hellenic June speech. Mr. Burns also Turkish Cypriots are isolated be- thermore, it is a deliberate effort to cile values and interests on numer- “I am not suggesting that the Institute and a former Assistant stressed the excellent cooperation cause of Cypriot Government ac- mislead the American public re- ous occasion… Just one example of U.S. should have used force to expel Secretary of the U.S. Treasury. 12 THE NATIONAL HERALD, OCTOBER 7, 2006