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2 HOLIDAYS THE ARCHDIOCESE IS CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING RELIGIOUS AND SPECIAL HOLIDAYS: January 1 January 6 January 17 February 21 March 25 April 29 May 1 May 2 May 30 June 9 July 4 August 15 September 5 September 14 October 10 November 24, 25 December 25, 26 New Year s Day Epiphany Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President s Day Annunciation / Greek Independence Day Holy Friday Orthodox Pascha Renewal Monday Memorial Day Ascension Independence Day Dormition of the Theotokos Labor Day Exaltation of the Holy Cross Columbus Day Thanksgiving Christmas The Yearbook of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is published by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. The information contained in the Yearbook is for informational purposes only. Certain individuals and institutions are presented for reference purposes only and may not be under the supervision or jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Executive Editor Ecclesiastical Editor Managing Editor Graphic Design/Production Parishes and Clergy Technical Assistance Photos Printing Presvytera Nikki Stephanopoulos Rev. Fr. Nektarios Morrow Marissa P. Costidis SS Yager Grafix Thalia Georghiou Stavros Papagermanos Dimitrios Panagos Jim Golding Fotis Papagermanos Peter Christopoulos Orthodox Observer IOCC The White House Reflections Photography Ocean Printing Ronkonkoma, NY 2 ' 2005 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. All Rights Reserved.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Holidays... 2 Table of Contents... 3 Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew... 4 Patriarch s Message (Greek)... 5 Archbishop Demetrios... 6 Archbishop s Message (English)... 7 Patriarch s Message (English)...8 Archbishop s Message (Greek)...9 Archbishop s Address (English Greek) Movable Ecclesiastical Dates...14 Major Greek Orthodox Holy Days Ecclesiastical Calendar (Kanonion English)...16 Ecclesiastical Calendar (Kanonion Greek) Monthly Calendar...18 The Orthodox Church in the World...42 Directory of Autocephalous Churches...44 Ecumenical Patriarchate Directory (Greek)...46 Ecumenical Patriarchate Directory (English)...62 Archdiocese of America Archdiocese of America...73 Holy Eparchial Synod...74 Direct Archdiocesan District...76 Metropolis of Chicago...78 Metropolis of San Francisco...80 Metropolis of Pittsburgh...82 Metropolis of Boston...84 Metropolis of Denver...86 Metropolis of Atlanta...88 Metropolis of Detroit...90 Metropolis of New Jersey...92 Auxiliary Bishops...94 Former Archbishops/Retired Bishops...95 SCOBA...96 Archdiocesan Administration Office of the Archbishop...97 Office of the Chancellor...98 Office of Administration...99 Archdiocesan Council Archdiocesan Advisory Committee on Science and Technology Archdiocesan Departments Archives Benefits Communications GOTelecom Internet Ministries News & Information/Public Relations Orthodox Observer Public Affairs Finance Greek Education Archdiocesan Day Schools Directory Information Technologies Inter-Orthodox Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Marriage and Family Center for Family Care Outreach and Evangelism Philanthropy Registry Religious Education Stewardship & Total Commitment Youth and Young Adult Ministries Camping Ministries Ionian Village National Young Adult Ministry Archdiocesan Institutions/ Related Agencies & Organizations Archdiocesan Institutions Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology Saint Basil Academy St. Michael s Home St. Photios National Shrine Related Agencies and Organizations Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Archdiocesan Presbyters Council Ladies Philoptochos Society Leadership 100 Endowment Fund Faith: An Endowment for Orthodoxy & Hellenism Hellenic Cultural Center National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians National Sisterhood of Presvyteres Greek Orthodox Chaplains Retired Greek Orthodox Clergy of America SCOBA Agencies Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting (EOCS) International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) Orthodox Christian Education Commission (OCEC) Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) SCOBA Commissions Other Jurisdictions Stavropegial Monasteries and Churches American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese Albanian Orthodox Diocese Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA in Pictures Directories Parishes Chapels and Missions Monastic Communities Priests Retired Priests Priests with Lay Vocations Vital Statistics Resources Media/Print Radio and Television Religious Media Resources World Wide Web Sites Federations/Organizations Byzantine, Classics/Modern Greek Studies Programs Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orthodox Orphanage Trinity Children & Family Services Social Services Senior Residences Embassies & Consular Offices of Greece Embassies & Consular Offices of Cyprus The Calendar of the Orthodox Church Pastoral Guidelines Forms of Salutation Calendar Telephone Directory... inside back cover 3

4 ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW 4 HIS ALL HOLINESS BARTHOLOMEW Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Patriarch

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6 ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America 6

7 MESSAGE OF THE ARCHBISHOP Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is with praise to the Lord our God that we begin together a new year given to us by the immeasurable love of Christ. We do so in anticipation of the unique opportunities for worship and ministry that will be presented to us in our homes, parishes, and larger communities. We look ahead with the zeal of the first community of Jerusalem, eager to advance the sacred ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to touch the hearts and minds of both faithful and unfaithful, following the spirit, action and vital tradition of our Ecumenical Patriarchate. The context of our ministry in the 21st century is challenging and daunting. The cross currents of post modernism, globalization and pluralism are among the many influences seeping into the consciousness of contemporary society and affecting the receptivity with which the Gospel message is heard and received. The problems of terrorism, wars, conflicts, problems of the deconstruction of institutions like family or religion, the exploitation of the environment, the increasing violations of human rights and global poverty are among the conditions that beset modern man. And yet, we must be reminded that the powerful message of Christianity has transcended two millennia of ideological diversity and worldly struggle and promoted a way of life that has united men and women of every social class, nation, and tribe for nearly twenty centuries. We remember the words of Scripture: this is the victory that overcomes the world our faith (1 John 5:4). It is this living and dynamic faith, the deep and moving belief that the Crucified and Risen Christ in His great love and mercy is in our midst doing His gracious work in us and through us, that we must rediscover, further actualize, and incarnate in our words and deeds. My beloved people of God, let us encourage each other to experience in a renewed way the centrality of Christ and saving news of the Gospel in all that we do in our homes and parishes. May we nurture our families as churches at home (Romans 16:5) with the aim of spiritual growth leading to the Kingdom of God. In our parishes where we gather as a family of God in a genuine loving relationship with Our Creator and one another, may we embody the Gospel message in all aspects of ministry. It is in this spirit that I pray that the new year, the Year of the Family, be filled with the spiritual blessings of families and churches growing together in a shared life in Christ. I offer to you the 2005 edition of the Yearbook of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese as a resource to foster further genuine communities of faith and love in our homes and parishes and to celebrate the renewing and sanctifying experience of the Crucified and Risen Christ in our midst. With paternal love in Christ, + DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America 7

8 MESSAGE OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH Your Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of America, most honorable Exarch of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, beloved brother in the Holy Spirit and co-celebrant of our Modesty: Grace and peace from God be with you. The publication and circulation of annual ecclesiastical journal calendars containing the ministry staff, institutions and departments, as well as other pertinent and necessary information about each ecclesiastical district, a practice which has been established by a multitude of holy Hierarchs, is an excellent vehicle through which any interested party of the greater church flock may stay informed about matters of the entire Church life and the structure of her services. The Holy Archdiocese of America has also been following this practice for many years and we bestow upon her, following her request, the Patriarchal blessing of our Modesty, which we give gladly and richly for this year of salvation, As the Psalm professes, from day to day word is produced and from night to night it becomes knowledge, and each New Year brings forth more spiritual harvesting that makes our Holy Mother Church of Christ justifiably feel a sense of pride in Christ. Further, the New Year elicits prayerful supplications for the continuation of the Churchs diversified offerings and Orthodox presence in the vast land of the United States of America, which thirsts for the truth of our Faith. It does not evade our attention, Your Eminence, that the main core of the Churchs work as the body of Christ aims at the founding of the faithful in Christ and their salvation, a task that is neither at large nor minimally an external phenomenon. Moreover, the administrative structure and ministerial care are duties of the Church, which is also a human organism. Certainly, the energetic operation of eight Hierarchal Administrations, the vitality of almost six hundred vigorous parishes and the recent creation of Holy Monasteries within Your God-blessed Archdiocese, under the firm and Christloving administration of Your beloved Eminence, who has been blessed with a personality befitting a truthful great shepherd of the Lord, fills the hearts of us who are in the Center of Orthodoxy with joy and much hopefulness. Thus, we wholeheartedly wish to all holy Hierarchs who live there, to the devout priests and deacons, to the pious monks and faithful people, that the High Priest and our Lord Jesus Christ who holds times and ages in His hand, bestow upon you abundant blessings to follow and walk with you during the New Year 2005, for the glory of His Holiest Name and the salvation of your souls. May the grace and mercy of the Lord be with Your beloved Eminence and all the pious children of Your Holy Archdiocese of America. October 2, 2004 Patriarch of Constantinople B A R T H O L O M E W beloved brother in Christ 8

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10 ARCHBISHOP S ADDRESS A Successful and Blessed 37th Clergy-Laity Congress Opens Creative Perspectives for the New Ecclesiastical Year Protocol 69/04 New York, August 18, 2004 To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, the members of our Parishes and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America My Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is with great joy and thanksgiving to God that I greet you following the successful and edifying convening of the 37th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, National Philoptochos Convention, and National Young Adult League of our Holy Archdiocese of America. Over 2000 delegates and participants gathered July in New York City for worship, fellowship, training, and meetings that were focused on strengthening and advancing the sacred ministry of each of our parishes and of the entire Church in America. This was a historic Congress for our Archdiocese due to the remarkable level of participation, the recognition and support of the progress made by our national ministries, and the high level of discussions and decisions made by this essential administrative body of clergy and laity. First, we had an increased participation of parishes, compared to previous gatherings, made possible by an effort that provided financial assistance to many of our smaller communities. In addition, attendance of the more than 70 workshops and educational sessions reached 2500, affirming the need and commitment of our faithful to growing parishes of faith and love that offer genuine and effective ministry. Reports from these sessions as well as complete information concerning the decisions made at this Congress will be available in the September issue of the Orthodox Observer. Second, this Congress gave us the opportunity to review the objectives and the accomplishments of the national ministries of our Church. As presented in the departmental, program, and institutional reports, remarkable progress has been made over the last few years in the extent and quality of every aspect of our work. More assistance and additional resources are now available in our Archdiocese, and our quality of leadership in these vital ministry areas will ensure that this level of offering will continue. Third, this Congress advanced the administrative uniformity and strength of our Archdiocese by revising and approving the regulations that will guide the work of our parishes. This was a monumental task for our Archdiocesan Council and for the Clergy-Laity Congress that was accomplished in an open and thorough manner, focused on the growth and progress of the Church in America. Our deliberations and decisions acknowledged that these issues are important, and our conduct and progress affirmed that such matters belong exclusively to the administrative and spiritual purview of the Church, not to courts of law. It is indicative that the 10

11 ARCHBISHOP S ADDRESS very courts of law, by the recent decision of the New York State Supreme Court to dismiss the lawsuit against the Church, recognized this reality and re-enforced the fact that the courts should not intervene in the manner in which the Church is governed. All of these achievements of our 37th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress are truly a recognition of our unity in mission and witness as the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and to our commitment as Orthodox Christians to further the work of the kingdom of God. Both unity and commitment are critical for what God has called us to do at this time and in this country of America. As we approach the beginning of a new ecclesiastical year on September 1 and as we build on the accomplishments and blessings of this Congress, we must be united and committed to a strong and continuous mission that will focus on three objectives: a) the increasing and enhancing of educational opportunities and training in the faith for children, young people, and adults, b) the sustained effort to reach the unchurched and to bring people back to the Church and to Christ, and c) the offering of substantive assistance for the well-being of families, which are the real and vital elements of growing communities. As presented at the Congress, we will facilitate this work by providing more resources for outreach and education and through an intense, yearlong emphasis on the Family, the most fundamental element of strong communities. Within our parishes, our conscientious care for the Family should constitute a permanent activity. Our goal should be to make our families Churches at home, katoikon ekklesia (Romans 16:5). Here is a principle for our sustained renewal and growth. Making our families Churches at home requires that we give added attention to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of married couples, children, singleparent families and senior adults. Moreover, we will continue to make strong efforts to minister effectively to intermarried couples who constitute a significant part of our faithful. I call upon each of you to commit to building communities of faith and love through your participation in the worship and ministry of your parish. It is in the local parish, the community of believers, that true, enduring, and life-giving ministry is offered to all in need of truth and salvation. In turn, we promise the continuous efforts of our Archdiocesan ministries in accomplishing these objectives. May the blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon each of you as He leads us as one family, one body, one Church, one people, united in faith and love, laboring together in serving the people and in honoring our God and Savior. With paternal love in Christ, + DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America 11

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14 MOVABLE ECCLESIASTICAL DATES This five-year chart has the dates of Feast Days and Fasting Days which are determined annually on the basis of the date of Holy Pascha (Easter). This ecclesiastical cycle begins with the first day of the Triodion and ends with the Sunday of All Saints, a total of eighteen weeks (L) 2009 TRIODION BEGINS February 20 February 12 January 28 February 17 February 8 1ST SATURDAY OF SOULS March 5 February 25 February 10 March 1 February 21 MEAT FARE March 6 February 26 February 11 March 2 February 22 2ND SATURDAY OF SOULS March 12 March 4 February 17 March 8 February 28 LENT BEGINS March 14 March 6 February 19 March 10 March 2 3RD SATURDAY OF SOULS March 19 March 11 February 24 March 15 March 7 SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY March 20 March 12 February 25 March 16 March 8 SATURDAY OF LAZARUS April 23 April 15 March 31 April 19 April 11 PALM SUNDAY April 24 April 16 April 1 April 20 April 12 HOLY(GOOD) FRIDAY April 29 April 21 April 6 April 25 April 17 ORTHODOX PASCHA May 1 April 23 April 8 April 27 April 19 WESTERN EASTER March 27 April 16 April 8 March 23 April 12 ASCENSION June 9 June 1 May 17 June 5 May 28 SATURDAY OF SOULS June 18 June 10 May 26 June 14 June 6 PENTECOST June 19 June 11 May 27 June 15 June 7 ALL SAINTS June 26 June 18 June 3 June 22 June 14 FAST OF HOLY APOSTLES BEGINS June 27 June 19 June 4 June 23 June 15 FAST OF HOLY APOSTLES LASTS 2 Days 10 Days 25 Days 6 Days 14 days L indicates Leap Year Note: The Holy Apostles Fasting duration varies every year. It begins on Monday following Sunday of All Saints and ends on June 29. Thus, it may last from zero (0) days, if Easter falls on May 3 or later to twenty-nine (29) days, if Easter falls on April 4 to May 2. 14

15 MAJOR GREEK ORTHODOX HOLY DAYS 2005 January 1 January 6 January 7 January 17 January 30 February 2 February 6 February 10 February 17 March 5 March 14 March 20 March 25 April 24 The Circumcision of Jesus Christ; St. Basil the Great Epiphany Day: The Baptism of Jesus Christ, Sanctification of the Waters and Manifestation of the Holy Spirit St. John the Baptist St. Anthony the Great The Three Hierarchs: St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom The Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple St. Photios the Great St. Haralambos the Martyr St. Theodore Saturday of Souls Paschal Lenten Period Begins Sunday of Orthodoxy (observed on the First Sunday of Lent) The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (The Theotokos) Palm Sunday June 29 July 20 July 27 August 6 August 15 August 29 September 1 September 8 SS. Peter and Paul Prophet Elias St. Panteleimon Transfiguration of Jesus Christ Dormition (Falling Asleep) of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Theotokos) Commemoration of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist The Beginning of the Ecclesiastical Year (Indiction) The Nativity of the Theotokos September 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross October 23 October 26 November 1 November 8 November 13 November 15 November 21 St. Iakovos (James) St. Demetrios SS. Cosmas and Damianos The Archangels Michael and Gabriel St. John Chrysostom Nativity Lenten Period begins The Entrance of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Theotokos) into the Temple April Holy Week November 25 St. Catherine April 29 May 1 Holy (Good) Friday HOLY PASCHA The Resurrection of Jesus Christ November 30 December 4 St. Andrew the Apostle, Founder of the Church of Constantinople St. Barbara May 1 St. George (observed) December 5 St. Savas the Sanctified May 21 SS. Constantine and Helen December 6 St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra June 9 The Ascension of Jesus Christ December 12 St. Spyridon June 11 June 19 St. Bartholomew Sunday of Pentecost December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ June 26 All Saints Sunday December 27 St. Stephen the Protomartyr 15

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42 THE ORTHODOX CHURCH IN THE WORLD THE GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA The Rev. Robert G. Stephanopoulos, Ph.D. Dean Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity THE ORTHODOX CHURCH The Orthodox Church today, numbering over 250 million worldwide, is a communion of self governing Churches, each administratively independent of the other, but united by a common faith and spirituality. Their underlying unity is based on identity of doctrines, sacramental life and worship, which distinguishes Orthodox Christianity. All Orthodox Churches are in communion with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople who is acknowledged as primus inter pares, first among equals. All are in full communion with one another. The living tradition of the Church and the principles of love, concord and harmony are expressed through the common mind of the universal episcopate as the occasion arises. In all other matters, the internal life of each independent Church is administered by the hierarchs of that particular Church. Following the ancient principle of the one people of God in each place and the universal priesthood of all believers, the laity shares equally in the responsibility for the preservation and propagation of the Christian faith and Church. The Sacrament: The Mystical Life of Orthodoxy An Orthodox Christian, of whatever national origin, may go to any Orthodox Church and receive the sacraments: Baptism, Chrismation, Holy Communion, Confession, Unction, Matrimony and Holy Orders. Our practice is to baptize infants as full members of the Church, based on a close-knit Christian family and the importance of a sponsor or Godparent in Christian upbringing. Christian nurture is placed properly in the home and in the teaching office of the Church. Baptism: Water Baptism of adults and infants is celebrated by three-fold immersion in the Name of the Trinity. It is an initiation into the Church, forgiveness of sins and the beginning of the Christian life. The Sacrament of Chrismation (Confirmation), in conformity with the ancient practice, is performed immediately after baptism as a seal of the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to the new Christian. Holy Communion is received after baptism, 42 emphasizing the fullness of participation in the sacramental life of the Church. Holy Eucharist/Communion: The Holy Eucharist, known as the Divine Liturgy, is the chief worship service and is celebrated on all Sundays and Holy days during the liturgical year. Orthodoxy maintains a high sacramental view. The Sacraments are visible signs of an invisible Divine Grace. The elements of bread and wine in the Holy Eucharist are the very Body and Blood of Jesus Christ received for the remission of sins and life everlasting, after proper spiritual preparation and fasting. Holy Unction: Holy Unction, the Sacrament of the sick, is an anointing with oil and prayers for those who need healing of body and soul and spiritual support. However, it is not exclusively a last rite. Confession: Confession or the Sacrament of Penance is necessary to the spiritual development, forgiveness and growth of a believer. This is usually conducted privately, in the presence and under the direction of a spiritual father and confessor. Marriage: Christian marriage is the Sacrament of union of a man and woman for mutual complementarity and propagation of the race. The crowning is a sign of witnessing to Christ and His love for the Church. It must be performed by an Orthodox priest on behalf of the community of faith. Holy Orders: Holy Orders or Priesthood is a special ministry of service in and for the Church. The three major orders of clergy are deacon, presbyter and bishop. Bishops are consecrated by at least three other Bishops. Orthodox priests are often married men. Bishops are chosen from among the monastic clergy who have taken the vow of celibacy. The clergy are entrusted with maintaining the unity of the Church teaching and the sacraments. Many other rites and blessings are expressions of the one sacramental ministry of the Church. All of these may be seen as gracious and spiritually

43 THE ORTHODOX CHURCH IN THE WORLD fruitful actions for the welfare of the faithful. There are services for the dead, based on the understanding that the entire church, visible and invisible, is one communion of faithful bound together in love and prayer. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Before the establishment of an Archdiocese there were numerous communities of Greek Orthodox Christians. The first Greek Orthodox community in the Americas was founded in New Orleans, LA by a small colony of Greek merchants. History also records that on June 26,1768 the first Greek colonists landed at St. Augustine, FL, the oldest city in America. The first permanent community was founded in New York City in 1892, todays Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America was incorporated in 1921 and officially recognized by the State of New York in The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and is composed of an Archdiocesan District New York and eight Metropolises: New Jersey, Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Boston and Denver. It is governed by the Archbishop and the Eparchial Synod. The Synod is headed by the Archbishop and comprised of the Metropolitans who oversee their own Metropolises. The Synod has all the authority and responsibility, which the Church canons provide for a provincial synod. There are over 500 parishes, over 800 priests and approximately 1.5 million faithful in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The Archdiocese receives within its ranks and under its spiritual aegis and pastoral care Orthodox Christians, who either as individuals or as organized groups in Metropolises and Parishes have voluntarily come to it and which acknowledge the ecclesiastical and canonical jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESS The Clergy-Laity Congress, the highest legislative body of the Archdiocese, is convened biennially and presided over by the Archbishop. It is concerned with all matters, other than doctrinal or canonical, affecting the life, growth and unity of the Church, the institutions, finances, administration, educational and philanthropic concerns. The delegates to the Congress are pastors and elected lay representatives. THE ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL The Archdiocesan Council is the deliberative body of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, which meets in the interim period between Clergy- Laity Congresses. Members of the Orthodox- Roman Catholic Consultation during their June meeting at Holy Cross School of Theology, Brookline, MA. 43

44 A SIMPLIFIED DIRECTORY OF Church Jurisdiction Founder & Date Ecumenical Patriarchate Turkey, Parts of Greece Mt. Athos, St. Andrew the Apostle 37 A.D. of Constantinople Northern & Western Europe, North & South America, Australia & New Zealand, Southeast Asia, & the Diaspora Patriarchate of Alexandria All Africa St. Mark the Evangelist 62 A.D Patriarchate of Antioch Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran St. Peter the Apostle, 34 A.D. Patriarchate of Jerusalem Palestine (Israel), Jordan, St. James 55 A.D. Arabia & Mt. Sinai the Adelphotheos Church of Russia Former Soviet Union Conversion and baptism of Prince Vladimir of Kiev and Russian people 988 A.D. Church of Serbia Former Yugoslavia SS. Cyril & Methodios A.D. Church of Romania Romania Orthodoxy introduced in 1st Christian centuries by missionaries to Roman seaport colonies on the Black Sea. Church of Bulgaria Bulgaria Baptism of Tsar Boris by Patriarch Photius Also SS. Cyril & Methodios 864 A.D A.D. Church of Georgia Georgia (Iberia) St. Andrew the Apostle 44 A.D. Church of Cyprus Cyprus St. Barnabas the Apostle 46 A.D. Church of Greece Greece St. Paul the Apostle 51 A.D. Church of Poland Poland Orthodoxy introduced by missionaries from Russia during Middle Ages Church of Albania Albania Dates back to Apostolic Time (See Rom ) Church of the Czech Republic SS. Cyril and A.D. Czech Lands and Slovakia Methodios and Slovakia 44

45 AUTOCEPHALOUS CHURCHES Canonical Status Present Head & Title Episcopal Seat 451: Patriarchate Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch, Constantinople, Turkey Archbishop of Constantinople and New Rome 325: Patriarchate Theodoros II, Pope and Patriarch Alexandria, Egypt of Alexandria and All Africa 325: Patriarchate Ignatius, Patriarch of Antioch, Syria, Damascus, Syria Arabia, Kilikia, Iberia and All East 451: Patriarchate Ireneos, Patriarch of Holy Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel All Palestine and Holy Zion 1037: Under Constantinople Alexii II, Patriarch of Moscow Moscow, Russia 1448: Autocephalous and All Russia 1589: Patriarchate 1219: Autonomous (St. Savas) Pavle, Archbishop of Pec, Belgrade, Yugoslavia 1346: Patriarchate (of Pec) Metropolitan of Belgrade-Karlovci 1832: Autonomous and Patriarch of Serbia 1879: Autocephalous 1920: Patriarchate of Serbia 1359: Under Constantinople Teoctist, Archbishop of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania 1885: Autocephalous Metropolitan of Ungro-Vlachia and 1925: Patriarchate Patriarch of Romania 917: Patriarchate (Tsar Simeon) Maxim, Metropolitan of Sofia Sofia, Bulgaria 1018: Under Constantinople and Patriarch of All Bulgaria 1235: 2nd Patriarchate 1767: Under Constantinople 1872: Schismatic (Until 1945) 1945: Autocephalous 1961: 3rd Patriarchate 325: Under Antioch Ilias II, Metropolitan of Mitshetis Tiflis, Georgia 451: Under Constantinople and Tiflis, Catholicos-Patriarch 1089: Autocephalous of All Iberia 1811: Under Moscow 1917: Autocephalous-Catholicate 431: Autocephalous Chrysostom, Archbishop of New Nicosia, Cyprus Justinianoupolis and All Cyprus 451: Under Constantinople Christodoulos, Archbishop of Athens Athens, Greece 1850: Autocephalous and All Greece 1593: Under Moscow Savvas, Archbishop of Varsovia Warsaw, Poland 1917: Under Constantinople and Metropolitan of All Poland 1924: Autocephalous 1346: Under Serbia (Pec) Anastasios, Archbishop of Tirana Tirana, Albania 1766: Under Constantinople and All Albania 1937: Autocephalous 1361: Under Serbia (Pec) Nicholas, Archbishop Prague, Czech Republic 1766: Under Constantinople of the Czech Lands 1923: Autonomous and Slovakia 1998: Autocephalous 45

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61 ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE DIRECTORY Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope John Paul ll during their first meeting in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican June 28, the Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul and the patronal feast of the Roman Catholic Church. The visit also commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the 1964 meeting of Patriarch Athenagoras and Pope Paul Vl in Jerusalem, the first between a Patriach and Pope since the Schism of

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68 ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE DIRECTORY Archon delegation to Istanbul and Ankara for a series of meetings, aimed at improving the status of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, with His All Holiness. 68

72 ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE DIRECTORY Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made a five-day visit to Cuba, consecrating the new St. Nicholas Cathedral given to the Greek Orthodox Church by President Fidel Castro, who presented the key of the Cathedral to His All Holiness. 72

73 ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America Exarch of Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Chairman of the Holy Eparchial Synod Consecrated as Bishop September 17, 1967 Elevated to Metropolitan August 20, 1991 Enthroned as Archbishop of America September 18, 1999 Nameday: October 26 73

74 PRESIDENT HOLY EPARCHIAL SYNOD His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America MEMBERS His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey His Grace Bishop Gerasimos of Krateia Chief Secretary 74 Holy Eparchial Synod

75 HOLY EPARCHIAL SYNOD 10 East 79th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) Fax: (212) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SECRETARY OF THE HOLY EPARCHIAL SYNOD The Office of the Chief Secretary of the Holy Eparchial Synod reflects the need for greater, more frequent and more effective communication between the hierarchs of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America who are members of the Holy Eparchial Synod. The primary goal of the Office is to provide timely execution of the decisions taken by the Holy Eparchial Synod as well as to aid the process of the work being accomplished by the various Synodical Committees of the Archdiocese. Bishop Gerasimos of Krateia, Chief Secretary Christine Athanasopoulos, Assistant Tel: (212) Fax: (212) In addition, the Office is responsible for: Providing appropriate information of administrative and ecclesiastical nature between the Archdiocese and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, especially related to the work of the Holy Eparchial Synod Communicating information relevant to the work of the Synod, between the Archdiocese and other Eparchies of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Issuing official communiques on behalf of the Synod Promulgating official encyclicals issued by the Synod Distributing Antimensia and Holy Chrism Archbishop Demetrios and members of the Holy Eparchial Synod celebrated the Divine Liturgy during the 37th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. 75

76 DIRECT ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT Chancellor: Assistant Chancellor: Clergy Syndesmos: Philoptochos: Presvyteres Sisterhood: Registrar: Religious Education: Choir Federation: Youth Ministry: His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America Presiding Hierarch Direct Archdiocesan District Direct Archdiocesan District 10 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Web: The Direct Archdiocesan District based in New York City is composed of the parishes in the greater New York City area and northern suburbs and upstate New York, all of Long Island, the western half of Connecticut, Washington, DC, and the Bahamas. The District is under the direct authority, supervision and pastoral care of the Archbishop. 76 Bishop Savas of Troas Rev. Fr. Michael T. Kontogiorgis Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Gratsias Mrs. Georgia Vlitas Presvytera Paula Strouzas Rev. Fr. Michael T. Kontogiorgis Rev. Fr. Nikiforos Fakinos Mr. Spyro Kalas Dn. Constantine (Bus) Lazarakis NEW YORK STATE Manhattan Holy Trinity (Archdiocesan Cathedral) Annunciation SS. Anargyroi St. Barbara St. Eleftherios St. George - St. Demetrios St. George Tropeoforos St. Gerasimos St. John the Baptist St. Nicholas St. Paul (Archdiocesan Chapel) St. Spyridon Bronx St. Peter Zoodohos Peghe Brooklyn Holy Cross Kimissis Tis Theotokou SS. Constantine & Helen Three Hierarchs Staten Island Holy Trinity- St. Nicholas Queens Astoria St. Demetrios Cathedral St. Catherine - St. George SS. Constantine & Helen (Romanian) Corona Flushing Jackson Heights Jamaica Whitestone Long Island Blue Point Glen Cove Greenlawn Hempstead Hicksville Island Park Merrick Mattituck Port Jefferson Roslyn Heights Southhampton Wantagh West Babylon Westchester County Middletown New Rochelle Rye Yonkers Prophet Elias Taxiarchai (St. Michael s Home Chapel) Upstate New York Albany Garrison Kingston Newburgh Poughkeepsie Schenectady Troy West Nyack Windham CONNECTICUT Ansonia Bridgeport Bristol Danbury Hartford New Britain New Haven Norwalk Orange Stamford Annunciation Archangels Storrs (Chapel) Waterbury DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington, DC Saint Sophia SS. Constantine & Helen BAHAMAS Nassau MONASTIC COMMUNITY Roscoe, NY

77 DIRECT ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas, in the first official hierachical visit to the Bahamas since the return of the parish to the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America from the Metropolitanate of Panama, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Church on the Feast of Epiphany, January 6, 2004, assisted by the pastor of over 50 years, Father Theofanis Kolyvas. Also shown is the Parish Council President Alexander Maillis and community faithful. On November 7, 2004, His Grace Bishop Gerasimos of Krateia ordained to the Holy Diaconate George Anastasiou at St. Demetrios Cathedral, Astoria, NY. Shown from left are: Diaconissa Aliki, Father Stavros Anagnostopoulos, Deacon George, Bishop Gerasimos, Archimandrite Apostolos Koufallakis and Father Andrew Tsikitas. Archdiocesan District Clergy Syndesmos gathers with Archbishop Demetrios for a Christmas Lenten Retreat at the Archdiocese. 77

78 METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago Nameday: October 23 Consecration: Dec 25, 1969 Enthronement: May 1, 1979 Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago 40 E. Burton Place, Chicago, IL Tel.: (312) Fax: (312) Web: Chancellor: V. Rev. Fr. Demetri C. Kantzavelos Secretary to the Spiritual Court: Rev. Fr. Constantine Botsis Secretary: Aphrodite (Faye) Peponis Registry: Peter J. Sarolas Special Administrative Assistant: Rev. Fr. David Bissias Clergy Syndesmos: Rev. Fr. John Kalomas Youth Director: Chris Avramopoulos Religious Education: Rev. Fr. William Chiganos Bishop s Task Force V. Rev. Fr. on AIDS: Demetri C. Kantzavelos Presvyteres Sisterhood: Presvytera Pearlann Bithos Metropolis Council Vice President: George Vourvoulias, Jr. Summer Camp FANARI: Rev. Fr. William Chiganos Greek Education: Maria Hatzinakos-Litsas Orthodox Missions: Rev. Fr. James Dokos Parish Renewal, Outreach and Evangelism: Rev. Fr. James Dokos Choir Federation: Nikias Paloumpis Pan Orthodox Clergy Association: V. Rev. Fr. Nicholas Dahdal Regional Archon Commander: Harold A. Peponis Philoptochos: Lori Voutiritsas Radio Program: The Hour of Hope ILLINOIS Chicago Annunciation (Cathedral) Assumption Holy Trinity St. Andrew St. Basil St. Demetrios St. George Aurora Champaign Decatur DeKalb Des Plaines East Moline Elgin Elmhurst Glenview Hegewisch Joliet Justice Kankakee Lincolnshire Niles Oak Lawn Olympia Fields Palatine Palos Heights Palos Hills Peoria Rockford Rock Island Springfield Swansea Waukegan Westchester INDIANA Hammond Merrillville Schererville South Bend Valparaiso The Annunciation IOWA Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque Mason City Sioux City Waterloo MINNESOTA Duluth Minneapolis Rochester St. Paul MISSOURI Columbia St. Louis Town & Country WISCONSIN Appleton Fond du Lac Madison Milwaukee Annunciation SS. Constantine and Helen Racine Sheboygan MONASTIC COMMUNITIES Kenosha, WI Harvard, IL 78

79 METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO A First for Orthodox Christianity in America With the archpastoral blessings, guidance, and support of His Eminence, Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago, Orthodox Christianity has its first universitycampus student living center in America. In the past, Orthodox Christian college students were limited to choices of dorms, fraternities, and private apartments. Now there is a new option: a campus living space which is imbued with the presence of icons, the aroma of incense, and the taste of fasting-appropriate meals. This new choice is a living and gathering center like no other in America, filled with Orthodox Christian college students engaging in witness of faith, meaningful fellowship, and Orthodox Christian worship as they build lifelong relationships. We are describing the Orthodox Christian Student Living Center at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Located just five blocks from the center of campus, the centrally air-conditioned and heated building can house 14 students in single rooms, each of which include a built-in desk, large mirrored closet, ceiling fan, small refrigerator, and Ethernet and satellite TV connections. The facility also features a dining and meeting room, a chapel, a television lounge, and a commercially equipped kitchen. This living and meeting center is owned and operated by the Orthodox Christian Alumni Association (OCAA) of the University of Illinois. The first residents moved in on August 20, 2004, a few days before the onset of the semester, paying housing fees comparable to those of standard University Housing dormitories. The residents are excited, and remark how the house helps them grow spiritually. It is much easier to keep the fast, said Nick, a sophomore resident, when there are others around you who are also fasting. This fellowship and support is incredible not only for the residents, but for all the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) students, who drop by on a regular basis. Finally, they have a truly wonderful gathering place of their own. The University of Illinois OCF has flourished under the Omophorion of the Metropolitan of Chicago during the last 20 years. It was the late Fr. George Scoulas, of blessed memory, who inspired a young UI sophomore, Tom Kanelos (now president of the Orthodox Christian Alumni Association), to seek the blessings of Metropolitan Iakovos to inaugurate this OCF. This vibrant ministry has touched hundreds of lives, including some who are now priests, or seminarians studying for the holy priesthood. Today, the OCF at the University of Illinois numbers more than 400 students, and is one of the most active fellowships in the country. And now, they have their own campus center. For more information, please contact the OCAA by OrthodoxAlumni@aol.com. 79

80 METROPOLIS OF SAN FRANCISCO His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco Nameday: January 17 Consecration: May 21, 1978 Enthronement: June 7, 1979 Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco 372 Santa Clara Avenue, San Francisco, CA Tel.: (415) Fax: (415) Web Page: 80 Chancellor: Administrative Secretary/ Registrar/Bookkeeper: Clergy Syndesmos: Presvyteres Sisterhood: Metropolis Council Vice President: Regional Archon Commander: Philoptochos: Youth Director: Religious Education: Spiritual Renewal Ministries: Greek Education: Church Music Federation: Minister of Music: Commission on Orthodox Missions and Evangelism: AIDS Ministry: Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting: St. Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center: Folk Dance Festival: Rev. C. Paul Schroeder Presvytera Aliki Kyriacou Rev. Theodore Dorrance Presvytera Eleutheria Dogias Mr. Theofanis Economidis Mr. Theofanis Economidis Mrs. Valerie Roumeliotis Rev. Dn. Michael Tervo Ms. Eve Tibbs Ms. Fofo Olsen Ms. Helen Dumas Ms. Kristen Bruskas Dr. Tikey A. Zes Ms. Catherine Lingas Mr. Robert Nemchik Mr. Nicholas Tarlson Rev. Demetrios-Earl Cantos Rev. Fr. Paul Paris CALIFORNIA Anaheim Bakersfield Belmont Camarillo Cardiff by the Sea Castro Valley Claremont Colton Concord Covina Downey El Cajon Elk Grove Fresno Ignacio Irvine Lancaster Long Beach Los Angeles (Cathedral) Modesto Northridge Oakland Palm Desert Pasadena Redding Redondo Beach Roseville Sacramento Salinas San Bernardino San Diego San Francisco Annunciation Cathedral (Seat) Holy Trinity San Jose St. Basil St. Nicholas San Luis Obispo San Juan Capistrano Santa Barbara Santa Cruz Stockton Temecula Upland Vallejo ALASKA Anchorage ARIZONA Chandler Flagstaff Peoria Phoenix (Cathedral) Prescott Scottsdale Tucson HAWAII Honolulu (Cathedral) Maui NEVADA Ely Las Vegas McGill Reno OREGON Eugene Portland Holy Trinity St. John the Baptist WASHINGTON Bellingham Kenmore Pasco Seattle Assumption St. Demetrios Spokane Tacoma MONASTIC COMMUNITIES Florence, AZ Dunlap, CA Goldendale, WA

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82 METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh Presiding Hierarch Metropolis of Nameday: January 21 Consecration: June 18, 1978 Enthronement: April 27, 1979 Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh 5201 Ellsworth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA Tel.: (412) Fax (412) Website: Assistant to the Metropolitan: Archdeacon Ryan Gzikowski Youth Ministries Coordinator: Vasie-Leigh Andriotis Mount Tabor Ministries: Fr. Frank Milanese Administrative Assistant & Registrar: Alexandra Kemrer The Illuminator: Metropolis Staff Religious Education: Phyllis Meshel Onest Stewards of St. Photios: Metropolis Finance Committee Metropolis Philoptochos: Sylvia Vitsas Clergy Syndesmos: Fr. Demetrius Nicoloudakis Choir Federation: Mary Ameredes Youth Commission: Fr. Frank Milanese & Damon Halkias Greek Education: Maria Stamoolis Monastery Adelfato: Fr. George Bartz & Fr. John Chakos Regional Archon Commander: Peter J. Zikos Pennsylvania: Aliquippa Altoona Ambridge Bethlehem Camp Hill Canonsburg Clairton East Pittsburgh Easton Erie Farrell Johnstown Lancaster McKeesport Monessen New Castle New Kensington Oakmont Pittsburgh Holy Cross Holy Trinity St. Nicholas Cathedral Reading Scranton Stroudsburg Vandergrift Wilkes-Barre York St. Photios Ohio: Akron Campbell Canton Cleveland Cleveland Heights Columbus Lorain Mansfield Martins Ferry Massillon North Royalton Rocky River Steubenville Warren Youngstown West Virginia: Charleston Clarksburg Huntington Morgantown Weirton Wheeling Monastic Communities: Perrysville, OH Saxonburg, PA Weatherly, PA Galion, OH Cleveland, OH Summer Camp Program: Butler, PA Mercer, PA 82

83 METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH The Metropolis of Pittsburgh is known for its pioneering work in Youth Ministry. Our dynamic ministries will be enhanced by our plan to move our program to our own camp and retreat facility. The Metropolis is moving forward to develop and build a year-round camp and retreat center on nearly 108 acres of rolling farmland near Butler, Pennsylvania. The Camp at Mount Tabor, the first phase of a multi-phase building program under the auspice of Mount Tabor Ministries, initially will be able to house 144 campers per week, with a future phase designed to accommodate nearly 100 more campers per week. This vision is set to become a reality on 108 acres of land near the popular Moraine State Park and Lake Arthur, near Butler, Pennsylvania. Mount Tabor Ministries will house The Camp at Mount Tabor, a Retreat Center, and a Retirement Village. The land has been purchased, the master plan is ready, and the fund-raising is well underway to complete the project. To learn more about Mount Tabor Ministries, and for more information on the status of the project, please visit Mount Tabor Ministries website: For more information on the dynamic Youth and Young Adult ministries of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh, visit: 83

84 METROPOLIS OF BOSTON His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston Nameday: June 14 Consecration: July 18, 1982 Enthronement: April 8, 1984 Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston 162 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA Tel.: (617) Fax: (617) Web: 84 Chancellor: Youth Director: Administrative Secretary: Camp and Retreat Center: Philoxenia House: Clergy Syndesmos: Religious Education: Greek Education: Campus Ministry: Choir Federation: Regional Archon Commander: Philoptochos: Rev. Fr. Athanasios Demos Rev. Fr. Philippe Mousis Sophia Nibi Michael Sintros Sophia Nibi Rev. Fr. Andrew H. Mahalares Rev. Fr. Andrew George Rev. Fr. Vasilios Bebis Rev. Fr. Anastasios Coulouras James Maheras Gregory Demetrakas Merope Kapetanakis St. Andrew MASSACHUSETTS Andover Arlington Boston Annunciation (Cathedral) St. John Brockton Cambridge Chicopee Falls Clinton Cohasset Dracut East Longmeadow Fall River Fitchburg Haverhill Holyoke Hyannis / Centerville Ipswich Lexington Lynn Lowell Holy Trinity St. George Transfiguration Mansfield Marlboro New Bedford Newburyport Peabody Pittsfield Quincy Roslindale Somerville Southbridge Springfield Watertown Webster Weston Woburn Worcester CONNECTICUT Danielson Enfield New London Norwich MAINE Bangor Biddeford Lewiston Portland NEW HAMPSHIRE Concord Dover Franklin Keene Laconia Nashua Manchester Assumption St. George St. Nicholas Newport Portsmouth Somersworth RHODE ISLAND Cranston Newport Pawtucket VERMONT Burlington Rutland

85 METROPOLIS OF BOSTON Metropolitan Methodios, a New York Yankees fan, took note of Georgakis t-shirt d u r i n g a visit to the Philoxenia House! Georgakis who suffered from leukemia and had a bonemarrow transplant is from Lamia, Greece. Metropolitan Methodios visits the campers every week during the Summer Program in Contoocook, NH and celebrates services in the picturesque Chapel of Saint George, the centerpiece of the Camp & Retreat Center in Contoocook, NH. ABOVE: The Annual Open House at the Metropolis Camp & Retreat Center brings together hundreds of faithful from throughout New England. Following the Hierarchical Liturgy in the St. George Chapel, Metropolitan Methodios blesses the water in the lake and campers dive to retrieve the Cross. RIGHT: Anthony Rapsomanikas, 17, of the St. Spyridon Cathedral in Worcester retrieved the Cross from the waters of the lake at the Metropolis of Boston Camp & Retreat Center in Contoocook, NH on September 12. Metropolitan Methodios and many area clergy presided at the Divine Liturgy and Agiasmo of the Water Service which was attended by hundreds of faithful from throughout New England. Anthony, a high school senior who has been attending the Metropolis of Boston Camp program for the last five years, hopes to be a member of the Camp Staff in the future. He is also planning to participate in the 2005 Metropolis of Boston Mission Mexico program. Campers at the Camp & Retreat Center enjoy free moments between sessions. Metropolitan Methodios enjoys meeting the hundreds who participate in the Annual Open House at the Camp & Retreat Center in Contoocook, NH. A delicious luncheon, fellowship and many activities follow the Hierachical Divine Liturgy and the blessing of the water. 85

86 METROPOLIS OF DENVER His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver Nameday: May 9 Consecration: May 25, 1986 Enthronement: Sept. 10, 1992 Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver 4550 East Alameda Avenue Denver, Colorado Tel.: (303) Fax: (303) diocese@godenverdiocese.org Web: 86 Chancellor: Youth Director: Registrar/Secretary: Clergy Syndesmos: Religious Education: Greek Education: Choir Federation: Logos Director: Regional Archon Commander: Philoptochos: Metropolis Advocates 1000: Rev. Protopresbyter Luke Uhl chancellor@denver.goarch.org Rev. Deacon Paul Zaharas dioceseyouth@aol.com Presvytera Ruth Uhl rmu@alumni.utexas.net Rev. Bill Christ wmchrist@cox.net Ms. Irene Cassis cassis@blkbox.com Mr. John Sofos jsofos@lamar.colostate.edu Ms. Pam Cramer cramerjp@aol.com Mr. Michael S. Johnson Dr. Nicholas Mamalis nmamalis@ohm.ee.utulsa.edu Mrs. Martha Stefanidakis stefs@worldnet.att.net Ms. Elaine Cladis ecladis@comcast.net COLORADO Boulder Colorado Springs Craig Denver (Cathedral) Hot Sulphur Springs (Chapel) Fort Collins Grand Junction Greenwood Village Pueblo IDAHO Boise Pocatello KANSAS Overland Park Wichita LOUISIANA Shreveport MISSOURI Kansas City MONTANA Great Falls Missoula NEBRASKA Bayard Grand Island Lincoln Omaha NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Santa Fe OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City Tulsa Pantokrator Icon Assumption Cathedral Denver, CO SOUTH DAKOTA Sioux Falls TEXAS Amarillo Austin Corpus Christi Dallas El Paso Euless Fort Worth Galveston Houston: Annunciation (Proto-Cathedral) Saint Basil the Great Lubbock Port Arthur San Angelo Assumption Saint Athanasios San Antonio Waco Webster Wichita Falls UTAH Ogden Price Salt Lake City (Pro-Cathedral) Halladay WYOMING Casper Cheyenne Worland (Chapel) Rock Springs MONASTIC COMMUNITY Kendalia, TX

87 METROPOLIS OF DENVER Metropolis Center The Metropolis Center accommodates all the church ministries of the Metropolis. There is a permanent Philoptochos Office for the Metropolis, a permanent Youth Office, and a Metropolis Choir Federation Office, in addition to the Metropolitan's and the Chancellor s offices. The Holy Metropolis of Denver, which was established as a diocese in 1979 by the Ecumenical Patriarchate, has the largest land area among all the metropolises in the continental United States. However, it also has the smallest number of Orthodox Christians, due to the smaller size of most of our parishes. It is apparent that, if a town or city does not increase in population, neither do our parishes grow. Nevertheless, our Holy Apostolic faith continues in those towns because of the deep faith of the people. The priests and deacons of the Metropolis come from different canonical jurisdictions, although a majority are graduates of the Holy Cross School of Theology. Still, at least twenty-five percent of the clergy are converts from Roman Catholicism and different Protestant denominations. The parishes are also gaining new members from newly arrived immigrants as well as newly chrismated converts. In some parishes, the Romanian, Slavonic, Arabic and Spanish languages, as well as Greek and English, are heard in the recitation of the Lord's Prayer in the spirit of Pentecost. Pan-Orthodox cooperation is natural and necessary throughout the vast region due to the limited number of Orthodox Christians from the represented Orthodox jurisdictions. This cooperation is expressed more visibly in the areas where there are clusters of Orthodox parishes and where pan-orthodox services take place on the Saturdays and Sundays of Great Lent. People and Programs Many times throughout the year benefit programs are conducted among the parishes to give assistance to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) and International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). On occasions of necessity clergy from the various SCOBA jurisdictions fill in for one another in the spirit of the oneness of our faith. The youth and young adult programs continue to enjoy much popularity and large attendance. This includes the Camp Emmanuel programs, the Metropolis basketball tournament, the Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival, and the YAL Snow Conference. The crowning point of the Center is the beautiful chapel which, even though empty of appointments at this time, draws visitors to prayerful attention. The Center also has a Library, a Council Room, and a Great Hall for larger functions, which in time will be appointed and furnished. Included are two guest rooms for traveling clergy, and also a vast storage area for record-keeping for all the ministries. Donations and gifts are constantly being received in order to prepare a Center that will be the joy and blessing of all the Orthodox Christians throughout the plains and mountain states, and will be debt-free. Monasticism The Holy Archangels Monastery, located in Kendalia, Texas, has become a spiritual oasis served by six dedicated monks, which draws many faithful people from various jurisdictions, as well as converts. Ongoing Evangelism Thanks to the dedication of the parish priests, the teachings of our Holy Faith are presented to the faithful throughout the Metropolis with love and conviction. This spirit of love will continue to bless the Metropolis and her faithful people with unending blessings. Metropolitan Isaiah, raised on a lift, crowns the dome of the center s chapel with a golden cross. 87

88 METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta Nameday: March 17 Consecration: May 17, 1987 Enthronement: May 31, 2003 Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta 2480 Clairmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA Tel.: (404) Fax: (404) Web 88 Chancellor: Executive Assistant: Corresponding Secretary: Treasurer: Finance/Registry Secretary/ Assistant to Chancellor Youth, Education & Hellenic Culture Coordinator: Philoptochos: Assistant to Metropolis Philoptochos Board: Clergy Laity Chairman: Youth, Education & Hellenic Culture Diakonia: Metropolitan Council Vice President Finance, Administration & Parish Development: Choir Federation: Clergy Syndesmos: Archangel Michael Honors: Metropolis Diakonia Deca: Diakonia Center: Diakonia Publication Legal Advisor: Outreach Mission/ Family Diakonia: Web Masters: Radio Ministry: V. Rev. Fr. George J. Tsahakis Cynthia (Cindy) Stanton Karen Powers Dean Pappas Nina Henderson Michelle Cassimus Dee Nicolaou Helen Burleigh Rev. Fr. Anthony Stratis Rev. Fr. Aris P. Metrakos George Matthews Dr. Larry R. Gess Mary Zervos Rev. Fr. Paul C. Costopoulos V. Rev. Fr. George Tsahakis Criton Constantinides Elaine Miller Paula Marchman William Marianes Fr. Paul C. Costopoulos Les P. George, Jerry Paxton Rev. Fr. Christopher T. Metropulos Archangel Michael ALABAMA Birmingham Huntsville Montgomery Mobile Gulf Shores (Chapel) GEORGIA Atlanta (Cathedral) Athens Augusta Brunswick (Chapel) Columbus Cumming Macon Marietta Savannah FLORIDA Boca Raton Clearwater Daytona Beach Destin (Chapel) Ft. Lauderdale Ft. Myers Ft. Pierce Ft. Walton Beach Gainesville Hernando County (Mission) Hollywood Jacksonville Key Largo (Chapel) Lecanto Melbourne Miami Saint Sophia Saint Andrew Naples New Port Richey North Miami Orlando Panama City Pensacola Port Charlotte Sarasota St. Augustine St. Petersburg Tallahassee Tampa Tarpon Springs Saint Nicholas Saint Michael (Chapel) West Palm Beach Winter Haven LOUISIANNA Baton Rouge (Chapel) Monroe New Orleans MISSISSIPPI Biloxi Jackson NORTH CAROLINA Asheville Burlington Charlotte Holy Trinity Cathedral Saint Nektarios Durham Fayetteville Greensboro Greenville (Mission) High Point Raleigh Wilmington Winston-Salem SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Columbia Florence Greenville (Cathedral) Hilton Head Myrtle Beach Spartanburg TENNESSEE Bluff City Knoxville MONASTIC COMMUNITIES Reddick, FL Lawsonville, NC Willston, FL Troy, NC

89 METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA Hellenic Dance Festival The Hellenic Dance Festival offers precious time to share, as children of God, the joy and heart of our identity and culture. Indeed, each participant s involvement will increase understanding of and appreciation for our Hellenic ethos, culture and traditions. Therefore, I believe the Hellenic Dance Festival has a bright future, which will reflect the honor and pride of the participants as they appreciate anew the rich legacy of our Hellenic spirit and Orthodox Faith. Alexios, Metropolitan of Atlanta Hellenic Dance Festival Saint Stephen s Summer Camp Salem, SC Something amazing happens when you take a group of teenagers out of their element for a week, where there are no TVs, CD players, internet or any other outside distractions, and you get back to the basics of Orthodoxy and Christian living. The young people come to a point where they are comfortable sharing their feelings about faith and life with each other, with their counselors and with their priests. Camp becomes an experience that helps young people grow in their faith. Daily chapel services, Orthodox life sessions, the opportunity to participate in the sacrament of Holy Confession, as well as opportunities to take walks in nature, help them reconnect with God. One night this past summer, a group of campers sat on the dock on a moonless, cloudless night and watched the beauty of the stars in stunned silence. At that moment, there was no doubt in their minds about the presence of God, the might of His power and the beauty of His creation. Camper s quotes: When I hear the words life-changing, I think of an experience where someone has a close sweep with death, or one witnesses a miracle. This summer was the most amazing and life-changing summer of my life because I was living in one! I don t think I have ever felt closer to God than this year at camp Another great year at camp. I love being here more than anything. It feels like home to me and everyone here has become my family. I love camp and I can t wait to see it grow. 89

90 METROPOLIS OF DETROIT His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit Nameday: December 6 Consecration: April 3, 1999 Enthronement: April 18, 1999 Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit 2560 Crooks Road, Troy, MI Tel: (248) Fax: (248) Web: Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Dean Hountalas Assistant to the Metropolitan: Rev. Fr. Nicolaos Kotsis Deacon to the Metropolitan/Registrar: Rev. Deacon Teodor Petrutiu Executive Administrative Assistant: Harriet Stoukas Youth Director: Eva Kokinos Metropolitan Council: Vice President Gus Stavropoulos Clergy Syndesmos: Rev. Nicholas Pathenos Philoptochos: Katherine Kotsis Millennium Campaign/ Friends of Metropolis Tom Demery Religious Education: Rev. Fr. James Bogdan Hellenic Heritage: Rev. Fr. Michael Varlamos Choir Federation: Chris J. Zervos Byzantine Music Director: Dr. George Bilalis Metropolitan Protopsaltis: Dr. Panayiotis Mitsias Metropolitan Choir Director: George S. Raptis Regional Archon Commander: Mark Stavropoulos MISSIONS OCMC Representative: Michael Stavropoulos IOCC Representative: Mark Stavropoulos Ecumenical Liaison: Rev. Fr. Nicholas Pathenos REGIONAL LIAISON Ohio Central: Rev. Fr. William Cassis Southern: Rev. Fr. Paul Christy Upstate New York: Rev. Fr. Jerry Tasikas Sisterhood of Presvyteres: Presvytera Goldie Doukas MICHIGAN Ann Arbor Battle Creek (Chapel) Bloomfield Hills Detroit St. Spyridon (Chapel) Annunciation (Cathedral) Farmington Hills Flint Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Lansing Lexington (Chapel) Marquette Muskegon New Buffalo Plymouth Township Saginaw Sault Ste. Marie Southgate St. Clair Shores Sterling Heights Traverse City (Mission) Troy Westland ARKANSAS Hot Springs Little Rock INDIANA Evansville (Mission) Ft. Wayne Indianapolis The Annunciation KENTUCKY Lexington Louisville NEW YORK Binghamton Buffalo Elmira-Corning Gloversville Ithaca Jamestown Rochester Annunciation Holy Spirit Syracuse Vestal Watertown OHIO Cincinnati Dayton Middletown Springfield Toledo TENNESSEE Chattanooga Memphis Nashville MONASTIC COMMUNITIES Smiths Creek, MI 90

91 METROPOLIS OF DETROIT National Philoptochos Children s Medical Fund Luncheon On November 1, 2003, the Metropolis of Detroit hosted the bi-annual National Philoptochos Childrens Medical Fund Luncheon. Through the hard work and dedication of the Philoptochos members, as well as the devotion of our Orthodox faithful, over $400,000 was collected for Childrens Hospitals in the Metropolis of Detroit and for the National Childrens Medical Fund. Over 1000 people attended the banquet, whose keynote speaker was Nia Vardalos. St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival From June 4 6, 2004, the Metropolis of Detroit hosted the annual Archdiocesan St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival. The brilliant young speakers came from across America and beautifully expounded the Orthodox faith and tradition in this annual festival sponsored by the Department of Religious Education. The community of St. George Church in Southgate, MI (Fr. Philemon Karamanos), graciously and generously hosted our guests. National Philoptochos Children s Medical Fund Luncheon hosted by the Metropolis of Detroit. Ordinations This past year bore witness to three ordinations in the Metropolis of Detroit. The Reverend Fr. Eleftherios Legakis (Assistant Priest Holy Trinity/St. Nicholas Church of Cincinnati, OH) was ordained to the diaconate and then to the priesthood, and the Reverend Dr. Peter Bistolarides (final year at Holy Cross) was ordained to the diaconate; both ordinations celebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit. Currently, there are19 students from the Metropolis of Detroit enrolled at either Hellenic College or Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. This is the largest number of students enrolled at HC/HC in the history of the Metropolis of Detroit. It is anticipated that many more ordinations will take place in the next few years. Archdiocesan St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival hosted by the Metropolis of Detroit and St. George Church of Southgate, MI. Ordination of Dn. Eleftherios Legakis to the Priesthood Holy Trinity/St. Nicholas Church of Cincinnati, OH. 91

92 METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey Nameday: March 25 Consecration: May 10, 2003 Enthronement: May 11, 2003 St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey Comprised of Parishes in the States of New Jersey,Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the Greater Philadelphia Area 629 Springfield Road Kenilworth, NJ Tel: (908) Fax: (908) Web: Chancellor: Vicar General & Director of Philadelphia Office: Vicars: Northern New Jersey: Delaware Valley: Maryland: Virginia: No. Virginia: Chief Secretary: Administrative Assistant: Registry Archivist: Registrars: Youth & YAL Ministries: Metropolitan Council: Financial Officer: Stewardship & Total Commitment: Clergy Syndesmos: Secretaries: Diakonia Coordinator: Philoptochos President: Presvyteres Syndesmos: Regional Archon Commanders: Religious Education: Greek Education: Choir Federation: Ecumenical Affairs & Public Relations: 92 Rev. Protopresbyter Anargyros Stavropoulos V. Rev. Archimandrite Gerasimos Rassias Rev. Protopresbyter Demetrios Moulketis Rev. Protopresbyter Emmanuel Pratsinakis Rev. Protopresbyter Kosmas Karavellas Rev. Protopresbyter Nicholas Bacalis Rev. Protopresbyter Constantine Pavlakos V. Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas Mr. Michael Diamond Rev. Protopresbyter Chyrsostomos Dalamangas Mr. Michael Diamond Ms. Panagiota Dimitropoulos V. Rev. Archimandrite George Nikas, Director Rev. Protopresbyter Kosmas Karavellas, Commissioner Mr. Michael Diamond, Assistant Director Mr. George Kaludis, Ph. D., Vice President Mr. James Fountas Mr. James Youlios Rev. Protopresbyter Demetrios Moulketis Ms. Panagiota Dimitropoulos Mrs. Anita Poulos Mrs. Anita Poulos Mrs. Vasiliki Drogaris Presvytera Alice Noplos Mr. Constantine Caras Mr. Peter Kakoyiannis Mr. Andrew Manatos Rev. Protopresbyter Anargyros Stavropoulos, Chairman Rev. Protopresbyter Emmanuel Pratsinakis, Chairman Rev. Dr. Protopresbyter Demetrios Constantelos, Advisor Dr. Stamatios Kartalopoulos, Co-Chairman Mrs. Maria Keritsis Rev. Protopresbyter Anargyros Stavropoulos NEW JERSEY Asbury Park Atlantic City Cherry Hill Clifton Egg Harbor Elizabeth Fairview Flemington Holmdel Jersey City Evangelismos St. Demetrios Newark North Wildwood Orange Paramus Perth Amboy Piscataway Randolph Tenafly (Cathedral) Toms River Trenton Union Vineland Westfield Wyckoff DELAWARE Wilmington MARYLAND Annapolis Baltimore Annunciation (Cathedral) St. Demetrios St. Nicholas Bethesda Frederick Lanham Ocean City PENNSYLVANIA Broomall Elkins Park Jeffersonville Media Philadelphia St. George (Cathedral) Evangelismos Upper Darby VIRGINIA Charlottesville Danville Falls Church Fredericksburg Hopewell Lynchburg Newport News Norfolk (Cathedral) Richmond (Cathedral) Roanoke Virginia Beach Winchester

93 METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW MAKES FIRST HISTORIC VISIT TO THE HOLY METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY His All Holiness BARTHOLOMEW, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch made his first historic Patriarchal visit to the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey on March 13 14, His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos, the first Metropolitan of the recently elevated Metropolis of New Jersey, characterized the Patriarch s lofty visit as the premier event and single greatest celebration of the Metropolis in the year The spiritual leader of the world s 250 million Orthodox Christians was greeted upon his arrival to the United States by His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos and other dignitaries of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey. The Patriarch s first visit was with the Greek Orthodox Youth of New Jersey who had gathered for the annual Sights & Sounds Program hosted by Holy Trinity Church in Westfield, New Jersey. An extremely enthusiastic audience of more than 700 received His All Holiness with deep respect and great anticipation. The Patriarch was deeply touched by the many beautiful and multi-talented presentations of the young people, who represented more than 20 parishes from New Jersey. The Patriarchal Delegation was inspired by the numerous sights and sounds presentations. Echoing the Patriarch s enthusiasm, His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos exclaimed, I had a dream and today this dream came true with your visit, Your All Holiness. On March 14, the Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross, His All Holiness presided over a magnificent Patriarchal Liturgy at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian in Tenafly, New Jersey. Orthodox faithful from throughout the Metropolitan area filled the Cathedral and Parish Hall to an overflowing capacity crowd in anticipation of a glorious Divine Liturgy distinguished for its Byzantine grandeur. Applauding Metropli- tan Evangelos efforts as the First Metropolitan of the newly elevated Metropolis of New Jersey, His All Holiness said characteristically, His Eminence Evangelos is a promising laborer of the Gospel modest and devoted to the Mother Church. On Sunday evening, more than 1200 faithful from the Metropolis of New Jersey and beyond honored Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at a Metropolis Banquet at the Westmount Country Club in West Paterson, New Jersey, hosted by His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos and the Clergy and Laity of the Metropolis of New Jersey. Metropolitan Evangelos spoke about the vital need to maintain and rejuvenate our dialogue with the Ecumenical Patriarchate as well as further cultivate our close spiritual ties with the Mother Church. His Eminence presented to His All Holiness a small tree plant with the prayer that it would be planted in the Patriarchal yard of the Phanar and would serve as a reminder of the Patriarch s memorable visit to the Metropolis of New Jersey. The Patriarchal visit was truly the watershed event of the year for the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey as it served as a dynamic catalyst to energize the faithful of this most important God-saved See of the Ecumenical Throne. His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos, expressing his deep gratitude to His All Holiness, thanked him for his paternal visit and prayed that God would bless and protect all of the Patriarchal Synodia as well as the Orthodox Faithful in Constantinople. ABOVE: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of St. John the Theologian, Tenafly, NJ on March 14. RIGHT: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey. 93

94 AUXILIARY BISHOPS His Grace Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos Nameday: October 26th His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas Nameday: December 5th His Grace Bishop Gerasimos of Krateia Nameday: October 20th His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane Nameday: January 17th 94

95 FORMER ARCHBISHOPS His Eminence ARCHBISHOP IAKOVOS (Formerly of N. & S. America) Nameday: October 23rd His Eminence METROPOLITAN SPYRIDON (Former Metropolitan of Chaldea, ) Nameday: December 12th RETIRED BISHOPS His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Catania Nameday: October 23rd His Grace Bishop John of Amorion Nameday: May 8th His Grace Bishop Philotheos of Meloa Nameday: January 29th His Grace Bishop Anthimos of Olympos Nameday: September 3rd 95

96 STANDING CONFERENCE OF CANONICAL ORTHODOX BISHOPS IN THE AMERICAS (SCOBA) 10 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Web: Archbishop Demetrios Chairman Metropolitan Philip Vice Chairman Metropolitan Christopher Secretary Metropolitan Nicholas Treasurer Staff: Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos, General Secretary The Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA), established in 1960, brings together the canonical hierarchs of the Orthodox jurisdictions in America. The purpose of the Conference is to make the ties of unity among the canonical Orthodox Churches and their administrations stronger and more visible. The hierarchs meet twice annually for discussions and decisions on matters of common concern. Commissions and agencies have been established to implement the decisions of SCOBA. Among Albanian Orthodox Diocese of America Rt. Rev. Bishop Ilia of Philomelion 6455 Silver Dawn Lane Las Vegas, NV Tel.: (702) Fax: (702) American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese in the U.S.A. Most Rev. Metropolitan Nicholas of Amissos 312 Garfield Street Johnstown, PA Tel.: (814) Fax: (814) Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Most Rev. Metropolitan Philip 358 Mountain Road Englewood, NJ Tel.: (201) Fax: (201) Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church Most Rev. Metropolitan Joseph 550-A West 50th Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Most Rev. Archbishop Demetrios 10 East 79th Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) these are the Orthodox Christian Education Commission (OCEC); International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC); the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC); the Military Chaplaincy Commission; the Study and Planning Commission; the Scouting Commission, the Orthodox Campus Commission, the Social and Moral Issues Commission and the Orthodox Christian Network. Orthodox Church in America Most Rev. Metropolitan Herman P. O. Box 675 Syosset, NY Tel.: (516) Fax: (516) Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese In America & Canada Most Rev. Archbishop Nicolae P. O. Box 27 Skokie, IL Tel.: (847) Fax: (847) Serbian Orthodox Church in the United States & Canada Most Rev. Metropolitan Christopher P.O. Box 519 Libertyville, IL Tel.: (847) Fax: (847) Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA Most Rev. Metropolitan Constantine P. O. Box 495 South Bound Brook, NJ Tel.: (732) Fax: (732) SCOBA Hierarchs in Boundbrook, NJ at a meeting hosted by Metropolitan Constantine of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. 96

97 OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP 10 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel: (212) ,12 Fax: (212) Alice Keurian, Director Rev. Deacon Pandeleimon Papadopoulos, Deacon to the Archbishop Rev. Deacon John Vlahos, Deacon to the Archbishop Mary Douvres, Administrative Assistant The primary charge of the Office of the Archbishop is to respond efficiently and properly to the rigorous demands associated with the overall duties of the Archbishop. Included in the multifaceted tasks of this Office is the daily, weekly, monthly and annual schedule of His Eminences pastoral visitations, official and unofficial meetings with clergy and laity, public and official appearances, audiences, conferences and travels, as well as initiation and coordination of meetings and events involving the Archbishop with local, national and international civic, cultural, academic, religious and political leadership. The Office also handles special events which require organization and coordination on the archdiocesan, metropolis, parish and interreligious level. In addition, this Office processes all forms of communication addressed to the Archbishop, and serves as the Archbishops liaison with various departments within the Archdiocese, the institutions and the governing bodies of the Church in America. CORRESPONDENCE OFFICE Nancy Savaides, Director Maria Kassomenakis, Greek Correspondence Assistant/Translator Cleo Kennedy, English Correspondence Assistant This Office is responsible for all official correspondence in Greek and English of the Office of the Archbishop. The Office assists His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios with the high volume of correspondence addressed to him personally, ensuring that each piece of mail is forwarded properly and receives an accurate and prompt reply. The Office facilitates special correspondence from His Eminence to various groups, as well as to individuals. It also prepares for distribution in both languages the official Encyclicals of the Archbishop that are disseminated on selected feast days, holidays, and other special observances. 97

98 OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR 10 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas, Chancellor of the Archdiocese Rev. Fr. Michael T. Kontogiorgis, Assistant Chancellor Thalia Georghiou, Administrative Assistant Peter Polychroni, Assistant Athena Kotsinos, Assistant The Office of the Chancellor is concerned with the well-being of the clergy, their ongoing assignments and reassignments, their continuing education, and the benefits provided to them by the Church. Clergy entering the Archdiocese through ordination by an Archdiocesan hierarch or by incardination from other Orthodox jurisdictions receive their first assignments through the Chancellors Office. All assignments within the Direct Archdiocesan District are at present arranged through this office as well. The Chancellors Office also helps to coordinate the reassignment of clergy from one Metropolis to another. His Grace Bishop Savas The Chancellor is responsible for the administration of the Archdiocesan Clergy Sexual Misconduct Policy. New parishes that are being formed within the Archdiocese receive their canonical status through the Office of the Chancellor. Matters pertaining to parish administration are also reviewed and addressed by the Chancellors Office. The Chancellors Office also coordinates and administers the Taylor Scholarship Fund, which provides monetary grants to those pursuing advanced degrees in theological studies, and the James J. Tembelis Scholarship Fund, as well as the Gioles and Malta Scholarships. 98

99 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Phone: (212) Fax: (212) administration@goarch.org Jerry Dimitriou, Executive Director of Administration jerry@goarch.org Maria Andriotis, Executive Administrative Assistant maria@goarch.org Linda Petersen, Human Resource Manager LPetersen@goarch.org Jerry Minetos, Development Officer jminetos@goarch.org Laura J.K. Paulus, Parish Development laurapaulus@goarch.org The Office of Administration has the responsibility for the administrative, financial, legal and development functions of the Archdiocese. In implementing the Archdioceses mission, this department, in cooperation with the Chancellors Office, ensures that the Archdiocesan departments and institutions are meeting their objectives and operate within the administrative and financial guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese. The department also manages human resources, day-to-day operations and strategic planning for the Archdiocesan headquarters in New York, and works with the Metropolises to assist them in their administrative needs. Additionally, in cooperation with the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, the department acts as the coordinator and liaison for the Clergy-Laity Congress, the Archdiocesan Council and the various Archdiocesan institutions. With the assistance of a grant from the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund, the Archdiocese has established a Development Office to assist with the growth and future planning of our local and national Church. The Development Officer travels to parishes, local and national meetings to offer presentations and guidance on parish, Metropolis and Archdiocesan development issues of concern. In 2004, working under the guidance of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, the Office of Administration assisted in fulfilling a long awaited goal, the establishment of Faith, An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism. This new initiative will assist in enhancing the funding resources available to sustain the National Ministries of our Church in America. The Office of Administration continues to be the liaison between this Endowment Fund and the Archdiocese. Jerry Dimitriou Archdiocese Support Staff Mrs. Eva Kafetzis, Reception Ms. Michele Georgiou, Mailroom Mr. Kyriacos Mytides, Kitchen Mrs. Linda Garcia, Maintenance Ms. Moshoula Stenos, Maintenance Mr. Ricardo Miranda, Maintenance 99

100 ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL 10 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) ,12 Fax: (212) His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Chairman EPARCHIAL SYNOD OF METROPOLITANS His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey AUXILIARY BISHOPS His Grace Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas His Grace Bishop Gerasimos of Krateia His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Michael Jaharis Vice Chairman New York, NY George Behrakis Tewksbury, MA John Pappajohn Des Moines, IA Nicholas Bouras Treasurer Summit, NJ Dr. John Collis Chagrin Falls, OH John A. Payiavlas Warren, OH Emanuel G. Demos General Counsel New York, NY Catherine Bouffides-Walsh Secretary Glastonbury, Ct Dr. Elenie Huszagh Portland, OR Anthony Stefanis Atlanta, GA George Anderson Nashville, TN ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL Peter Bassett Westin, MA Fred Chapekis Northbrook, IL Arthur Anton Boston, MA Clifford T. Argue Mercer Island, WA Andrew Athens Chicago, IL Rev. Fr. Nicholas G. Bacalis Richmond, VA Rev. Fr. Andrew Barakos Scottsdale, AZ Rev. Fr. Alkiviadis Calivas Needham, MA George Cantonis Belleair, FL Michael Cantonis Tarpon Springs, FL Rev. Fr. William Cassis Cincinnati, OH John Catsimatidis New York, NY Stephen Cherpelis Archdiocesan District Council Vice President Archdiocesan District Douglaston, NY Presvytera Flora Chioros President National Sisterhood of Presvyteres Newport News, VA Rev. Fr. William Christ Tulsa, OK 100

101 ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL Rev. Deacon Euripides Christulides Metropolis Council Vice President Metropolis of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Gerald Clonaris Charlotte, NC Thomas Dallas Lincolnwood, IL George Dariotis Bayside, NY Rev. Fr. Athanasios Demos Chancellor, Metropolis of Boston Brookline, MA Rev. Fr. James Dokos Milwaukee, MI Theofanis Economidis Metropolis Council Vice President Metropolis of San Francisco Los Altos, CA Johnny Economy Atlanta, GA Gust Feles Bloomfield Hills, MI James Fountas Scotch Plains, NJ Rev. Fr. William Gaines President, Retired Greek Orthodox Clergy of America Metairie, LA Rev. Fr. Dean Gigicos Orlando, FL Rev. Fr. James Gordon President, Hellenic College/Holy Cross Alumni Association Lincolnshire, IL Dr. Steven Gounardes President, Saint Basil Academy Brooklyn, NY V. Rev. Fr. Nicholas T. Graff Director, St. Photios National Shrine St. Augustine, FL Rev. Archdeacon Ryan Gzikowski Chancellor, Metropolis of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Professor Helen Hadjiyannakis-Bender New York, NY Anne Halkedis National YAL Coordinator Yardley, PA Ron Harb Little Rock, AR Dr. Antoine Harovas New York, NY Rev. Fr. Dean Hountalas Chancellor, Metropolis of Detroit Detroit, MI Elaine Jaharis Winnetka, IL William Kallinikos Oceanside, NY George Kaludis Metropolis Council Vice President Metropolis of New Jersey Potomoc, MD Thomas Kanelos Niles, IL V. Rev. Fr. Demetri C. Kantzavelos Chancellor, Metropolis of Chicago Chicago, IL Michael Kavourias Manhasset, NY Peter Kikis New York, NY Nikos Koutsomitis New York, NY Steven Kyriakos President, St. Michael's Home New Canaan, CT The Honorable Paul Lillios Northbrook, IL Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis Order of St. Andrew Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate National Commander Rydal, PA Catherine Lingas Portland, OR Constantine Liollio Houston, TX Lindy Litrides Atlanta, GA Dr. Nicholas G. Loutsion Canonsburgh, PA Dr. Nicholas Madias Boston, MA Rev. Fr. Jon E. Magoulias Modesto, CA Rev. Fr. John G. Maheras Cohasset, MA Alexander Maillis Nassau, Bahamas Andrew Manatos Bethesda, MD Tim Maniatis Bethesda, MD Franklin Manios Supreme President, AHEPA Warren, OH John Marks Lincolnwood, IL George V. Matthews Metropolis Council Vice President Metropolis of Atlanta Atlanta, GA 101

102 ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL Phyllis Michaelides Providence, RI Demitri Moschos Worcester, MA James Moshovitis Bethesda, MD Rev. Fr. James G. Moskovites New York, NY Rev. Fr. James Moulketis President Archdiocesan Presbyters Council Wyckoff, NJ Lou Nicozisis Lancaster, PA Rev. Fr. Peter Orfanakos Orange, CT Panikos Papanikolaou Brooklyn, NY Peter J. Pappas Syosset, NY Dr. Vicki Pappas National Chairperson National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians Bloomington, IN Professor Elias Patsavos Cambridge, MA Harold Peponis Chicago, IL Harry Plomarity Corpus Christi, TX Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Pratsinakis Cherry Hill, NJ Dr. Louis Roussalis Metropolis Council Vice President Metropolis of Denver Denver, CO Casper, WY Rev. Fr. Paul Schroeder Chancellor Metropolis of San Francisco San Francisco, CA Robert G. Shaw President, Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity New York, NY Rev. Fr. Mark Sietsema Lansing, MI Chris Skeadas Villanova, PA Georgia Skeadas President National Philoptochos Society Villanova, NY V. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Skordallos Tarpon Springs, FL Michael Sophocles Weston, MA Alex Spanos Stockton, CA Jim Speros New York, NY Angelo Stamoulis Holliston, MA Mark D. Stavropoulos Bloomfield Hills, MI Rev. Fr. Anargyros Stavropoulos Chancellor, Metropolis of New Jersey Kenilworth, NJ Gus Stavropoulos Metropolis Council Vice President Metropolis of Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI Rev. Fr. Dennis Strouzas Chairman Archdiocese Benefits Committee Roslyn Heights, NY Maria Svolos Gebhard Chicago, IL Rev. Fr. John Touloumes Bethel Park, PA Rev. Fr. Nicholas C. Triantafilou President Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Brookline, MA V. Rev. Fr. George J. Tsahakis Chancellor, Metropolis of Atlanta Atlanta, GA Kyriakos Tsakopoulos Sacramento, CA Savvas Tsivicos Wayside, NJ Rev. Fr. Luke Uhl Chancellor, Metropolis of Denver Denver, CO Peter Vlachos New York, NY George Vourvoulias Metropolis Council Vice President Metropolis of Chicago Park Ridge, IL James Youlias West Paterson, NJ Tom Zaferes Cincinnati, OH John Zavitsanos Houston, TX Peter Zikos McMurray, PA 102

103 ARCHDIOCESAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) aacst@goarch.org Dr. Achilles G. Adamantiades Executive Secretary George Washington University and World Bank (retired) aadaman@attglobal.net Prof. Gregory Botsaris Tufts University, Boston Prof. Philip Serafim Northeastern University, Boston His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, Chairman COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dr. Costas Efthymiou St. Johns University (retired) New York City area Dr. Aristotle Papanikolaou Fordham University New York City area Dr. Ioannis Michopoulos Naval Research Laboratory Washington D.C. area Rapid scientific and technological changes within contemporary society profoundly affect our everyday lives. These novel developments have the capacity to affect fundamental issues such as the beginning and end of life, human reproduction, the way we receive and process information, the structure of society, and our present and future existence in the physical environment. As a result, critical legal, ethical and moral questions emerge that often puzzle the common citizen as well as societal leadership. Many of these issues have become contested questions in the political arena. They have also entered the consciousness of religious leaders, who are concerned with the impact these developments might have on theological teachings and moral positions and practices. Based on the above observations, a need was perceived for the clergy and lay leadership to be better informed on the scientific and technological issues of our day, and for the laity who are engaged in science and technology to understand the broader implications (ethical, sociological, and religious) of science and technology and the concerns that are generated by rapid and radical advances. To address these needs among both clergy and laity, the Archdiocesan Advisory Committee on Science and Technology (AACST) was formed in 2001 by a group of scientists, engineers, medical and legal professionals, as well as theologians under the guidance of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, and with the approval of the Holy Eparchial Synod and the Archdiocesan Council. The membership of the Committee is based on the following set of criteria: (i) wide professional recognition and excellence in the respective Dr. Michael Papaioannou International Monetary Fund Washington D.C. area Dr. Andrea L. Kalfoglou Johns Hopkins University Washington D.C. area Mr. Paul Zamora Archdiocesan Liaison Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, New York City fields of endeavor; (ii) proven, active involvement in the life of the Church; and (iii) a substantive knowledge of Orthodox theology. This Committee membership continues to be enriched with new members as more persons who fulfill these criteria are nominated and appointed. The work of the Committee has been organized in three Subcommittees as follows: 1. Subcommittee on Bioethics and Medical Issues; 2. Subcommittee on Energy, Environment, and Economics; and 3. Subcommittee on Physical Sciences and Advanced Technologies. The Committee works through local meetings, ad hoc consultations, and exchanges of correspondence. It was officially presented for the first time at the 36th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Los Angeles, and had its first plenary meeting at Hellenic College/Holy Cross in Brookline, MA, on October 19, In July 2004, the Committee held a one-day meeting prior to the 37th Clergy-Laity Congress, in New York City, in which ten papers on the various topics of the three subcommittees were presented. Summary presentations of the work of the three subcommittees were also made in a two-hour educational session during the Congress. According to its official terms of reference, the AACST serves in an advisory capacity to the Archbishop, the Synod, and the clergy and lay leadership of the Archdiocese. Its work focuses on contemporary issues of science and technology through a dialogue of scientists and engineers with theologians, lawyers, mental health professionals, and other scholars. 103

104 ARCHIVES 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) archives@goarch.org Nikie Calle, Director of Archives Nikie_Calle@goarch.org Since the establishment of the first Greek Orthodox Church in 1864, the evolution of the Greek-American community has been a primary concern of the leadership of the Church. To meet this concern this department works to maintain the historical documents of the Greek Orthodox Church and of Hellenism in the Americas. Established more than thirty years ago, the Department of Archives is an important ministry of the Holy Archdiocese. The department continues on its mission of becoming a repository of select resources that bear witness to the richness of our Greek Orthodox faith in the Americas and the indelible history of the Archdiocese. It has undertaken the task of systematically evaluating, organizing and classifying voluminous files, dating back as far as These documents record the history, progress, and growth of the Church and its institutions, of the Greek-American community, and of numerous fraternal, social, cultural, and educational organizations. Of primary concern to this department is the need to preserve and restore historical documents. Many of these records are irreplaceable and in danger of disintegrating because of age. Extreme care is taken to restore and preserve them. Included in the Archives files are hundreds of documents representing numerous categories of Church development. Among the categories indexed are: 1. The establishment and incorporation of the Archdiocese; 2. The historical development of key institutions and governing bodies within the Church; 3. The structure and reorganization of the Archdiocese; 4. The listings of all clergymen within the hierarchy of the Church; 5. The progress of the ecumenical movement; 6. The records of the Ecumenical and Orthodox Patriarchates. In addition, the Archive has gathered an extensive photograph file and book collection on Hellenism in America. Undoubtedly, the most extensive and authentic repository of the history of the Greek Orthodox Church and of Greeks in America, the Office of Archives is now in a position to offer its services to scholars, researchers and authors. It is ready to provide them with the resources necessary for their research. Information and photographs are available upon request. 104 Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Archbishop Demetrios visit with Archbishop Iakovos during the visit of His All Holiness to the United States last year.

105 ARCHDIOCESE BENEFITS OFFICE 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) As Orthodox Christians we are called to trust in the Lord for all our needs both human and spiritual. We know, however, that we must do our share. For the spiritual security of our souls we must pray, fast, confess and live a Christ-like life. For the physical security of our lives we must institute a pension, life insurance, medical and disability program. To address the temporal needs of our clergy the Archdiocese Benefits Committee was established to direct and manage the Archdiocesan Benefits Program for clergy and lay employees. The Archdiocese Benefits Committee meets twice a year, each Spring and Fall, to receive and act on reports from its standing committees. Each standing committee consists of clergy and lay-persons with particular interest and professional expertise in the areas the committee oversees. The Administration Committee meets at least four times a year. It is responsible for the operation of the Pension Plan. It establishes rules for its administration and acts on applications for pension benefits and related issues. The Benevolence Committee considers and acts on requests for financial assistance for clergy and their families. The Investment Committee meets regularly to review the investment performance of the Pension Fund against established objectives and strategies. It establishes the investment guidelines and has the power to appoint and dismiss the funding agent(s). The Insurance Plans Committee meets as needed to consider issues related to the Archdiocese-sponsored insurance plans. It selects the insurance carrier, appoints the brokeradministrator and negotiates benefits and rates. ARCHDIOCESE BENEFITS OFFICE: Katherine Peters, Director kathy@goarch.org Anna Vrettos, Benefit Specialist annav@goarch.org Peter Boulas, Accountant peterb@goarch.org ARCHDIOCESE BENEFITS COMMITTEE Rev. Fr. D. Strouzas, Chairman Rev. Fr. J. Rousakis, Vice Chairman Rev. Fr. J. Konugres, Secretary Rev. Fr. S. Callos Rev. Fr. A. Demos Rev. Fr. S. Dorozenski V. Rev. Fr. G. Karambis Rev. Fr. C. Kerhulas Rev. Fr. C. Pavlakos Mr. J. Dimitriou, Lay Representative ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE V. Rev. Fr. G. Karambis, Chairman Rev. Fr. A. Demos Rev. Fr. C. Kerhulas Rev. Fr. M. Kontogiorgis Rev. Fr. C. Sitaras Mr. J. Dimitriou INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Rev. Fr. C. Pavlakos, Chairman Rev. Fr. S. Callos Rev. Fr. M. Kontogiorgis Rev. Fr. J. Konugres Mr. A. Anagnos Mr. P. Vlachos INSURANCE PLANS COMMITTEE Rev. Fr. A. Demos, Chairman Rev. Fr. S. Dorozenski Rev. Fr. C. Sitaras BENEVOLENCE COMMITTEE Rev. Fr. J. Rousakis, Chairman V. Rev. Fr. G. Karambis Rev. Fr. C. Kerhulas 105

106 COMMUNICATIONS 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) communications@goarch.org Marissa P. Costidis, Acting Director marissa@goarch.org Rev. Father Nektarios Morrow, Special Projects/ Technical Assistance FrNektarios@goarch.org Paul Zamora, Coordinator, Special Projects pzamora@goarch.org Afroditi Poulinas, Administrative Assistant apoulinas@goarch.org The Department of Communications of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America consists of the following Offices and their Directors & Staff: News & Information / Public Relations Greek Orthodox Telecommunications (GOTelecom) Orthodox Observer Internet Ministries The primary work and ministry of the Department of Communications is to facilitate proper and coordinated communication within the Church in America and to communicate the scope of the ministry and activity of the Archdiocese in the larger contexts of America and the world. The Department has the task of assisting the Hierarchs, Clergy, Parishes, Departments, Organizations, Institutions, and Programs in receiving and communicating information in timely and effective ways, as this is critical both to the growth and support of every area of the life of the Church. The Director of the Department is responsible for coordinating the work and planning of the communication offices of the Archdiocese and with assisting the Department of Information Technologies in the program of the Office of Internet Ministries. The Department of Communications has a vital role in the following basic areas: 1. Communicating efficiently the scope of the ministry and activity of the Archdiocese to all people associated with the Archdiocese, to adherents of the Orthodox Christian faith, to the leadership and members of other religious bodies, and to members of the media, to public officials, and to academic leaders on national and international levels; 2. Assisting the work of the Archbishop through coordinated planning and communication of his vision and goals for the Archdiocese; 3. Developing, evaluating, and modifying a continuous plan for communicating the work of the Hierarchs, Metropolises, Parishes, Departments, Organizations, Institutions, and Programs of the Archdiocese; 4. Providing technical and resource assistance to all of the above to enhance and coordinate their communication and work of ministry. 106

107 GOTelecom 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel: (212) Fax (212) Toll-Free: Web: gotel@goarch.org Marissa P. Costidis, Managing Director marissa@goarch.org MISSION The mission of GOTelecom is to serve the needs of the Greek Orthodox Church in America by producing and disseminating religious, cultural and educational mass media materials pertaining to Orthodox Christianity and Hellenic Tradition. Our goal is to help educate our Orthodox and Hellenic audiences so that they may develop pride and confidence about their faith and cultural heritage. Then we will work to educate the audience at large so that together we may help develop the proper perceptions about Orthodoxy and Greek culture. The mission is three-fold: 1) internally to archive the activities of the Archdiocese, 2) to produce in-house programs that educate and awaken our faithful about the ministries of our Archdiocese and, 3) to produce programs of quality that can be distributed nationally on television and through video (full-length programs and public service announcements). OTHER GOTELECOM PROGRAMS: Throughout our sixteen years, we have produced over 180 programs and have received awards from many organizations. Our two EMMY Awards have shown our faithful that Orthodox Christianity can be proclaimed with originality and excitement on videotape. Nicholas J. Furris, Senior Producer/Director nickfurris@aol.com DISTRIBUTION The Department has continued its sales of videotapes to our parishes, schools, universities and homes. Our daily duties include fulfillment of these orders. Additionally, GOTelecom has acquired the rights to distribute numerous outside productions. In addition to distribution relationships with Greek Orthodox distributors, i.e. Light & Life, we have established contracts with Vision Video, and bookstores of other Orthodox jurisdictions. Each parish in America should have our entire library of videotapes available in a lending library. Additionally, university, college and high school libraries should have our major titles available for research and information. BROADCASTING For His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios Holiday Messages, GOTelecom provides over 25 Greek television producers and over 60 radio producers in the United States with tapes for airing, at no cost. Marissa P. Costidis, Managing Director, serves on the Membership Board of Faith & Values Media, whose membership is composed of over 64 different faith groups. Faith & Values Media is a partner with the nationally distributed Hallmark Channel For a free catalogue and for more information please contact our office. 107

108 INTERNET MINISTRIES 50 Goddard Ave., Brookline, MA Tel: (617) Fax: (617) Web: Theo Nicolakis, Director Rev. Dn. Vasileios T. Flegas, Assistant Director Jamil Samara, Assistant Director of Technology and Web Site Developer Andrew Constantinou, Graphic Designer Web Site Developer Jacob Gorny, E-Business Specialist Application Developer MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES The mission of Internet Ministries is to follow the commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ who said: Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation (Mark 16.15). Internet Ministries is dedicated to wielding technology for the proclamation of the Good News of the Gospel and for the advancement of Orthodox Christian ministry. In this capacity, the Department is charged with the development and expansion of the Archdiocese s presence on the Internet and the World Wide Web. Internet Ministries was created through the generous vision and support of Leadership100. BULLETIN BUILDER ( Launched at the 37th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in New York, Bulletin Builder has revolutionized the way parishes create, edit, and publish their Sunday Bulletins. With this website tool, a parish simply assembles its content, and Bulletin Builder automatically publishes the Sunday bulletin to a printed booklet, a graphical , and a website. This philosophy of create once and deploy across any medium is the foundation of Bulletin Builder and the new tools Internet Ministries is developing for parishes. Bulletin Builder was created through the generous vision and support of Leadership 100. ORTHODOX WEB BUILDER ( Also launched at the 37th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, Orthodox Web Builder is a web-based tool that empowers every parish, ministry and organization with the ability to develop and maintain a professional web site without any technical expertise or assistance. Orthodox Web Builder represents the Department s firm commitment towards ensuring that every Greek Orthodox parish in America is online. ORTHODOXPHOTO ( OrthodoxPhoto is a full-featured online photo service that allows parishes, Church schools, camps, organizations, and any individual to develop, share, and store their favorite photos either online or in print. Through OrthodoxPhoto, individuals can send in rolls of film, receive prints and negatives, develop digital prints, and easily share digital albums with others over the Internet. Photos are processed with exceptional, award-winning quality on Kodak paper. ORTHODOX MARKETPLACE ( This year, the Department has launched the first phase of a multiphased program to create a comprehensive online Orthodox store for our faithful. This endeavor will serve as a clearing- 108 house of books, icons, music, clothing, and other Orthodox materials. In addition, there will be new and unique downloadable software products from the Department of Internet Ministries, found only at this new online store: NEW AND IMPROVED ICONOGRAMS ( This new and improved Iconograms is a free e-card service which provides the user with the ability to create your own personalized Iconograms account with address book and calendar, reminding you of namedays, birthdays, anniversaries, and other important dates. The automatic scheduling feature, provides for the great benefit of choosing the time and date a card will be sent. With over 1,000 cards to chose from, and with an added search feature, this service provides the perfect way for staying in touch with loved ones who are both far and near. idonations ( idonations is a new Iconogram service that provides a steward the ability to send a beautiful customized icon greeting card to a loved one or friend, while financially contributing to the ministries of the Archdiocese, in his or her name. APPLICATIONS FOR PALM PILOT AND WINDOWS CE DEVICES The Department of Internet Ministries is launching a series of new applications targeting mobile users. The first application developed for the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office brings the yearly Planner to PDA s. Users can now have the references for the daily bible readings, saints commemorated, listing of the date of Easter, as well as fasting periods right on their hand-held device. WEBMASTERS NETWORK ( The creation of this online collaborative Webmasters Network for Orthodox Christian web developers and webmasters allows individuals who are developing parish web sites, involved in their organization s web strategy, or who wish to interact with and learn from other Orthodox Christian Internet professionals the opportunity to communicate and collaborate. ORTHODOX QUESTION BOX ( or (questionbox@goarch.org) In cooperation with Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, trained and supervised seminarians respond to questions via , creating an interactive forum for those exploring Orthodox Christianity as well as those who wish to learn more about their faith.

109 OFFICE OF NEWS & INFORMATION/ PUBLIC RELATIONS 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) communications@goarch.org Presvytera Nikki Stephanopoulos, Director/Press Officer nikki@goarch.org OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS As the Greek Orthodox Church in America has emerged on the national and international scene as a vital and vibrant religious presence, it has become evident that the Archdiocese must become increasingly involved in issues of concern to its members. The Office of Public Relations was established in order to coordinate Archdiocese involvement in matters of public and political affairs in the United States and relations with the White House, Congress, academic leaders and local and state leaders. Further, the Office assists in implementing programming for public events involving the Archdiocese and Clergy-Laity Congresses. OFFICE OF NEWS AND INFORMATION/PRESS OFFICER The responsibility of the Office of News and Information and the Press Office is to communicate the Church s mission and message of hope and love to our Greek Orthodox faithful and to the public at large. This is done by cultivating professional relationships with print and electronic media, by producing material for print, radio and television in such a way as to achieve clarity in the public mind by providing information service to Archdiocesan publications and Departments, the Metropolises and parishes. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Media coverage of all Archdiocesan events (initiate feature and in-depth coverage of same); Provide information service and establish professional relations with the media, hierarchs, clergy, parishes, government, other faiths and jurisdictions; Resource for Orthodox and non-orthodox textbooks, directories, government, jurisdictions, etc; Maintain Archdiocese membership with religious media professional organizations and Communications Commissions. Facilitated in 2004 New York Times interview with Archbishop Demetrios on progress of St. Nicholas May 14, 2004 (One and 1/2 page) Extensive Press Conference including Bari (Italy) delegation and Mayor Bloomberg. January 17, 2004 Inclusion of Archbishop Demetrios in recently (May 11, 2004) published book Amazing Men by noted photographer Joyce Tenneson. Addition of Epiphany, Festival of Lights and The Other Holy Land to Armed Forces Network Religous Programming Schedule Presvytera Nikki Stephanopoulos has served for 11 years as a member of the Board of Trustees of National Interfaith Cable Coaltion/Hallmark Channel and was elected as secretary of the Communications Commission of the National Council of Churches in She is also the Archdiocese representative to the NYC2012 Olympic bid committee. Yearbook 2005 The annual Yearbook of the Archdiocese, in addition to offering information to parishes and parishioners, is a resource for the media, government, religious and academic communicators and affiliated organizations. Yearbooks are sent nationwide to members of the print and electronic media, religious and government communicators and press offices. The Yearbook is also available online. Bari, Italy Mayor Simeone di Cagno Abbrescia presents Archbishop Demetrios with a symbolic gift, an icon of St. Nicholas, as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg looks on. The Mayor led a Bari delegation of city officials that also presented His Eminence a donation of 258,000 euros to aid in the rebuilding of St. Nicholas at Ground Zero. 109

110 ORTHODOX OBSERVER 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Web: observer@goarch.org Stavros H. Papagermanos, Director & Executive Editor Greek Press Officer stavros@goarch.org Jim Golding (Chryssoulis), Editor jim_ golding@goarch.org Eleftherios Pissalidis, Production EleftheriosPissalidis@goarch.org Abel Montoya, Graphic Artist amontoya@goarch.org Soula Podaras, Administrative Assistant spodaras@goarch.org For almost seventy years the Orthodox Observer has been delivering the message and work of the Church to people in America and around the world. Archbishop Athenagoras established the Observer in 1934 as a monthly publication, and the first issue in its current format as a newspaper was published in October of Throughout its history, it has provided a wide range of news and information about the Church, its ministries, and the activities of its many communities to a readership than now exceeds 500,000. True to its goals, the newspaper has become part of the life of Greek Orthodox faithful. It bridges the enormous distances between the numerous communities of the Archdiocese, reaches the unchurched, and helps nurture a Greek Orthodox identity among parishioners as it keeps them informed about a multitude of subjects. The Observer s bilingual content addresses and affirms this identity. Each issue presents to readers current news and events from the Archdiocese, as well as from the Metropolises, parishes, ministries, and organizations. Standard sections focus on the ministry of the Ecumenical Patriarch and other Orthodox jurisdictions in America and around the world. Feature articles and columns provide spiritual guidance and theological insights. As the official newspaper of the Archdiocese, the Observer publishes encyclicals, statements, and policies as they are issued. Through the years, the Observer has undergone many changes and improvements. One result has been the dramatic rise in its readership from a circulation of about 45,000 issues in the 70s to the current circulation of approximately 140, A new effort to improve the cost effectiveness as well as the contents and the overall appearance of the Observer has been undertaken in recent years. The publication is produced entirely in-house, with substantial and immediate savings in its production costs and its overall cost to the Archdiocese. This also makes it possible to include in each issue more timely articles and news items, as well as high quality graphics and visual highlights. In 2005, attention will given to updating the subscription database and mailing list. Further efforts will be focused on increasing advertising and sponsorship revenue to offset the costs of providing this ministry to the faithful of the Church in America. The Orthodox Observer is also available on the web site of the Archdiocese ( goarch.org). Each issue is published in its entirety on the site as a PDF document (Adobe Acrobat) for viewing, downloading, or printing. Plans are progressing for the production of a complete electronic edition of the Observer that will be integrated with the current publication. This online version will be a virtual magazine providing Orthodox Christians with daily and weekly news and information. Following the vision of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, the Orthodox Observer is striving to enhance the ministries of the Church, to edify the faithful, and to provide a regular source of information about Orthodox Christianity and the global scope and mission of the Orthodox Church. In this task the Observer will remain a vital means of communication and will continue to facilitate the unity and growth of the Church.

111 PUBLIC AFFAIRS 8 East 79th Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Rev. Fr. Alex Karloutsos Assistant to the Archbishop for Public Affairs fralex@goarch.org Dina Theodosakis Administrative Assistant Dina@goarch.org The Department of Public Affairs assists the Office of the Archbishop in coordinating the Archdiocese involvement in matters of public and political affairs in the United States, the White House, Congress, academic leaders and local and state officials. This office also implements programming for public events related to public affairs. His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided at the Divine Liturgy of the Feast Day of St. Andrew the Apostle at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George in Constantinople on November 30, This day was illustrious because of the joyous and historical occasion of the return of the Holy Relics of Sts. Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom to their original resting place in Constantinople. The relics of these two Great Fathers of the Church were taken 800 years ago during the 4th Crusade in 1204 and were returned by Pope John Paul II to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in a historic Ceremony on November 27 in St. Peter s Basilica at the Vatican. Archbishop Demetrios of America led a pilgrimage of the Archons of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle from the United States during these historic events. His Eminence traveled to Constantinople from the Vatican with His All Holiness and the leader of the official Delegation of the Church of Rome, Walter Cardinal Kasper. At the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George there were representatives of other Christian Churches to witness this occasion. In his remarks, the Ecumenical Patriarch expressed the hope that this doubly illustrious day will mark a new period of more concerted progress toward the unity, that is so much desired by all, by all the Christian Churches and by all people in Christ. 111

112 FINANCE 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) John Barbagallo, CPA Director of Finance jbarbagallo@goarch.org Michael Gambeski, CPA Archdiocese Controller mgambeski@goarch.org Ronald Wilks Investment Accounting Manager rwilks@goarch.org George Papadakos Archdiocese Affiliate Controller gpapadakos@goarch.org Nitsa Sinanis Accounts Payable/Receivable nitsa@goarch.org Ioanna Kekropidou Assistant to Director of Finance ioanna@goarch.org The Church, being the body of Christ in the world, is responsible for the material well-being of the souls entrusted to her care. As an institution in this world, but not of the world, she must carefully balance the spiritual needs of her flock against the material necessities required to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the world. To this end, the Department of Finance is charged with maintaining the material well being of the Archdiocese of America so that it may flourish as an icon of Gods plenty and mercy. The Department of Finance is responsible for the oversight of all financial matters of the Archdiocese. Its constant task is to oversee all the institutions of the Archdiocese and the Metropolises that comprise the Greek Orthodox Church in America. The Department effects the will of the Archbishop and the Archdiocesan Council in fiduciary matters. It advises and assists persons and institutions in the Archdiocese on matters relating to accounting, as well as fiscal health and responsibility. The Department also coordinates an extensive year end financial audit of the Archdiocese as well as Archdiocese institutions and affiliates. The financial statements of the Archdiocese, its institutions and affiliates, are audited annually by one of the worlds largest independent accounting firms. 112 Opening Plenary Session of the 37th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress.

113 GREEK EDUCATION 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Web: greekeducation@goarch.org Maria Makedon, Archdiocesan District Director Vayia Gakis, Administrative Assistant Daisy Tsitouridou, Staff GREEK EDUCATION Greek Education aims at instilling in the minds and hearts of our Youth the spiritual, moral, and cultural values underlying the Greek Orthodox faith and cultural heritage. By helping young students understand the meaning and appreciate the value of their Greek Orthodox faith and cultural heritage, Greek Education contributes immensely to the development of well informed, responsible, and progressive members of our Greek Orthodox Church in America. THE DEPARTMENT OF GREEK EDUCATION The Department of Greek Education is charged with the responsibility of providing community schools with general guidelines and proper teaching materials, in order to enable them to establish a sound Greek studies program that would include the teaching of the Modern Greek language, the history of the Greek nation and the Greek Orthodox faith and cultural heritage. To fulfill its mission, the Department of Greek Education offers the following: Greek Studies Program Guidelines; Books and Other Resource Materials; Teacher Seminars and Workshops; Student Assessment; Certificates, Diplomas and Awards. The Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek Since 1973, the Department of Greek Education develops and administers annually the Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek to public and parochial school students in grades 8 and above in the State of New York as well as in other regions throughout the country. The Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek is a foreign language achievement test that assesses student proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Modern Greek. Its proficiency level is the equivalent to a third year of a foreign language high school course. Students who successfully pass the Examination are awarded three high school credits in a foreign language. It is estimated that in its 32 years of existence, the Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek has benefited over 20,000 students. For information on how to administer the Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek in your area and offer students the opportunity to obtain credits-by-exam in a foreign language, please contact the Department of Greek Education at (212) Informative Material The Department of Greek Education has available a kit of informative materials including the School Calendar, the recommended by the Department teachersalary scale for community school teachers, and a Catalog of Greek books and other resources. To receive this kit, please contact the Department of Greek Education at (212) THE ARCHDIOCESAN SCHOOL SYSTEM A recent survey of the Department of Greek Education has shown that there are 27 community day schools currently functioning in the United States, five of which accommodate exclusively preschool-age children. These parochial day schools have declared an enrollment of 6,606 students for the current school year Also in operation, are 314 Greek afternoon schools with an enrollment of approximately 20,000 students, ages In addition, a number of parishes throughout the country offer evening classes in the Modern Greek language to adults. Both the parochial day schools and the Greek afternoon schools offer a unique program of Greek studies consisting of the systematic teaching of the Modern Greek language, Greek history and culture and the history of the Greek Orthodox religion. They all operate under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and comprise the Archdiocesan School System. Holidays & Seasons A sticker book for preschool children 113

114 ARCHDIOCESAN DAY SCHOOLS DIRECTORY Pre-School & Day Care Centers ALABAMA Cathedral Day Care 307 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL Tel: (205) Fax: (205) Principal: Mrs. Katherine Sissa Preschool & Kindergarten enrollment: 85 ARIZONA Holy Trinity Academy 1973 E. Maryland Ave. Phoenix, AZ Tel. (602) Fax (602) Website: Director: Heather Diamanti-Fowble Preschool & Kindergarten enrollment: 35 GEORGIA Annunciation Day School Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation 2500 Clairmont Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA Tel. (404) Principal: Fr. George Alexson Director: Mrs. Michelle Wright Preschool & Kindergarten enrollment: 40 ILLINOIS St. Haralambos School 7373 Caldwell Avenue Niles, IL Tel: (847) Fax:(847) Principal: Mrs. Eileen Hawryz Preschool & Kindergarten enrollment: 30 Solon Greek American School of St. Demetrios Church 2727 West Winona Chicago, IL Tel. (773) Fax (773) Principal: Mr. Nikitas Papageorgiou Preschool & Kindergarten enrollment: 52 Parochial Day Schools CALIFORNIA Holy Trinity Orthodox School 999 Brotherhood Way San Francisco, CA Tel/Fax: (415) Principal: Fr. Michael Pappas Kindergarten to eighth grade enrollment: 36 St. Nicholas School 9501 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, CA Tel.: (818) Fax: (818) Principal: Mrs. Mari Naltsas Pre-K to eighth grade enrollment: 300 FLORIDA St. John Greek Orthodox Day School 2418 Swann Avenue Tampa, FL Tel.: (813) Fax: (813) Website: Principal: Mr. James L. Larkin, Jr. Nursery to eighth grade enrollment: 180 St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Parochial School 18 Hibiscus St. Tarpon Springs, FL Tel: (727) Fax: (727) Website: Principal: Regina Planes Kindergarten to fourth grade enrollment: 24 ILLINOIS Koraes Elementary School So. Roberts Road Palos Hills, IL Tel.: (708) Fax: (708) Principal: Ms. Mary C. Zaharis Kindergarten to eighth grade enrollment: 216 Socrates Greek-American School 5701 North Redwood Drive Chicago, IL Tel.: (773) Fax: (773) Website: Principal: Mrs. Stavroula Sellountos Pre-school to eighth grade enrollment: 126 MASSACHUSETTS Hellenic American School 62 Lewis Street. Lowell, MA Tel.: (978) Fax: (978) Principal: Dr. James A. Demos Pre-K to sixth grade enrollment: 138 NEW YORK The Cathedral School 319 East 74 Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Principal: Mr. Mark Barr Nursery to eighth grade enrollment: 105 C. Goulandris-T. Tsolainos Greek Orthodox Parochial School of St. Spyridon Church 120 Wadsworth Avenue New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Principal: Dr. Andreas Zachariou Pre-K to eighth grade enrollment: 117 Greek-American Institute 3573 Bruckner Boulevard Bronx, NY Tel.: (718) Fax: (718) Website: Principal: Ms. Anne Prokop Nursery to eighth grade enrollment: 150 Argyrios Fantis Parochial School 195 State Street Brooklyn, NY Tel.: (718) Fax: (718) Principal: Ms. Nicole Heroux Pre-K to eighth grade enrollment:

115 ARCHDIOCESAN DAY SCHOOLS DIRECTORY Soterios Ellenas Parochial School Street Brooklyn, NY Tel.: (718) Fax: (718) Website: Principal: Mrs. Maria Manolis Nursery to eighth grade enrollment: 120 Three Hierarchs Parochial School 1724 Avenue P Brooklyn, NY Tel.: (718) Fax: (718) threehierarchs@verizon.net Principal: Mr. James Yeannakopoulos Nursery to eighth grade enrollment: 135 D. and G. Kaloidis Parochial School of Holy Cross Church 8502 Ridge Boulevard Brooklyn, NY Tel.: (718) Fax: (718) Principal: Dr. Thomas DeMarco Nursery to eighth grade enrollment: 167 St. Demetrios Greek-American School th Drive Astoria, NY Tel.: (718) Elementary Tel.: (718) Middle School Tel.: (718) High School Fax: (718) Principal: Mr. Anastasios Koularmanis Pre-K to twelfth grade enrollment: 600 Jamaica Day School of St. Demetrios nd Street Jamaica, NY Tel.: (718) Fax: (718) stdemetriosgochurch@nyc.rr.com Principal: Dr. John G. Siolas Pre-K to eighth grade enrollment: 135 School of the Transfiguration Avenue Corona, NY Tel.: (718) Fax: (718) Website: Principal: Mrs. Helen Lydakis Pre-K to ninth grade enrollment: 142 William Spyropoulos Greek- American Day School of St. Nicholas Street Flushing, NY Tel.: (718) Fax: (718) Principal: Mrs. Athena Kromidas Nursery to eighth grade enrollment: 477 PENNSYLVANIA Three Hierarchs Eastern Orthodox School 123 Gilkenson Road Pittsburgh, PA Tel: (412) Fax: (412) Principal: Dr. Christal Chaney Nursery to fifth grade enrollment: 58 TEXAS Holy Trinity Academy Hillcrest Road Dallas, TX Tel.: (972) Fax: (972) Website: htacademy@earthlink.net Principal: Ms. Gloria Bayouth Pre-K to third grade enrollment: 48 Annunciation Orthodox School 3600 Yoakum Boulevard Houston, TX Tel.: (713) Fax: (713) Principal: Mr. Mark Kelly Founded: 1970 Nursery to eighth grade enrollment: 641 UTAH St. Sophia School 5341 S. Highland Drive Salt Lake City, UT Tel.: (801) Fax: (801) Website: mrees@saintsophiaschool.us Principal: Ms. Mary Ann Rees Pre-K to sixth grade enrollment: 106 Greek Orthodox Parochial Day School contestants in the 2004 Spelling Bee with Archbishop Demetrios. 115

116 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 8 East 79th Street New York, NY (212) Web: Theo Nicolakis, Director Kashif Chaudhry, Help Desk Carl Reid, Network Administrator theo@goarch.org kashif@goarch.org creid@goarch.org MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES The mission of the Information Technologies (IT) Department is to: 1) Establish secure, reliable and effective information systems within the Archdiocese and between the Archdiocese, its Metropolises, institutions, organizations, and parishes. 2) Maintain the infrastructure that supports those systems. 3) Provide technical support to the people who use those systems. The fulfillment of this mission involves assessing the informational needs of the Archdiocese as a whole, recommending, and implementing solutions to meet those needs. This departmental mission accomplishes the purpose of proclaiming the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The IT Department is responsible for all computer operations and systems at the Archdiocese. Coordinating technology efforts in the various Archdiocesan departments, organizations and institutions is also a focal point for the IT Department in order to provide standardization of technology and improve the speed, efficiency and accuracy of information shared and disseminated. To this end, the IT Department is working on a number of short-range and long-term initiatives to assist the Archdiocese. These include: NATIONWIDE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM A national initiative to connect every Metropolis and parish to the Internet has begun. Under this plan, each Metropolis will maintain a local Internet ministry team coordinated by the Archdiocese, which will maintain and update the Metropolitan web sites, as well as coordinate Internet connectivity of every parish in each Metropolis. This program exists in conjunction with the Information Technology Department s Free Computer Program to connect every parish in the Archdiocese to the Internet. FREE COMPUTER PROGRAM Inaugurated by the IT Department in 2001 and developed with the Archdiocese Presbyters Council (APC), the Department of Stewardship Ministries and the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries eight retired computer systems were given to Saint Basil Academy and 34 others were donated to the Archdiocese s neediest parishes with a full-time priest and financial data on file with the Stewardship Department. Under this program, the youth of the parish are required to help setup the system and create a web presence for the parish. As more systems become available, they are allocated according to need. The IT Department aims to expand this program to provide a free computer system to every parish in the Archdiocese and connect them to the Internet. NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND PHONE AUDIT Installation of the new telephone system at the Archdiocese was finished in March 2002 and yields an annual savings of $40,000 by taking advantage of new technologies. This, combined with the ongoing phone audit that began in 1999, has recovered nearly $500,000 in refunds and credits due largely to the pro bono assistance of Mr. Ted Apostoleris, President of Great Lakes Telecom and member of the IT Technology Committee. ARCHIVES PROJECT Thanks to a generous grant from the Niarchos Foundation, the IT Department has been working in cooperation with the Archdiocese Archives Department to digitize photos, documents and artwork to create an exhaustive searchable database made available online to clergy, the faithful, and historians. Starting with the archives of His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos, this represents the start of a historical infrastructure in which a Master Archive will be built to reflect the Archdiocese and all its members. NEW INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES The IT Department completed systematic upgrades of both Archdiocesan systems and facilities at Saint Basil Academy. After renovation of the new technology center at the Archdiocese a new wide area data network and telephone system was installed in May 2002, which provides high-speed Internet service and network access. Interconnectivity is now possible between Saint Basil and the Archdiocese. Plans to provide the same interconnectivity between all Metropolises and their institutions, as well as remote Archdiocesan departments through a Virtual Private Network (VPN), will take advantage of cost savings and further enhance productivity. TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE The Technology Committee acts as an advisory body to assist the Archdiocese in its technology endeavors. The committee members, made up of both clergy and laity from the Archdiocese, are actively involved with the IT Department in various projects. 116

117 INTER-ORTHODOX ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONS 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Web: ecumenical@goarch.org His Grace Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos, Director dimitrios@goarch.org Rev. Deacon John Chryssavgis, Ecumenical Assistant Dionisia Floropoulos, Administrative Assistant dfloropoulos@goarch.org The Ecumenical Office has as its main function the task of providing information, stimulating interest and coordinating ecumenical activities on the archdiocesan, metropolitan and parish levels. It adheres to the principle that Orthodoxy and Orthodox ecumenism must always speak the truth, never compromising the integrity and purity of Orthodox teachings, but always respecting the sincerity of the religious convictions and spiritual sensitivities of others. It involves the following areas of interest: A) The National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCCC) The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese is represented by clergy and laity on several committees. B) The World Council of Churches (WCC) The Archdiocese is not a member, but participates in work of the WCC, through the membership of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. C) Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA) Established in 1960, SCOBA brings together the canonical hierarchs of the Orthodox Jurisdictions in America. The purpose of the Conference is to make the ties of unity among the canonical Orthodox Churches and their administrations stronger and more visible. D) Bilateral Theological Dialogues of SCOBA The following bilateral theological dialogues are coordinated by this office: 1. Joint Commission of Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches 2. North American Orthodox/Roman Catholic Theological Consultation 3. Joint Committee of Orthodox/Roman Catholic Bishops 4. Lutheran/Orthodox Dialogue E) Fraternal Visitations The Ecumenical Office coordinates visitations of various dignitaries, heads of communions and their delegations, to the Archdiocese and/or to institutions of the Archdiocese. F) Inter-Religious Agencies Ongoing relations take place with other groups involved in ecumenical work, such as the American Jewish Committee, the National Conference of Community and Justice (NCCJ), the World Conference of Religions for Peace (WCRP), Appeal of Conscience Foundation, and the United Nations. Orthodox Delegates to the 2004 General Assembly of the NCCC in St. Louis, MO. From left: David Wagschal, OCA; Fr. Andrew Harrison, OCA; Fr. Olof Scott, AOCA; Elenie Huszagh, GOA, Immediate Past President of NCCC; Bishop Vicken Aikazian, Armenian Diocese; Bishop Dimitrios, GOA; Dr. Antonios Kireopoulos, NCCC Assoc. Gen. Secy. for International Relations; John Paterakis, GOA, Church World Service, treasurer; Eve Tibbs, GOA; Fr. Haigazoun Najarian, Armenian Diocese and Fr. Sergei Kapral, OCA. 117

118 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Center for Family Care 79 Saint Basil Rd., Garrison, NY Tel: (845) Fax: (845) Fr. Constantine L. Sitaras, Director Newly established by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, the Archdiocesan Center for Family Care has begun its ministry for families. The Roundtable on the Family, a select group of clergy and laypeople, has met to help bring to fruition a varied program of support. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has declared 2005 the Year of the Family. The goal for the Year of the Family will be to affirm the importance of the family as a blessed gift from God and to address the specific needs of families as they try to live in a very challenging culture and world. The theme for the Year of the Family will be Family as Church. Our hope and prayer is that this program will strengthen and enhance your ministry and the witness of your parish. Resources Available include: Table Prayer Guide provides a collection of Orthodox prayers and meditations for daily use. It teaches the importance of frequent prayer, and it guides in how to pray. Family Worship Brochure emphasizes the importance of having a place for worship in the home, including creating and using an iconostasion. Weekly Family Night includes lessons and activities based on the Sunday Gospel readings to help guide the family in Bible study and worship. Monthly Parish Family Night this resource will provide suggestions for worship and fellowship, as well as educational sessions for the various age groups within the entire parish. Family Synaxis over the course of a weekend families will have time to learn, discuss and reflect on what it means to be an Orthodox Family and the role of the family in the Church. Parenting Seminars These one-day parenting and family seminars will be conducted throughout the Archdiocese to address the needs of today s families. Year of the Family Web Site The web site will be launched in early January 2005 under the Family as Church Ministry. The web site will be the place where most of the Year of the Family resources will be available. Rev. Fr. Charles Joanides, Ph.D., LMFT., Researcher P.O. Box 2004, Newburgh, NY Web: joanidesch@aol.com The Department of Marriage and Family has been established to consider issues relevant to the well-being of family life, our Church and society. While this department is quickly expanding its focus to include all marital and family challenges, a significant part of the department s work is still concerned with the intermarriage challenge. Vital statistics kept by the Department of Registry indicate that the numbers of inter-christian marriages conducted in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) have steadily increased. Today, nearly two thirds (63%) of all marriages conducted in the GOA are designated inter-christian. When Greek Orthodox persons marrying outside of the GOA are also considered, intermarriage rates are likely closer to 75 80%. Given these and other similar statistics, the Archdiocese has chosen to view these trends as a challenge and an opportunity for growth. With love toward all, and with a desire to witness Orthodoxy to all persons who choose to worship in the GOA, the Archdiocese has taken a proactive approach in its efforts to reach out to intermarried couples and their families. Some of the steps taken are as follows: Up until recently, there was no empirical evidence to help guide the GOA s leadership in its efforts to minister to intermarried couples and their families. Thanks to Leadership 100, this deficiency has been corrected, and a much clearer picture is now available from the Interfaith Research Project (IRP). An Interfaith Marriage Web site has been up and running which (a) provides results from the IRP, (b) affords inter- Christian, interfaith couples and other interested persons opportunities to offer feedback and ask questions, (c) allows spouses and couples the latitude to communicate privately with Fr. Charles regarding issues of a personal, semitherapeutic nature, and (d) provides interested persons access to additional readings, resources and related links. 118 A regular column has been featured in the Orthodox Observer. Articles have been authored for professional journals as well as theological publications. These articles are now available on the Interfaith Marriage Website. A resource entitled, When Couples Intermarry: A Resource for Couples, Parents and their Families is now available. A companion resource for clergy and lay leaders entitled, Ministering to Intermarried Couples: A Resource for Clergy and Lay Workers is also available. Marriage building workshops, and lectures on the topic of intermarriage are being conducted across the GOA for clergy, seminarians, laity, and intermarried couples. (Those desiring more information about these workshops may log onto the Interfaith Marriage Web site or contact Fr. Charles Joanides.) A new resource will soon be available entitled, Attending to Your Marriage. This resource will (a) assist couple s preparing to marry, (b) enhance married couple s relationship, and (c) assist conflicted couples in their efforts to resolve conflict in a prayerful, mutually satisfying manner. Fr. Charles will be providing regular commentaries on marital and family concerns and challenges on Come Receive the Light, a National Orthodox Christian media ministry that reaches thousands of listeners on a weekly basis. The primary purpose behind most of this work has been to assist the GOA at the Archdiocesan, Metropolis and local church level in its efforts to reach out to intermarried spouses, couples, and their families. To that end, emphasis has also been made to positively impact GOA members attitudes toward intermarriages, and to foster an environment of tolerance and acceptance for all individuals, couples and families who choose to worship in the GOA.

119 OUTREACH & EVANGELISM 83 Saint Basil Road, Garrison, New York Tel (646) Fax (646) Web: Rev. Father James W. Kordaris, Director A Community of Faith and Love, a Parish in Worship and Ministry, cannot be built without having a steady experience of outreach, of evangelism directed lovingly towards those outside the Church. Archbishop Demetrios of America 37th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress Keynote Address 5-POINT MISSION: 1. Revitalize the faith of active Orthodox. 2. Reach out to inactive Orthodox Christians. 3. Meet the needs of inquirers. 4. Offer the tools for parish renewal. 5. Offer guidance in establishing new parishes. VISION As the presence of the Universal Church, the parish is called to witness to those within and those outside the community of believers. If we believe that in Orthodoxy we have the fullness of the Truth, then we have the great responsibility to share it with all people. All aspects of the parish may be seen as apostolic, and the Orthodox faithful are called to incorporate Christian mission in all aspects of life. THREE-YEAR PARISH PROGRAM: Renewal, Outreach & Evangelism This three-year program of providing quality ministry resources to the parishes was initiated in the fall of The objectives of this program are to provide tools for revitalizing the faith of active Orthodox Christians, outreach to inactive Orthodox Christians and bringing others to Orthodox Christianity. Sermons, Youth sermons/lessons, profiles of successful ministries, educational brochures, a visitor card and more have been provided. BROCHURE MINISTRY Brochures are being developed in conjunction with the Three-Year Program to assist the priest in educating current, inactive and prospective church members on important aspects of the Orthodox Christian faith. We encourage parishes to carry out a brochure ministry using these inviting and informative brochures. BROCHURE SERIES: Renewing Our Faith and Our Parish This series of educational brochures by prominent Orthodox Christian clergy is designed to renew the faith of active Orthodox Christians, reach out to inactive Orthodox, and to share the Truth of Orthodoxy with those inquiring about the faith. These brochures are formatted for reproduction in the parishes. INDIVIDUAL BROCHURES The Parish Council is a Ministry A spiritual approach to parish council membership. Mission USA! The Home Mission Parish Program Guidelines for Respectful Worship Card Our Lenten Journey Preparing for Pascha Welcome to Our Church Visitors Card BOOKLETS Outreach & Evangelism: Some Practical Steps New & Existing Parish Location Analysis HOME MISSION PARISH PROGRAM The purpose of this program is to encourage the establishment of new Greek Orthodox Parishes and to provide support for small Greek Orthodox Parishes which are striving to become self-supporting. With the generous assistance of the Leadership 100 Home Missions Grant, The Home Mission Parish Program provides assistance to mission parishes throughout the Archdiocese in their critical first years of existence. SISTER PARISH PROGRAM A Sister Parish Program is being developed whereby established parishes form a relationship with a parish that is new or in a period of renewal. The larger parish could offer financial assistance, liturgical items and more. This program would also include prayers for one another, communication between parishes (the children could participate in this), visitation by parishioners to one another's parish, and possible occasional clergy exchange. CLEARINGHOUSE OF LITURGICAL ITEMS Throughout the Archdiocese there are parishes in need of liturgical items such as censers, chalice sets, baptismal fonts and more. There are also many established parishes that have several of these items which are never used. The Department works with parishes to match those that have with those that need in order to provide these basic liturgical items. MINISTRY PROFILES This is a program designed to profile exceptional ministries carried out in parishes throughout the Archdiocese with a clear plan of implementation. WEB SITE: The web site includes resources and ministry tools for outreach and evangelism, relevant articles, sermons, ministry profiles, photos and updates on developments from throughout the Archdiocese. LAY MINISTRY Lay Ministry is a key element in the process of parish renewal. In the words of St. John Chrysostom: The most basic task of the Church leader is to discern the spiritual gifts of all those under his authority, and to encourage those gifts to be used to the full for the benefit of all. Only a person who can discern the gifts of others and can humbly rejoice at the flowering of those gifts is fit to lead the Church. LEFT: Fr. Nicholas Andruchow, Greek Orthodox Mission of Flagstaff, Arizona RIGHT: Fr. Stanley S. Harakas, Christ the Saviour Greek Orthodox Mission Church of Hernando County Florida. 119

120 PHILANTHROPY 10 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel: (212) Fax: (212) His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane, Director Ely W. Papadeas, Administrative Assistant The task of this Archdiocesan Department is to further develop and coordinate the philanthropic work of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Working closely with various community organizations, most especially the Ladies Philoptochos Society, this Department coordinates on a national level the philanthropic work of the Church. Responding to the apostolic exhortations that our love may abound more and more, with deep knowledge and discernment (Philippians 1:9) and that faith without works is dead (James 2:26), this office seeks to motivate all communicants, men and women, young and old, to be more philanthropic in their outlook. Contrary to the modern definition, which has reduced philanthropy to financial contributions, the Department of Philanthropy is not concerned with fund-raising but rather with promoting philanthropy in its original and purest expression i. e., love for ones fellow man, love expressed in thought, word, and deed, cognizant of the fact that God is love. This office also strives to heighten sensitivity within parishes, Church-affiliated organizations, and the faithful of the Archdiocese so that they will be aware of people with special needs and will reach out and embrace them. These include people who are blind, physically handicapped, mentally challenged, afflicted with debilitating diseases, elderly facing problems because of their advanced age, those in prison, those suffering from terminal illnesses, and countless others. It is the intent of the office to coordinate outreach to these individuals and establish ministries to them thus facilitating as much as possible their participation in the salvific life of the Church. Another task of the office is to monitor closely the developments on the federal, as well as the state and city levels, regarding faith-based funding of charitable programs, and to determine if and how the Archdiocese can participate in governmentally funded programs. National Philoptochos Board members with Archbishop Demetrios and Bishop Andonios for a meeting and traditional cutting of the Vasilopeta. 120

121 REGISTRY 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Web: Rev. Fr. Michael T. Kontogiorgis, Assistant Chancellor/ Director FrMichael@goarch.org The Department of Registry is a separate department within the Archdiocese, which functions as a subdivision of the Chancellor s Office. The Department of Registry maintains a variety of records pertaining to the life and activities of the faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. These records are often used to issue transcripts for the faithful who have lost original certificates (which are now required for legal or ecclesiastical purposes). The Department also issues ecclesiastical licenses to marry, divorce decrees (following a Spiritual Court hearing), baptismal and chrismation certificates (for use by the priests), and forms for reporting deaths and funerals. Below is an overview of how some of these responsibilities are handled: Parish Level All records of baptisms, chrismations, weddings, divorces and funerals are maintained in the Parish Registry Books. The local parish priest detailing the information recorded in his parish s Registry Books issues transcripts upon receiving a request from the individual involved. The priest who prepares them signs these transcripts. His hierarch then validates the authenticity of the priest s signature. These transcripts can be used as needed and serve the same function as those original certificates issued at the time of the Sacrament. In the case of a Church Divorce Decree, however, duplicate copies are not issued. The original, as issued, must be submitted when applying for an ecclesiastical marriage license. Metropolis Level As of September 1, 1979, each Metropolis established a Registry Department, which processes marriage license requests, issues ecclesiastical licenses to marry, and maintains copies of the records for baptisms, chrismations, marriages, and funerals, as the parish priests following the Sacraments submit them. The Metropolis Registry Departments also maintain the petitions for divorces, the minutes of the Spiritual Court hearings that pertain to divorce petitions and copies of the divorce decrees issued. The Metropolis Registry Departments also issue to the priests certificates signed by the Metropolitan for baptisms and chrismations. (Prior to September 1, 1979, the Archdiocesan Department of Athena Papandonis, Assistant AthenaPapandonis@goarch.org Registry did all of this for all the parishes of the Archdiocese. Since then, this is only done for the parishes within the Direct Archdiocesan District.) Archdiocese Level The Archdiocese Department of Registry maintains the records of weddings and divorces from 1923 until August 31, 1979, that took place throughout the Archdiocese. Since September 1, 1979, only those records that pertain to the parishes of the Direct Archdiocesan District are kept at the Archdiocese Registry Department. Records of baptisms, chrismations and funerals as the parish priests submitted them are also archived at the Archdiocese. The Archdiocese also coordinates the tabulation of the statistics from throughout the Archdiocese. This information is published annually in the Yearbook of the Archdiocese. The Department of Registry will be seeking to utilize the latest technology to address the enormous task of sorting, indexing and cataloguing the paper records archived, as well as to investigate the possibility of processing certificates and documents electronically, in order to: 1) Make it feasible to access the documents that the faithful request in a timely manner; 2) Provide multiple copies of the archiving media for storage and safekeeping at secure locations across the country; 3) Provide the parish priests the ability to process affidavits and certificates in a more timely fashion; and, 4) Enable the Archdiocese and each Metropolis to have close to real-time statistics of Sacraments being celebrated across the country and in each Metropolis. Accurate documentation and the ability to provide such documentation will become even more critical in the years ahead. The Department of Registry is committed to utilizing the resources at its disposal to ensure, as much as possible, that the faithful of the Holy Archdiocese of America have access to the information and documentation that they require. 121

122 REGISTRY VITAL STATISTICS: JANUARY 1ST - DECEMBER 31ST, 2003 BAPTISMS CHRISMATIONS MARRIAGES Greek Inter- Orthodox Christian Total DIVORCES Greek Inter- Orthodox Christian Total FUNERALS DIRECT ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT METROPOLIS of CHICAGO METROPOLIS of SAN FRANCISCO METROPOLIS of PITTSBURGH METROPOLIS of BOSTON METROPOLIS of DENVER METROPOLIS of ATLANTA METROPOLIS of DETROIT METROPOLIS of NEW JERSEY TOTALS 7,083 1,111 1,526 2,198 3, , STATISTICS REGISTRY OF THE GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA: YEAR * TOTALS BAPTISMS , ,397 CHRISMA- TIONS ,586 BETWEEN ORTHODOX ,953 MARRIAGES INTER CHRISTIAN ,175 TOTAL MARRIAGES 122,128 TOTAL ,128 BETWEEN ORTHODOX ,885 DIVORCES INTER CHRISTIAN ,827 TOTAL DIVORCES 17,712 TOTAL ,712 DEATHS ,811 *In 1996, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America became the Archdiocese of America. As a result, statistics from Canada, Central America and South America were no longer included in Registry tabulations.

123 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 50 Goddard Ave., Brookline, MA Tel.: (617) Fax: (617) Web: Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos, Director & Executive Editor, Praxis Magazine Haidee Marangos, Office Administrator/Assistant to Director/Accounts Payable Brad Borch, Multimedia and Technology Specialist Anestis Jordanoglou, Inventory Controller Tina Millsaps, Administrative Assistant/Graphic Designer Elaine Bucuvalas, Accounts Receivable John Ayoub, Shipping and Receiving The Department of Religious Education is ambitiously pursuing the advancement of an educational agenda that will coincide with the three major objectives described by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios in his keynote address at the 35th Clergy-Laity Congress, namely: (a) faith as worship and prayer, (b) faith as love and philanthropy, and (c) faith as truth. Mission The purpose of the Department of Religious Education (DRE) is to serve the parishes and metropolises of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America by providing materials and services that will advance their programs of religious education. The Department also serves individuals, organizations, military bases, ecumenical groups, and overseas parishes with catechetical resources that advance the spiritual admonition to Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18). Total Parish Program Development The Department of Religious Education is responsible for developing catechetical resources for Orthodox faithful of all ages. A new educational paradigm for program and resource development that is sensitive to the catechetical needs of the total parish has been adopted. The Department of Religious Education is advancing a pedagogical agenda that will assist Orthodox Christians of all ages to better understand the: (a) liturgical, (b) scriptural, (c) theological, (d) canonical and (e) ethical underpinnings. Resource Catalog A new resource catalog is published every two years. The catalog includes more than 700 resources for adults, teachers, parish youth, vacation church school programs, childrens books, prayer books, multimedia resources, icons, gifts and more. The catalog was mailed to all clergy, Church School directors/teachers and individuals on the DRE mailing list. It is also available on the DRE website at Religious Education Seminars The Director of Religious Education may be invited to conduct Religious Education Teacher Workshops and Adult Leadership Training Seminars throughout the Archdiocese. The seminars are based on a 5-Year Curriculum that includes an annual educational theme taught to Orthodox Christians in every context of Parish, Metropolis and Archdiocesan life. Workbooks are developed by the DRE and provided to participants. The Director travels on weekends (Friday-Sunday) to various Archdiocesan parishes, upon invitation, and conducts a Friday evening Leadership Training Seminar, three workshops on Saturday, and provides the sermon on Sunday at the invitation of the host priest. The 5-Year Catechetical Plan themes are: : Teaching Teens: How to Use the CANA Curriculum Model : Teaching Adults: Principles of Orthodox Spiritual Development : The Qualities and Skills of an Effective Orthodox Catechist : How to Develop an Educational Strategic Parish Plan : Liturgical Education: From Catechetics to Mystagogy Multimedia Instructional Technology Four interactive, educational, CD-ROMs have been developed: Crown them with Glory and Honor: The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, The Ecumenical Patriarchate, Put on Christ: Baptism and Chrismation, and the Royal Road: A Journey Through Great Lent. A CD-ROM entitled Celebration: Understanding the Twelve Feast Days is currently in development. The CD-ROMs are superb catechetical resources for families and teachers as well. Praxis Catechetical Magazine A bi-annual religious education publication that links the local parish, home and national Religious Education office. The magazines format focuses on total parish education and includes catechetical 123

124 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION material, religious home school lessons, leadership development, Internet reviews, and continuing education for Greek Orthodox Christians of all ages. A two-year subscription (four issues) is $15.00 (U.S.). 124 Internet School of Orthodox Studies (ISOS) Established by the Department in 1998, the classes are held on the campus of Hellenic College-Holy Cross and are intended to assist Orthodox Christians to better understand the teachings of the Orthodox Church. Apart from those who can physically attend, the classes can also be accessed via the Internet. The classes are broadcast in real-time through the Archdiocese web server. The broadcasts have been offered in streaming video since the fall of The ISOS web site address is: The presentations are also archived so that individuals may listen to the classes when their schedule permits. Teenage Curriculum Committee The Teenage Curriculum Committee has completed the first unit of the 9th grade curriculum scheduled for release in the summer of The committee has been working to complete a comprehensive primer of catechetical lessons for parish teenagers via the CANA Curriculum Design Model designed by Fr. Marangos. This Model may be viewed on the DRE website. The committee is comprised of four specific teams for the 9th through 12th grades. Several Metropolitans of the Holy Synod serve as spiritual advisors, one for each team. An on-going working website has been established for individuals who are interested in reviewing the teenage curriculum at departments/religioused/highschool/. Contributions and suggestions are welcomed. Educational Web Page The Religious Education Web Site, ed.goarch.org, is one of the most active sites on the Archdiocesan web page. The interactive web site has been designed for those interested in on-going religious instruction and information regarding the department, its programs (St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival, ISOS, Educational Institute, Teacher Certification), miscellaneous educational materials, and a resource catalog offering over 700 items. Annual Resource Companion (ARC) This educational volume for clergy, religious educators, church leaders, youth workers and the faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese has been published annually since The topics for the Annual Resource Companion are based on a five-year cycle of themes. The volumes include insightful articles and essays written by the Archdiocese Metropolitans, Bishops, Clergy, theologians, seminarians and teachers. The theme is The Festal Menaion. Each volume contains the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival topics, tips and bibliography for the coming year following the same theme. The ARC is sold for $5.00 each. St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival The annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival is now in its 22nd year. The 2005 Archdiocesan Festival will be hosted by the Pittsburgh Metropolis on June 3-5, An Oratorical Festival Foundation provides college scholarships to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place speaker finalists in each division (in the amounts of $2,000, $1,500, and $1,000) and $500 U.S. Savings Bonds to all other national finalists. Since 1997 the theme of the Oratorical Festival has coincided with the annual theme of the Department of Religious Education. The Oratorical Festival Topics, Speaker Tips and Bibliography for each year are included in the appendix of the Annual Resource Companion (ARC) that is based on the same theme. An elementary level Oratorical Festival program takes place for children in grades 4-6 on the parish level only. There is no judging and talks are very brief with simplified topics. Hymnology Website A web-enabled online multimedia presentation for learning traditional Byzantine chant has been developed. The program includes 21 Byzantine hymns representing the major feast days. Visitors can listen to each of these hymns sung in both English and Greek, by either a male or a female, view the words to the hymn in the language being sung, and view both Byzantine and western notation. The site, which includes general information about the feast day, rubrics, scripture, etc., is available at Religious Education Institutes The Department of Religious Education offers a number of educational opportunities to Orthodox Christians interested in learning more about their faith. The Archdiocese Biennial Religious Education Institute is held during alternating Clergy-Laity Congress summers on the campus of Holy Cross School of Theology. The theme of the next Institute is The Family and will be held on June 16-19, 2005.

125 STEWARDSHIP & TOTAL COMMITMENT 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Web: > Ministry Resources > Stewardship stewardship@goarch.org Rev. Fr. Alexander Leondis, Chris Andreas, Director/Stewardship & Pastoral Resources Administrator/Total Commitment Program FrAlexander@goarch.org candreas@goarch.org CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP Christian Stewardship is a life-style, which acknowledges accountability and responsibility before God. Becoming a Steward begins when we say we believe in God, to whom we give our love, loyalty and trust. We affirm that every aspect of our lives comes as a gift from Him. Stewards are motivated as recipients of God s abundant love, to respond by participating and supporting His plan of salvation and the ministries of the Church, which make salvation possible for them and for others. In the Bible, the Steward is depicted as a person who is given the responsibility of managing something that belongs to the Owner, God. The Steward as the manager is thus accountable to the Owner for all that he possesses and is responsible to return to the Lord his or her fair share in gratitude and thanksgiving. As God has been generous to us, He expects us to be generous toward the work of Christ and His Church. Our Stewardship Commitment is the tool of ministry, salvation and healing for us and for others. Christian Stewardship is indeed a privilege and honor of directly supporting God s work on earth through the Church. A flourishing parish Christian Stewardship Program can be compared to a river, which overflows into many tributaries and reaches out in many directions to share and grow our rich and profound spiritual inheritance. Success on the local level emanates to greater support and outreach on all levels of ministry: local, national and international. Christian Stewardship offers each person the means to become an active proponent in disseminating the Greek Orthodox Faith through fair and generous giving to support the Parish, Metropolis and Archdiocesan National Ministries. The Department of Stewardship and Pastoral Resources is tasked with preparing Christian Stewardship material to assist the parishes of our Archdiocese in achieving a successful and hopefully vibrant Stewardship program. A new program is prepared each year and mailed to parishes of our Archdiocese. TOTAL COMMITMENT On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that contributions need not be made when I come. (1 Corinthians 16:2) Saint Paul instructed the Corinthians to offer their support for the Church of Jerusalem on a regular and consistent schedule. Total Commitment represents the parishes support for the National Ministries of the Archdiocese. The support, according to St. Paul, which should be made on the first day of every week, has two meanings for us. The parish Total Commitment to the Archdiocese is to be made from the first fruits, meaning that it should be that portion of the parish s income, which should be designated for the Archdiocese, and not the local parish. St. Paul, knew that it was easier to give on a regular basis, than to wait until we have enough to meet our spiritual and financial obligation. Therefore he reminds us that the parish is to contribute regularly, monthly so that the Archdiocese, depending on the regular Total Commitment income, may execute its manifold ministries to the parishes and the faithful of our Church. Secondly, the parish s Total Commitment directly impacts on the National Church s ability to maintain and augment the necessary programs of the Archdiocese, Metropolises and Parishes. The Archdiocese is sustained by the Total Commitment, which is the lifeblood pumping vitality throughout the entire Body of Christ, which we call the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The support rendered by the local parish is the means by which the Archdiocese is able to support the ministries required of a Major Faith such as ours. These ministries include: the Ecumenical Patriarchate, our Mother Church: the Metropolis Offices and Programs on a regional level; Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology, the source of future Priests and Lay Ministries; Youth Ministry and Religious Education, the present and future of our Church; Internet Ministries and the Orthodox Observer for keeping in touch; Saint Basil Academy, for our children in need; Orthodox Christian Missions, for sharing our Faith with others; Greek Language Education for maintaining our Culture. These are some of the obvious ministries, if we were to list all, as Saint John wrote about Jesus: were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. (John 21:25) 125

126 YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES 83 St. Basil Road Garrison, New York Tel: (646) Fax: (646) Web: Rev. Fr. Mark A. Leondis, Director Melissa Bazos, Resource Coordinator Christina Meares, Assistant/Special Projects MISSION The mission of the Archdiocese Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries is to minister to youth workers, young people and their families, enabling them to fully experience the Orthodox Faith; to assist the local parish and metropolis in creating and sustaining youth and young adult ministries; and to create resources which are disseminated throughout our Archdiocese. MINISTRIES The Department works with the following ministries of our Church: Early Childhood Young Adult Ministry HOPE (Kindergarten through 2nd grade) OCF (Campus Ministry) JOY (grades 3 through 6) EOCS (Scouting) GOYA (grades 7 through 12) Altar Boys ARCHDIOCESE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY TEAM Rev. Mark A. Leondis, Chair frmarko@goarch.org Rev. Dn. Constantine Lazarakis, Direct Archdiocesan District, bus@goarch.org V. Rev. George Nikas, Metropolis of New Jersey youth@nj.goarch.org Chris Avramopoulos, Metropolis of Chicago gochicagoyouth@aol.com Rev. Dn. Paul Zaharas, Metropolis of Denver denveryouth@goarch.org Rev. Philippe Mousis, Metropolis of Boston youthministry@bostondiocese.org Vasie-Leigh Chames, Metropolis of Pittsburgh youth@odpgh.org Eva Kokinos, Metropolis of Detroit detroityouth@hotmail.com Michelle Cassimus, Metropolis of Atlanta youth@atlmetropolis.org Rev. Dn. Michael Tervo, Metropolis of San Francisco mptervo@stnicholasranch.org Melissa Bazos, Resource Coordinator mkbazos@goarch.org RESOURCES Orthodox Christian Teen Video Series The National Department has developed the Orthodox Christian Teen Video Series. This series highlights various issues our young people are facing daily. There are currently three videos in the series produced, Substance Abuse: Our Kids are not Immune, Sexual Purity and Teen Violence. All videos include a resource book for parish programming. View the videos on our web page. Ministry Curriculum The Department is developing ministry curriculum for GOYA, JOY, HOPE and Early Childhood. Each guide contains complete sessions for the entire church year as well as handouts to send home so that the participants and their families can continue building on the lessons. The Planner The Planner, an Orthodox daily organizer and calendar, provides the reader with a daily and weekly guide that includes bible readings, quotes from the fathers, saints commemorated, fasting periods and meditations based on yearly themes. 126

127 YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES Parish Ministry Guidelines Guidelines have been published and prepared for each youth ministry of our Church. Guidelines for developing and sustaining parish ministries include Early Childhood, HOPE, JOY, GOYA, YAL, OCF, Scouting and Altar Boy Training. The Challenge The Challenge is the monthly youth and young adult ministry supplement of the Orthodox Observer for teenagers. This supplement features articles for and written by youth. There is a parent and youth worker corner in every issue directing them to new resources available through our department. Parish and Metropolitan Youth Worker Training The National Department offers in-depth training for Youth Workers, parents and teenage leaders on the parish, regional and the Metropolis level. Training is available on the following topics: How to start an Early Childhood, HOPE, JOY, GOYA, Young Adult Ministry Orthodox Youth Ministry Building Bridges Relational Ministry Nuts and Bolts of Youth Ministry Drugs and Alcohol Counseling Teenagers Teaching Abstinence Family Ministry Creative Teaching DEPARTMENT LIST-SERVERS The Department ministers to youth workers, parents, college students, young adults and camp staff through the Internet via listservers. They include: Youth Workers Young Adults (YAL) Camping Ministries College Students (OCF) Ionian Village To subscribe to one of our listservers, log on to our web-site at: and go to our For Youth Workers Section. Follow the easy instructions. Youth Department Web-site: The web-site includes resources detailing: sessions for various ministries, Ministry Guidelines, Videos, Camping Ministries, links to Metropolitan youth ministries and invaluable information that will assist the local parish priest and youth worker. Every two weeks, additional resources are posted on the web-page. Scouts at 43rd Annual EOCS Retreat at Saint Basil Academy with Father Anthony Falsarella. 127

128 CAMPING MINISTRIES Saint Basil Road Garrison, New York Tel.: (646) Fax: (646) Web: The Office of Camping Ministries is an office of the Archdiocesan Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and works directly with the department to create, implement, and produce standards, resources, and staff training sessions for Archdiocesan, Metropolis, and Parish-level Orthodox camping programs. The mission of the office is to provide Christ centered direction and unity for camping programs under the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. These standards adhere to the American Camping Association s (ACA) Standards, as to encourage each camp to become ACA accredited in regard to providing safe and efficiently run camps for our Orthodox youth. Additionally, the office provides directors and youth workers of these camps with the opportunity to attend ACA conferences, planning sessions, as well as share and develop ideas and resources for their programs. GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA Ionian Village Contact: Rev. Dn. Constantine Lazarakis 83 St. Basil Road Garrison, NY DIRECT ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT Camp Good Shepherd Contact: Rev. Dn. Constantine Lazarakis 83 St. Basil Road Garrison, NY METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA Cathedral of Atlanta Summer Camp Contact: Ethel Gjerde 2500 Clairmont Road, NE Atlanta, GA Saint Stephen Summer Camp Contact: Rev. Stavros Akrotirianakis 2418 Swann Avenue (Mailing: PO Box ) Tampa, FL camps.htm METROPOLIS OF BOSTON Boston Diocese Camp Contact: Rev. Philippe Mousis 162 Goddard Ave. Brookline, MA METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO Camp Fanari Contact: Rev. William Chiganos 2501 S. Wolf Road Westchester, IL St. Mary s Church Camp Contact: Doria Saros 3450 Irving Avenue, South Minneapolis, MN SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAMS METROPOLIS OF DENVER Camp Emmanuel Contact: Rev. Dn. Paul Zaharas 4550 E. Alameda Avenue Denver, CO Eastern Orthodox Youth Camp Contact: Stacie Sampson Wornall Road Kansas City, MO METROPOLIS OF DETROIT Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp Contact: Perry Koulouras/ James Bakalis 760 West Wattles Road Troy, MI Metropolis of Detroit Southern Camp Contact: Eva Kokinos 2560 Crooks Road Troy, MI St. Timothy s Summer Camp Contact: Rev. Tom Zaferes 325 Waring Road Syracuse, NY sttimothy.php METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY Camp Good Shepherd Contact: Very Rev. George Nikas 629 Springfield Avenue Kenilworth, NJ CYC Summer Camp Contact: George Maistros PO Box Baltimore, MD METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH Camp Nazareth Contact: Vasie-Leigh Andriotis 5201 Ellsworth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA METROPOLIS OF SAN FRANCISCO St. Nicholas Ranch Contact: Rev. Dn. Michael Tervo Dunlap Rd. (Mailing: PO Box 400) Dunlap, CA Annunciation Cathedral Camp Contact: Ari Stratakis 245 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA Ascension Cathedral Camp Contact: George Banis 4700 Lincoln Avenue Oakland, CA All Saints Camp Contact: Stacy Mitalas PO Box Seattle, WA Camp Angelos Youth Camp Contact: George Psihogios, Ellen Belesiou 3131 NE Glisan Street Portland, OR Saint Sophia Camp Contact: Fr. Alex Chetsas 1324 S. Normandie Avenue Los Angeles, CA

129 IONIAN VILLAGE 83 Saint Basil Road Garrison, New York Tel.: Fax: Web: Rev. Dn. Constantine Lazarakis, Camp Director Rula Thasites, Department Administrator Ionian Village is the travel abroad camp program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Ionian Village participants are young people from all over the United States. During the stay with Ionian Village, they are immersed in their Orthodox faith and Greek culture, while making new friends from across the U.S. Each year Orthodox Christian teens and young adults gather together at Ionian Village, nestled between a pine forest and our private beach on the Ionian Sea, to embark on a spiritual and cultural odyssey. The Ionian Village experience provides campers with the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the saints, the Apostles, and their ancestors. Ionian Village participants travel Greece and broaden their experience of Orthodox Christianity and the birthplace of Hellenism. The Program Ionian Village is a program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, which guides teens and young adults on a pilgrimage to sacred and culturally significant sites throughout Greece. Ionian Village provides its participants first-hand experience of Greece s religious and cultural treasures, thereby strengthening the identity as Orthodox Christians and deepening their appreciation of Hellenism. Pilgrimages are made to: The church of St. Andrew in Patras, to venerate the relics of St. Andrew The monastery at Mega Spileion, to venerate St. Luke s first century icon of the Theotokos and experience the miracle behind its discovery. The islands of Zakynthos and Aegina, to venerate the relics of Saint Dionysios and Saint Nektarios. Ionian Village participants visit: Ancient Olympia Delphi Cape Sounion The Acropolis Kalavryta Patras Meteora Zakynthos Kefalonia The camping experience offered by Ionian Village is invaluable. The daily sessions conducted on the campgrounds consist of Athletics, Arts and Crafts, Music and Greek Culture, and Orthodox Life. Daily worship includes morning prayers, evening prayers, and Divine Liturgy on Sundays and major feast days. Of course, travel is the highlight of the Ionian Village experience. Expeditions allow Ionian Village participants to gain a full appreciation for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, and to learn how to become active participants in their Orthodox faith. IONIAN VILLAGE 2004 Summer Travel Camp (7th 9th grade) Byzantine Venture (10th 12th grade) To Register Join the more than 15,000 teenagers and young adults, who have become part of a 30-year tradition of building Faith and friendships that last a lifetime. Contact the Ionian Village Office for a detailed program brochure and camper registration or staff application packet, or visit and register through our website at Ionian Village participants visit the monasteries of Meteora. 129

130 NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY MISSION AND GOAL OF YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY The mission of young adult ministry is to lead all persons to the fullness of the Faith and likeness of God. Young Adults must be integrated into the active life of the Orthodox Church on all levels, Parish, Metropolis, and Archdiocesan. They, also, must be dedicated to serving the church, and its mission and ministries. The Young Adult Ministry is a parish-based organization with Archdiocesan, Metropolis, and Parish organizational structures, which provide and promote opportunities for Orthodox young adults to grow and live in Christ through a balance of: Worship (Liturgia) Witness (Martyria) Service (Diakonia) Fellowship (Koinonia) WHO IT SERVES Young Adult Ministry is the ministry to young adults of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, years of age. Since it is a ministry, the orientation and implementation of the program should reflect the Orthodox Christian Faith, Tradition, and Life. Furthermore, because there appears to be two age groups within this group, the college-aged group (18-27) and the careeraged group (28-35), this ministry should minister to all young adults as they transition through their different life stages. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY The objective of all young adult ministries is to cultivate and educate our young adults to help them become more active members of the body of Christ. There are many means to this end, which depend upon the needs of the parish and its geographic area. For some, it may be campus ministry at the local university through Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF). For others, it may be a young married group. Other parishes may have a geographic young adult group with other Orthodox parishes in their community. Whatever the organization, it must not stand alone, but be incorporated into the entire sphere of the church s mission. PRAYER FOR YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Lord, as we struggle for meaning and purpose in life, Guide us with Your helping hand. Teach us to be aware of God s abiding love, and stir our concern for our fellow man. We commit to You our lives in the spirit of dedication and obedience so that we may be spiritually renewed through the teaching of our Faith and the guidance of the Greek Orthodox Church. For You are the God that loves mankind and to You we ascribe Glory to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and to the ages of ages. Amen. PATRON SAINT ST. STEPHEN THE FIRST MARTYR O, first martyr and Apostle of Christ, you fought the good fight. You exposed the perversion of the persecutors, for when you were killed by stoning of the hands of the wicked men, you received a crown from the Right hand on high. NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT COMMITTEE MEMBERS National Coordinator Anne Halkedis Assistant National Coordinator Suzi Biblos Spiritual Advisor Reverend Mark A. Leondis 130 Ionian Village participants enjoy a picnic on Ionian Village s private beach.

131 ARCHDIOCESAN CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY TRINITY East 74th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) /6 Fax: (212) Web: His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America Rev. Robert G. Stephanopoulos, Ph.D., Dean of the Cathedral Rev. Angelo Gavalas Archbishop Demetrios is recipient of 24th Holy Trinity Cathedral Award presented by Father Robert and President Robert Shaw. CLERGY Rev. Fr. Robert G. Stephanopoulos, Ph.D, Dean of the Cathedral Rev. Fr. Angelo Gavalas OFFICERS Robert Shaw, President John Stratakis, Vice President George Tsandikos, Vice President Helen Bender, Legal Counsel Dora Vardis Salusbury, Treasurer Elias Frantzis, Assistant Treasurer Aspasia Smith, Secretary Catherine Moutoussis, Assistant Secretary PAST PRESIDENTS Hon. Michael Sotirhos Demetrios Costaras Emanuel Demos Elias Kulukundis THE DIVINE LITURGY AT HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL IS BROADCAST LIVE ON TELEVISION AND THE INTERNET EVERY SUNDAY MORNING. NEW JERSEY: Channel 77, Sunday Mornings, 10:00 11:00 a.m. TELEVISION: 10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon on ANTENNA SATELLITE NORTH AMERICA and TIME WARNER DIGITAL CHANNEL 509 (NGTV) in Metropolitan New York and northern New Jersey. CABLEVISION PUBLIC ACCESS (Taped): LONG ISLAND: Channel 20, Saturday Afternoons, 4:00 5:00 p.m. CONNECTICUT: Channel 77 (Greenwich/Westport), Sunday Mornings, 10:00 11:00 a.m. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS Anthony Argyrides Andreas Beroutsos Herbert Butler Marilena Christodoulou Charles Connant Gerassimo Contomichalos Emanuel Demos Dr. Ajax George George Kapetanakos Professor Ioannis Karatzas Nicholas Koutsomitis Alexander Marchessini James Pantelides John Papachristos Adamantia Polemis Ourania Soumas Michael Xylas Dr. Ioannis Zervoudakis EX-OFFICIO Minna Colakis, Philoptochos President Eleni Savvidou, Fellowship President We welcome you to the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. If you are looking for a church home, you are invited by the congregation of the Cathedral to join us in worship, services, mission and fellowship. Chartered in 1892, the Holy Trinity Church has been serving Greek Orthodox Christians for over a century. Today, as it has throughout its history, the Cathedral provides regular divine worship, counseling, Christian education, human services and cultural programs for people who live, work and visit in New York City. Further, the Cathedral outreach includes live broadcasts of the Divine Liturgy every Sunday on television and the Internet, and a full service Library and Bookstore. Philoptochos President Minna Colakis Fellowship President Eleni Savvidou Administrator Alex Mastoras Dean of Music Dr. Dino Anagnost Cathedral School Headmaster Mark Barr Afternoon Greek School Elpida Delicari, Principal Cathedral School Board Marilena Christodoulou, Chairman Cathedral School P.T.A. President Nicolas Konialidis Sunday School Supervisor Effie Doscas Butler Cathedral Fellowship Bookstore Charles Connant, Paul Sengakis cathedralbooksellers@yahoo.com Cathedral Fellowship Greek Language Classes Andrea Pappas Cathedral Secretaries Anisa Tundo Liza Zaharopoulos Chanters Andreas Kountotsis, John Paterakis Altar Servers Nicholas Lechich, Dimitri Milonis, Captains WESTCHESTER COUNTY: Channel 18 (Harrison/Port Chester) and Channel 76 (New Rochelle/Pelham) Wednesdays from 4:30 5:30 p.m. INTERNET: Sundays 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon. Holy Days and Special Services (Refer to Website Schedule) Cathedral website at Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America website: 131

132 HELLENIC COLLEGE/HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA Tel.: (617) Fax: (617) Web: The Most Rev. Dr. Archbishop DEMETRIOS, Ph.D., Th.D., Chairman The Rev. Nicholas C. Triantafilou, President Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology together comprise the higher educational learning center of Greek Orthodox Christianity in America and the Western Hemisphere. Located on a 52-acre campus in Brookline, Massachusetts, Hellenic College and Holy Cross educate leaders priests and laypersons, men and women who will embody the values and spirit of Orthodox Christianity, Hellenic culture and professional excellence. The Institution was founded as Holy Cross Theological School in 1937 in Pomfret, Connecticut. Since its establishment, Holy Cross has been the seminary of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, preparing dedicated men for ordination to the holy priesthood. In 1946, the seminary moved to its current site in Brookline. Responding to the emerging needs of the Church, and by virtue of its own academic maturation, Holy Cross expanded its collegiate division in 1967 into a full and distinct four-year liberal arts college known as Hellenic College. Today the faculty and students of the undergraduate and graduate schools continue to form one harmonious community, sharing the same campus and facilities. Both Hellenic College and Holy Cross are coeducational institutions. As an Orthodox Christian college, Hellenic College offers a comprehensive education in the liberal arts and imbues women and men with the values of the Orthodox faith and the Hellenic cultural heritage. Holy Cross is dedicated to the mission of preparing each student to fulfill his or her calling to serve the Church and the community at large. Holy Cross provides its students with a strong foundation in the scriptural, theological, liturgical and historical thought and life of the Orthodox Church. With their strong administrative and academic leadership, Hellenic College and Holy Cross continue to make significant strides in improving the quality of the educational experience for both undergraduate and graduate students. The Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Scholarship, now in its fifth year of existence, provides scholarships to qualified incoming students preparing for the priesthood at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The program is designed to reduce a students need for educational loans, thus limiting the amount of debt accrued over the several years of study needed for the priesthood. The School continues to expand its use of instructional technology. Faculty use web-based course software programs for the organization and delivery of classroom materials. Two smart classrooms contain state-of-the-art audio, computer and digital equipment. The Schools website ( is continually updated in order to maintain a user-friendly and attractive site. Hellenic College is the recipient of a five-year, $2 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to create a program for the theological exploration of vocation. The new Office of Vocation and Ministry conducts retreats for Hellenic College students; grant opportunities for Hellenic College faculty; CrossRoad, a 10-day summer program for high school students on campus; and mini-grants to Orthodox Christian Fellowship groups nationwide. These programs encourage participants to reflect on future professional goals and life vocations within the context of their Orthodox Christian faith. In addition to improving the educational experience, the School devotes considerable attention to improving its physical plant. The most important and meaningful of recent projects is the extensive refurbishing of Holy Cross Chapel both inside and out. A new marble floor, restored inconostasis, brick paths and ornamental plantings make the Chapel once again the crown jewel of the campus. In an atmosphere of focused commitment and purpose, Hellenic College and Holy Cross address the vital issues that affect todays world for humanitys survival and salvation. The integration of faith, learning and cultural awareness is the essence of the mission entrusted to Hellenic College and Holy Cross by the Church. Both are accredited institutions of higher learning. Hellenic College offers the Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in five programs: classics, elementary education, human development, management and leadership, and religious studies. Holy Cross offers graduate programs of study leading to the degrees of Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) and Master of Theology (Th.M.). 132

133 HELLENIC COLLEGE/HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY CORPORATE BOARD AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Most Rev. Dr. Archbishop DEMETRIOS*, Ph.D., Th.D., Chairman The Rt. Rev. Metropolitan METHODIOS* The Rev. Nicholas C. Triantafilou, President Dr. James C. Alex Andrew A. Athens* James A. Argeros Dr. James P. Argires Robert Badavas Michael G. Cantonis* Harry T. Cavalaris Leo P. Condakes Charles H. Cotros John Dallas Thomas L. Demakes Rev. Andrew Demotses V. Rev. Michael Ellias Rev. James S. Gordon V. Rev. Nicholas T. Graff Dr. Elias P. Gyftopoulos* Rev. Peter Karloutsos Rev. Nicholas E. Katinas Rev. Spencer T. Kezios Arthur G. Koumantzelis Atty. Michael P. Krone Dr. Thomas C. Lelon Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis* Dr. Tania Lingos-Webb Atty. Thomas J. Lykos Dr. Nicolaos E. Madias Emmanuel Milias Atty. George J. Miller V. Rev. Constantine Moralis Rev. James C. Moulketis Rev. Dean N. Paleologos John P. Panagako Dr. Constantine Papadakis Dr. Nicholas M. Patrikalakis Anthony Payiavlas Gus G. Perdikakis Dr. John G. Proakis George P. Sakellaris Mark Stavropoulos Dr. Theoharis Theoharides Rev. Alexander Veronis Dr. Nick S. Vidalakis *Denotes Corporate Board EX-OFFICIO: Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Clapsis, SOT Dean Dr. Lily Macrakis, College Dean James Karloutsos, COO Charles Kroll, CFO Dr. Lewis J. Patsavos, SOT Faculty Rep. Dr. Ellen Lanzano, College Faculty Rep. Emmanuel N. Papanickolas, Legal Counsel Angelica Vergados, Pres., Volunteer Women Jesse Robinson, Student Government Pres. HOLY CROSS FACULTY The Most Reverend Archbishop DEMETRIOS Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Clapsis, Dean Very Rev. Dr. Joachim Cotsonis Rev. Dr. George Dion Dragas Rev. Dr. Thomas FitzGerald Dr. Evie Zachariades-Holmberg Mr. Photios Ketsetzis Dr. Lewis Patsavos Dr. Philip Mamalakis Dr. James Skedros Rev. Dr. Theodore Stylianopoulos ADJUNCT/PART-TIME: Rev. Nicholas C. Triantafilou Rev. Nifon Abraham Dr. George Bebis Rev. Dr. Alkiviadis Calivas Rev. Andrew Demotses Rev. Nicholas Kastanas Mr. Constantine Limberakis Very Rev. Dr. Gerasimos Makris Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos HELLENIC COLLEGE FACULTY Dr. Lily Macrakis, Dean Dr. Dimitris Alexandrakis Dr. John Chirban Dr. David C. Dorney Dr. Mata Dova Dr. Evie Zachariades-Holmberg Dr. Demetrios Katos Mr. Photios Ketsetzis Dr. Ellen Lanzano Dr. Alice McIntyre Dr. Aristotle Michopoulos Rev. Dr. Eugen Pentiuc Mrs. Kathleen Ryan 133

134 HELLENIC COLLEGE/HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY ADJUNCT/PART-TIME: Ms Susan Arida Mrs. Ann Bezzerides Dr. Raymond Bosse Dr. Peter Georgelas Mr. Demetrios Hanzis Ms. Vivi Hatzigiannis Ms. Pauline Hatzikonstantis Dr. Lawrence Horsborgh Mr. Michael Kallas Rev. Nicholas Kastanas Dr. Michael Kisembo Mr. Constantine Limberakis Ms. Carol McCarthy Mrs. Matilda Mitsakos Dr. Helene Perdicoyianni Mrs. Maria Prevelakis Mr. Nick Sarantopoulos Mrs. Kakia Saridou Mr. Marion Simion Mr. Leon Steinmetz Dr. Chris Stribakos ADMINISTRATION The Most Rev. Dr. Archbishop DEMETRIOS, Ph.D., Th.D., Chairman The Rev. Nicholas C. Triantafilou, President Joanna Bakas, Administrator of the President s Office The Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Clapsis, Dean, Holy Cross Dr. Lily Macrakis, Dean, Hellenic College Nikki Stournaras, Administrator of the Deans Offices James Karloutsos, Chief Operating Officer Charles A. Kroll, CPA, Chief Financial Officer The Rev. James S. Katinas, Director, Institutional Advancement The Very Rev. Archimandrite Gerasimos Makris, Director, Student Life DEPARTMENTS ADMISSIONS Sonia A. Daly, Co-Director, Admissions and Records The Rev. James S. Katinas, Co-Director, Admissions and Records ALUMNI Eleni Geanon, Director BOOKSTORE John Papson, Director BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Howard Thomas, Plant Manager EVENTS COORDINATOR Alba Pagan FINANCE Michael Ohmstede, Director FINANCIAL AID George Georgenes, Financial Aid Officer FOOD SERVICES George Economopoulos, Director Carlos Ramos, Assistant Director HOLY CROSS PRESS Tanya Contos, Editorial Manager Herald Gjura, Production Manager HUMAN RESOURCES Amy OKeefe, Human Resources Specialist INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Peter Cox, Director LIBRARY The V. Rev. Dr. Archimandrite Joachim Cotsonis, Director REGISTRAR Alba Pagan SPIRITUAL FORMATION and COUNSELING SERVICES The Rev. Nicholas Krommydas, Co-Director Michael Kallas, Co-Director 134 Consul General of Greece in Boston Konstantinos Bikas, Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana and All Albania, Archbishop Demetrios and Metropolitan Methodios of Boston with Alex and Faye Spanos, recipients of Honorary Doctor of Humanities Degrees at HC/HC Commencement Exercises.

135 HELLENIC COLLEGE/HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Holy Cross School of Theology Class of 2004 (above) and Hellenic College Class of 2004 (below) with Archbishop Demetrios, Archbishop Anastasios, Metropolitan Methodios, Bishop Ilia, Bishop Gerasimos, Bishop Savas, Father Nicholas Triantafilou and Father Emmanuel Clapsis. Archbishop Demetrios and Father Nicholas Triantafilou, President of HC/HC, present Honorary Doctor of Humanities Degrees to Alex and Faye Spanos. 135

136 SAINT BASIL ACADEMY 79 Saint Basil Road, Garrison, NY Tel.: (845) Fax: (845) Web: His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Chairman Reverend Father Constantine L. Sitaras, Executive Director Saint Basil Academy is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese home for children in need. Purchased in 1944 by the National Philoptochos Ladies society, the former Jacob Ruppert estate is nestled among a lush green forest along the Eastern Bank of the Hudson River directly opposite the United States West Point Military Academy, and within an hours drive from New York City. Serving as a philanthropic center of the Church, the purpose of the Academy is to provide a loving Christian environment, where resident children are nurtured into adulthood. Although children are brought to the Academy for various reasons, the common thread of all the resident children is the inability of a parent or guardian to sufficiently care for them. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Academy serves Orthodox children from all areas of the country including Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. The children are referred to the Academy through parish priests and Philoptochos, and most recently through referrals from departments of social services in Massachusetts and New York. Focusing on the total child, each childs spiritual, emotional and material needs are addressed and provided for in chapel, recreational, and family type settings. Academically the children are strongly encouraged to meet their goals while receiving their formal education from area school systems. The children are fully integrated within their schools. When not in school, the children are the responsibility of the Residential Life Counselors. The Residential program, which is administered by the Residential Life staff, promotes individual growth and development. Within the dormitory type setting, the Residential Life staff is responsible for maintaining discipline, teaching personal hygiene, and teaching responsibility through the assignment of specific chores. Recreationally, activities such as 136 volleyball, baseball, soccer, softball, arts and crafts and cooking are promoted. Overall, the children have a variety of programs to choose from in order for them to find and develop their own creative outlets. The spiritual aspect of the program beautifully enhances all that the children learn at school and at the Academy. After the daily afternoon chapel service there is a catechetical sermonette where the children learn about their faith. Sunday mornings the children sing the entire Divine Liturgy and are able to share the joy as one family. The importance of the Orthodox faith is always accented. That, coupled with the diverse activities and outside schooling, is what allows the children to grow up to be healthy, wholesome, and well-rounded Christian individuals. The Academy is able to provide this safe family environment and home thanks to the generosity and prayers of many of its stewards. Educating, housing, and clothing a single child is quite costly, and the costs are always increasing. Caring for the children, the first and foremost priority, in addition to maintaining over 260 acres and 25 buildings, is a task of tremendous proportion. However, over the years, the generosity of the Ladies Philoptochos, AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, various church communities, individuals, volunteers and others who have given of their time, talents, finances and love, is what sustains the childrens mission. Throughout the course of the past year, hundreds of individuals and many groups have visited. Retreats and conferences are often held at the Academy, including GOYA retreats, Philoptochos retreats, and visits from the Young Adult League, AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope. Saint Basil Academy always has been and will continue to be a safe haven for Orthodox children in need. However, in an effort to accommodate the many visitors, and expanding on the current mission, there are plans for a new Retreat and Conference

137 SAINT BASIL ACADEMY Center, which will be a spiritual haven for all Orthodox Christians, young and old. The future is exciting and the potential for ministry is tremendous...all this for the Glory of God and His children. If you would like information about volunteering or if you are considering Saint Basil Academy for your estate plans, please contact the Executive Director. SAINT BASIL ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Executive Director Rev. Constantine L. Sitaras President Dr. Steven Gounardes Vice President V. Rev. Arch. Constantine Moralis Treasurer Mr. James Youlios Secretary Presv. Margaret Orfanakos MEMBERS Stella Capiris Eve Condakes James Fountas Dr. Nick Germanakos Peter Kakoyiannis William C. Kallinikos Georgia Kaloidis Demi Kapolis Christine Karavites Maria Logus Franklin R. Manios Aspasia Melis Theodora Mokhiber Pauline ONeal Panicos Pananicolaou John Poniros Alex Pritsos Rev. Demetrios Recachinas Georgia Skeadas Joanne Stavrakas Evelyn Tsiadis Kalliope Tsitsipas Dr. Dean Vafiadis Georgia Vlitas Lea Zervoulias (Soupata) The Saint Basil Academy graduates with Archbishop Demetrios, Bishop Dimitrios, Consul Generals Catherine Boura and Martha Mavrommatis, National Philoptochos President Georgia Skeadas, Fr. Constantine Sitaras and Dr. Steven Gounardes. 137

138 138 Quality Care for the Elderly 3 Lehman Terrace, Yonkers, N.Y Tel: (914) Fax: (914) Web: stmichaelshome@msn.com His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane, Director Anna Kakomanolis, Assistant to the Director Deacon Andrew Cadieux, Case Manager & Operations Coordinator Susan Vrouvakis, Administrative Assistant Pat Patrick, Bookkeeper Rev. Nicholas Anctil Stella Capiris George Dariotos Nikitas Drakotos Bessie Drogaris BOARD OF TRUSTEES His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Honorary Chairman Steven Kyriakos, President Maria Logus, Vice President George Tsandikos, Treasurer Andre Gregory, Assistant Treasurer Demi Brountzas, Secretary Lily Katos, Assistant Secretary The only Greek Orthodox residential adult care home in the United States, St. Michaels Home is licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Opened in 1958, this Archdiocesan institution has provided quality care to countless Greek Orthodox elderly. While most residents are from the Tri-State area (NY, NJ &CT), a growing number are from other areas of the countries and recently individuals have been admitted from CO, IL, FL, MI, and SC. A non-profit entity, St. Michaels has never received subsidies from the Archdiocese or the government but depends on boarding fees and donations to meet its expenses. Last year, close to one-third of the Homes operating budget was covered by contributions and the quality of life; residents would be greatly diminished without these gifts. The facility encompasses private and semiprivate bedrooms for 60 senior citizens (for the last 2 years the Home has been operating at full capacity); a dining room; a magnificent chapel; modern medical facility; recreation room; beauty salon and other accommodations needed for the quality care of its residents. In addition to housing and meals, which are prepared under the supervision of a certified ST. MICHAEL S HOME MEMBERS Aspasia Melis Pauline ONeal Cornelia Pappas Harry Raptakis Maria Scaros-Mercado Nicholas Tjartjalis Argyris Vassiliou Georgia Vlitas Karlene Williams Saky Yakas nutritionist, the Home provides residents with assistance with their daily routine, laundry and housekeeping services, a full-time recreation program and 24 hour supervision. Two geriatric specialists and a podiatrist each visit the Home once a week while a psychiatrist, psychologist, audiologist, dermatologist and optometrist visit as needed. In addition, arrangements have been made for procedures such as x-rays, blood tests, EKGs, etc. to be done in-house by visiting technicians. Applicants must be Greek Orthodox and as per the strict regulations of the Department of Health, all residents must be ambulatory and not require on-going nursing care. Individuals are not required to turn over their assets but submit the monthly boarding fee established by the level of accommodation they have requested. Applicants on SSI are accepted by the Home and each case is individually evaluated (no one will be denied admission because of inability to pay). Because of the increased demand for its services and to meet the growing needs of the community, St. Michaels is aggressively pursuing an expansion project which will not only increase its capacity but will also expand the level of care which the facility is presently permitted to offer by the State.

139 ST. PHOTIOS GREEK ORTHODOX NATIONAL SHRINE 41 St. George Street P.O. Box 1960 St. Augustine, FL Tel: (904) Fax: (904) The Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine is a living memorial to the first Greek settlers on the American continent and to all the Greek Orthodox pioneers whose love of freedom and desire for a better life for themselves and their children brought them to this New World. The Shrine honors the memory of that first colony of Greeks and all pioneers who followed to establish the communities that now comprise our Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. V. Rev. Nicholas Graff, 23rd Pilgrimage speaker Bruce Jenner, Philoptochos President Georgia Skeadas, and Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit Web: info@stphotios.com Very Rev. Nicholas T. Graff, Executive Director Andrew J. Lekos, Associate Director James Stremanos, Operations Manager The St. Photios Shrine is the National Shrine of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. It is located in America s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida, and c o n s i s t s of an original building called the Avero House, built in It was in this building that, with the demise of the New Smyrna Colony in 1777, the remaining colonists gathered and made the Avero House their place for prayer and fellowship. These pioneers comprise the first permanent settlement of Greeks on the continent. The Annual St. Photios National Shrine Pilgrimage is held on the first weekend in February and features Divine Services and the Shrine s Feastday Luncheon. The Annual Greek Landing Day Celebration is held on the nearest Saturday and ST. PHOTIOS FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Archbishop Demetrios of America, Chairman Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, President Very Rev. Nicholas Graff, Executive Director Harry Cavalaris, Vice-President (Atlanta) Nicholas Furris, 2nd Vice-President Maria Carantzas, Treasurer (Atlanta) Anthony Megas, Secretary (Atlanta) METROPOLIS REPRESENTATIVES Bill Bisbikos (Detroit) Peter Carantza (Atlanta) Christopher D'Anna (New Jersey) Cina Daskalakis (Atlanta) Rev. James Dokos (Chicago) Andre Gregory (Archdiocese) Dr. Eleni Huszagh (San Francisco) Angelo Koukoulis (Pittsburgh) Aspasia Melis (Archdiocese) Sunday to June 26th. The St. Photios Shrine Archbishop Iakovos Endowment Fund and Enhancement Project will add to the perpetual growth and needs of the St. Photios National Shrine. The Endowment Fund will help maintain the needs of the Shrine, p r o v i d e funding for revitalization, and insure that the National Shrine remains a self-supporting institution of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. The Enhancement Project will improve the decor of the Shrine, as well as the presentations shown within the exhibit rooms to make it an interactive and meaningful experience in Terry Mitchel (Boston) Rev. Paul Pantelis (Boston) Rev. George Pappas (Pittsburgh) George Parandes (Atlanta) Rev. Nicholas Pathenos (Detroit) Harry Plomarity (Denver) Dr. Steve Poulos (Atlanta) Christopher Skenteris (New Jersey) Paul Sogotis (San Francisco) Joanne Stavrakas (Chicago) Rev. Dean Talagan (Denver) Dr. Manuel Tissura (Atlanta) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos, Archdiocese Coordinator Dr. Anthony Limberakis, Order of St. Andrew Georgia Skeadas, Ladies Philoptochos Society Andrew Athens, United Hellenic American Congress Franklin R. Manios, Order of AHEPA The magnificent St. Photios Shrine understanding the history and significance of this sacred institution. The St. Photios National Shrine is in historic downtown St. Augustine, at 41 St. George Street. Called The Jewel of St. George Street, the St. Photios Chapel should not be missed by any visitor. Communities are encouraged to organize pilgrimages to the National Shrine. The Shrine is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for major holidays. The Shrine is a self-supported Archdiocesan Institution, thanks to the generosity of its benefactors and friends. As a service to churches and the general public, the Shrine operates a Gift Shop and the National Shrine Church Supplies Nicholas Furris, St. John the Divine, Jacksonville Very Rev. Nicholas Graff, St. John the Divine, Jacksonville Tasso Kiriakes, St. Demetrios, Daytona Beach Gary Peterson, Holy Trinity, St. Augustine Rev. George Savas, St. Demetrios, Daytona Beach Rev. Nikitas Theodosion, Chaplain, Holy Trinity, St. Augustine EMERITUS BOARD Archbishop Iakovos, Chairman Emeritus Bishop John of Amorion, President Emeritus Peter Bouras Eula Carlos George Croffead Charles Masterpolis Ted Pappas Honorary Member Ernest Villas 139

140 ARCHONS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE 8 East 79th Street, New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Web: archons@goarch.org Rev. Fr. Alexander Karloutsos - Spiritual Advisor Dina Theodosakis, Administrative Assistant The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle are laymen of the Archdiocese who have been honored for their outstanding service to the Church by having a Patriarchal title, or offikion, bestowed upon them by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch. Those upon whom this title of the Byzantine Church has been conferred are known as Archons of the Great Church of Christ, and the titles are personally conferred by the Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Americas, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios. NATIONAL COUNCIL OFFI- CERS Anthony J. Limberakis, M.D. National Commander Aktouarios Nicholas J. Bouras National Vice Commander Depoutatos John Halecky, Jr. Secretary Ekdikos James C. Fountas Treasurer Depoutatos Christopher Stratakis Legal Counselor Notarios Christo Daphnides Historian Kastrinsios NATIONAL COUNCIL John A. Catsimatides, Notarios Constantine G. Caras, Skevophylax Stephen Cherpelis, Dikaiophylax Andreas D. Comodromos, Dikaiophylax Gregory G. Demetrakas, Depoutatos Theodore D. Demetriou, Exarchos Nikitas Drakotos, Depoutatos Steven Gounardes, D.D.S., Hieromnimon George Kaludis, Ph.D., Didaskalos Tou Genous George C. Kiriakopoulos, D.D.S., Aktouarios Spiro J. Macris, D.D.S., Hieromnimon John N. Panas, Depoutatos Steven P. Papadatos, Ostiarios Alexander Pritsos, Hieromnimon George S. Regas, Skevophylax George E. Safiol, Archiophylax James D. Speros, Kastrinsios Hon. Nicholas Tsoucalas, Hartoularios Konstantine L. Vellios, Depoutatos REGIONAL COMMANDERS Harry Cavalaris, Charlotte Region George Dariotis, Metropolitan New York Region Harry Demas, Florida Region Theofanis Economidis, California Region Nicholas Gretakis, Virginia Region Peter Kakoyiannis, Esq., New Jersey Region James Kallins, MD, California Region Nicholas Mamalis, MD, Midwest Region Andrew Manatos, Washington, DC Region Charles Marangoudakis, Metropolitan New York Region Harold Peponis, Chicago Region Michael Serko, Upstate New York Region Mark Stavropoulos, Detroit Region Thomas Year out, Esq., Alabama Region Peter Zikos, Pittsburgh Region EMERITUS & HONORARY MEMBERS Chris Philip, D.D.S. Commander Emeritus, Megas Aktouarios Anthony G. Borden, M.D. Commander Emeritus, Megas Aktouarios Anastasios E. Manessis, Vice Commander Emeritus, Megas Depoutatos Prof. Deno J. Geanakoplos, Historian Emeritus, Didaskalos Tou Genous Andrew A. Athens, Maestor Thomas H. Bartzos, Ekdikos Mimis Therry, Depoutatos Archbishop Demetrios and Dr. Anthony Limberakis present the 2004 Athenagoras Human Rights Award to Alex and Faye Spanos. 140

141 ARCHONS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE A Achilles G. Adamantiades, Prostatis ton Grammaton Nikolas Agathis, Exarchos Frank P. Agnost, Notarios John P. Alevizos, Depoutatos Steve E. Alexander, Jr., Referendarios Steve E. Alexander, Sr., Depoutatos Menelaos A. Aliapoulios, M.D. Aktouarios Tackos Alissandratos, Depoutatos Peter Allan, Ph.D. Aktouarios Alexander G. Anagnos, Depoutatos Dino Anagnost, Exarchos Ernest W. Anast, Kastrinsios Theodore Anastasopoulos, Depoutatos Ernie Anastos, Hieromnimon Louis Anderson, Depoutatos Anthony G. Andrikopoulos, Depoutatos Nick Andriotis, Depoutatos Leon W. Andris, Ostiarios Andrew C. Andron, Depoutatos George J. Aneson, Exarchos Henry Angelo, Jr., Depoutatos John C. Anggelis, Dikaiophylax Constantine A. Anthony, Notarios Arthur C. Anton, Depoutatos Peter Anton, Depoutatos John Antonopoulos, P.E. Hartophylax Gregory N. Apostle, Depoutatos Paul J. Apostolos, Notarios Andrew P. Arbes, Depoutatos George P. Argerakis, D.D.S. Ypomnimatographos James A. Argeros, Notarios James P. Argires, M.D. Aktouarios Tom G. Argires, Depoutatos Jerry C. Argiriadis, Depoutatos Clifford Argue, Eftaxias Thomas A. Argyris, Ekdikos Andrew S. Armatas, Hon. Ekdikos William Aspros, Depoutatos Basil Assimakopoulos, Depoutatos Peter Athans, Skevophylax Andrew A. Athens, Maestor William A. Athens, M.D. Aktouarios B Peter Baganakis, Hartoularios Bob Bakalis, Maestor Demetrios A. Bakalis, Notarios Dean L. Bakes, Eftaxias Andrew T. Banis, Megas Hieromnimon George M. Bapis, Hartoularios Tom Barbatsuly, Hieromnimon Peter J. Barris, Depoutatos John Bartholomew, Hartoularios Thomas H. Bartzos, Ekdikos Monte G. Basbas, Hon. Depoutatos Peter J. Bassett, Ekdikos Borys Bazylevskyi George S. Bebis, Th.D. Didaskalos Tou Evangeliou George Behrakis, Depoutatos Alexander Bellas, Megas Referendarios Angelo N. Berbatis, Ekdikos Steve A. Betzelos, Hartoularios Elias Betzios, Depoutatos Michael Bilirakis, Hon. Notarios John A. Billinis, Depoutatos Nicolaos P. Bissias, Depoutatos George Bithos, Exarchos Charles G. Bochanis, Depoutatos Theodore Bogdanos, Hartoularios Demetrios Boulafendis, Aktouarios Nicholas J. Bouras, Depoutatos Peter E. Bouras, Skevophylax Efstathios L. Bourodimos, Ph.D. Notarios William Boykas, Architekton Haralambos Bozonelos, Eftaxias John Brademas, M.D. Megas Hartophylax Alex R. Breno, Ekdikos John G. Broumas, Depoutatos Chris Brous, Architekton George P. Brown, Exarchos Emil Bzdil, Depoutatos C Paul Calamaras, Exarchos Thomas Calamaras, Depoutatos Peter G. Calomiris, Lambadarios Tykye Camaras, Lambadarios Tasso E. Camarinos, Dikaiophylax Carl Cantonis Primikirios George M. Cantonis, Exarchos Michael G. Cantonis, Hieromnimon Thomas S. Cappas, Nomophylax Spiro G. Cappony, Hartoularios Chris Caras, Hartoularios Constantine C. Caras, Skevophylax Gregory Caras, Dikaiophylax Nicholas L. Carayannopoulos, Prostatis Michael L. Carousis, Depoutatos Constantine N. Cassis, Depoutatos Diamantis J. Cassis, Notarios Nicholas Catranis, Ostiarios John A. Catsimatidis, Notarios Harry T. Cavalaris, Ekdikos James T. Cavalaris, Depoutatos Constantine P. Cavarnos, Ph.D. Depoutatos Peter W. C. Cayias, Depoutatos George Chacopoulos, Diermineus Gus Chafoulias, Hieromnimon Arthur N. Chagaris, Notarios John Chamis, Depoutatos Anthony Frederick Chapekis, Dikaiophylax Thomas L. Chase, Depoutatos Angelos T. Chatas, Ekdikos Nicholas Chatzopoulos, Aktouarios Gus Cherevas, Kastrinsios Peter Chergotis Jr., Depoutatos Stephen Cherpelis, Dikaiophylax George Chimples, Megas Primikirios Evan Alevizatos Chriss, Depoutatos George Christakis, M.D. Aktouarios George Christopher, Megas ProtoNotarios Philip Christopher, Lambadarios Peter J. Christopoulos, Primikirios Nick D. Christy, Depoutatos George Chryssis, Orphanotrophos Andrew Chudanic, Notarios Gerald Clonaris, Depoutatos Frank Cockinos, Architekton Gustav Coffinas, Megas Notarios Nicholas Coffinas, Hon. Megas Dikaiophylax Vaseleos S. Colevas, Depoutatos George A. Collias, Depoutatos John S. Collis, M.D. Aktouarios Andreas D. Comodromos, Dikaiophylax George P. Condakes, Megas Notarios James P. Condakes, Depoutatos Leo P. Condakes, Depoutatos Sam Constant, Orphanotrofos Alexander A. Constantaras, M.D. Nomophylax Peter G. Constantine, Depoutatos Platon Constantinides, Ekdikos Demetrios Contos, Exarchos Dale Cosgrove, Laosynaktis Jerry A. Costacos, Exarchos Demetrios Costaras, Prof. Notarios Steve J. Costas, Depoutatos Andreas Costea, Depoutatos Costas Costidis, Ipomnimon Charles, H. Cotros, Laosynaktis Peter Couchell, Hartoularios George Coumantaros, Megas Skevophylax James S. Counelis, Ph.D. Hartoularios Nicholas J. Coussoulis, Depoutatos Theodore Critikos, Maestor George S. Croffead, M.D. Aktouarios D George F. Dalianis, D.P.M. Aktouarios Thomas Dallas, Hartophylax James P. Danalis, Exarchos Vassilios T. Daniels, Megas Depoutatos George Danis, Hartoularios Christos Daphnides, Kastrinsios George Dariotis, Ostiarios Lycurgos M. Davey, Aktouarios Milton Davis, Depoutatos James Demakas, Depoutatos 141

142 ARCHONS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE Christos P. Demakes, Exarchos Louis F. Demakes, Depoutatos Thomas H. Demakes, Kastrinsios Peter Demakos, Depoutatos Harry Demas, Aktouarios George Demchenko, Megas Referendarios Thomas D. Demery, Depoutatos George P. Demeter, Depoutatos Harry Demeter Jr., Hon. Megas Depoutatos Gregory G. Demetrakas, Depoutatos Peter G. Demetriades, Skevophylax Michael Demetriou, Nomophylax Kyriakos Demetriou, Depoutatos Theodore D. Demetriou, Exarchos John W. Demetropoulos, Kastrinsios Angelo P. Demos, Ekdikos Emanuel G. Demos, Primikirios George T. Demos, M.D. Aktouarios John Demourkas, Ostiarios John N. Deoudes, Depoutatos Anthony S. Diavatis, Exarchos Dennis K. Dickos, M.D. Aktouarios James Dimitriou, Laosynaktis James Dimitriou, Notarios Peter M. Dion, Depoutatos Chris Dionis, Depoutatos John H. Douglas, Exarchos Robert Doumakes, Depoutatos Peter N. Dourdas, Hartophylax George M. Dovellos, Depoutatos Peter Dragadzes, Megas Referendarios Jeremiah A. Drake, Didaskalos Tou Genous Nikitas Drakotos, Depoutatos Arthur G. Dukakis, Exarchos Thomas Dushas, Depoutatos David M. Dutko, Primikirios Aristides Duzoglou, Maestor E Andrew C. Economides, Depoutatos Theofanis V. Economidis, Ekdikos James Economou, Horarchis Johnny Economy, Megas Hieromnimon Victor J. Economy, Hypomnimatographos Anthony Economys, Ipomnimatografos Peter E. Ellis, Depoutatos Antonios Emmanouilidis, Primikirios Andrew Evangelatos, Nomophylax F George Fallis, Depoutatos Nikolai Fartuch, Kastrinsios Christopher Fekos, Ekdikos Gust Feles, Depoutatos Emmanuel Fellouzis, Exarchos Jerry G. Felos, Depoutatos Sam Felos, Hartoularios 142 George K. Filippakis, Hagiografos Orestis D. Finale, M.D. Kastrinsios Frank Finui, Hartophylax Michael Firilas, Depoutatos Peter N. Fisfis, Depoutatos James C. Fountas, Depoutatos Charles C. Fourkas, Exarchos Basil C. Foussianes, Megas Ekdikos Kenneth Frangadakis, Ostiarios Leo Frangis, Kastrinsios Eustace Frederick, Maestor Emmanuel Fthenakis, Exarchos G George P. Gabriel, Depoutatos Michael Gabriel, M.D. Aktouarios Nicholas Gage, Didaskalos Tou Genous Louis A. Gaitanis, Nomophylax John W. Galanis, Notarios Nicholas Galifianakis, Depoutatos Alvin C. Galloway, Depoutatos Isidoros Garifalakis, Depoutatos Peter C. Gazes, M.D. Aktouarios Deno J. Geanakoplos, Ph.D. Didaskalos Tou Genous Anastasius J. Georgalas, Ekdikos John W. Georgas, Hartophylax James P. George, Ekdikos Theodore George, Depoutatos Charles M. Georgeson, Megas Dikaiophylax Stephen P. Georgeson, Ekdikos Cosmas S. Georgilakis, Depoutatos Photios Gerasopoulos, Exarchos Larry R. Gess Ph.D. Notarios Manny A. Gianakakos, Depoutatos Alec K. Gianaras, Depoutatos Alexander Giannaras, Laosynaktis John Gidicsin, Hartoularios John Gikas, Depoutatos Lee Gounardes, Kastrinsios Steven Gounardes, D.D.S. Hieromnimon Michael C. Govostis, M.D. Aktouarios Angelo Gregos, Exarchos Nicholas E. Gretakis, Ekdikos George H. Grigos, Maestor Gary Grysiak, Aktouarios Michael Gurlides, Depoutatos H John Halecky Jr., Ekdikos Michael Halikias, Exarchos Stephen E. Hall, Patriarchal Interpreter Ron Harb, Depoutatos George Hardy, Aktouarios John Haretakis, Depoutatos Antoine C. Harovas, M.D. Aktouarios Nicholas S. Hetos, D.D.S. Depoutatos Marinos D. Hionis, M.D. Aktouarios Peter Holdanick, Ostiarios John Charles Hrapchak, Ekdikos George Husar, Hieromnimon William A. Hunter, M.D. Hartoularios I Constantine Ioannou, Notarios Stratos Inglesis, Depoutatos J Michael Jaharis Jr, Exarchos Gus J. James II, Skevophylax John Johns, Dikaeophylax Michael S. Johnson, Depoutatos Theodore S. Johnson, Depoutatos Chris Jouflas, Kastrinsios K Anastasios M. Kaklamanos, Depoutatos Peter Kakoyiannis, Nomophylax George Kalambokis, Depoutatos Harry Kalas, Kastrinsios Nicholas Kalinin, Maestor John A. Kalinoglou, Aktouarios Nicholas G. Kallas, Depoutatos Michael Kalleres, Vice-Adm. Exarchos P. James G. Kallins, Exarchos Dimitrios Kaloidis, Hartoularios Basil Kaloyanides, Depoutatos George Kaludis, Didaskalos Tou Genous Christ J. Kamages, Architekton Dean C. Kamaras, Architekton Andrew G. Kampiziones, Depoutatos Constantine P. Kanakis, Notarios Thomas Kanelos, Depoutatos John A. Kapioltas, Hartoularios George Kappos, Maestor Pete Kappos, Ostarios Chris Karafotias, Ekdikos Demetri Karagias, Aktouarios George Karagias, Exarchos Peter Karagines, Maestor Ignatius P. Karatassos, Depoutatos Peter Karavites, Notarios Andrew Kartalis, Hieromnimon Peter N. Kartanos, Depoutatos Stamati Kartolopoulos, Exarchos John V. Kassimatis, Depoutatos Michael J. Katos, Depoutatos Stephen Katos, Notarios George Katsarides, Depoutatos Constantine N. Katsoris, Prof. Ekdikos John P. Kavooras, Ekdikos Theodore G. Kays, Eftaxias George J. Kevgas, Depoutatos Stothe P. Kezios Ph.D. P.E., Ipomnimatografos Peter T. Kikis, Maestor Louis A. Kircos, Orfanotrofos

143 ARCHONS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE George C. Kiriakopoulos, D.D.S. Aktouarios George S. Kleris, M.D. Protonotarios George P. Kokalis, Depoutatos George Kokkinakis, Depoutatos John S. Kokonos, Ekdikos Ernest T. Kolendrianos, M.D. Aktouarios Harry Kolendrianos, Notarios Thomas Koliopoulos, Depoutatos George M. Kondos, Eftaxias Nicholas D. Konides, Exarchos John K. Kontinos, Depoutatos George J. Kontogiannis, Eftaxias Emmanuel Kontokosta, Depoutatos Evris Kontos, Aktouarios George N. Kontos, Depoutatos Andrew T. Kopan, Ph.D. Didaskalos Tou Genous George J. Korkos, M.D. Aktouarios Tom C. Korologos, Ekdikos George H. Kossaras, Ostiarios Christos Kossovitsas, Kastrinsios John Kost, Depoutatos George J. Kostas, Myrepsos Peter E. Kostorizos, Exarchos Charles H. Kotseas, Depoutatos Notis Kotsolios, Ostiarios Theodore Kotsovolos, Notarios George Koukounaris, Ostarios George Koudelis, Hon. Ekdikos Angelo C. Koukoulis, Hartophylax Arthur G. Koumantzelis, Depoutatos John A. Koumoulides, Ph.D. Hartophylax Peter T. Kourides, Megas Nomophylax Peter Kourmolis, Exarchos Michael Kousaleos, Depoutatos Dimitrios G. Kousoulas, Prof. Depoutatos Gus Kramis, Depoutatos Christ G. Kraras, Aktouarios Gust C. Kraras, Depoutatos Thomas Kress, Notarios Dino A. Kristakis, Ipomnimatografos John Kritikos, Depoutatos Michael P. Krone, Dikaiophylax Lucas Ktistakis, Capt. Exarchos Frank L. Kuchuris, Depoutatos Elias J. Kulukundis, Referendarios Michael Kunart, Orphanotrophos John E. Kusturiss, Depoutatos Michael E. Kusturiss Sr., Hieromnimon Andreas C. Kyprianides, Nomophylax Steven Kyriakos, Ostiarios Gus Kyrkostas, Kastrinsios Socrates Kyritsis, Hartoularios Peter N. Kyros, Depoutatos Thomas C. Kyrus, Depoutatos Georgios C. Kyvernitis, Notarios L Constantine G. Lacas, Depoutatos Constantine P. Ladopoulos, M.D. Aktouarios Peter G. Lagen, Hartoularios Michael S. Lagos, Depoutatos Ilias J. Lalaounis, Exarchos James M. Lalikos, Depoutatos Louis Lambran, Depoutatos Vasilios S. Lambros, M.D. Aktouarios Constantine P. Lantz, Hon. Ekdikos Constantine Lapaseotis, Depoutatos Nicholas R. Larigakis, Hartoularios Demetrios N. Laskaris, Ostiarios Peter C. Latsis, Depoutatos George K. Lavas, Depoutatos Thomas C. Lelon, Notarios James P. Lemonias, Skevophylax George G. Lendaris, M.D. Hartoularios Emanuel Leventelis, Depoutatos George N. Liacopoulos, Prof. Hartophylax John L. Liadis, Depoutatos Paul Lillios, Protekdikos T. Peter Limber, Notarios Anthony J. Limberakis, M.D. Aktouarios Cary J. Limberakis, Aktouarios Dean Limberakis, Primikirios John Lingas, M.D. Aktouarios George Liolis, Depoutatos Steve K. Lioumis, Hartoularios George J. Litras, Depoutatos Spiros P. Livanis, Depoutatos Emanuel N. Logothetis, Depoutatos James G. Logothetis, Kastrinsios James Lolos, Depoutatos Jerry O. Lorant, Hartophylax Costas T. Los, Exarchos Nicos C. Los, Depoutatos Nicholas G. Loutsion, VMD, Aktouarios Nicholas A. Lyras, Ekdikos M Alexander R. Mackiewicz, Hieromnimon Nicholas B. Macris, Depoutatos Spiro J. Macris, D.D.S. Hieromnimon Harry Magafan, Depoutatos James J. Mahos, Lambadarios Angelos Maintanis, Ekdikos John Malatras, Notarios Chris C. Maletis Jr., Primikirios Louis G. Malevitis, Hartophylax Athanasios Mallios, Aktouarios John Mallios, Depoutatos Nicholas Mamalakis, Megas Hieromnimon Nicholas D. Mamalis, M.D. Aktouarios James Mammas, Depoutatos Andrew E. Manatos, Depoutatos John N. Mandalakas, Depoutatos Louis Manesiotis, Megas Ipomnimatografos Anastasios E. Manessis, Megas Depoutatos Charles Mangos, Depoutatos James Maniatis, D.D.S. Ekdikos John D. Maniatis, Depoutatos Peter D. Maniatis, Ekdikos Timothy J. Maniatis, Exarchos Paul G. Manolis, Megas Ipomnimatografos John S. Manos, Depoutatos Leonidas Manta, Depoutatos Steve Manta, Laosynaktis Mark F. Manta, Depoutatos Samuel C. Maragos, Notarios Charles Marangoudakis, Kastrinsios Zachary Marantis, Depoutatos George M. Marcus, Exarchos Pat Margas, Depoutatos William Marianes, Exarchos Gustus Marinakis, Depoutatos Leon Marinakos, Exarchos Peter J.G. Maris, M.D. Aktouarios William G. Markos, Depoutatos John L. Marks, Depoutatos Charles T. Masterpolis, Depoutatos George V. Matthews, Aktouarios Ron G. Matthews, Hartophylax John M. Mavroudis, Notarios Nicholas Mavroules, Cong. Depoutatos Dennis Mehiel, Orfanotrofos John Mehos, Kastrinsios Stavros Meimaridis, M.D. Ekdikos Michael G. Melas, M.D. Aktouarios Nicholas J. Melas, Hon. Ekdikos Charles Mellonas, Depoutatos John Mendros, M.D. Aktouarios Julius D. Metrakos, Depoutatos James M. Mezilson, Notarios Michael W. Miaoulis, Notarios Louis J. Michaelos, M.D. Aktouarios Nicholas Mihalios, Notarios Louis Mihalko III, Hartoularios Orestes J. Mihaly, Nomophylax George Mihos, Depoutatos Emmanuel Milias, Depoutatos Spiros Milonas, Depoutatos Christos G. Miliotes, Hartophylax E. Peter T. Mitchell, Depoutatos Jack T. Mitsakopoulos, Exarchos Nicholas C. Moraitakis, Hieromnimon James W. Morris, Exarchos John Moscahlaidis, Depoutatos Theodoros Moschokarfis, Hieromnimon Demitrios M. Moschos, Dikaiophylax James H. Moshovitis, Depoutatos 143

144 ARCHONS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE Harry Moskos, Depoutatos Eleftherios Moussas, Ostiarios Chris J. Moutos, Lambadarios Bert W. Moyar, Hartoularios Daniel John Mucisko, Depoutatos N Sam Nakis, Exarchos Steven Naltsas, Aktouarios James S. Nicholas, Kastrinsios Anthony A. Nichols, Notarios George Nichols, Notarios George Nicolaides, Depoutatos Stratton J. Nicolaides, Depoutatos Louis Nicozisis, Primikirios Gregory Nodaros, Orphanotrophos Peter V. Nychis, Prof. Notarios O William Jesse Oldham, Laosynakte William H. Oldknow, Depoutatos George Omiros, Orphanotrophos P Michael H. Pahos, Ekdikos Themis Pailas, Depoutatos Peter H. Paleologos, Ekdikos Thomas Pallad, Hartophylax Gus S. Pallios, Depoutatos James Pamel, Exarchos Victor A. Panagos, Architekton Dinos N. Panas, Hartoularios George N. Panas, Depoutatos John N. Panas, Depoutatos Christos Panopoulos, Orphanotrophos Nickolas J. Pantazes, Dikaiophylax Constantine Papadakis, Didaskalos Tou Genous Nicholas Papadakos, Hon. Ekdikos Steven P. Papadatos, Ostiarios Stavros S. Papadopulos, Aktouarios Gregory Papalexis, Exarchos Foti Papamichael, Depoutatos Louis J. Papan, Hon. Ekdikos Panayiotis Papanicolaou, Laosynactis Nikos S. Papathanasiou, Primikirios Christos Papoutsy, Depoutatos John Pappajohn, Laosynaktis Louis D. Pappan, Depoutatos Angelo L. Pappas, Depoutatos Christopher J.Pappas, Maestor Constantine Pappas, Architekton George M. Pappas, Exarchos Gus F. Pappas, Maestor Harry J. Pappas, Referendarios Harry L. Pappas, Lambadarios Icarus N. Pappas, Notarios John N. Pappas, Depoutatos John T. Pappas, Primikirios Peter G. Pappas, Exarchos Peter J. Pappas, Exarchos 144 Stephen Pappas, Depoutatos Stephen G. Pappas, M.D. Akouarios Ted P. Pappas, Depoutatos Theodore Pappas, Exarchos T. Peter Pappas, Exarchos William C. Pappas, Hartophylax Jean P. Papps, M.D. Aktouarios Nicholas L. Papson, Nomophylax George Parandes, Ekdikos George E. Paraskevaides O.B.E., Notarios Joseph Parimucha, Orphanotrophos Michael F. Parlamis, Nomophylax John Paterakis, Exarchos John Patronik John G. Patronis, Depoutatos Jimmy T. Patronis, Exarchos Solon P. Patterson, Skevophylax Dr. Peter V. Paulus, Megas Hartophylax Emmanuel Pavlakis, Exarchos Paul Pavlides, Nomophylax Steve Pavlis, Depoutatos John A. Payiavlas, Depoutatos Stephen Pendias, Megas Notarios Harold A. Peponis, Depoutatos Gus G. Perdikakis, Depoutatos Pantelis Perdikaris, Depoutatos Constantine A. Pereos, Hartoularios John Perros, Depoutatos Chris Peters, Notarios Harry M. Petrakis, Notarios Marinos A. Petratos, M.D. Aktouarios Nicholas C. Petris, Hon. Depoutatos Nikos A. Pharasles, Hieromnimon Chris Philip, D.D.S. Megas Aktouarios Nicholas J. Philopoulos, Depoutatos Basil J. Photos, M.D. Aktouarios Paul K. Pialtos, Depoutatos Emanuel Pihakis, Maestor James W. Pihos, Skevophylax James J. Pitchell, Exarchos Nicholas G. Pituras, D.D.S. Hartoularios William Planes, Notarios Eustace T. Pliakas, Nomophylax Harry G. Plomarity, Ekdikos John G. Plumides, Megas Notarios John Poles, Ipomnimon Constantine V. Politis, Referendarios James A. Poll, Hieromnimon George Possas, Depoutatos Charles L. Poulos, Depoutatos Nicholas Poulos, Exarchos Paul P. Poulos, Primikirios Steve Poulos, Ekdikos Peter E. Preovolos, Hartophylax Alexander Pritsos, Hieromnimon Samson J. Procopion, Depoutatos Theodore O. Prounis, Depoutatos Dimitrios Psaltos, Notarios Gus P. Psaras, Depoutatos Konstantinos Pylarinos, Hagiographos R Spiros G. Raftis, Skevophylax John C. Rakkou, Depoutatos Lee Rallis, Ostiarios Gerry Ranglas, Depoutatos John G. Rangos Sr., Exarchos Harry Raptakis, Exarchos George S. Raptis, Lambadarios Stephen J. Redding, Hieromnimon George S. Regas, Skevophylax James A. Regas, Depoutatos Jerry Renesis, Hypomnimatographos Michael Ristvey Jr., Nomophylax Constantine Rizopoulos, Didaskalos Tou Genous Pericles Rizopoulos, Aktouarios Stephen Rockson, Depoutatos Eugene T. Rossides, Ekdikos Louis J. Roussalis, M.D. Aktouarios Demetrios Roussodimos, Depoutatos Nicholas Royce, Depoutatos William Rummel, Notarios S George E. Safiol, Archiophylax Nicholas Sakellaridis, Dikaeophylax John S. Sakellaris, Hartophylax Costas Sarantopoulos, M.D. Aktouarios Paul S. Sarbanes, Hon. Megas Logothetis Anthony Saris, Aktouarios John C. Sarkioglou, Exarchos Frank Sarris, Laosynaktis Nicholas C. Sarris, Maestor Michael C. Savvides, Exarchos William M. Scaljon, M.D. Aktouarios Steven G. Scarvelis, Exarchos John Schwika, Ekdikos James S. Scofield, Megas Ekdikos Stephen S. Scopas, Hartoularios John H. Secaras, Depoutatos Edward Sedor, Ostiarios Michael Serko, Jr., Mousikodidaskalos Robert John Serko, Depoutatos Chris T. Seraphim, Hon. Megas Protonotarios James P. Sfarnas, Depoutatos James Shenas, Depoutatos Harry G. Siafaris, Depoutatos George Siamboulis, Ostiarios Lambros Siderides, M.D. Aktouarios Michael S. Sideris, M.D. Aktouarios Peter Silis, Ekdikos Louis Sinopulos, Primikirios John E. Skandalakis, M.D. Megas Aktouarios Peter J. Skeadas, Hieromnimon Constantine J.Skedros, Depoutatos Robert Sklaris, Notarios George Skoufis, Diermeneus

145 ARCHONS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE George Andrew Smisko, Maestor Michael Andrew Smisko, Aktouarios Nicholas Smyrnis, Ekdikos Aris M. Sophocles, M.D. Aktouarios Michael S. Sophocles, Ekdikos Charles Sosangelis, Notarios George A. Sotir, Depoutatos Michael Sotirhos, Hon. Depoutatos George Souvall, Depoutatos Alex Spanos, Depoutatos Dean Spanos, Maestor John J. Spanos, Depoutatos Michael Spanos, Depoutatos George Speal, Depoutatos Raymond E. Speicher, Notarios James D. Speros, Kastrinsios Andrew M. Spheeris, Ekdikos Arthur G. Spirou, Depoutatos Angelo Stamis, Hartoularios Constantine Stamis, Megas Depoutatos James J. Stamos, Depoutatos Angelo A. Stamoulis, Notarios Ernest P. Stassou, Depoutatos Aristidis Stavrakis, Eftaxias Peter Stavrianidis, Aktouarios Gus Stavropoulos, Depoutatos Mark D. Stavropoulos, Referendarios Peter G. Stavropoulos, Depoutatos Nick K. Stavros, Depoutatos Stanley Stavros, Aktouarios Andreas Stavrou, Dikaiophylax Nicholas Stecopoulos, Depoutatos Anthony Stefanis, Hieromnimon Athanasios Stefanopoulos, Depoutatos Michael L. Stefanos, Lambadarios George R. Stephanopoulos, Megas Nomophylax Angelo G. Stoulis, Depoutatos Christos Stratakis, Notarios Nicholas M. Stratas, Depoutatos John Stratoudakis, Megas Ostiarios George L. Strike, Depoutatos William Sutzko T Arthur P. Takes, Notarios Peter Tamaras, Aktouarios George S. Tavlas, Ekdikos Constantine Tchakanakis, Notarios George Tenet, Exarchos William Tenet, Primikirios Steve Terris, Depoutatos Nick A. Theodore, Depoutatos Ted J. Theodore, Didaskalos Tou Genous Basilios Theodosakis, Depoutatos Steve P. Theofilos, Megas Hieromnimon Theoharis Theoharides, M.D. Heiromnimon Patrick N. Theros, Referendarios Spero Theros, Ostiarios Gregory A. Thomas, Hartoularios James Thomas, Hieromnimon James G. Thomas, Depoutatos Ernie Tiboris, Ostarios Ernest Tidick, Aktouarios Manuel N. Tissura, D.D.S. Ekdikos George Tita, Hartoularios Chris P. Tomaras, Eftaxios Sirio Tonelli, Exarchos George Toumpouras, Depoutatos Peter Toutoulis, Exarchos Andreas Touzos, Ostiarios William G. Tragos, Depoutatos Costas N. Trataros, Notarios Nicholas Trataros, Depoutatos Zenon N. Trivelis, Exarchos Chris Tsaganis, Depoutatos Theodore Tsagaris, Depoutatos James Tsairis, Exarchos Harry Tsakalos, Exarchos Angelo K. Tsakopoulos, Ekdikos George S. Tsandikos, Hartoularios Ernest N. Tsaptsinos, Ostarios Sava Tshontikidis, Hypomnematografos Nicholas M. Tsiames, Depoutatos Angelo L. Tsiantis, Ekdikos Demetrios Tsintolas, Depoutatos Nicholas Tsirilakis, M.D. Aktouarios Savas Tsivicos, Kastrinsios Nicholas Tsoucalas, Hon. Hartoularios Elias N. Tsoukas, M.D. Aktouarios James G. Tsunis, Depoutatos Manuel Tzagournis, M.D. Aktouarios Haralambos D. Tzanetatos, Exarchos Andreas Tzakis, Notarios George Tzikas, Depoutatos Nicholas A. Tzimas, M.D. Aktouarios V Dean Vafiadis, D.D.S. Hieromnimon Sotirios J. Vahaviolos, Hartoularios George Varouh, Depoutatos Nikiforos Valaskantjis, Depoutatos Anthony Vasilas, M.D. Aktouarios Emmanuel E. Velivasakis, Eftaxias Konstantine L. Vellios, Depoutatos Peter Venetis, Ekdikos Nicholas J. Vergados, Hon. Depoutatos George J. Veras, Maestor Angelo Verghitsis, Primikirios Dimitri Ververelli, Depoutatos George Ververides, Depoutatos Nicholas Vidalakis, Hartoularios Emmanuel Vihos, Depoutatos Ernest A. Villas, Notarios Louis Vlahantones, Notarios John B. Vlahos, Nomophylax Peter Vlachos, Ostiarios Elmer B. Vogelpohl, Jr., M.D. Aktouarios Thomas Vlahos, Aktouarios John P. Volandes, Hartophylax Louis A. Vose, Referendarios Nicholas Vourlas, Ostiarios Harry C. Vournas, Hartoularios George P. Vourvoulias, Jr., Primikirios George Voutiritsas, Depoutatos Bill J. Vranas, Notarios Gus Vratsinas, Ostarios W Michael Wesko, Notrarios X Anargyros Xepapas, Ekdikos Basil P. Xeros, Depoutatos Y Basil Yanakakis, Ipomnimatografos Steven G. Yatrousis, Exarchos George T. Yearout, Ekdikos Stephen G. Yeonas, Ostiarios Nickas J. Yiannias, Depoutatos James Youlios, Depoutatos Constantine Youssis, Depoutatos Z William Zacharellis, Protopsaltis Stamos Zades, Prof. Depoutatos Thomas P. Zaferes, Depoutatos Louis D. Zakas, Referendarios Cleo N. Zambetis, Megas Referendarios James E. Zambounis, Notarios Theodore J. Zaravinos, M.D. Aktouarios James Zathas, Notarios John Zavitsanos, Ekdikos Peter D. Zavitsanos, Ph.D. Kastrinsios George Zazanis, Aktouarios Nicholas Zervas, M.D. Ostiarios Tikey A. Zes, Ph.D. Lambadarios Peter Zikos, Aktourarios Demetrius C. Zonars, Maestor Peter C. Zourdos, Lambadarios Dimitrios Zygouris, Proto Notarios Archons honor Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. 145

146 ARCHDIOCESAN PRESBYTERS COUNCIL 467 Grandview Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ Tel: (201) Fax: (201) Web: The Archdiocesan Presbyters Council seeks to support, enhance, and promote the brotherhood of our priests on all levels of their diakonia, spiritual growth, and personal needs. Established in 1970 as the National Presbyters Council with the expressed purpose of receiving counsel from and offering counsel to the Archbishop concerning priestly issues, the current APC continues to work closely with His Eminence, the Synod of Bishops and the Chancellor of the Archdiocese in addressing the concerns of our dedicated clergy. Each Metropolitan Clergy Syndesmos is represented by two members of the clergy who are elected for a two year term, which commences with and concludes at the Archdiocese Clergy-Laity Congress. The Council extends its function through the appoinment of standing committees, which deals with clergy issues such as liturgical concerns, continuing education, moral issues, family and celibate life, ministry and mission, and clergy benefits. Priests nationwide may keep abreast of current events through the web-site and the APC publication, The Presbyter. The APC organizes and sponsors the National Clergy Retreat which is held biennially on the off-year of the Clergy-Laity Congress. A Benevolent Fund has been established to assist a brother priest, a sister presvytera, or a clergy family in time of extreme need. The fund is administered jointly by the APC and the National Sisterhood of Presvyteres and requests for assistance may be made to the President of either organization. The Council has drafted a plan for a national clergy education program which it hopes to initiate at the Clergy-Laity Congress. OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD Rev. Fr. James C. Moulketis, President Rev. Archimandrite Timothy G. Bakakos, Vice President Rev. Fr. Paul A. Kaplanis, Secretary Rev. Fr. William M. Christ, Treasurer Atlanta: Rev. Fr. Paul A. Kaplanis, Rev. Fr. Christopher T. Metropulos Boston: Rev. Fr. Kyriakos V. Saravelas, Rev. Fr. Andrew H. Mahalares Chicago: Rev. Archimandrite Timothy G. Bakakos, Rev. Fr. John N. Kalomas Denver: Rev. Fr. Jordan Brown, Rev. Fr. William M. Christ Detroit: Rev. Fr. Athanasios Michalos, Rev. Fr. Nicholas Pathenos, New Jersey: Rev. Fr. Christopher Constantinides, Rev. Fr. James C. Moulketis New York: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel J. Gratsias, Rev. Archimandrite Eugene N. Pappas Pittsburgh: Rev. Fr. Costas Keares, Rev. Fr. Demetrius G. Nicoloudakis San Francisco: Rev. Fr. Theodore Dorrance, Rev. Fr. Steven P. Tschilis 146

147 LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY 345 E. 74th Street, New York, NY Tel: (212) Fax: (212) Web: His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Chairman Georgia Skeadas, National President Helen Lavorata, Director The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc., as the philanthropic heart of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, has for more than seventy years undertaken a multitude of philanthropic programs to aid the poor, the sick, and the elderly. The Society was established in November 1931, by the late Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras I, who was then serving as Archbishop of North and South America. The structure of Philoptochos includes the National Board, Metropolis Boards and Chapters in the parishes of the Archdiocese. There are approximately 475 Philoptochos chapters throughout the United States. The mission of Philoptochos is: To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and To promote charitable, benevolent and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources; and To preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs; and To promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council. The charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion, courtesy and kindness. NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMITMENTS OF THE PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY Academy of Saint Basil In March 1944, then Archbishop Athenagoras requested Philoptochos to purchase the beautiful 250-acre estate of Jacob Ruppert in Garrison, NY, which is located on the shores of the Hudson River, directly opposite the U.S. Military Academy of West Point. With the purchase of this estate, the Philoptochos had the enormous task of completely renovating the property, which included several buildings, the main administration building, a residence for the Director, classrooms and dormitories, a reception hall and building a Chapel. Today, the Philoptochos continues to be one of the main financial supporters of the Academy through four programs: Vasilopita: This event is conducted during the month of January across the United States by every Chapter in every parish. It is the main source of funding for the operating expenses of the Academy. Sisterhood: This program provides for the ongoing needs of the children of the Academy, such as clothing, furniture, equipment and essentials for the dormitories, kitchen, etc. Shown with Nane Annan, wife of Kofi Annan, UN General Secretary, Keynote speaker at the Philoptochos Clergy-Laity Banquet are Froso Beys, Vice President, Paulette Poulos, longtime assistant of Archbishop Iakovos and honoree and Georgia Skeadas, President. Greatest number of delegates ever attended the Philoptochos Convention. 147

148 LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY Zoe Cavalaris Education Fund: The fund provides financial assistance to the graduates of the Academy to attend schools of higher education, as well as providing for tutors for the younger children in grade school and high school. Academy of Saint Basil Graduation and Awards Fund: This commitment provides funding for the Graduation celebrations as well as special awards for graduating students. Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology The then Archbishop Athenagoras established the Holy Cross Theological School in June 1937, in Pomfret, CT. The Archbishop directed a special appeal to the Philoptochos to devote themselves to the School, where your sons will be educated as priests and teachers and urged the ladies to prove once again your strong faith. In the ensuing years, the Philoptochos was, and seventy-two years later continues to be actively involved in offering financial support to Holy Cross. There are two programs for HCHC: Scholarships: For more than 20 years, scholarships have been awarded to worthy and dedicated students at both schools to assist them with their tuition expenses. Lenten Event: This is celebrated on the Third Sunday of Lent, observing the Veneration of the Holy Cross. The chapters are requested to arrange a Lenten Event following the Divine Liturgy. Donations raised are used for the operational expenses of the School. Saint Photios Shrine In 1965, the Archdiocese purchased the Avero house in historic Saint Augustine, Florida to commemorate the arrival of the first Greek settlers to arrive in the New World in The Philoptochos has continued to provide financial assistance towards the preservation of this National Shrine. Orthodox Christian Mission Center and Support a Mission Priest The Philoptochos Society provides financial support to the OCMC missionary teams, strengthening their ability to empower the Orthodox Church worldwide to carry its message to those who have yet to hear it and bring them within its fold. The Philoptochos, through the Support a Mission Priest program, provides financial support enabling Orthodox bishops and priests in mission areas, to build and restore churches, community centers, schools and medical facilities as well as to participate in training, teaching and field management, therefore increasing productivity. International Orthodox Christian Charities The IOCC is the official humanitarian aid agency of Orthodox Christians, which provides food, shelter, economic self-sufficiency and hope to those in need around the world. This is an ongoing financial commitment of the Philoptochos Society. Ecumenical Patriarchate The philanthropies of the Ecumenical Patriarchate such as Balukli Hospital and nursing home, schools, shrines and parishes are supported by this commitment. 148 United Nations International Children s Emergency Fund In 1979, to commemorate the United Nation s International Year of the Child, Philoptochos became an NGO (Non- Governmental Organization) with the United Nations and UNICEF. Through the commitment for UNICEF, Philoptochos donations help this global organization to protect the rights, health and well being of all children. Social Services Since the late 1950 s, upon the recommendation of Archbishop Iakovos, Philoptochos has placed an increased emphasis on the implementation of important programs to benefit the Greek Orthodox community, including, but not limited to, institutions of the Church, the philanthropies of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and assistance to Greek and Greek Orthodox families. Involvement in social and moral issues encouraged the establishment of several committees to address topics such as child abuse prevention, domestic violence, homelessness, pornography, drug and alcohol abuse, and aging. Since 1987, the National Philoptochos office has employed a professional Social Worker, engaged in assisting the Greek Orthodox community in the United States as well as Greek and Cypriot nationals. The Department of Social Services is a very important, vital element of our organization. The mission of the department is to improve the quality of life of those in need, in a way that maintains the dignity and self-respect of the individuals. Through confidential and professional services, the office provides outreach, education, information, support, intervention, motivation, advocacy, financial assistance and referral to local and broader resources. Cancer Fund This Philoptochos commitment raises funds for individuals who need financial assistance with their Cancer treatment. Children s Cardiac Fund The purpose of this fund is to provide donations to hospitals for children suffering from cardiac problems. Children s Medical Fund Since its establishment in 1989, the Children s Medical Fund has sought to provide medical assistance to critically ill Greek, Greek-American and Orthodox children, whose families are unable to afford appropriate and necessary medical treatment. The Fund also researches and provides grants for innovative research programs to pediatric hospitals throughout the United States. For further information contact: Helen Lavorata Diamando Prassakos National Philoptochos Office Social Work Office (212) (212) philosny@aol.com GrkOrthSocialWrk@aol.com

149 LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY OFFICERS Georgia Skeadas National President Maria Logus, Esq. First Vice President Arlene Siavelis Second Vice President Maria Stavropoulos Third Vice President Elaine Cladis Secretary Aphrodite Skeadas Treasurer Pauline O Neal Assistant Treasurer EXECUTIVE BOARD METROPOLIS PRESIDENTS Georgia Vlitas Direct Archdiocesan District Bessie Drogaris Metropolis of New Jersey Lori Voutiritsas Metropolis of Chicago Merope Kapetanakis Metropolis of Boston Dee Nicolaou Metropolis of Atlanta Sylvia Vitsas Metropolis of Pittsburgh Katherine Kotsis Metropolis of Detroit Valerie Roumeliotis Metropolis of San Francisco Martha Stefanidakis Metropolis of Denver HONORARY NATIONAL PRESIDENTS Katherine Pappas Beatrice Marks Dionisia Ferraro Dina Skouras Oldknow Mimi C. Skandalakis Eve Condakes Sophia Altin Tula Gallanes Anne Gustave Hon. Yorka Linakis Patricia Aleck Helen Anagnostakos Pennie Anast Georgia Antinopoulos Pam Argyris Irene Arsoniadis Froso Beys Francesca Callas Stella Capiris Eula Carlos Patricia Chacopoulos Helen Collis Cindy Demeris Beck Demery Dolly Demetris Helen Demos Theone Dickos Marika Drakotos Anne Feles Stella Fiorentino Kathy Gabriel Paulette Geanacopoulos Tarsi Georgas Pat Gogos Ioanna Kakoyiannis Georgia Kaloidis Christine Karavites Anita Kartalopoulos HONORARY MEMBERS Helen Peterson Dorothea Prodromides Lila Prounis Kula Sosangelis MEMBERS Efthalia Katos Marina Katsoulis Elaine Kevgas Terry Kokas Marina Kookootsedes Penny Korkos Antonia Kourepinos Helen Lambros Nellie Logothetides Argeria Logus Helen Malachias Harriet Matthews Aspasia Melis Haeda Mihaltses Diane Miminos Helen Misthos Esther Mitchell Celeste Moschos Marjorie Moyar Ph.d Laura Nixon Barbara Panaretos Bessie Papigiotis Elizabeth Pappas Evelyn Pavloglou Faye Peponis Mary Plumides Jeanne Ranglas Susan Regos Presvytera Flora Chioros, President, National Sisterhood of Presvyteres Kassandra Romas Cathy Roussalis Demetra Safiol Presv. Christine Salzman Helen Sampsonis Diane Saphos Evangeline Scurtis Yiota Simoglou Ourania Soumas Joanne Stavrakas Sophie Tangalos Mitzi Theo Kay Theofilos Chrysoula Tomaras Diane Tseckares Evellyn Tsiadis Kalli Tsitsipas Eleni Tzimas Eva Vardakes Anita Varunes Sylvia Vellios Effie Venduras Eleni Zaferes Bessie Zantopoulos Daphne Zaralides Billie Zumo 149

150 LEADERSHIP 100 ARCHBISHOP IAKOVOS LEADERSHIP 100 ENDOWMENT FUND INCORPORATED 8 East 79th Street New York, NY Tel: (212) Fax: (212) leadership@l100.org Web site: Rev. Fr. Dimitrios J. Antokas Fr_Antokas@L100.org Fran Karivalis Linda L. Paul fran@l100.org linda@l100.org George Schira, Consultant george@l100.org Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund Incorporated is a separate endowment fund corporation that exists for the purpose of seeding and nurturing the ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese that advance Orthodoxy and Hellenism. Members commit $100,000, which is paid over a period of 10 years or less. The contributions to the Fund remain permanently restricted and inviolate. Only assets in excess of that amount are used for the distribution of grants in accordance with the purpose of the Fund. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE John A. Payiavlas, Chairman George D. Behrakis, Vice-Chairman Constantine G. Caras, Secretary Bert W. Moyar, Treasurer John A. Catsimatidis James A. Regas George M. Marcus Mark Stavropoulos Stephen G. Yeonas LIFE-TIME FOUNDING MEMBERS Arthur C. Anton Andrew A. Athens George K. Chimples Peter M. Dion Michael Jaharis George P. Kokalis ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT Froso Beys John A. Catsimatidis Peter M. Dion Michael Jaharis Peter J. Pappas Peter A. Vlachos ATLANTA Jerry O. Lorant Basil S. Yanakakis 150 BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BY METROPOLIS) BOSTON Arthur C. Anton George D. Behrakis Eve N. Condakes Evie Hasiotis George Safiol CHICAGO Andrew A. Athens Paul H. Athens John L. Marks Jack T. Mitsakopoulos John Pappajohn James A. Regas Michael L. Stefanos Theodore J. Theophilos DETROIT Thomas D. Demery James P. Pamel Gus Stavropoulos Mark Stavropoulos NEW JERSEY Nicholas J. Bouras Constantine G. Caras Aristides Magafan James H. Moshovitis Peter G. Pappas George P. Stamas Stephen G. Yeonas PITTSBURGH George K. Chimples Dr. John S. Collis, Jr. Bert W. Moyar Louis Nicozisis John A. Payiavlas Spiros G. Raftis SAN FRANCISCO George P. Kokalis George M. Marcus Angelo K. Tsakopoulos

151 LEADERSHIP 100 Archbishop Demetrios, George Behrakis and John Payiavlas present the Chairman s Award for service to Arthur Anton as Madeline Anton looks on. Archbishop Demetrios presents the Icon to new members Harry Chakeres and his mother Pauline (Springfield, OH). New Executive Director of Leadership 100 Father Dimitrios Antokas with his son John, Michael Katos, Michael Kavourias and his son and, front row, Elliott Antokas, Presvytera Maria, Alexander Kavourias, Efthalia Katos, Emily Kavourias and Yanni Catsimatidis. Fulfilled members Gerry and Jeannie Ranglas (Rancho Santa Fe, CA) receive their Obelisk from Archbishop Demetrios. L100 Award for Excellence honorees Ambassador John Negroponte and Melina Kanakaredes with Archbishop Demetrios, President and Mrs. John Payiavlas. 151

152 LEADERSHIP 100 His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios New York, NY His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos Rye, NY Dr. and Mrs. Elias Adamopoulos Salisbury, MD Nickolas Christopher Agathis Springfield, NJ Nikolas Agathis Springfield, NJ Agricultural Bank of Greece S.A. Nea Smyrni, Athens, Greece AHEPA Denver Chapter No. 145 Denver, CO Ms. Betty Jean Alevizatos Baltimore, MD Kay and John Alevizos Newton, MA Kostas and Laura Alexakis Falls Church, VA Alex Alexandrou Plainview, NY Alex Alexiades Woodbridge, CT Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Alexos Lake Forest, IL Dr. Menelaos and Joan Aliapoulios Weston, MA Mrs. Nadia A. Allega New York, NY Maria and Jim Allwin Greenwich, CT Mr. and Mrs. George K. Almiroudis Whitestone, NY Alpha Finance US Corporation New York, NY Alexander G. Anagnos Fort Lee, NJ Harold V. Anagnos Long Grove, IL Jo G. Anagnos Fort Lee, NJ Loula C. Anaston Los Altos, CA Douglas and Shelley Anderson Family Salt Lake City, UT Lou and Angelika Anderson Kiawah Island, SC Michelle and John Andreadis Paramus, NJ George C. Andreas McLean, VA Anthony G. and Barbara F. Andrikopoulos Cheyenne, WY Nick Andriotis Long Island City, NY 152 Leon W. and Robyn Andris Potomac, MD Maria and Andrew Andron Garden City, NY Merkourios and Liberty Angeliades Manhasset, NY Philip N. Angelides Sacramento, CA Panayotis Angelopoulos Chalandri, Athens, Greece Theodore Angelopoulos Athens, Greece Gus and Pat Anthony Boca Raton, FL Spyridon and Anastasia Anthoulis Brooklyn, NY Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Anton, Jr. Carlisle, MA Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Anton Boston, MA Peter and Christine Anzo Atlanta, GA The Apostol Charitable Foundation Glenview, IL Anastasia and James Argires Lancaster, PA Sarah and James Argyropoulos Montecito, CA George L. Argyros Costa Mesa, CA Nikolas and Adriana Arvanitopoulos Athens, Greece Persa and Nicholas Athans Palm Beach, FL Andrew A. Athens Chicago, IL Louise G. Athens Chicago, IL Kellee and Paul Athens Burr Ridge, IL Irene and Thomas Athens Lake Forest, IL Angie and William Athens Grosse Ile, MI Atlantic Bank of New York New York, NY In Memory of Gregory Auger Washington, DC Bob & Kally Badavas, Peter and Stephanie Needham, MA Bob Bakalis Brooklyn, NY Mr. Dean Bakes Greenwich, CT Lewis and Sandra Bakes New Canaan, CT Mr. and Mrs. George Bapis New York, NY Nick & Elaine Bapis & Family Salt Lake City, UT Peter J. and Adrienne A. Barris McLean, VA Constantine and Emmanuelle Barry New York, NY Peter J. Bassett Boston, MA Christos G. Bastis New York, NY Mr. and Mrs. Drake G. Behrakis Sudbury, MA George and Margo Behrakis N. Tewksbury, MA Dr. and Mrs. John Bendo New York, NY Atty. and Mrs. Efthemios J. Bentas Boston, MA Mrs. Froso Beys New York, NY George and Bess Bilidas Oakton, VA Nicolaos P. Bissias La Canada, CA Constantine and Catherine Bitounis Westlake, OH Fotios and Judy Boliakis Stamford, CT Peter M. Boosalis Edina, MN Dr. and Mrs. Anthony G.B. Borden Rydal, PA In Memory of Anna K. Bouras Summit, NJ Nicholas James Bouras Summit, NJ In Memory of S/Sgt. Sam J. Bouras Summit, NJ Eleni and Dimitris Bousis Northbrook, IL Mr. George P. Brown Columbus, OH Aphrodite Browne Roslyn Harbor, NY Plato Cacheris Washington, DC John P. Calamos, Sr. Aurora, IL Maria and Christos Callas Atlanta, GA Gregory P. Callimanopulos New York, NY William Calomiris Washington, DC Tykye and Elaine Camaras Corona Del Mar, CA Anastasia Cantonis Tarpon Springs, FL

153 LEADERSHIP 100 Anne and Carl G. Cantonis Fullerton, CA Maria and George Cantonis Tarpon Springs, FL Michael G. Cantonis Tarpon Springs, FL Mr. and Mrs. Yianny C. Caparos Northbrook, IL Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Cappas Munster, IN Mr. and Mrs. Chris William Caras, Sr. Palos Verdes Estates, CA Mr. Constantine and Dr. Maria Caras Greenville, DE Andrew C. Carlos Atlanta, GA Michael C. Carlos Atlanta, GA Constantine N. Cassis Massapequa Park, NY Nicholas/Elaine/Emanuel Cassis Freeport, NY Dr. Spyros and Marian Catechis Houston, TX John A. Catsimatidis New York, NY Margo C. Catsimatidis New York, NY Gus and Ann Chafoulias Rochester, MN Mr. Harry N. Chakeres Palm Beach, FL Pauline and Michael Chakeres Springfield, OH Amy and James Chanos New York, NY John Charalambakis Wilmore, KY Mr. Tom Charalambopoulos Dallas, TX Soteria Cherpelis Douglaston, NY Stephen Cherpelis Douglaston, NY Mr. Christopher Chimicles Devon, PA Nicholas and Kathleen Chimicles Haverford, PA Peter and Diana Chimicles Scottsdale, AZ Mr. Constantine G. Chimples Cleveland, OH George K. Chimples Lyndhurst, OH Janet W. Chimples Lyndhurst, OH Eli and Katie Chinonis Grand Blanc, MI Dr. Efstathia P. Chiopelas Great Neck, NY Peter Chiopelas Great Neck, NY William G. Chirgotis Springfield, NJ Louis and Mary Chrampanis Staten Island, NY Evan and Ceres Alevizatos Chriss Baltimore, MD Margo and George Chryssis Weston, MA Church of the Archangels Stamford, CT Mr. and Mrs. Christos Cocaine Worcester, MA Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas L. Coch New York, NY Mr. and Mrs. Stanley H. Coin Rock Island, IL Vaseleos Colevas Upper Marlboro, MD Eugenia Collias Oak Brook, IL George Aristotle Collias Lake Forest, IL Helen and John Collis, Jr. Chagrin Falls, OH Constance and William Collis Lexington, KY Anthony E. Comninos Piraeus, Greece Crystal Condakes Beverly Farms, MA John and Evangeline Condakes Weston, MA Eve N. Condakes Swampscott, MA George P. Condakes Beverly Farms, MA Vasiliki and James Condakes Weston, MA Leo P. Condakes Swampscott, MA Charles C. Condes Harwood Heights, IL Thomas E. and Janet B. Constance Sands Point, NY Achilles V. Constantakopoulos Athens, Greece Capt. Vassilis C. Constantakopoulos Athens, Greece Dimitri Contominas Athens, Greece V. Rev. Leonidas C. Contos Dedham, MA Nicholas J. Contos Wellesley, MA Constantine and Molly Corpas Westlake, OH Jerry and Eva Costacos Seattle, WA Constance and Charles Cotros Houston, TX Christos Michael Cotsakos Palm Beach Gardens, FL Eva and Angelus Cotsidas Westborough, MA Anthony and Konstantina Coulianidis Syosset, NY John Courembis and Family Leonardtown, MD Mr. Louis Courembis New York, NY Alec P. Courtelis Micanopy, FL Nicholas J. Coussoulis San Bernardino, CA Angelo John Coutris Rocky River, OH Dairyland Bronx, NY John and Eleftheria Dallas Hingham, MA Peter and Helene Dameris Houston, TX In Memory of my parents, Alex and Stella Katsaros St. James, NY Mr. and Mrs. George E. Danis Reading, MA Mr. and Mrs. Constantine Danos Oak Brook, IL Cina and John Daskalakis Boca Raton, FL Kaity and George David Maroussi, Athens, Greece Anne and James Davis Newton, MA Demetra De Maris Bal Harbour, FL Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Dellaportas Oak Brook, IL Thomas L. Demakes Swampscott, MA Gregory P. Demakos Buffalo, NY Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Demas Naples, FL Beck C. Demery Franklin, MI Thomas D. Demery Franklin, MI Carol and Thomas Demery Alexandria, VA 153

154 LEADERSHIP 100 Anastasia and Alexandros Demetriades New York, NY Peter G. Demetriades Henderson, NC James E. Demetriou South Pasadena, CA Theodore D. Demetriou Chatham, NJ Christopher J. DeMoss, D.D.S. Phoenix, AZ John C. DeMoss Phoenix, AZ Mr. Arthur T. Demoulas Lowell, MA Evan G. Demoulas Chestnut Hill, MA Telemachus A. Demoulas Andover, MA John L. Demourkas Montecito, CA Mary and John Deoudes Bethesda, MD Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas C. Diamantis Westlake, OH Dennis K. Dickos, M.D. Carmel, IN Simos Dimas Bronxville, NY Jerry and Betty Dimitriou Greenlawn, NY Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Dimitriou Libertyville, IL Bessi Dion Valley Stream, NY Diana and Peter Dion Garden City, NY Mr. and Mrs. Steven P. Domenikos Millis, MA Dr. Kimon A. Doukas Boca Raton, FL Dr. James Doundoulakis New York, NY Katherine and Peter Dourdas Jamesville, NY Thomas and Eva Dushas & Family Rye, NY Anthea Dyer For Stephen and Florence Dyer Scottsdale, AZ Theofanis and Efstathia Economidis Los Altos, CA Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Economopoulos Montara, CA Dr. John P. Eliopoulos Swampscott, MA Angela and Nicholas Eliopoulos Garden City, NY 154 Andrew J. Eliopulos Lancaster, CA Louis J. Elliott Park Ridge, IL Richard H. and Stephanie Yeonas Ellis McLean, VA Estate of John P. Zannaras Congress, AZ John B. and Maria T. Farmakides McLean, VA Christopher P. Fekos Pittsburgh, PA Mr. and Mrs. Gust Feles Bloomfield Hills, MI Irene and Nicholas Fifis Singer Island, FL Peter N. Fisfis Naples, FL Theodore Floridis Dayton, OH Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fotopoulos Dallas, TX Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Frangadakis Saratoga, CA Mr. Dionysios Frangakis Astoria, NY Louis and Ann Frangos Westlake, OH Capt. Nikolaos Frangos Kifissia, Athens, Greece Stella Frangos Kifissia, Athens, Greece George and Evangeline Gabriel Allentown, PA James G. Galanos Los Angeles, CA John Galaxidas San Francisco, CA Carol and George Galifianakis Salisbury, MD Mr. Evangelos Gatzonis Astoria, NY Spyros A. Gavris Wellesley Hills, MA Dr. Peter and Athena Gazes Charleston, SC Mr. and Mrs. Nick Geanopoulos Pittsburgh, PA Mary and Jack Georgalas Newport News, VA John and Tarsi Georgas Palm Beach, FL Theodore and Rachel Georgelas McLean, VA John D. Georges Elmwood, LA C. Steven and Patricia P. Georgilakis Bethesda, MD Peter C. Georgiopoulos New York, NY Chris Georgoulis New York, NY Candida and George Gialamas Madison, WI Viena and Alec Gianaras Bannonckburn, IL Mr. Harry Giannoulis New York, NY Mr. and Mrs. Anastasios Gianoplus McLean, VA Mr. and Mrs. George Glatis Alexandria, VA Constantine Basil Gogos Washington, DC Dr. John G. Gonis Wauwatosa, WI Mr. and Mrs. Peter John Goulandris New York, NY Evangeline Gouletas Chicago, IL Mr. Nicholas S. Gouletas Chicago, IL Constantine J. Grapsas Morton Grove, IL Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension Oakland, CA Greek Orthodox Church of St. George Bethesda, MD Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc. New York, NY Mr. and Mrs. Ike Gulas Birmingham, AL George and Anna Halkias Warren, OH John Haretakis Santa Ana, CA Dr. and Mrs. Antoine C Harovas Great Neck, NY Demetrios B. Haseotes Cumberland, RI Dr. and Mrs. George A. Hasiotis Boston, MA George and Daphne Hatsopoulos Lincoln, MA Mr. and Mrs. Nick Havoudis New York, NY Hellenic Golf Classic Chicago, IL The Michael Henry Family Rocky River, OH Anastasia and William Hoeft Minneapolis, MN Michael Huffington Los Angeles, CA

155 LEADERSHIP 100 Roula and William Hunter Bethesda, MD Cecelia and Constantine Ioannou Douglaston, NY Mr. John M. Ioannou New York, NY Elaine Jaharis Winnetka, IL Mary A. Jaharis New York, NY Melina Jaharis Winnetka, IL Michael Jaharis New York, NY Michael Steven Jaharis Winnetka, IL Dr. Steven Jaharis Winnetka, IL Miss Valerie Jaharis Winnekta, IL Alex and Diana Jianas Monarch Beach, CA Timothy J. and Kathy A. Joannides Cheyenne, WY Alfred and Mary Johnson New York, NY Eppaminondas G. Johnson Sacramento, CA George E. Johnson II Sacramento, CA Chris & Connie Jouflas Family Foundation Grand Junction, CO Michael and Maritza Kakoyiannis Garden City, NY Joanne and Peter Kakoyiannis Yardley, PA George and Maria Kalaitzis Whitestone, NY Gus and Lynne Kalaris Ellicott City, MD Drs. Anthony and Joyce Kales Ann Arbor, MI Mr. and Mrs. George A. Kalkounos Inverness, IL Dr. and Mrs. George J. Kallins Newport Beach, CA Virginia and James Kallins Downey, CA Nicholas J. Kallins Miranda Heights, CA Harold and Agape Kallis Grand Blanc, MI Mr. and Mrs. George Kaludis Potomac, MD Sotirios and Demetra Kamberos Skokie, IL Peter N. and Maria Pappas Kamberos Chicago, IL Sergei Kampakis Birmingham, AL Kapetanakis Family Stafford, TX Mr. and Mrs. Peter Karagines Sr. Yorba Linda, CA Nicholas Karakas St. Louis, MO Thalia Mahi Karakitsios New York, NY Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Karamatsoukas Gladwyne, PA Mr. and Mrs. Steve Karas Jr. Aberdeen, MD Mr. and Mrs. Terry and Ann Karis Family Seattle, WA Crystal Stella Condakes Manchester by the Sea, MA Father Alexander and Xanthi Karloutsos Southampton, NY Peter Karmanos, Jr. Detroit, MI Gus P. Karos Mayfield Heights, OH Nicholas Karos Chagrin Falls, OH Michael and Efthalia Katos Astoria, NY Demosthenes and Maria Kaufman Sacramento, CA John and Dorothea Kavooras Palm Beach Gardens, FL Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kavourias Manhasset, NY Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kazas Bridgeville, PA Laurie D. Kefalidis New York, NY Nikos Kefalidis New York, NY Maria K. Kellis Chagrin Falls, OH Mrs. Frances Demoulas Kettenbach Boston, MA Stephan Kiratsous New York, NY George P. Kokalis Phoenix, AZ Peter G. Kokalis Phoenix, AZ Stephanie Kokalis Phoenix, AZ Socrates P. Kokkalis Foundation Peania, Attikis, Greece Mr. and Mrs. John E. Koliopoulos Palos Park, IL Matina and Sotiris Kolokotronis Sacramento, CA George Komodikis New Rochelle, NY Mr. and Mrs. George M. Kondos Scarsdale, NY Savas Konstantinides Great Neck, NY Evris and Evangelia Kontos Franklin Lakes, NJ George and Peggy Kontos Warren, OH Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kontos Warren, OH George and Helen Kontzias McLean, VA Dr. and Mrs. George J. Korkos Waukesha, WI Achilles N. Kornaros Chicago, IL Aristotle S. Kornaros Chicago, IL Kosta, Anna and Nikos Kostakis Kirkland, WA Kostakopoulos Family Foundation New York, NY Anne and Peter Kostorizos Lexington, MA Charles H. Kotseas Worcester, MA Alexander S. and Erene Koukias Seabrook, NH Kalliope and George Koukounaris Nahant, MA Nicos John Koulis New York, NY Leonidas P. Koulos San Francisco, CA Arthur and Vaia Koumantzelis Lincoln, MA Markos T. and Eleni T. Kounalakis Sacramento, CA Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Kourepinos Levittown, NY Mr. Peter Kouvaris Great Neck, NY Patrice Ann Kouvas Warren, OH Demetrios Kozonis Chicago, IL Christ G. and Ann Kraras Wyomissing, PA Gust and Stella Kraras Reading, PA 155

156 LEADERSHIP 100 Thomas and Sylvia Kress Edison, NJ Christos N. Kritikos Weehawken, NJ Kay and Lucas Ktistakis Chios, Greece Frank L. Kuchuris Chicago, IL John E. and Marion E. Kusturiss Newtown Square, PA Michael E. Kusturiss, Sr. Canonsburg, PA Harriet and Stephen Kutulos Garden City, NY Steve and Francine Kyriakos New Canaan, CT Minos X. Kyriakou Marousi-Athens, Greece Mr. and Mrs. Socrates A. Kyritsis Basking Ridge, NJ Constantine and Arcondia Lacas Singer Island, FL Michael Lach and Diana Moshovitis Lach Great Falls, VA Ms. Irene Ladas Astoria, NY Dr. Vasilios S. and Helen L. Lambros San Marino, CA Christine and Constantine Lapaseotes Bridgeport, NE Demetrios and Fotini Laskaris Wisconsin Dells, WI Mr. and Mrs. Nick Laskaris Wisconsin Dells, WI Miss Ava Ledes New York, NY John Ledes Katonah, NY Kathryn Jaharis Ledes New York, NY Master Wilder A. Ledes New York, NY Anna and James Lemonias Westwood, MA Ted and Lynn Leonsis Washington, DC Charles S. and Athanasia Leventis Suffield, CT Tina P. Leventis Columbia, SC Thanasi and Stephanie Liakos Nashua, NH Mike G. Ligeros Denver, CO Drs. Anthony and Maria Limberakis Rydal, PA 156 Judge Yorka C. Linakis Jamaica, NY Steve Livaditis Winnekta, IL George P. Livanos New York, NY Mr. Vasilios Livanos Manhasset, NY Mr. Andrew Liveris Midland, MI Demetrios and Marianthe Logothetis Riverwoods, IL Emanuel N. Logothetis Short Hills, NJ Nick Logothetis Fort Lee, NJ Mr. Jerry O. Lorant Birmingham, AL Angelo Loukas (Alannder) Family Charitable Trust Bannockburn, IL Manuel and Carolyn Loupassi Richmond, VA Constantine S. and Marie Macricostas New Fairfield, CT Mr. and Mrs. Angelo H. Magafan North Bethesda, MD Harry and Irene Magafan Bethesda, MD The Angelo Magafan Family North Bethesda, MD Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Makkos New York, NY Nicholas G. Makrinos & Family Brooklyn, NY Mr. and Mrs. George Makris Alpine, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Maletis Portland, OR Louis G. Malevitis and Marion Malevitis Gouvis In Memory of their Parents Sophie and Constantine L. Malevitis Oak Brook, IL Paul and Mary Ann Mallis Pasadena, CA Dr. Nicholas D. Mamalis Tulsa, OK Tina and Andrew Manatos Washington, DC Mr. David P. Maniatis Scottsdale, AZ John D. Maniatis Scottsdale, AZ Peter D. Maniatis Scottsdale, AZ Eustratia and Timothy Maniatis Bethesda, MD Franklin and Mary Manios Warren, OH Charles Marangoudakis Manhasset, NY Charles and Stacey Maravell Palm Beach, FL Alexander P. Marchessini New York, NY George M. Marcus Palo Alto, CA Mr. and Mrs. Markos Marinakis New York, NY Dr. and Mrs. Peter J. G. Maris Old Westbury, NY Mr. Timothy G. Marken Boston, MA Mr. and Mrs. William G. Markos Ipswich, MA Athena S. Marks Los Gatos, CA Beatrice Marks Chicago, IL John and Niki Marks Lincolnwood, IL Ms. Maria I. Marmarinos Wellesley, MA John and Maxine Mathrusse Los Altos, CA Ron and Helen Matthews Laguna Niguel, CA Mr. Ted Mavrakis Morton Grove, IL John and Christie Mavredakis Rolling Hills, CA Richard and Patricia McDermott Bloomfield Hills, MI Dennis Mehiel New York, NY Mrs. Karen Mehiel New York, NY Rebecca Alexandra Mehiel New York, NY Stavros and Madeline Meimaridis Columbus, OH William G. Meris Scottsdale, AZ C. Dean Metropoulos Greenwich, CT Betty and Basil Mezines Bethesda, MD George and Jennifer Michaels New York, NY Maryann and Frank Mihalopoulos Dallas, TX Spiros N. Milonas New York, NY Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Miminos Lexington, MA

157 LEADERSHIP 100 The Honorable Matthew Mirones Staten Island, NY Louis W. Mitchell River Forest, IL Vasilios and Alexandra Mitchell In Memorium River Forest, IL Jack and Carole Mitsakopoulos Chicago, IL Lizabeth and Ted Mitsakopoulos Chicago, IL George Moniaros Brooklyn, NY In Memory of John Lambrakopoulos Key Biscayne, FL Harry Moshovitis Bethesda, MD Zoe and James Moshovitis Washington, DC Nkos and Carol Mouyiaris New York, NY Bert and Marjorie Moyar Cleveland, OH Mr. and Mrs. Michael Niamonitakis Brooklyn, NY James and Georgia Nicholas East Grand Rapids, MI Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Nick Great Falls, VA Clara Nicon Seattle, WA Louis and Helen Nicozisis Lancaster, PA Philip G. Nicozisis Manalapan, FL Dina and William Oldknow Pasadena, CA Order of AHEPA Washington, DC Dr. Angelo Orphanopoulos Los Gatos, CA Steve and Judith Padis San Francisco, CA James and Barbara Pagos In Memory of Michael and Elizabeth Pagos Short Hills, NJ Nicholas G. Paleologos Potomac, MD Peter and Elli Paleologos Silver Spring, MD Palmos Development Corporation Boulder, CO Esther and James Pamel Bloomfield Hills, MI Pan-Gregorian Enterprises Scarsdale, NY Dino and Tina Panas Seaside Park, NJ Ms. Andrea A. Pandazi Milwaukee, WI P. Kirk Pandelidis, M.D. York, PA Chris and Joan Panopoulos Grand Rapids, MI Stavros, Harula (in memorium), Artemios and Alexander Panos Seattle, WA Peter and Hytho Pantazelos Lincoln, MA M. and Mrs. Dennis Pantazes Vestavia Hills, AL Theckla and Nickolas Pantazes Darnestown, MD Dr. and Mrs. John Panton River Forest, IL Peter J. Panton, M.D. River Forest, IL Mr. and Mrs. Demetrios Papacostas Bedford, NY Dr. and Mrs. Constantine N. Papadakis Wayne, PA Mr. and Mrs. E. Stathis Papadimas Warren, OH Alexander P. Papamarkou New York, NY Panicos and Anastasia Papanicolaou Brooklyn, NY Christos Papoutsy Rye Beach, NH John Pappajohn Des Moines, IA Mary L. Pappajohn Des Moines, IA The Arthur Pappas Family Cotuit, MA Christopher and Matima Pappas Hopkinton, MA Mr. Christopher J. Pappas Houston, TX Constantine G. and Victoria G. Pappas Solana Beach, CA Dean and Zoe Pappas Salem, NJ Mr. and Mrs. George F. Pappas Baltimore, MD George and Irene Pappas Bethesda, MD Gus Peter Pappas Washington, DC Harry and Agopie Pappas Downey, CA Lisa and James Pappas Brookville, NY The Judge John C. & Katherine A. Pappas Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. Boston, MA Mr. and Mrs. James Pappas & Family Oak Brook, IL Nicholas and Dorothy Pappas Wilmington, DE Peter G. Pappas Bethesda, MD Catherine and Peter Pappas, Sr. Syosset, NY Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Pappas, Jr. Oyster Bay, NY Stephen E. Pappas Boston, MA Mr. and Mrs. T. Peter Pappas Washington, CT Mr. and Mrs. Anastasios Parafestas Boston, MA George E. Paraskevaides Nicosia, Cyprus Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Parlamis Tenafly, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Parthenis Inverness, IL Christina E. Pastore Stoneham, MA John Paterakis Lutherville, MD Xenia and James Patten Davenport, IA Angela and James Paulos Dallas, TX Sam and Aphrodite Paulos Richardson, TX Steve Pavlis Bensalem, PA Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Payiavlas Warren, OH John A. Payiavlas Warren, OH Marisa Payiavlas Warren, OH Wanda and James Pedas Washington, DC Evangeline and Theodore Pedas Washington, DC Harry and Jane Pefanis Houston, TX Paul G. Perantinides Akron, OH Joann and Gus Perdikakis Maineville, OH Mr. and Mrs. George Perlegos San Jose, CA Mr. Gust Perlegos San Jose, CA 157

158 LEADERSHIP 100 Dr. Tom Petropoulos Palos Hills, IL Nicholas J. Philopoulos Canton, MA James S. Pilafas, Psy.D. Orange, CA Irene Pilafas Pappas Paradise Valley, AZ William Planes Tarpon Springs, FL William P. Planes II Miami, FL Dr. Thomas Planzas Brooklyn, NY Dr. and Mrs. George C. Ploumbis Warren, OH John G. Plumides Charlotte, NC In Memory of My Wife Peaches Panayiota Politis Newtown Square, PA Josephine and John Politis Raleigh, NC George C. and Patricia Coukos Polley Richmond, VA Kenneth N. Pontikes Rosemont, IL Charles L. and Sophia Poulos Lincoln, MA Paulette Poulos Brooklyn, NY Gerald E. Priddy Denver, CO John and Felia Proakis Andover, MA Dr. John Psarouthakis Ann Arbor, MI Bessie and George Psihas Rochester, MI Costas G. Psoinos Tewksbury, MA Mr. George M. Psoinos Hudson, NH Rev. Presbyter Aurel Radulescu Astoria, NY Mrs. Angene George Rafferty and Miss Catherine Mary Rafferty Washington, DC Cynthia Raftis Pittsburgh, PA Spiros and Anastasia Raftis Pittsburgh, PA Gerry and Jeannie Ranglas Rancho Sante Fe, CA Alexander W. Rangos Dallas, TX John Rangos, Jr. Allison Park, PA 158 John G. Rangos, Sr. Pittsburgh, PA Anna and George Regas Boca Raton, FL Georgia and James Regas Oak Brook, IL John Regas Chicago, IL John and Doris Rigas Coudersport, PA Kassandra L. Romas Short Hills, NJ Eugene T. Rossides Washington, DC Dr. George and Betty Rozakis Lakewood, OH E. John Rumpakis Portland, OR Demetra and George Safiol Weston, MA Julie and Nicholas Sakellariadis New York, NY George and Cathy Sakellaris Family North Quincy, MA Mr. and Mrs. Fred Salusbury New York, NY Dr. Costas and Pauline Sarantopoulos Youngstown, OH Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sarris Canonsburg, PA Nicholas C. Sarris Lowell, MA Constantinos Shiacolas Nicosia, Cyprus Alex Siafacas Delray Beach, FL Voula and Harry Siafaris Los Angeles, CA Singelides Group Athens, Greece Mr. and Mrs. Milton H. Sioles Paradise Valley, AZ Chris J. Sioukas Burr Ridge, IL John and Angela Sitilides McLean, VA Mr. and Mrs. Chris Skeadas Villanova, PA Aphrodite and Peter Skeadas Greenwich, CT James and Alethea Skefos Memphis, TN Evangelos G. Skoubis Carefree, AZ Kula and Charles Sosangelis Chadds Ford, PA Hercules and Mary Sotos Greenwich, CT George W. Souvall Phoenix, AZ Alexander G. Spanos Stockton, CA John J. Spanos Falls Church, VA James D. and Noreen Speros Berkeley Heights, NJ SS. Constantine and Helen Church Annapolis, MD St. George Charitable Fund Okemos, MI Mr. and Mrs. George P. Stamas Baltimore, MD Mr. Manuel N. Stamatakis Wayne, PA Dan S. Stathatos San Marino, CA John and Chresanthe Staurulakis Aventura, FL Gus and Maria Stavropoulos Bloomfield Hills, MI John Stavropoulos Bayside, NY Eleni and Mark Stavropoulos Bloomfield Hills, MI Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stavropoulos Bloomfield Hills, MI Linda and William Stavropoulos Midland, MI Anthony and Lottie Stefanis Atlanta, GA Dr. George S. Stefanis Macon, GA Michael Leo Stefanos Orland Park, IL Peter Stefanou McLean, VA Mr. and Mrs. James P. Stefatos Long Island City, NY James and Sandra Stellos Nashua, NH Steve Pilafas Estate Phoenix, AZ Mr. and Mrs. Eli T. Stevens Birmingham, AL Stanley and Kiki Stevens Oak Brook, IL Mary and Christopher Stratakis, Esq. Douglaston, NY James S. Strong New York, NY Christine and George Strumbos Bloomfield Hills, MI Styliades Hellenic Orthodox Foundation Highland, IN Clara Sylvester Jamaica, NY

159 LEADERSHIP 100 Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas L. Terezis Steubenville, OH Steve A. Terris Rancho Sante Fe, CA Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. Theofilos Palm Beach Gardens, FL Kathy and Speros Theofilos Odessa, FL Anne and Theodore Theophilos Chicago, IL John C. Thibault and Elaine Zouzas Thibault Chelmsford, MA John G. Thomas Scottsdale, AZ Drs. Gregory and Virginia Thomas Styliades Schererville, IN James and Lillian Thomas Styliades Dyer, IN James and Denise Thomas Styliades Burr Ridge, IL Jennifer and Peter Tiboris New York, NY Chris Tjotjos Rocky River, OH Mr. and Mrs. Chris P. Tomaras Chicago, IL William G. and Lilli M. Tragos Greenwich, CT Joanne and Costas Trataros Boca Raton, FL John P. Trebellas Chicago, IL John P. Trebellas Chicago, IL Frances and Terry Triades Kings Point, NY Mr. Christos Tsaganis Brockton, MA Nicholas and Angeline Tsakalos Phoenix, MD Peter Tsakanikas Tucson, AZ Angelo K. Tsakopoulos Carmichael, CA Kyriakos Yannos Tsakopoulos Sacramento, CA Ms. Maria Tsakos Athens, Greece Silia and Nikolas Tsakos Athens, Greece Irene and Panayiotis Tsakos Amfithea, Athens, Greece Panayiotis Nickolaou Tsakos Athens, Greece Mr. Chris Tsamutalis Upper Saddle River, NJ George S. Tsandikos Greenwich, CT Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tzezairlidis Scotch Plains, NJ Sava and Stella Tshontikidis Baltimore, MD Mimis and Helen Tsintolas Silver Spring, MD Savas C. Tsivicos Wayside, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Nick Tsoulos Bayside, NY Bill Tsourapas Chicago, IL Manuel and Madeline Tzagournis Columbus, OH Haralambos Tzanetatos Zona 5, Panama Dr. Nicholas and Mrs. Eleni Tzimas Tenafly, NJ Paul and Magdalene Vadevoulis Elk Grove Village, IL Roy and Diana Vagelos Far Hills, NJ Theodore C. Vakrinos Alexandria, VA Constantine G. Valanos Bethesda, MD Eva Vardakis Brooklyn, NY Anthony and Sophia Vasilas Manhasset, NY Mr. and Mrs. Demosthenes Vasiliou Broomall, PA Mr. and Mrs. Alkiviadis Vassiliadis San Diego, CA Argyris and Ann Vassiliou Stamford, CT Spiro G. Vassilopoulos Cheyenne, WY John Veleris Family Wilmette, IL Emmanuel and Orsa Velivasakis Scarsdale, NY Mr. Achilleas Venetoulias New York, NY Gerasimos U. Ventouras New York, NY Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Vern Darien, IL John J. Veronis New York, NY Mr. John N. Vidalakis San Francisco, CA Vidalakis Family Foundation Seattle, WA Nicholas and Nancy Vidalakis Seattle, WA Nicholas L. Vinios Dover, MA Marianthi and Dionysios Vlachos Woodside, NY Peter A. Vlachos New York, NY Penelope and Theodore Vlahos Kewanee, IL Marcella and John Volandes Brooklyn, NY The Vrahas Family Phoenix, AZ Gus and Irene Vratsinas Little Rock, AR Constantina and Gary Vrionis Danville, CA Prof. Speros Vryonis, Jr. El Dorado Hills, CA Mr. Athansios A. Vulgaropulos Waltham, MA John and Melanie Wambold New York, NY James and Maria Wymer Westlake, OH Evanthia and Peter Xenopoulos New York, NY Dr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Yallourakis Kingsport, TN Prof. Basil S. Yanakakis Coral Gables, FL Stephen G. and Elizabeth Yeonas, Jr. McLean, VA Stephen G. and Thelma Yeonas McLean, VA Nickas James & Christine K. Yiannias Dubuque, IA James Youlios West Paterson, NJ Mr. and Mrs. Alexander E. Zagoreos New York, NY Leonard and Penelope Zangas Manhasset, NY Lee and Ageleke Zapis Bay Village, OH Smaragda Lula Zapis Westlake, OH Xenophon Zapis Westlake, OH Dr. Theodore J. Zaravinos Fort Lauderdale, FL Stylianos Zavvos New York, NY Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Zikos McMurray, PA Mr. Nicholas S. Zoullas New York, NY Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zourdos Bethesda, MD (list as of October 2004) Deceased Member 159

160 FAITH: AN ENDOWMENT FOR ORTHODOXY & HELLENISM For more information contact (212) FAITH: AN ENDOWMENT FOR ORTHODOXY & HELLENISM is a separate endowment fund that exists for the purpose of assisting the National Ministries and institutions of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Contributions to the Endowment remain permanently restricted and inviolate in accordance with the purpose of the Endowment fund. Financial support for the Archdiocese Ministries and Institutions comes from the growth of the Endowments investments. FOUNDERS George D. Behrakis Nicholas J. Bouras George Coumantaros Michael Huffington Michael Jaharis Peter T. Kikis James Moshovitis John Pappajohn John A. Payiavlas William and Regina Planes Alex G. Spanos Angelo K. Tsakopoulos BOARD OF DIRECTORS George D. Behrakis Nicholas J. Bouras Michael Jaharis Peter T. Kikis James Moshovitis John Pappajohn John A. Payiavlas Alex G. Spanos OFFICERS Chairman: Alex G. Spanos Vice Chairman: Peter T. Kikis President: George D. Behrakis Secretary: George P. Stamas Treasurer: Peter A. Vlachos 160

161 HELLENIC CULTURAL CENTER Crescent Street Astoria, NY Tel.: (718) Fax: (718) Web: His Grace Bishop Vikentios of Apameia, Director Christina Kostakis, Administrative Assistant The Hellenic Cultural Center of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America was established in 1986 with the goal of cultivating the rich Orthodox heritage and the Hellenic customs, culture and traditions within the Greek-American community. The Center, located in the heart of the Greek- American community in Astoria, New York is equipped with the following: 1) A theater with a seating capacity of 200 seats and equipped with sound and stage lighting equipment, where lectures, concerts, discussions, dance performances and theatrical plays are held regularly. 2) A reception area for exhibitions of iconography, paintings, photography, etc. 3) A Chapel dedicated to Saint Cosmas. 4) A broadcasting studio for the Voice of the Greek Orthodox Church Radio Program and Internet webcast. Tuesday 8:00 pm Hellas F.M. Antenna Radio NY, NJ, CT, and via Satellite 5) A religious bookstore. 6) Four administrative office areas. The Hellenic Cultural Center honored Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta and Demetrios and Georgia Kaloidis, benefactors and philanthropists, at a Celebration of Greek Letters and Arts. 161

162 NATIONAL FORUM OF GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH MUSICIANS The musical arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America responsible for strengthening and perpetuating its liturgical music WHAT IS THE NATIONAL FORUM? The National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians is the Archdiocesan ministry responsible for liturgical music activities and the development, support, and recognition of church musicians. Chartered in 1976 as an auxiliary of the Archdiocese, the National Forum serves as the liaison among local church musicians, metropolitan church music federations, and the Archdiocese. It also serves as the gathering place for church musicians to discuss issues related to liturgical music and to formulate needed responses and materials. The National Forum has three major areas of focus: Support for CHOIRS, providing resources and activities to improve the quality of choirs and the availability of choral music in the church Support for PARISH LITURGICAL MUSIC PROGRAMS, including hymnology, liturgical music programs, and support for clergy Support for CHANTERS and the preservation of BYZANTINE CHANT WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL FORUM? Eight metropolitan church music federations form the governing body of the National Forum. Each federation elects five members to serve on the Forum s National Coordinating Committee. Individual membership is open to all church musicians: choir directors, organists, choir members, clergy, psaltai, and music educators. National Forum members meet annually to review projects and products, identify needs for materials and programs, and discuss issues of concern to church musicians. WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE NATIONAL FORUM? The annual LITURGICAL GUIDEBOOK and the COMPANION HYMNS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH booklets with instructional tape and CD featuring EIKONA A Parish Guide to Starting a Youth Music Program A Guide to Congregational Singing MUSICA, a liturgical music periodical Repertoire for the Greek Orthodox Organist A Guide to Transcription of Post-Byzantine Chant A Parish Handbook for Conducting a Holy Friday Retreat Sharing in Song: A Songbook for Orthodox Gatherings Commemoratives to recognize and honor church musicians THE NATIONAL FORUM ALSO: Helps local parishes commemorate National Church Music Sunday each October, in conjunction with the Feast Day of St. Romanos, and encourages recognition for church musicians Sponsors National and Metropolitan Church Music Institutes Develops position papers, surveys, and other materials about church music issues Administers the yearly Archbishop s Years of Service Award 162 to choir directors Presents the St. Romanos Medallion to church musicians with exemplary national contributions to church music Presents the Patriarch Athenagoras Award to church musicians with distinguished service in their metropolises Collaborates with other Archdiocesan departments to address church music needs Works with Holy Cross School of Theology on the National Forum of Church Musicians/Chrysanthos Visiting Scholar Program in Byzantine and Church Choral Music WHAT IS THE CHRYSANTHOS VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAM IN BYZANTINE AND CHURCH CHORAL MUSIC? In 1982, the National Forum committed to raise $350,000 for the Holy Cross School of Theology to suppost the liturgical music educ a t i o n program of its seminarians and church choirs. For more than 20 years, the Forum worked to meet that goal, with the support of local church musicians and other individuals, parishes, choirs, and Philoptochos chapters. At the 2004 Clergy-Laity Congress, the National Forum announced the transfer of $325,000 to the School of Theology to establish a Visiting Scholar Program in Byzantine and Church Choral Music. Funds will support yearly visits of prominent church musicians in Byzantine and/or church choral music to teach seminars, give lectures, and mentor and interact with seminarians. This 2004 donation is in addition to $100,000 the National Forum previously gifted to create and equip the Liturgical Music room of the Archbishop Iakovos Library and Learning Center. Thus, the National Forum surpassed its original goal contributing $425,000 to the Holy Cross School of Theology to enhance its liturgical music curriculum! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Dr. Vicki Pappas, National Chairman 3814 Regents Circle, Bloomington, IN Tel: Fax: pappas@indiana.edu Stewardship: Mrs. Donna Aliapoulios SteveDonna@worldnet.att.com Liturgical Guidebook: Mr. Peter N. Vatsures vatspnv@hotmail.com Treasurer: Mrs. Martha Stefanidakis stefs@houston.rr.com Byzantine Music Project: Dr. Nicolas Maragos Maragos.Nicolas@mayo.edu and Dr. George Stefanidakis stefs@houston.rr.com

163 NATIONAL SISTERHOOD OF PRESVYTERES 120 James Landing Road, Newport News, VA Tel.: (757) Web: The National Sisterhood of Presvyteres, formally established in 1982, consists of all Presvyteres of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The purpose of the Sisterhood is to promote the spirit of Christain love among the Presvyteres by giving them opportunities to get acquainted with one another. This is accomplished with retreats, meetings, social gatherings and newsletters which help the Presvyteres develop a unique bond. The Sisterhood National Board meets annually, whereas, the general membership convenes every two years at the Clergy-Laity Congress. CYNTHIA PALEOLOGOS, Vice President cpaleo@yahoo.com STEPHANIE PANAGOS, Treasurer stephaniepanagos@hotmail.com NATIONAL BOARD FLORA CHIOROS, President floradc@aol.com JEANNIE MONOS, Secretary jmonos@newrome.org ANGIE CONSTANTINIDES, Past Pres./Advisor angiemariec@aol.com Direct Archdiocesan District PAULA STROUZAS Chicago ANASTASIA JONAS prespeppy@juno.com New Jersey ALICE NOPLOS anoplos@aol.com METROPOLIS REPRESENTATIVES Atlanta DIANE SCORDALAKIS scordafam84@aol.com Denver ANDREA SAVAS savasfamily@comcast.net Pittsburgh DIANTHE LIVANOS 7up@trophybearers.com Boston VICKI TOPPSES previcki@hotmail.com Detroit GOLDIE DOUKAS goldiedou@aol.com San Francisco ELAINE STEPHANIDES eksteph@cox.net Retired Presvyteres IONE FILANDRINOS dfilandrin@aol.com STANDING COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES Widowed Presvyteres ANNE MACRIS annemgrk@aol.com Historian CAROLYN NASTOS frdeanht@verizonmail.com The Listening Connection KATHRYN PATITSAS TLCNSP@aol.com Web Site PAULINE PAVLAKOS SISinICXC@msn.com Sister To Sister NICOLE KEARES cnkeares@comcast.com Caregivers ALEXANDRA POULOS presvytera@earthlink.com LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeannie Monos, Secretary; Flora Chioros, President; His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios; Cynthia Paleologos, Vice President; Stephanie Panagos, Treasurer; and Angie Constantinides, Past President/Advisor. 163

164 GREEK ORTHODOX CHAPLAINS Military Ordinary: His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver (303) Endorsing Agent: Consultant Rev. Luke Uhl Rev. George I. Paulson (303) CAPT, ChC, USN (Ret.) (757) The Greek Orthodox chaplain is a priest who provides the Holy Mysteries to Orthodox Christians and who additionally provides pastoral ministry to people in all walks of life. Some priests serve full-time as chaplains in the armed forces, whereas other parish priests have assumed additional responsibilities as chaplains at Veterans Administration hospitals, with local police forces, at prisons, and in hospitals. One of the most significant features of chaplaincy activity is ministry to individuals other than Orthodox Christians, and the witness of our Orthodox faith among all Americans. Orthodox lay persons employed as professional hospital chaplains are not under the ecclesiastical supervision of the Archdiocese and are therefore not listed herein. ARMED FORCES CHAPLAINS Armed Forces chaplains are highly-qualified priests who (1) integrate the roles of clergy and commissioned officer, (2) care for Orthodox Christians while providing for the free exercise of religion by all personnel, and (3) understand the realities of military life. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CHAPLAINS Veterans Administration chaplains are priests serving within VA facilities who are aware of the spiritual and moral dimensions which often arise from the anxieties, problems and fears which accompany illness and disabilities. These chaplains are also sensitive to the variety of religious and cultural backgrounds of the VA patients to whom ministry is provided. PRISON CHAPLAINS Prison chaplains are priests doing challenging, pastoral ministry with inmates, staff, and their families. These chaplains provide individual spiritual and personal counseling, help bring resolution to crisis situations, respond to inmate needs, and serve as advocates for inmates rights. POLICE CHAPLAINS Police chaplains minister to members of law enforcement agencies having spiritual, psychological or emotional problems. Specific duties include: crisis intervention, death notification, grief counseling, memorial services, victim and witness assistance, confidential pastoral care, stress management, spiritual guidance, marriage and family guidance. OTHER CHAPLAINS All parish clergy routinely visit patients in hospitals and meet with university students. Some priests have additional training and have attained qualifications to provide specialized ministry to individuals in these categories. 164 Note: Following are all chaplains who have submitted information.

165 GREEK ORTHODOX CHAPLAINS U.S. AIR FORCE CHAPLAINS Lt. Col. John A. Caparisos USAF-R (Reserve) 437 AW/HC 107 Arthur Drive Charleston AFB, SC Capt. Peter G. Souritzides USAF-R (Reserve) 514 AMW/FMFP 2217 West Arnold Ave McGuire AFB, NJ U.S. AIR FORCE CIVIL AIR PATROL CHAPLAIN Maj. Theodore Kyritsis CAP-USAF Street, North Saint Petersburg, FL U.S. ARMY CHAPLAINS Maj. Peter Daratsos, USA (Active Duty) US Army Soldier & Biological Chemical Command 15 Kansas Street Natick, MA U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD CHAPLAINS None U.S. NAVY CHAPLAINS CAPT William J. Bartz, CHC, USN 1231 Meadow Lake Road Virginia Beach, VA ph ; LCDR John Constantine CHC, USNR-R (Reserve) c/o Saint George Greek Orthodox Church Downey Avenue Downey, CA CDR Milton Gianulis, CHC, USN Carrier Air Wing 3 Chaplain Unit FPO AE office cell LCDR John Kalantzis, CHC, USN c/o Chapel Bldg 1301 Great Lakes, IL LT Paul P. Panos CHC, USNR-R (Reserve) c/o Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church 51 Paramus Road Paramus, NJ frpanos@njagiosathanasios.org ENS Damon Smith CHC, USNR-R (Reserve) c/o Holy Cross Brookline, Massachusetts CONTRACT CHAPLAINS ARIZONA Rev. Anthony Moschonas (U.S. Army) Fort Huachuca (U.S. Air Force) Davis Montham AFB c/o Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 1145 East Fort Lowell Road Tucson, AZ VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CHAPLAINS ARIZONA Rev. Anthony Moschonas c/o Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 1145 East Fort Lowell Road Tucson, AZ FMOSCHONAS@aol.com CALIFORNIA V. Rev. Michael Rymer Contract Chaplain VA Health Care 3801 Miranda (125) Palo Alto, CA FLORIDA Rev. Demosthenes Mekras V.A. Medical Center 1201 NW 16th Street Miami, FL , ext ILLINOIS Rev. George E. Philippas North Chicago VA Medical Center 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL , ext Lakeside VA Medical Center 333 East Huron Street Chicago, IL MARYLAND Rev. Athanasios Demos c/o Saint George Greek Orthodox Church 7701 Bradley Boulevard Bethesda, MD MASSACHUSETTS Rev. Christopher P. Foustoukos VAMC-Boston 150 Huntington Avenue Jamaica Plain, MA , ext Stukie6@aol.com Rev. Harry S. Vulopas VA Hospital 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA , ext MICHIGAN Rev. Basil Stamas VA Medical Center 56 W. Dickman Road Battle Creek, MI NEW JERSEY Rev. James A. Aloupis VA Hospital Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ Rev. Anthony N. Pappas Lyons Veterans Hospital Lyons, NJ VIRGINIA Rev. George Chioros c/o Hampton VA Center Hampton, VA frgchioros@aol.com PRISON FACILITY CHAPLAINS CONNECTICUT Rev. Peter Karloutsos Federal Corrections Facility Danbury, CT Frpeter@assumption-church.org 165

166 GREEK ORTHODOX CHAPLAINS FLORIDA V.Rev. Constantine T. Mersinas Eglin Federal Prison Camp Eglin Air Force Base, FL ILLINOIS Rev. James Tsoulos Joliet Correctional Center P.O. Box Joliet, IL , ext. 653 MASSACHUSETTS Rev. Constantine Bebis Bristol County Jail and House of Correction 400 Faunce Corner Road North Dartmouth, MA NEW JERSEY Rev. Emmanuel Pratsinakis Federal Prison, Fort Dix, NJ NEW YORK Rev. Emmanuel Mantzouris New York State Department of Correctional Services Ministerial and Family Services 1220 Washington Avenue Albany, NY Rev. Chris Talleos Napanock, Otisville Federal, & Sing Sing Prisons, NY NORTH CAROLINA Maj. Theodore Kyritsis CAP-USAF c/o 401 Queens Road Charlotte, NC POLICE CHAPLAINS FLORIDA Rev. Frank M. Kirlangitis Department Chaplain Manatee County Sheriff s Office Street West Bradenton, FL volisso@aol.com ILLINOIS Rev. Christos Vagias HAPA P.O. Box Chicago, IL MARYLAND Rev. Constantine Moralis Baltimore City Police Department 500 East Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD Rev. Louis Noplos Baltimore City Police Southeastern District nustang1jn@aol.com PENNSYLVANIA Rev. John Anthony Limberakis Philadelphia Police Department HALES fatherlimberakis@aol.com FIRE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN NEW HAMPSHIRE Rev. Angelo C. Pappas City of Portsmouth Fire Department 170 Court Street Portsmouth, NH HOSPICE CHAPLAIN WISCONSIN Rev. Joseph J. Tzougros Waukesha Memorial Hospital 725 American Avenue Waukesha, WI frjoeprezv@execpc.com HOSPITAL CHAPLAINS MASSACHUSETTS Rev. Harry G. Providakes Tewksbury Hospital 365 East Street Tewksbury, MA ext harry_providakes@state.ma.us MINNESOTA Rev. Nicholas Kasemeotes Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN Holyanargyroi@uswest.net COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN NEW HAMPSHIRE Rev. Anastasios Coulouras Supervisor for Metropolis of Boston OCF Ministries c/o Taxiarcai Greek Orthodox Church 811 Main Street Laconia, NH RETIRED MILITARY CHAPLAINS Rev. Theofanis Degaitas, LCDR, CHC, USN,Ret (United States Navy-Retired) 3628 Harwich Drive Carlsbad, CA frdegaitas@aol.com Rev. Dimitrios Kanellopoulos (Hellenic Air Force-Retired) c/o Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 229 Powell Lane Upper Darby, PA Rev. James D. Moulketis, CAPT, CHC, USNR, Ret (United States Navy-Retired) c/o Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 467 Grand View Avenue Wyckoff, NJ Reverend George Paulson, CAPT, CHC, USN, Ret (United States Navy-Retired) Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 621 First Colonial Road Virginia Beach, VA GPaul78@aol.com Rev. Constantine P. Rogakos, LCOL, USA, Ret (United States Army-Retired) c/o Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 7220 Granby Street Norfolk, VA

167 RETIRED GREEK ORTHODOX CLERGY OF AMERICA 4712 Marseilles Place P.O. Box 8243 Metaire, LA Tel.: EXECUTIVE BOARD Rev. William G. Gaines, President Rev. Constantine Raptis, Vice President Rev. Nicholas Soteropoulos, Treasurer Rev. James Adams, Secretary The Retired Clergy Association (RCA) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America was founded and established on April 26, 1988 with the following purposes in mind: To continue and promote the fellowship of the retired priests; To encourage the utilization of the retired priests expertise as a resource; To guide and help those who are about to retire plan for their retirement; To help the retired priest readjust to his new status as a retired clergyman; To promote the improvement of benefits to the retired clergy and help them manage in their retirement years; To provide support and guidance for clergy who may be facing emotional, personal, family or financial problems; To communicate news of interest to the retired clergy. BOARD MEMBERS Rev. Constantine Bebis Rev. Milton Efthimiou Rev. Constantine Eliades Rev. Demetrios Kavadas Rev. Nicholas Vieron Membership All retired clergy of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America are automatically members, as are all presbyteres of retired priests, and all widowed presbyteres. Any active priest is also invited to join as an Associate Member. The RCA Emblem The RCA Emblem is a symbolic one which reminds us that, although we are happily and gratefully retired clergy, each and every one of us remains A Priest Forever as stated in Hebrews 5:6. The outside cirecle represents our Golden Years, and the inner abbreviates the name of our beloved ANOINTED ONE. As for the fish, we who have spent a lifetime serving as fishers of men, also know the acrostic meaning of the word. The RCA Newsletter - Epistle The newsletter was established at the very beginning of our Association in It was initially a quarterly publication, however, beginning in 1992, Fr. John Zanetos, asked Fr. Nicholas L. Vieron to edit a monthly edition. All issues are sponsored by individuals. The Fishermen Pomfret Graduates enjoyed an emotional reunion with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, during the Clergy-Laity Congress as they watch a video chronicling the Pomfret years of Holy Cross Seminary from

168 EASTERN ORTHODOX COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING (EOCS) The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting (EOCS) was created in 1960 by the Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). The mission of EOCS is: Support and conduct the mission of our Lord and His church via the scouting program; Recognize the individual youth member as our most important member; Provide support, programs, and recognition to the scouts and scouters of Eastern Orthodox faith whether in units in the Eastern Orthodox Churches, or registered in units sponsored by other institutions, via the religious youth recognition, adult recognitions for volunteer scouters and clergy, retreats, camp-o-rees, associated events and activities; Provide support, guidance, programs, and consultation to the Eastern Orthodox Churches that sponsor Scouting and are partners in the scouting program; Create, expand, enhance and project a presence of Eastern Orthodox Scouting in the Boy Scouts America, Girl Scouts USA, and Camp Fire Boys and Girls; The EOCS exists to complement and supplement the youth s program and the unit s program. The EOCS does not exist to direct or replace a unit s program; Encourage the use of the Boy Scouts of America, Girls Scouts USA, and Camp Fire Boys and Girls programs as part of the youth ministry program of the Church and community; Develop and extend our Scouting network with our ministry partners; The EOCS is the officially recognized Eastern Orthodox religious committee for the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA, and Camp Fire Boys and Girls programs. The committee consists of several priests and adult volunteers. It acts as a liaison between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting (EOCS) publishes various forms of literature, honors and awards, promotes Orthodox Scouting, informs the Orthodox Clergy on the services of Scouting, and keeps those in Orthodox Scouting up-to-date on current progress. It also establishes procedures and coordinates the Orthodox Scouting program in America as well as being the official recognized representative for the Eastern Orthodox Churches by both the Boy & Girl Scouts nationally. regular part of the Scouting program if the Scouting unit is chartered to a religious organization. The Scoutmaster, Troop Leader, Scout Coordinator, and adult volunteers together with the priest should plan a religious program for the Scouts which includes prayers, retreats, and worship services. Scouting in the Parish Life: Scouting has many objectives that are common with those of our Holy Orthodox Church. As a program devised especially for the formative years of our Orthodox youth, Scouting encourages a better Christian life; it aids in building character and developing wholesome habits and effective citizenship activities. The Scout motto Be Prepared implies not only physical and mental but also spiritual, moral preparedness. Scouting works hand and hand with the Church on all levels. A properly organized and supervised Scout program in a parish can do a great deal in keeping our youth close to the Church and its many varied, wholesome, character building activities; it trains boys and girls to be of service to God, country, and fellowmen - all of which constitutes a Christian upbringing. Finally, it trains our boys and girls not only how to be contributing citizens of tomorrow, but also participating members and leaders in our Holy Faith. For these reasons your national committee on Scouting urges all parish priests and interested laymen to learn more about Scouting and organize and sponsor an Orthodox Boy or Girl Scout troop wherever one does not now exist. Religious Awards: The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting supports our youth through an extensive Religious Awards program which is designed around a scout's spiritual life. This gives the scout a chance to work closely with their spiritual Father to earn their award. The unique bond formed at this age is a stepping stone for the rest of their spiritual life. NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS George N. Boulukos, National Chairman & Contact 862 Guy Lombardo Avenue, Freeport, NY (516) FAX:(516) geobou@msn.com Rev. John Paizis, Vice Chairman Kyriakos Bournis, Secretary / Webmaster Orthodox Church-Scouting Relationship: The twelfth Boy Scout Law states, A Scout is reverent, He is reverent to God, He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. Consequently, a religious program that allows the Scout to practice his/her religious beliefs should be included as a 168 Van Christakos, Treasurer Sokratis V. Galitsis, Board Member George Holt, Board Member Larry Sherman, Board Member Rev. Luke R. Uhl, Spiritual Advisor

169 INTERNATIONAL ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHARITIES (IOCC) 110 West Road, Suite 360, Baltimore, MD Tel: (410) Fax: (410) Web: Constantine M. Triantafilou, Executive Director & CEO Colin P.J. McGinnis, Chief Operating Officer Paul J. Rock, CPA, Chief Financial Officer Tamara D. Segall, CPA, Director of Finance Samir S. Ishak, Director of Operations Mark R. Hodde, CFRE, Director of Development Founded in 1992, IOCC is the official humanitarian aid agency of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). A pan-orthodox agency, IOCC works in cooperation with the Orthodox Church worldwide. Its relief and development programs bring urgent and sustainable assistance to people suffering from war, poverty, disease and natural disasters. Now in its second decade of service, IOCC has maintained a steadfast commitment to the most vulnerable people in the world children, women, the elderly, the disabled, refugees and to its principles of Orthodox compassion and justice. It has brought more than $175 million in humanitarian assistance to 27 countries in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. In 2004, IOCC delivered food and hygiene parcels to thousands of people in post-war Iraq; strengthened family farms in Bosnia- Herzegovina; repaired educational and community facilities in the West Bank; fed tens of thousands of school children in Lebanon; helped hurricane victims in Florida; began a grassroots campaign against HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia; assisted the victims of violence in Kosovo and Beslan, Russia; and fostered the growth of small businesses in the Republic of Georgia. IOCC implements its humanitarian programs solely on the basis of need, in partnership with local organizations, and in consultation with local government, civic and Church leaders. IOCC continues to apply the unique gifts of the Orthodox Church to modern problems wherever its help is needed. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Bert W. Moyar, Chairman Very Rev. Leonid Kishkovsky, Vice Chairman George M. Marcus, Treasurer Albert P. Foundos, Corresponding Secretary Donna Haddad Conopeotis, Recording Secretary Frank B. Cerra, M.D. Leonidas Lee Kapetanakis Alexander Machaskee Beverly Yanich, Ph.D. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS George Djurasovic The Rev. Irinej Dobrijevic David S. Elkouri The Very Rev. Michael Ellias Yousif I. Hamati, M.D. Michael Homsey Lila J. Kalinich, M.D. George Kaludis, Ph.D. The Very Rev. Robert S. Kondratick Anne Glynn Mackoul Maria Zoe Mossaides Basil M. Pappas Elizabeth Oldnow Skouras Huttinger Mark D. Stavropoulos Thomas M. Suehs James Thomas The Rev. Nicholas C. Triantafilou Gayle Woloschak, M.D. HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Charles R. Ajalat (founder) Andrew A. Athens (founder) John G. Rangos (founder) George J. Farha, M.D. 169

170 ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION (OCEC) Administration Office PO Box 174, Centuck Station, Yonkers, NY Sales Office PO Box 1051, Syracuse, NY Phone: (800) or (315) Fax: (315) Eleana Silk, Corresponding Secretary - ocecinfo@orthodoxed.org Gregory Melnick, Sales Dept. Chairperson - ocecsales@orthodoxed.org Rev. Martin G. Kraus, Webmaster - webmaster@orthodoxed.org The Orthodox Christian Education Commission is an agency of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas. It was founded in 1957 by a group of Orthodox theologians and educators as a forum to exchange ideas and to search for solutions to common educational problems. It currently aims to develop and publish educational material for and offers support services to Orthodox Christian Churches in North America. The OCEC is governed by a Board of Trustees made up of jurisdictional representatives. Under the Presidency of Metropolitan Philip Saliba of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, the Commission seeks to encourage cooperation among member jurisdictions. The daily operations of the Commission are conducted by an Executive Board, composed of a Chairman (the Vice President of the Commission) and the various heads of the departments. Executive Board Entirely new in scope and presentation, the first text of the revised OCEC series, The Way, The Truth, and The Life, provides a basic understanding of our faith in lessons that both inform and inspire. V. Paul Kucynda, Chairperson Eleana Silk, Corresponding Secretary Rev. Edward Pehanich, Recording Secretary Stephanie Burk, Treasurer To further the aims of Christian Education among Orthodox Churches, the commission maintains departments that carry out its work of service to North American Orthodoxy. These Departments are headed by the following persons: Gregory Melnick, Sales Dept. Chairperson Carole Buleza, Curriculum Dept. Chairperson Erin Kimmet, Publications Dept. Chairperson 170 Tina Calligas (far right) and Mitzi Theo, both of Shreveport, LA, spend time with a Bosnian woman and her children participants in a humanitarian project of International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). The American women were among 14 Orthodox Christians who traveled to Bosnia-Herzegovina as part of an IOCC study tour during September Mitzi Theo serves as a member of the National Philoptochos Board from the Metropolis of Denver.

171 ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (OCF) P. O. Box 249 Boston, MA Phone: (800) 919-1OCF (1623) Fax: (617) Website: The Campus Ministry Program of The Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas. The mission of Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) is to support fellowships on college campuses, whose members experience and witness to the Orthodox Christian Church through community life, prayer, service to others, and study of the Faith (Acts 2:42). Furthermore, OCF will work to nurture and strengthen love for Jesus Christ and His Church in its fullness at this most critical juncture of human life. We are here to guide and support the almost 200 local OCF chapters, through development of resources that Orthodox college students can utilize on their local campuses and our National Programs. To meet the needs of this ministry, National OCF is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and operates field offices in California and Pennsylvania. NATIONAL PROGRAMS College Conference Two conferences, one on each coast, attended by over 350 students annually; a great midyear school refresher. Real Break Short-term service projects to awesome locations; over 375 students in the past four years have chosen this alternative spring break. The Basil Leaf A student produced newsletter sent to over 10,000 college students covering relevant Orthodox topics. Vocation Grants National OCF, in conjunction with Hellenic College s Vocation Exploration Program, will grant in total $25,000 each year to registered OCFs and OCF programs that use the grant to offer opportunities for college students to explore their Christian vocations. College Student Sunday SCOBA designated the 3rd Sunday in September each year as College Student Sunday to raise awareness of our students on campus and OCF s activities. OCF.net A focus point online where many OCF resources are available. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Rev. Mark Leondis, Chairman Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Ms. Natalie Kapeluck, Vice-Chairman Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA Rev. Michael Anderson, Treasurer Orthodox Church in America Rev. Timothy Sas Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in America & Canada STAFF: Rev. Michael Nasser, Executive Director Jim D. King, Director of Development Joseph J. Samra III, Program Coordinator National Student Advisory Board. The Student Advisory Board was established in It was established with the intent to give the future vision and activities of OCF to the students, who are the heart of what makes OCF. The Student Board focuses on the big picture, inspiring a strong student movement and outlines visions and priorities assisting the Executive Committee in developing the future of OCF. The Board are pictured here as they enjoy a light moment at their Fall Meetings. 171

172 ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN MISSION CENTER (OCMC) P.O. Box 4319, St. Augustine, FL (904) FAX (904) Web: GO-FORTH ( ) Helping Orthodox Christians respond to Christ s call to teach, baptize and make disciples of all nations as the official international mission agency of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). Rev. Fr. Martin Ritsi, Executive Director Seraphim Chip Southworth, Development Director Maria Gallos, Missionary Director Nektarios Ferguson, Mission Teams Director J. Jordan Henderson, Asst. Teams Director & Medical Coordinator Our Mission The Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) proclaims and practices the evangelical imperative of the Orthodox faith based on the Gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who commissioned us to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19). Our Projects Recruiting, sending & supporting long-term Missionaries Sending short-term Mission Teams to countries spanning the globe Offering monthly support to over 270 indigenous clergy in 16 countries (SAMP) Assisting philanthropic programs through Agape Canister donations in 9 countries Providing scholarships for mission students in several seminaries Helping to build and support churches, schools and medical clinics Our 2003 Accomplishments Over 6,300 people received health care at medical clinics 2,500 people heard the Gospel in Ghana 800 children attended Orthodox Lenten, Summer and Christmas Day Camps in Albania 618 children now have a place to live Over 365 people were baptized in part through the efforts of 13 SAMP priests and short-term mission team members 350 women attended spiritual life retreats 345 children received education 285 students received scholarships for education 65 students received training in substance abuse counseling 30 students received seminary training Richard Callicott, Finance Director Sofia Lopoukhine, Communications Director Jim Marth, Annual Gifts Officer Amy Barrett, Agape Canister Coordinator Presbytera Renee Ritsi, SAMP Coordinator BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr. Clifford Argue, President Fr. John W. Harvey Rev. Dr. Chad Hatfield, Vice President Fr. Peter Gillquist Fr. Raymond Velencia, Treasurer Fr. Ted Pisarchuk Fr. George P. Liacopulos, Secretary Ms. Thalia Karakitsios Fr. Alexander Veronis, President Emeritus Fr. Martin Ritsi Fr. John Chakos, ex officio Mrs. Helen Nicozisis, ex officio Fr. Nicholas Anctil Dr. George Christakis Fr. Louis Christopulos Mr. George Conopeotis Mr. Patrick R. Crosson Mrs. Cina Daskalakis Dr. John G. Demakis Fr. David Hudson Fr. Nicholas Jonas Dr. Spero J. Kinnas Fr. Dimitri Leussis Fr. Christopher Makiej BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. George Maragakes Fr. Constantine T. Mersinas Fr. Luke Mihaly Mr. Scott Mitchell Fr. David Rucker Mrs. Elizabeth Slanta Fr. Matthew Tate Fr. Constantin Tofan Fr. Nicholas J. Verdaris Dr. Gayle Woloschak Mr. Andrew E. K. Yiannakos PREACHING THE GOSPEL Every Orthodox Christian is called by Christ to preach the Gospel to every creature. (Mark 6:15). OCMC Missionaries respond to this call by crossing cultural boundaries in order to preach the Gospel and share the love of Christ. Fr. Luke, OCMC Missionary in Albania from 1994 until 2004, taught many people, young and old, about the Love of Christ. 172

173 ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK (OCN) COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT The National Orthodox Christian Radio Program Tel: The Orthodox Christian Network is a 501C 3 Organization whose premiere program is the Come Receive The Light Radio Program. The programs mission is to spread joy, hope and salvation in Jesus Christ, while exploring Contemporary Society. As an agency of SCOBA (Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas) OCNs goal is to create a media ministry for the Orthodox Church which will allow the Church to become part of the religious landscape of America. Joining the other agencies of SCOBA such as the IOCC, OCF and the OCMC, OCNs goal is to become the mouthpiece for all the organizations that bring the Church to the World. As a non-profit organization, OCN and Come Receive The Light are funded primarily by its listeners and the parishes who understand what the media can do for the Faith. With a radio presence growing throughout the nation and an internet site which is active in 70 countries throughout the world, CRTL adds the voice of the Ancient, Historic Church of Jesus Christ to the religious landscape of the nation. The presence of CRTL provides a much needed educational tool to the faithful and religious seekers in this country. By visiting you can log on to listen to current programming as well as to 3 years of archive programs which feature guests that range from Church Historians, authors and Church Hierarchs. Thanks to a large number of individuals who are on the Board of Directors and to our growing list of Share the Light Partners, CRTL continues to grow and spread the word of Orthodoxy across the Nation. Director & Host: Rev. Dr. Christopher T. Metropulos Program Host: Emmy Louvaris Vice Chairman: Lee Zapis Vice-Chairman of Finance: Dr. George Mekras Media Director: Chuck Powell Assistant Director: Spiro D. Bobotas Board of Directors Ernie Anastos Fr. John Matusiak Advisory Capacity His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Honorary Chairman His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios Honorary Chairman Fr. Christopher T. Metropulos Chairman of the Board Lee Zapis Vice Chairman Paul Panagos Treasurer Bill Maraines Legal Counsel Dr. George Mekras Vice-Chairman of Finances Jim Angelton Dennis Awad George Behrakis George Chimples Eve Condakes Jerry Dimitriou Peter Dourdas Debbie Hadjes-Funti Fr. Nabil Hanna Doug Harris Michael Henry Vincent Hogan Dr. Anthony Kales Dr. Joyce Kales Emmy Louvaris Tony Maiorana Athena Marks Terry Mattingly Stavros Mavroulis Fr. Elias Mitchell Fr. Nektarios Morrow Fr. Michel Najim Garry Paxinos Diane Paxinos John Politis Spiro Razatos Ron Spiegel James Shreckengost John Zervas John Maddex Charles Ajalat Fr. William Chiganos Fr. Peter Gillquist George Veras Xenophon Zapis Fr. Stanley Harakas Achilles Kornaros George Collias Fr. Frank Miloro 173

174 SCOBA COMMISSIONS Study & Planning Comprised of one member appointed by each hierarch of SCOBA, this commission meets regularly to review the work of all SCOBA Commissions and to review all requests and reports received by the SCOBA office. It prepares the Agenda and documentation for the Spring and Fall SCOBA meetings. It is chaired by Metropolitan Nicholas of Amissos. Ecumenical This Commission overseas the Bilateral Dialogues. It is chaired by Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh, with Fr. Thomas FitzGerald as moderator. Dialogues engaged in presently are: 1. Orthodox / Roman Catholic Bishops 7 Bishops from each tradition gather once each year to discuss topics of common pastoral concern. 2. Orthodox / Roman Catholic Theological Consultation 12 theologians from each tradition gather twice each year to discuss issues of theological concern. Ongoing for more than 40 years, this Dialogue has produced noteworthy Agreed Statements, the most recent being one on the Filioque. 3. Orthodox / Lutheran Dialogue 7 theologians from each tradition gather once each year to discuss theological issues, hear papers and when possible issues common statements, the most recent being On Faith in the Holy Trinity. This dialogue started in the 1960s. Military Chaplaincy Chaired by Metropolitan Herman (Orthodox Church in America), this Commission relates to the endorsement and other matters concerning Orthodox Chaplains in the U.S. Armed Forces. Social and Moral Issues Established two years ago, this Commission, chaired by Dr. John Dalack, is comprised of clergy and lay specialists charged with helping the hierarchs in the formulation of position papers on the social and moral issues confronting our nation and our church, such as Sexual Abuse, Cloning, Euthanasia, etc. Oriental & Eastern Orthodox This Joint Commission gathers twice annually to develop collaborative efforts to offer our hierarchs, clergy and faithful the opportunity to work together and to become acquainted with one another. Co-Chaired by Archbishop Barsamian and Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos, it includes representatives of the SCOBA jurisdictions and the members of the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches. ENDORSED ORGANIZATIONS The following groups have received an endorsement from SCOBA: Orthodox Theological Society in America Project Mexico Zoe For Life North American Orthodox Peace Fellowship Orthodox Fellowship of the Transfiguration Orthodox Christian Association of Psychology, Medicine and Religion 174 SCOBA Study and Planning Commission.

175 STAVROPEGIAL MONASTERIES AND CHURCHES Executive Offices: rd Avenue Astoria, NY Tel. (718) Fax (718) Web: His Excellency Metropolitan Paisios of Tyana Abbot Nameday: June 19 His Grace Bishop Vikentios of Apameia Deputy Abbot Nameday: Nov. 11 The Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial Orthodox Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou, in Astoria, New York, is one of the Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monasteries of the Ecumenical Throne, by a decision of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on April 7, The Sacred Patriarchal Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou has Metochia (Dependencies) in many states, which remain under the administrative jurisdiction of the Stavropegial Monastery. His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew named His Excellency Metropolitan Paisios of Tyana as the first Abbot of the Monastery and His Grace Bishop Vikentios of Apameia as the Deputy Abbot. CHIEF SECRETARY Dr. John Kotsaridis SECRETARIES Metaxia Giannopoulos Sofia Gianniris ACCOUNTANT Ioannis Psomiadis, CPA LEGAL COUNSELOR Brian Skarlatos, Esq. PHILOPTOCHOS OFFICE Maria Palatianos - President Aggeliki Fessaras - Secretary RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Elisavet Angelidis EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Dr. John Kotsaridis - Director Members: Dr. John Angelidis, Mrs. Vasiliki Filiotis Sister Christodouli Vissa YOUTH MINISTRY Konstantina Agorastos MISSION-SOCIETY MINISTRY Archimandrite Dorotheos PRESS OFFICE Dr. John Angelidis - Director PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE Constantinos Prentzas - Director Maria Kapsis - Assistant 175

176 STAVROPEGIAL MONASTERIES AND CHURCHES PUBLICATIONS The Voice of Orthodoxy, a monthly, bilingual newspaper, published by the Sacred Monastery. Publisher: His Excellency Metropolitan Paisios of Tyana Chief Editor: Dr. John Kotsaridis TV PROGRAM Channel 95 (NGTV) Every Thursday 7:05 p.m. Voice of Orthodoxy Executive Director: His Grace Bishop Vikentios of Apameia POSTAL ADDRESS Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial Orthodox Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou, rd Avenue, Astoria, NY Tel Fax: StIrene@StIrene.org Web: FEAST DAYS July 28 Saint Irene Chrysovalantou and November 30 Saint Apostle Andrew the First called, Patron Saint and Founder of the Mother Church of Constantinople. SACRED PATRIARCHAL MONASTERY-SHRINE 1) Sacred Patriarchal and Stavropegial Orthodox Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou, rd Avenue, Astoria, NY DEPENDENCIES 2) Mother of God The Liberator Greek Orthodox Monastery (Senior Citizen Center) Ditmars Boulevard Astoria, NY (718) ) Holy Theotokos Monastery 111 Evergreen Road North Fort Myers, FL Tel. (941) Fax (941) HTMNFM@aol.com Archimandrite John Hieromonk Mark Hieromonk George 4) St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church th Street Brooklyn, NY Tel.(718) Fax (718) His Grace Bishop Vikentios of Apameia, Acting Dean Rev. Evgenios 5) St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church th Street Brooklyn, NY (718) Presbyter Haralambos 6) SS. Anargyroi, Taxiarchis and Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church Main Street Greenport, NY (516) Presbyter Gerasimos 7) Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 802 N. Orange Street Wilmington, DE (302) Protopresbyter Rafael 8) SS. Athanasios and John Greek Orthodox Church 4200 N. Keeler Avenue Chicago, IL Tel. (773) Fax (773) Rev. Fr. Emmanuel 9) Holy Ascension Greek Orthodox Church 1440 N. Laura Street Clearwater, FL Tel. (727) Fax (727) Archimandrite Dorotheos 10) St. John Orthodox Mission R.R.1, Smith Road Parksville, NY (914) Protopresbyter Iakovos 11) Saint Michael Orthodox Mission in Belize Macaw Avenue Belmopan BELIZE Tel. (501) , fax. (501) Hieromonk Daniel Hieromonk Joseph 176 The Great Procession of the Miraculous Icon of St. Irene Chrysovalantou (July 25, 2004) (l. to r.) His Excellency Metropolitan Paisios of Tyana, the Abbot of the Sacred Patriarchal Monastery, Mr. George Alexopoulos, Consul of Greece in New York (back), His Eminence Metropolitan Theoliptos of Ikonion, representative of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and His Grace Bishop Vikentios of Apameia.

177 AMERICAN CARPATHO-RUSSIAN ORTHODOX DIOCESE OF THE U.S.A. The Most Reverend Metropolitan Nicholas of Amissos Nameday: December 6th Consecration: March 13, 1983 Enthronement: April 19, 1985 American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the U.S.A. 316 Garfield Street Johnstown, PA Tel.: (814) The American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese was established in 1938 by His All-Holiness, the late Benjamin I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, under the Patriarchal Seal in the official Patriarchal Document listed under Protocol No and dated September 19, 1938, and was canonized in the name of the Holy Orthodox Church of Christ. The Diocese was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Metropolitan: His Eminence, the Most Reverend Metropolitan Nicholas, Titular Metropolitan of Amissos, was born on February 23, He was elected Bishop by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on March 13, 1983 in St. Marys Church, Allentown, Pennsylvania. Consecrator was His Eminence, Archbishop Iakovos with Metropolitan Andrej Kuschak, Bishop John R. Martin of Nyssa and Bishop Philotheos of Meloa, co-consecrators. Metropolitan Nicholas was enthroned in Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Johnstown, PA on Bright Friday, April 19, He was elected Metropolitan by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on November 24, The Most Reverend Metropolitan Nicholas: 316 Garfield Street, Johnstown, PA Diocesan Chancery: 312 Garfield St., Johnstown, PA Phone (814) Fax: (814) Business Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday Closed Church Holydays and National Holidays Chancellor: Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, 249 Butler Avenue, Johnstown, PA Phone (814) Business Hours: 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday Treasurer: Very Rev. Protopresbyter Ronald A. Hazuda, 1115 East Avenue, Erie, PA Phone (814) DIOCESAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES: The Most Rev. Metropolitan Nicholas, Presiding Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Chancellor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger, Vice-Chancellor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Ronald A. Hazuda, Treasurer Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka, Consultor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael S. Rosco, Consultor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth M. Bachofsky, Consultor Very Rev. Jonathan Tobias, Consultor Mr. Alex R. Breno Mr. Michael J. Fetsko Mr. William Oldham Mr. Stephen Hall Mrs. Sharon Winkler Mr. Joseph Parimucha Mr. Theodore Koast Atty. Michael Ristvey Jr., Diocesan Legal Counselor Honorary Trustee: Mr. Frank Finui 177

178 AMERICAN CARPATHO-RUSSIAN ORTHODOX DIOCESE OF THE U.S.A. Diocesan Director of Youth Rev. Michael Ellis, Administrator of Camp Nazareth, 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA Phone: Diocesan Priests Pension Fund His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas Protopresbyter Ronald A. Hazuda, Director Protopresbyter Robert Rebeck, Treasurer Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka, Financial Secretary Protopresbyter Richard Salley, Recording Secretary Mr. Michael J. Zapach, Sr. Miss Christina Duranko Vicariate for Diocesan Liturgical Publications and Music Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael S. Rosco, Chairman Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger Very Rev. James Gleason Very Rev. Robert Prepelka Diocesan Building Commission Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka, Chairman Diocesan Education Commission Supervisor of Schools Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky Regional Religious Education Directors Rev. Samuel Sherry, Chicago Deanery Very Rev. Jonathan Tobias, Pittsburgh-Tri-State Deaneries Rev. Tony Joseph, Johnstown Deanery Rev.George Dursa, Pocono and Southern Tier Deaneries Rev. Jeff Zias, Mid-Atlantic Deanery Rev. Peter Paproski, New England Deanery Very Rev. John R. Pribish, New York-New Jersey Deaneries Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, Youngstown Deanery Rev. Michael Shuster, Florida Deanery Rev. John Zboyovski, Washington, DC Deanery Rev. Maxym Lysack, Canadian Deanery Foreign Missions Commission Rev. Maxym Lysack Very Rev. Luke Mihaly Episcopal Representatives to Commissions of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops Ecumenical Commission Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger Very Rev. Protopresbyter James S. Dutko Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael S. Rosco Diocesan Chaplain of Scouts Very Rev. John J. Beskid 178 Theological Advisor to the Bishop Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger Canonical Advisor Dr. Lewis J. Patsavos Orthodox Christians For Life Rev. Dr. Edward Pehanich SEMINARY Christ the Saviour Seminary 225 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA Phone The Most Rev. Metropolitan Nicholas, President and Rector Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Dean Very Rev. Protopresbyter Ronald Hazuda, Treasurer Very Rev. Priestmonk Matthias (Moriak), Prefect DEANERIES New Jersey Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Rosco, Dean 145 Broad St., Perth Amboy, NJ Phone: New York Very Rev. John Beskid, Dean 288 East 10th Street, New York, NY Phone: New England Very Rev. Luke Mihaly, Dean 74 Joes Hill Road, Danbury, CT Phone: Mid-Atlantic Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert Rebeck, Dean 1231 North 14th Street, Whitehall, PA Phone: Pocono Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger, Dean 451 Fern St., Freeland, PA Phone: Southern Tier Very Rev. Protopresbyter James Dutko, Dean 280 Clinton St., Binghamton, NY Phone: Johnstown Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Dean 249 Butler Ave., Johnstown, PA Phone Pittsburgh Very Rev. Protopresbyter John P. Gido, Dean 450 Glenwood Dr., Ambridge, PA Phone:

179 AMERICAN CARPATHO-RUSSIAN ORTHODOX DIOCESE OF THE U.S.A. Youngstown Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth Bachofsky, Dean 2053 North Road, NE, Warren, OH Phone: Chicago Rev. Samuel Sherry, Dean 7313 Waukegan Road, Niles, IL Phone: Tri-State Very Rev. James Gleason, Dean 19 West Park Ave., Morgantown, WV Phone: Florida Very Rev. Michael J. Miklos, Dean 302 San Filippo Drive, Palm Bay, FL Phone Washington DC Rev. Miles P. Zdinak, Dean Democracy Blvd, Potomac, MD Phone: Canada Rev. Maxym Lysack, Dean 26 Bowmoor Avenue, Nepean, Ontario K2E-6M4 CANADA Phone: DIOCESAN WEB SITE Father Peter Paproski 1240 Broadbridge Avenue, Phone: DIOCESAN PUBLICATION THE CHURCH MESSENGER - ISSUED BI-WEEKLY Editor, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael S. Rosco 145 Broad Street, Perth Amboy, NJ Phone: Fax: Mrosco2@excite.com Business Manager Pani Betty Jean Baranik 312 Garfield Street, Johnstown, PA Phone: Fax: Editorial Staff Assistant to the Editor Rev. Mark Leasure Associate Editor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger Chancery Editor Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro Diocesan News and Orthodox Christian News Editor Very Rev. Luke Mihaly MEMBER: ASSOCIATED CHURCH PRESS Publication Office: The Church Messenger 312 Garfield Street, Johnstown, PA A.C.R.Y. ANNUAL AND CHURCH ALMANAC A.C.R.Y. Annual Staff Rev. Mark Leasure: Editor Rev. Andrew Fetchina: Business Manager Reverend Peter Paproski:Spiritual Advisor YOUTH CAMP-RETREAT CONFERENCE CENTER Camp Nazareth 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA Office-Residence: Phone/Fax: Rev. Michael Ellis, Administrator BOOKSTORE AND RELIGIOUS GIFT SHOPS Gloria Incense 225 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA FAX gloriaincense@atlanticbb.net Mail, and Fax orders only Camp Nazareth Gift Shop 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA Phone: Seminary Bookstore 225 Chandler Avenue, Johnstown, PA Phone: csseminary@atlanticbb.net Subject Line: Bookstore CLERGY AND CHURCHES CONNECTICUT Bridgeport St. John the Baptist, Very Rev.David Cochran; Very Rev. Protopresbyter John Duranko, Pastor Emeritus; Deacon Daniel Mahler 384 Mill Hill Avenue. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 576, Stratford, CT Phone/Fax: Danbury Holy Trinity, Very Rev. Luke Mihaly, Deacon Gregory Justiniano 17 Roberts Avenue, Rectory: 74 Joes Hill Road, Phone: , Fax: Stratford St. John the Baptist, Very Rev. Edward Macura 600 Silver Lane, Phone: Stratford St. John the Baptist, Rev. Peter Paproski 1240 Broadbridge Avenue, Phone: FLORIDA Hollywood Presentation of Our Lord, Very Rev. Elias Mitchell 5801 Grant Street, Mailing address: P. O. Box 6664, Phone: Melbourne St. Barbara s, Very Rev. Michael J. Miklos 302 S.E. San Filippo Drive, Palm Bay, Phone: Spring Hill Holy Trinity, Rev. Michael Shuster Elgin Blvd., Phone: GEORGIA Woodstock (Atlanta Mission) St. Elizabeth Mission, Rev. Paul Stoll 206 Deerchase Drive, Phone:

180 AMERICAN CARPATHO-RUSSIAN ORTHODOX DIOCESE OF THE U.S.A. ILLINOIS Niles St. Michael s, Rev. Samuel Sherry 7313 Waukegan Road, Phone/Fax: Rockford Christ the Saviour, Rev. Dimitrios Leussis, Deacon Janke Valukeviec 1802 Pershing Avenue, Phone: Residence: 6174 Sulkey Lane, Phone: INDIANA Crawfordsville Holy Transfiguration Mission, Rev. Alexis Miller 4800W 300S, Residence: 4626 Fall Creek Rd., Phone: Hobart St. Nicholas, Rev. Peter Zarynow 954 State Street, Phone: Residence: th Place, Hobart, IN Lafayette St. Alexis (Toth), Rev. Gregory Allard, Deacon Alexander Boutselis 1418 South 24th Street, Phone Residence: 1106 Wells Street, Lafayette, IN Phone: Schererville Descent of the Holy Spirit, Rev. Lev Holowaty th Avenue, Phone/Fax: MARYLAND Potomac Holy Resurrection, Rev. Miles Zdinak Democracy Blvd., Phone: Fax: Waldorf St. Thomas the Apostle, Rev. Joseph Edgington 4419 Leonardtown Road, Phone: NEW JERSEY Bayonne St. Mary s, Very Rev. John P. Fencik 90 West 30th Street, Phone: ; Fax: Elizabeth St. Nicholas, Very Rev. John R. Pribish 668 S. Broad Street, Phone: Freehold St. Paul the Apostle, Rev. Robert E. Lucas, Deacon Kenneth Ellis 24 Burke Road, Phone: Manville Holy Ghost, Rev. Matthew Moriak 249 South 7th Avenue, Phone: Perth Amboy St. John the Baptist, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Rosco, Protodeacon Gregory Benc, 145 Broad Street, Phone: Fax: Rahway St. John the Baptist, Rev. Andrew Fetchina 211 West Grand Avenue, Phone: Rockaway Saints Peter and Paul, Rev. Michael Chendorain 64 Beach Street, Phone/Fax: NEW YORK Binghamton St. Michael s, Very Rev. Protopresbyter James S. Dutko Very Rev. Protopresbyter Stephen Dutko, Pastor Emeritus 280 Clinton, Street, Phone: Fax: Cheektowaga St. Mary s, Very Rev. Thomas Kadlec, Deacon Donald Koch 940 Losson Road, Residence: 14 Chisolm Trail, Orchard Park, NY Phone: Corning St. Mary s, Rev. Stephen Loposky 254 Sunset Drive, Residence: 7 East Chatfield Place, Painted Post, New York Phone: Endicott St. Mary s, Very Rev. Michael A. Kleban 1907 Jenkins Street, Phone: New York City St. Mary s, Rev. David J. Kossey 121 East 7th Street, Phone: New York City St. Nicholas, Very Rev. John J. Beskid 288 East 10th Street, Phone: Seaford St. Gregory of Nyssa, Very Rev. Robert J. Prepelka, Deacon Richard Howrilka 1100 Hicksville Road, Phone: Yonkers St. Mary s, Rev. Michael Psenechnuk, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Elias Kozar, Pastor Emeritus 485 North Broadway, Phone: NORTH CAROLINA Asheville St. Joseph/St. Andrew, Rev. John Zboyovski 114 Challedon Drive, Candler, NC Phone: OHIO Akron Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Myron G. Zuder, Ph.D. 91 South Arlington Avenue, Rectory: 2112 Jennifer Street, Phone

181 AMERICAN CARPATHO-RUSSIAN ORTHODOX DIOCESE OF THE U.S.A. Barton St. Nicholas, Rev. Michael Kabel Barton Road, St. Clairsville Phone: North Royalton Christ the Saviour, Very Rev. Michael Conrad, Very Rev. Dr. Stephen N. Jula, Pastor Emeritus State Road, Phone: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 33639, Phone: Warren St. Nicholas, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Kenneth M. Bachofsky 2053 North Road, NE, Phone: Residence Phone: Fax: Youngstown St. Michael s, Very Rev. Protopresbyter George Hutnyan, Deacon William Friedel 125 Steel Street, Phone: PENNSYLVANIA Allentown Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Robert J. Rebeck, Corner of 6th St. & Tilghman Street, Residence: 1231 North 14th St., Whitehall, Phone/Fax: Ambridge St. John the Baptist, Very Rev. Protopresbyter John P. Gido, Protodeacon John S. Youhas 450 Glenwood Drive, Phone: California Holy Trinity (Vacant) 385 Boaz Street, Central City Saints Peter and Paul, Rev. Stephen Kundla 149 Wheeler Street, Phone: Clymer St. Michael s, Very Rev. R. Michael Zak 465 Morris Street, Phone: Dickson City St. Mary s, Very Rev. Ronald Kovac, Deacon Michael Kozar 522 Main Street, Phone: East Pittsburgh St. John the Baptist, Very Rev. Jonathan Tobias 211 Cable Avenue, Phone: Ellwood City St. John the Baptist, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Richard Salley 528 First Avenue, Administered from New Castl Phone Erie St. Nicholas, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Ronald A. Hazuda, Deacon Michael Hronas 1115 East Avenue, Phone: Freeland St. Michael s, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Lawrence R. Barriger, Deacon Theodore Worobey 451 Fern Street, Phone: Hawk Run St. John the Baptist, Rev.Charles Kovich; Deacon Emil Gulick 53 Fulton Street, Phone: Homer City Saints Peter and Paul, Very Rev. Mojmir Zalcik, Deacon Matthew Conjelko 427 South Main Street, Phone: Homestead St. Nicholas, Very Rev. Robert A. Buczak 903 Ann Street, Phone: Fax: Huntingdon Epiphany of Our Lord, Rev. Thomas Klein East Penn Street, Blair Park, Phone: (717) Jacobs Creek St. Nicholas, Rev.Dr. Edward Pehanich Main Street, Administered from Monongahela. 314 Sixth St., Phone: Jenners St. Mary s, Rev. Sergei Alekseev 5222 Front Street, Phone/Fax: Johnstown Christ the Saviour Cathedral, The Most Rev. Nicholas Smisko, Metropolitan; Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Dean; and Very Rev. Priestmonk Matthias (Moriak), Associate Pastor; Deacon Oleg Aminov 300 Garfield Street, Rectory: 249 Butler Avenue, Phone: Fax: Johnstown Christ the Saviour Seminary, The Most Rev. Metropolitan Nicholas, Rector; Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, Dean; Very Rev. Priestmonk Matthias (Moriak), Prefect; Mount Christ the Saviour, 225 Chandler Avenue, Phone: Lansford St. Nicholas, Rev.Seraphim VonAbele 125 W. Bertsch Street, Phone: Latrobe St. Stephen s, Rev. Nicholas Ferencz, Deacon James Krisner 1520 Susan Drive, Phone: Residence: 10 West Tacoma Avenue, Latrobe, Levittown Saints Peter and Paul, Very Rev. Theodore Z. Mozes 1314 Randall Avenue, Phone/Fax:

182 AMERICAN CARPATHO-RUSSIAN ORTHODOX DIOCESE OF THE U.S.A. McKeesport St. Michael s, Rev. George R. Patrick 424 Ninth Avenue, Phone: Mercer Camp Nazareth, SS. Cyril and Methodios Church, Rev. Michael Ellis, Administrator 339 Pew Road, Phone/Fax: Monongahela St. Nicholas, Rev. Dr. Edward Pehanich 314 Sixth Street, Phone: Mt. Union Saints Peter and Paul, Rev. Thomas Klein, Deacon Arnold McClure P.O. Box 1495, Phone: (814) Nesquehoning St. John the Baptist, Rev. Robert Teklinski, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Sopoliga, Pastor Emeritus 9 W. Railroad Street, Phone: New Castle St. Nicholas, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Richard G. Salley 205 E. Reynolds Street, Phone: Phoenixville Holy Ghost, Very Rev. Protopresbyter John R. Fedornock Starr and Bridge Street, Phoenix Park, P. O. Box 66, Phone/Fax: Pittsburgh St. John the Baptist, Very Rev. John S. Brancho 2695 Woodland Avenue, Phone: Rankin St. Michael s, Very Rev. John Lazarek; Very Rev. Protopresbyter Peter P. Buletza, Pastor Emeritus 146 Third Street, Phone: Residence: 538 Foxchase Lane, Ligonier, PA Phone Scranton St. Nicholas, Rev. George Dursa, Very Rev. Protopresbyter John I. Dolhy, Pastor Emeritus 621 Vine Street, Phone: Sharon St. John the Baptist, Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Polanichka 725 Cedar Avenue, Phone: Fax: St. Clair St. Michael s, Rev. Jeff Zias 106 North Morris Street, Phone: Taylor St. George s, Rev. Mark Leasure 745 South Keyser Avenue, Phone: Wilpen (Ligonier) St. John the Baptist, Rev. Tony Joseph 315 Wilpen Road, Ligonier, PA Phone: Residence: 108 Stoneybrook Lane, Johnstown Phone: Windber Saints Peter and Paul, Very Rev. Protopresbyter David J. Smoley; Deacon Robert Conjelko 141 Hoffman Farm Road, Phone: Wood St. Michael s, Rev. Thomas Klein Box 47, Phone: Residence: 2079 Wayne Rd., Chambersburg, PA Phone: VIRGINIA Manassas Nativity of Our Lord, Rev. Nectarios Trevino 8911 Weems Road, Rectory: 4119 Bull Run Mountain Road, The Plains, Phone: WEST VIRGINIA Bluefield Dormition of the Mother of God, Rev. Mark Tyson Rt. 2, Box Phone: Morgantown Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Very Rev. James A. Gleason, Jr. 19 West Park Avenue, Phone: ONTARIO, CANADA Ottawa, Ontario Christ the Saviour/Holy Trinity, Rev. Maxym Lysack 721 Somerset Street West K1R 6P7; Mailing Address: 26 Bowmoor Avenue, K2E-6M4 CANADA Phone: Toronto, Ontario St. Silouan the Athonite Mission, Rev. Roberto Ubertino 155 Broadview Avenue, M4M 2E9 CANADA Phone FAX Toronto, Ontario St. John the Compassionate Mission, Rev. Roberto Ubertino 153 Broadview Avenue, M4M 2E9 CANADA Phone FAX

183 ALBANIAN ORTHODOX DIOCESE Mailing Address: 6455 Silver Dawn Lane Las Vegas, NV Tel. & Fax: (702) Cell.: (775) Rt. Rev. Bishop Ilia Katre Bishop of Philomelion ILLINOIS (IL) Chicago St. Nicholas 2701 N. Narragensett Avenue Tel.: (312) V. Rev. Fr. Philip Koufos MASSACHUSETTS (MA) South Boston Holy Trinity 245 D Street P.O. Box 224 Tel.: (617)

184 UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE USA The Most Reverend Metropolitan Constantine, Primate Nameday: June 3rd 1803 Sidney Street Pittsburgh, PA Tel.: (412) Fax: (412) COUNCIL OF BISHOPS His Beatitude Metropolitan CONSTANTINE 1803 Sidney Street Pittsburgh, PA Tel.: (412) Fax: (412) His Eminence Archbishop ANTONY P. O. Box 495 South Bound Brook, NJ Tel.: (732) Fax: (732) His Eminence Archbishop VSEVOLOD 3200 N. Lake Shore Drive Unit 701 Chicago, IL Tel.: (773) Fax: (773) UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX WORD Editorial Board: Hieromonk Daniel- Editor-in-Chief Dobrodijka Barbara Kristof Tel.: (732) and Memorial Church Museum Natalia Honcharenko and Lidia Nakonechna Tel.: (732) Cultural Center Tom O Prandy - Manager 135 Davidson Ave. Somerset, NJ Tel.: (732) Fax: (732) Library 135 Davidson Ave. Somerset, NJ Tel.: (732) St. Andrew Bookstore Mrs. Shirley Skocypec - Manager 135 Davidson Ave. Somerset, NJ Tel.: (732) Fax: (732) All Saints Camp Mr. Stephen Sheptak - Manager 110 All Saints Road Scrubgrass Township Emlenton, PA Tel.: (724) (724) CONSISTORY OF THE UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE USA Mailing Address: P. O. Box 495 South Bound Brook, NJ Tel.: (732) Fax: (732) Shipping Address: 135 Davidson Ave. Somerset, NJ Tel.: (732) Fax: (732) consistory@uocofusa.org Webpage: Consistory Office of Public Relations Hieromonk Daniel Director P. O. Box 495 South Bound Brook, NJ Tel.: (732) FatherVZ@aol.com CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS & INSTITUTIONS Saint Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Seminary V. Rev. Bazyl Zawierucha - Administrator V. Rev. Stephen Hutnick - Vocations Director P. O. Box 240 South Bound Brook, NJ Tel.: (732) ORGANIZATIONS Sr. Ukrainian Orthodox League of USA Ms. Melanie Nakonachny- President Ridgewood, Apt 507 Parma Heights, OH Jr. Ukrainian Orthodox League of USA Ms. Katya Carman - President 3 Parkwood Dr. Cortland, NY Tel.: (607) Klizzy@twcny.rr.com St. Andrew Society Mr. Michael Heretz, P. E. - President 95 Orient Way Apt. 5 B-C Rutherford, NJ Tel.: (201) Fax: (201) United Ukrainian Orthodox Sisterhoods Mrs. Nadiya Mirchuk - President 110 E. Cedar Street Livingston, NJ Tel.: (973)

185 CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESS His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios officially opens the 37th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress with his Keynote Address to the delegates. National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians from throughout the United States offered beautiful music to the Congress Opening Ceremonies. NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at the Opening Ceremonies of the Clergy-Laity Congress. In a moving ceremony at the Clergy-Laity Philoptochos Banquet, six women, from throughout the United States, were honored for the far reaching impact of their actions on the lives of others. Shown with Archbishop Demetrios, Metropolitan Panteleimon and National President Georgia Skeadas are: Penny Panagiota Deligiannis, Judge Yorka Linakis, Catherine Pappas, Paulette Poulos, Mardene Moyrkwas and Jeanne Tsakalos. 185

186 ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH IN U.S. ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH VISITS His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made his fifth official visit to the Archdiocese and first official pastoral visit to the Metropolis of New Jersey in March Immediately upon arrival, His All Holiness visited Holy Trinity Church in Westfield, NJ where he was enthusiastically welcomed by hundreds of young people participating in the annual Sights and Sounds program of the Metropolis. On Monday evening March 15, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended a dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the official opening of the magnificent exhibition BYZANTIUM: FAITH AND POWER ( ). ABOVE: His All Holiness and Archbishop Demetrios admire a two-sided icon from Halki On the first side is the icon of the Virgin Pafsolype and feast scenes, and on the other, the Crucifixion (14th Century). ABOVE: Phillipe De Montebello, Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, presented His All Holiness with the publication accompanying the Byzantium exhibit, while Michael and Mary Jaharis and Ioannis Costopoulos look on. LEFT: Senator Hillary Clinton met with His All Holiness and Archbishop Demetrios at the Archdiocese. 186

187 ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH IN U.S. ABOVE (left): His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew with the Ambassador of Greece to the United States George Savvaides (l) and the Ambassador of Cyprus to the United States Euripides Evriviades (r). ABOVE (right): Secretary General Kofi Annan welcomed His All Holiness to the United Nations. An enthusiastic greeting for their Ecumenical Patriarch by the students of William Spyropoulos Greek American Day School, Flushing, NY. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Archbishop Demetrios of America, Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey and the joyous participants of SIGHTS AND SOUNDS. 187

188 ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS OPEN HOUSE Faithful gathered from throughout the U.S. to honor His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios on His Feast Day, October 26th. The celebration began with a Doxology in the Chapel, followed by a reception. Many school children were in attendance and a surprise visitor was Senator Paul S. Sarbanes of Maryland. LEFT: Archbishop Demetrios welcomes Prime Minister of Greece Constantine Karamanlis to the Archdiocese. BELOW: Hundreds of students welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and Mrs. Natasha Karamanlis, wife of the Prime Minister of Greece, to the Parochial School of St. Demetrios Cathedral, Astoria, NY. 188

189 ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios presided at the enthronement of Metropolitan Sotirios, the first Metropolitan of Korea, at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Seoul, Korea. BELOW: Archbishop Demetrios warmly responds to President George Bush at the national celebration of Greek Independence Day held at the Executive Office Building, Washington, DC. BELOW (left): Archbishop Demetrios received the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor at the 2004 Award Ceremonies on May 15 at Ellis Island. BELOW (right): In a historical decision of the Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, expanding its composition, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios was one of six new members, shown at their first meeting at the Patriarchate presided over by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on April 18th. Archbishop Demetrios offered prayers this summer at the Democratic Convention in Boston and Republican Convention in New York City. 189

190 OUR ARCHDIOCESE Clergy children with Archbishop Demetrios and Metropolitan Panteleimon at the Clergy-Laity Congress. RIGHT: Over 500 people attended the 14th annual Kids n Cancer reception hosted by Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco. $100,00 was raised, including a gift of $25,000 from St. Paul s Church, Irvine, CA from their Festival of Hearts Benefit. BELOW: Fr. Nicholas Vieron, retired priest of Annunciation Church, Memphis, TN, celebrated Divine Liturgy on June 13 with 36 of his former Altar Boys as part of an annual tradition 190

191 OUR ARCHDIOCESE Leading the Greek Independence Day Parade down Fifth Avenue are Archbishop Demetrios, Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City, holding the hand of Eleni Kloni of Brooklyn, and Deputy Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Panagiotis Skandalakis. Archdiocesan District 26th Annual JOY/GOYA Olympic gold and silver medalists with chairman Alex Constantinou. BELOW: Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit and the Metropolis of Detroit hosted the 21st Annual St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival at St. George Church, Southgate, MI. 191

192 OUR ARCHDIOCESE Archbishop Demetrios celebrated the Divine Liturgy of the Feast Day of the Three Hierarchs at Holy Trinity Cathedral, NYC. His Eminence then bestowed the Three Hierarchs Award of Excellence upon students who achieved a score of 100 on the 2003 Comprehension Examination of Modern Greek. Presenting the students was Maria Makedon, Archdiocesan District Director, Department of Greek Education. Students of Holy Trinity Church Greek School of Bridgeport, CT enthusiastically join the Greek Independence Day Parade on Fifth Avenue. 192

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247 RETIRED PRIESTS Holy Anargyroi-Sts. Cosmas and Damian Church in Rochester, MN celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Community and door opening of their magnificent new Byzantine Church, Oct.30 Nov. 1, 2004, the patronal feastday of the Church. An active outreach/hospital ministry describes the signifcant role that this small community plays in southeastern Minnesota. Father Nick Kasemeotes serves as pastor of the Church which serves a diverse community of 125 families including Orthodox Christians of Greek, Russian, Romanian, Ethiopian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Eretrian, Lebanese, Jordanian background and American-born converts. Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago presided at the Blessing and Divine Liturgy. Longtime chanter George Margartsides and Choirmaster Dr. Nick Maragos were given the honor of cutting the ribbon of the $2.5 complex which will be connected to the current church to be re-dedicated for education and community func- In much the same spirit as the two unmercernary physician saints for whom the parish is named, the ethnically diverse community, since its inception, has ministered to thousands of Orthodox patients who travel to the Mayo Clinic from throughout the world for treatment of serious and life-threatening illnesses. Opening the Philoxenia House in August 2004 was the realization of the dream to further enhance this ministry. Under the personal aegis and support of the local priest and parishoners, Metropolitan of Chicago Iakovos, the Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos and visitors and parishes from throughout the United States, $50,000 of the $200,000 purchase price has been paid off and volunteers have repaired, painted and furnished the house, all in less than six months. Located next door to the Church, Philoxenia House recenty accepted two patients, and their families from Greece, for extended stays while awaiting long term treatment. 247

248 PRIESTS WITH LAY VOCATIONS 248 Archbishop Demetrios presided at the Blessing and Opening of the new Education Building of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington, DC, assisted by Father John Tavlarides, Cathedral Dean, September 18, 2004.

249 ORDINATIONS to the DIACONATE Palumbis, Luke / December 21, 2003 Pelekoudas, Nikolaos / December 28, 2003 Warren, Elias / January 7, 2004 Varonis, Orestes J. / January 31, 2004 Kalina, Paul / February 22, 2004 Legakis, Eleftherios N. / March 6, 2004 Duchow-Pressley, Innocent / March 7, 2004 Day, Peter / April 18, 2004 Ioannou, George / April 18, 2004 Constantine, Kyriakos (Cary) / May 2, 2004 Gartelos, George N. / May 9, 2004 Halkias, Nicholas / May 23, 2004 Hohnholt, Gregory / May 30, 2004 Fox, Haralambos / July 10, 2004 Tervo, Michael / July 11, 2004 Bistolarides, Dr. Panagiotis / August 14, 2004 Cambas, Constantine / August 15, 2004 Tagaropulos, Dimtirio / August 22, 2004 Wilson, Agathonikos / August 22, 2004 Dickos, Frank (Photios) / September 14, 2004 Chris, Dr. Emanuel / September 26, 2004 Georgiou, Rev. Dn. Gregory / October 31, 2004 Anastasiou, George / November 7, 2004 Kotsis, Nicolaos / November 13, 2004 Thornberg, Peter / November 14, 2004 Flegas, Vasilios / November 21, 2004 Boukis, Jon / November 27, 2004 ORDINATIONS to the PRIESTHOOD Warren, Rev. Dn. Elias / January 25, 2004 Palumbis, Rev. Dn. Luke / March 7, 2004 Tsikitas, Rev. Dn. Andrew Nektarios / March 13, 2004 Stanculescu, Rev. Dn. Silviu / May 2, 2004 Hohnholt, Rev. Dn. Gregory / June 13, 2044 Gartelos, Rev. Dn. George / June 27, 2004 Berends, Rev. Dn. James / 7/18/04 Munoz, Rev. Dn. Mark / August 1, 2004 Pieri, Rev. Dn. Athanasios / August 8, 2004 Pappas, Rev. Dn. George / August 15, 2004 Cambas, Rev. Dn. Constantine / August 12, 2004 Kotsis, Nicolaos / December 5, 2004 ASSIGNMENTS Warren, Rev. Fr. Elias / February 1, 2004 Loulakis, Rev. Fr. Sarantis / February 8, 2004 Menis, Rev. Fr. Stelios / February 15, 2004 Kallaur, Rev. Fr. Michael / February 15, 2004 Kehagias, Rev. Fr. Demetrios / February 23, 2004 Rizos, Rev. Fr. Peter G. / March 1, 2004 Koufallakis, V. Rev. Fr. Apostolos /March 1, 2004 Legakis, Rev. Fr. Eleftherios N. /March 6, 2004 Bita, Rev. Fr. Theodore / March 28, 2004 Theoharis, Theoharis G. / March 28, 2004 Garaboa, V. Rev. Fr. Anastasios / April 1, 2004 Kile, V. Rev. Fr. Alexander / May 1, 2004 Theodosion, Rev. Fr. John / May 1, 2004 Panos, Rev. Fr. Paul / May 1, 2004 Lekkas, Rev. Fr. Panagiotis / May 1, 2004 Kontos, Rev. Fr. Michael H. / May 1, 2004 Gartelos, Rev. Dn. George N. / May 15, 2004 Halkias, Rev. Dn. Nicholas / May 23, 2004 VITAL STATISTICS 2004 Kalomas, Rev. Fr. John /June 1, 2004 Constantinides, Rev. Fr. Michael / June 1, 2004 Hohnholt, Rev. Fr. Gregory / June 1, 2004 Providakis, Rev. Fr. Harry / June 1, 2004 Markopoulos, Rev. Fr. Andreas / June 15, 2004 Khitiri, Rev. Fr. George / June 15, 2004 Gartelos, Rev. Dn. George N. / June 21, 2004 Achlioptas, Rev. Fr. Ignatios / June 27, 2004 Tsikitas, Rev. Fr. Andrew Nektarios / July 1, 2004 Waynick, Rev. Fr. Gregory / July 1, 2004 Stanculescu, Rev. Fr. Silviu / July 1, 2004 Pelphrey, Rev. Fr. Brendan / July 1, 2004 Jacobse, Rev. Fr. Johnannes / July 1, 2004 Alikakos, Rev. Fr. Tilemahos / July 1, 2004 Palumbis, Rev. Fr. Luke / July 1, 2004 Berends, Rev. Fr. James / July 1, 2004 Elliott, Rev. Fr. Mark / July 1, 2004 Milanese, Rev. Fr. Frank A. / July 1, 2004 Munoz, Rev. Fr. Mark / July 11, 2004 Papagikos, Rev. Fr. Alexander / July 12, 2004 Goussetis, Rev. Fr. Alexander / July 15, 2004 Poulos, V. Rev. Fr. Seraphim / July 25, 2004 Bourantas, Rev. Fr. Anastasios / July 25, 2004 Delvizis, Rev. Fr. Petros / July 25, 2004 Stavropoulos, Rev. Fr. Anargyros / July 31, 2004 Moraitis, Rev. Fr. Dimitrios / August 1, 2004 Pappas, Rev. Fr. Michael / August 1, 2004 Christofis, Rev. Fr. Constantine / August 1, 2004 Prevas, Rev. Fr. Michael / August 1, 2004 Pappas, Rev. Fr. Dimitri / August 1, 2004 Kyriacou, Rev. Fr. Gary / August 1, 2004 Dumont, Rev. Fr. Photios / August 1, 2004 Maniudakis, Rev. Fr. Chrysostom / August 1, 2004 Streett, Rev. Fr. Matthew / August 1, 2004 Strongylis, Rev. Fr. Cleopas / August 8, 2004 Pieri, Rev. Fr. Athanasios / August 8, 2004 Denas, Re. Fr. Steve / August 14, 2004 Heropoulos, V. Rev. Fr. John /August 15, 2004 Iliou, Rev. James / August 15, 2004 Petrides, Rev. Fr. Michael / August 15, 2004 Skordallos, V. Rev. Sebastian / August 15, 2004 Pappas, Rev. Fr. George / August 16, 2004 Photos, Rev. Fr. Constantine / August 16, 2004 Pantels, Rev. Fr. Theodore / September 1, 2004 Stratos, Rev. Fr. Peter / September 1, 2004 Leong, Rev. Fr. Alexander / September 1, 2004 Kallaur, Rev. Fr. Michael / September 1, 2004 Akrotirianakis, Rev. Fr. Stavros / September 1, 2004 Kostaris, Rev. Fr. Konstantinos / September 1, 2004 Nikas, V. Rev. George / September 1, 2004 Gavrilos, Rev. Fr. Leo / September 1, 2004 Callozzo, Rev. Fr. Andonios / September 1, 2004 Demopulos, Rev. Fr. Demetrios / September 1, 2004 Pappas, Rev. Fr. Paul / September 1, 2004 Zervos, Rev. Fr. George S. / September 1, 2004 Zurgavu, Rev. Fr. George / September 1, 2004 Tonias, Rev. Fr. Demetrios E. / September 1, 2004 Konugres, Rev. Fr. John / September 1, 2004 Bithos, Rev. Dn. George / September 10, 2004 Dickos, Rev. Dn. Frank (Photios) September 14, 2004 Rousakis, Rev. Fr. Sotirios / September 15,

250 Vaporis, Rev. Fr. George / October 1, 2004 Cantos, Rev. Fr. Demetrios-Earl / October 1, 2004 Schroeder, Rev. Fr. Paul / October 1, 2004 Photos, Rev. Dean / October 3, 2004 Cottros, V. Rev. Fr. Nektarios / October 11, 2004 Stavropoulos, Rev. Fr. John / October 31, 2004 Arey, Rev. Fr. Mark / November 1, 2004 Anastasiou, Rev. Dn. George / November 8, 2004 Steve, Rev. Fr. Polycarpos / November 14, 2004 RETIREMENTS Calivas, Rev. Fr. Alkiviadis C. / September 1, 2003 Michelis, Rev. Fr. Dennis / January 1, 2004 Petsas, V. Rev. Fr. Kallinikos / January 1, 2004 Hatzidakis, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel / January 1, 2004 Rafael, Sr., Rev. Fr. Nicholas / February 1, 2004 Milatos, Rev. Fr. Nicholas / May 1, 2004 Kezios, Rev. Fr. Spencer / May 1, 2004 Tsigas, Rev. Fr. Konstantine / May 1, 2004 Kehayes, Rev. Fr. William / July 1, 2004 Moschonas, Rev. Fr. Anthony / July 1, 2004 Veronis, Rev. Fr. Alexander / July 15, 2004 Sarelis, Rev. Fr. Charles / August 1, 2004 Kamaritis, Rev. Fr. Michael / August 1, 2004 Chamberas, Rev. Fr. Peter A. / September 1, 2004 Economou, Rev. Fr. George E. / September 1, 2004 Loeb, Rev. Fr. Cyril / September 1, 2004 Katerlis, Rev. Fr. Demetrios / September 1, 2004 Antonopoulos, Rev. Fr. John / November 1, 2004 CLERGY DEATHS Tsevas, Rev. Fr. Thomas / December 25, 2003 Georgiades, Rev. Fr. George / December 30, 2003 Lawrence, Rev. Fr. Constantine / January 7, 2004 Karalexis, Rev. Fr. James / January 11, 2004 Stevenson, Rev. Fr. George P. / February 6, 2004 Lambrinos, Rev. Dn. John / February 19, 2004 Theodore, Rev. Constantine / May 12, 2004 Kyriakakis, Rev. Fr. James / May 20, 2004 Kosturos, Rev. Fr. Anthony / June 1, 2004 Sevastiades, Rev. Fr. Philemon / August 27, 2004 Kehagias, Rev. Fr. Nektarios / November 5, 2004 LEAVE OF ABSENCE Ketrenos, Rev. Deacon George /May 31, 2004 Dokos, Rev. Deacon George A. / May 31, 2004 Bouboutsis, Rev. Fr. Kyprianos / August 10, 2004 MEDICAL LEAVE Katras, Rev. Fr. Elias J. / March 31, 2004 RECEPTIONS Kallaur, Rev. Fr. Michael / January 27, 2004 (OCA) Stanculescu, Rev. Dn. Silviu / April 30, 2004 (Church of Romania) Streett, Rev. Fr. Matthew / June 15, 2004 (Antiochian) PRIESTS ON LOAN Koufallakis, V. Rev. Fr. Apostolos / March 1, 2004 (from Church of Greece) RELEASES Constantopoulos, Rev. Fr. Dean / June 30, 2003 (To Church of Greece) Koumarianos, Rev. Fr. Pavlos / July 6, 2004 VITAL STATISTICS 2003 (To Church of Greece) Bell, Rev. Fr. Seraphim / September 15, 2004 (To Church of Russia outside Russia) SUSPENSIONS Barrow, V. Rev. Fr. Gabriel / March 4, 2004 Greer, Rev. Fr. Elias T. /August 9, 2004 O Keefe, V. Rev. Fr. Gregory / September 18, 2004 RETURNED TO STATUS OF LAYMAN Moskovites, Rev. Fr. Nicholas / February 9, 2004 OFFIKIA Viscuso, Rev. Fr. Patrick Economos / September 28, 2003 Bourantas, Rev. Fr. Anastasios Economos / October 5, 2003 Constantinides, Rev. Fr. Christopher Protopresbyter / November 16, 2003 Nikas, Rev. Fr. George Economos / December 4, 2003 Samaan, Rev. Fr. Joseph Confessor / December 7, 2003 Burdusi, Rev. Fr. Manuel Protopresbyter / December 7, 2004 Christofis, Rev. Fr. Constantine G. Protopresbyter / December 14, 2004 Delvizis, Rev. Fr. Peter Economos / January 4, 2004 Tsitsilianos, Rev. Fr. Theodore Protopresbyter / February 8, 2004 Katsoulis, Rev. Fr. Nicholas G. Protopresbyter / March 2, 2004 Nikas, Rev. Fr. George Archimandrite / March 24, 2004 Antokas, Rev. Fr. Demetrios Protopresbyter / February 8, 2004 Rassias, Rev. Fr. Gerasimos Archimandrite / April 17, 2004 Michaels, Rev. Fr. Angelo Protopresbyter / April 25, 2004 Akrotirianakis, Rev. Fr. Stavros Economos / May 2, 2004 Dumont, Rev. Fr. Photios Economos / May 9, 2004 Lekkas, Rev. Fr. Panagiotis Economos / May 9, 2004 Dalamangas, Rev. Fr. Chrysostom A. Protopresbyter / June 6, 2004 Moraitis, Rev. Fr. Dimitrios Confessor / June 13, 2004 Moraitis, Rev. Fr. Dimitrios Economos / June 13, 2004 Roll, Rev. Fr. John Confessor / July 10, 2004 Stavropoulos, Rev. Fr. Anargyros Protopresbyter / August 1, 2004 Gianulis, Rev. Fr. Milton - Protopresbyter / August 15, 2004 Andrews, Rev. Fr. Nicholas Economos / August 22, 2004 Waynick, Rev. Fr. Gregory Confessor / August 22, 2004 Kallaur, Rev. Fr. Michael Economos / September 14, 2004 Bociu, Rev. Fr. John Confessor / September 26, 2004 Kostaris, Rev. Fr. Konstantinos / Archimandrite / October 3, 2004 Dalber, Rev. Fr. Steve Confessor / October 31, 2004 Emanuelson, Rev. Fr. John Economos / November 12, 2004 NEW PARISHES/COMMUNITIES Metropolis of Denver Greek Orthodox Church of Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Metropolis of Atlanta SS Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Mission Palm Harbor, FL Greek Orthodox Mission of Peachtree City Peachtree, GA NEW MONASTIC COMMUNITIES Metropolis of Pittsburgh St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Mission & Monastery Cleveland, OH (as of November 2004) 250

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257 RELIGIOUS MEDIA RESOURCES PRINT National ASSOCIATED PRESS Richard Ostling, Religion Writer Rachel Zoll, Religion Writer 50 Rockefeller Plaza, 5th Floor New York, NY (212) Fax: (212) RELIGION NEWS SERVICE (RNS) Kevin Eckstrom, National Correspondent 1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 350 Washington, DC (202) Fax: (202) RELIGION NEWSWRITERS ASSN. (RNA) Debra L. Mason,Executive Director P.O. Box 2037 Westerville, OH (614) Fax: (614) E:mail: Web: NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES Carol Fouke Mpoyo, Media Relations 475 Riverside Dr. Room 850 New York, NY (212) Fax: NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO (NPR) Duncan Moon, Religion Correspondent 635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC Tel: (202) Web: RELIGION IN THE NEWS Andrew Walsh Greenberg Center,Trinity College 300 Summit Street Hartford, CT (860) Fax: (860) USA TODAY Cathy Linn Grossman, Religion Writer Tel: (703) NEW YORK TIMES Laurie Goodstein, National Editor (212) Fax ( Dan Wakin, Religion Reporter (212) Fax: (212) West 43rd Street New York, NY Web: NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Charles Bell, Religion Writer 450 West 33rd Street New York, NY (212) Fax: (212) NEW YORK NEWSDAY Carol Eisenberg, Religion Writer 235 Pinelawn Road Melville,NY Tel: 631) Fax (631) TIMES-LEDGER NEWSPAPERS Roz Liston, Managing Editor Bell Blvd. Bayside, NY (718) Fax (718) THE JOURNAL NEWS Gary Stern 1 Gannett Drive White Plains, NY (914) Fax: (914) gstern@thejournalnews.gannett.com THE WASHINGTON POST Alan Cooperman, Religion Writer th Street,NW Washington, DC (202) Fax: (202) coopermana@washpost.com WASHINGTON TIMES Larry Witham 3600 New York Ave., NE Washington, DC (202) laaw@aol.com THE SUN John Rivera 501 N. Calvert St. Baltimore, MD (410) Fax (410) john.rivera@baltsun.com U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT Jeffrey Sheler, Religion Writer 408 Washington St. Portsmouth,VA (757) Fax: (202) jsheler@usnews.com NEWSWEEK Kenneth Woodward,Religion Editor 251 W. 57th St. New York, NY (212) Fax (212) kenneth.woodward@newsweek.com TIME David Van Biema Time-Life Bldg. Rm Rockefeller Center New York, NY (212) David_Vanbiema@timemagazine.com CHRISTIANITY TODAY Tony Carnes, Senior News Writer Manilla St. Elmhurst, NY Tel/Fax (212) aurion@compuserve.com Metropolis of Atlanta ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION Gayle White, Religion Editor 72 Marietta St. NW Atlanta, GA (404) Fax: (404) gwhite@ajc.com THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER Tim Funk 600 Stryon St. Charlotte, NC (704) Fax (704) tfunk@charlotteobserver.com THE NEWS & OBSERVER Yonat Shimron 215 McDowell St. Raleigh, NC (919) yshimron@nando.com SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS Ann Stifter,Religion Writer 233 E. Gordon St. Apt. 4 Savannah, GA (912) Fax: (912) astifter@savannahnow.com ORLANDO SENTINEL Mark Pinsky, Religion Writer 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL (407) Fax: (407) OSOpinsky@aol.com THE PALM BEACH POST Elizabeth Clarke 2751 S. Dixie Hwy. West Palm Beach, FL (561) Fax: (561) eclarke@pbpost.com ST. PETERSBURG TIMES Mark Wilson, Religion Writer P.O. Box 1121 St. Petersburg, FL (813) Fax: (813) wilstimes@aol.com TAMPA TRIBUNE/WFLA-TV Michelle Bearden, Religion Reporter 202 S. Parker Tampa, FL (813) Fax:(813) mbearden@tampatrib.com 257

258 RELIGIOUS MEDIA RESOURCES Metropolis of Boston BOSTON GLOBE Michael Paulson, Religion Reporter 135 Morrissey Boulevard P.O. Box 2378 Boston, MA (617) Fax: (617) THE HARTFORD COURANT Frances Grandy Taylor, Religion Writer 285 Broad Street Hartford, CT (860) Fax: (860) PROVIDENCE JOURNAL-BULLETIN Richard Dujardin, Religion Editor 75 Fountain Street Providence, RI (401) Fax: (401) RELIGION NEWS SERVICE C. Jeffrey MacDonald 24 Charles St. Apt. B Newburyport, MA (978) Fax: (978) E:mail: jeffrey_macdonald@yahoo.com Web: Metropolis of Chicago CHICAGO TRIBUNE Steve Kloehn (312) skloehn@tribune.com Dan Mihalopoulos,Reporter (312) dmihalopoulos@tribune.com 436 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Ernie Tucker, Religion Writer 401 N. Wabash Chicago, IL (312) Fax: (312) ROCHESTER POST BULLETIN Matt Russell 18 1st Avenue, SE Rochester, MN (507) Fax: mrussell@postbulletin.com STAR TRIBUNE Nolan Zavoral 425 Portland Avenue Minneapolis, MN (612) Fax (612) ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS Stephen P. Scott 345 Cedar St. St. Paul, MN (651) Fax (651) sscott@pioneerpress.com ST.LOUIS POST DISPATCH Patricia Rice, Religon Editor 900 N. Tucker Blvd. St. Louis, MO (314) Fax: (314) pjrice@post-dispatch.com Metropolis of Detroit THE BLADE David Yonke,Religion Editor 541 N. Superior St. P.O. Box 921 Toledo, OH (419) Fax (419) dyonke@theblade.com THE TENNESSEAN Brian Lewis 1100 broadway Nashville, TN (615) Fax: brlewis@tennessean.com Metropolis of Denver DALLAS MORNING NEWS Susan Hogan/Albach 508 Young St. Dallas, TX (214) Fax: shogan@dallasnews.com HOUSTON CHRONICLE Richard Vara, Religion Editor 801 Texas Avenue Houston, TX (713) Fax: (713) richard.vara@chron.com DENVER POST Virginia Culver 1560 Broadway Denver, CO (800) Fax: (303) DESERET NEWS Lois Collins, Religion Writer P.O Box 1257 Salt Lake City, UT (801) Fax: (801) ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL Harry Moskos, Consultant P.O. Drawer J-T Albuquerque, NM (505) moskos@att.net SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Peggy Stack 143 S. Main Street Salt Lake City, UT (801) Fax: (801) pstack@sltrib.com Metropolis of Pittsburgh CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER Alex Machaskee, President & Publisher amachask@plaind.com David Briggs, Religion Editor dbriggs@plaind.com 1801 Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH (216) Fax: (216) THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Felix Hoover 34 S. 3rd St. Columbus, OH (614) Fax:(614) fhoover@dispatch.com PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE Ann Rodgers Melnick 34 Blvd. of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA (412) Fax: (412) arodgersmelnick@post-gazette.com Metropolis of New Jersey ASSOCIATED PRESS/NJ Evan Berland 50 West State Suite 1114 Trenton,NJ (609) Fax: (609) eberland@ap.org THE RECORD Charles Austin 150 River St. Hackensack, NJ (201) Fax (201) austin@northjersey.com STAR-LEDGER David Gibson, Freelance 290 Potter Pl.#502 Weehawken, NJ (201) gib623@optonline.net Metropolis of San Francisco LOS ANGELES TIMES Larry B. Stammer, Religion Writer Times Mirror Square Los Angeles, CA (213) larry.stammer@latimes.com 258

259 RELIGIOUS MEDIA RESOURCES SAN FRANCICO CHRONICLE Don Lattin, Staff Writer 901 Mission Street San Francisco, CA (415) SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE Sandi Dolbee, Religion Writer P.O.Box 191 San Diego, CA (619) Fax: (619) THE SACRAMENTO BEE Jennifer Garza 2100 Q Street Sacramento, CA (916) Fax (916) jgarza@sacbee.com SANTA BARBARA NEWS-PRESS Rhonda Parks Manville P.O. Box 1359 Santa Barbara, CA (805) Fax (805) rparks@newspress.com SEATTLE TIMES Janet I Tu, Religion Reporter P.O. Box 70 Seatle, WA (206) Fax: (206) jtu@seattletimes.com RELIGION NEWS SERVICE Ted Parks 1193 Ramons Dr. Newbury Park, CA (310) Fax (253) th.parks@verizon.net CHRISTIAN CENTURY John Dart Bowmore Northridge, CA Fax: (818) jdartnews@aol.com ELECTRONIC FAITH & VALUES MEDIA National Interfaith Cable Coalition 74 Trinity Place New York, NY (212) Fax:(212) Edward J. Murray, President & CEO edmurray@faithandvaluesmedia.org Web: faithandvalues.com THE HALLMARK CHANNEL Ventura Blvd., Suite 200 Studio City, CA (818) Web: Hallmarkchannel.com RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY (PBS) 133 H Street, NW - 6th Floor Washington, DC Robert Abernethy, Producer/Host babernethy@religionethics.com Kim A. Lawton, Managing Editor (202) Fax: ( klawton@religionethics.com MSNBC Joan M. Connell, Executive Producer Opinions, Partners and Communities One MSNBC Plaza Secaucus, NJ (201) Fax (201) joan.connell@msnbc.com BELIEFNET.COM Deborah Caldwell 115 East 23rd St., Suite 400 New York, NY ( Fax (212) dcaldwell@staff.beliefnet.com Web: ORTHODOXNEWS.COM Orthodox Christian News Service, Inc N. Carson St., Suite 2162 Carson City, NV (775) Fax: (775) editor@orthodoxnews.com Web: WORLDWIDE FAITH NEWS George Conklin, Project Director wfn@wfn.org Web: (LIST IN PROGRESS) Among those taking part in the ceremonies were Chancellor Bishop Savas of Troas, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Olympics 2004 President Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki and actress Melina Kanakaredes. Olympic Torch Lighting Ceremonies were held at Athens Square in Astoria, NY, the fourth stop in the United States, on its way to the Athens Olympics

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262 FEDERATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS National Organizations/Federations AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION (AHEPA) Franklin Manios, Supreme President International Headquarters 1909 Q St Suite #500 Washington, DC (202) Fax: (202) Web: ahepa@ahepa.org AMERICAN HELLENIC INTERNATIONAL PRESS ASSOCIATION (A.H.I.P.A.) James S. Scofield, President 6100 Sixth Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL Tel.: (727) ahipa.international@iname.com AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE, INC. Nick Larigakis, Executive Director th St, NW Washington, DC (202) Fax: Web: info@ahiworld.org CYPRUS FEDERATION OF AMERICA Savas Tsivicos, Supreme President 1309 Allaire Blvd Ocean, NJ (732) Fax: (732) FEDERATION OF DODECANESE SOCIETIES OF AMERICA Theodore Tiliakos, President th Street Astoria, NY (212) Fax: (412) HELLENIC AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL Theodore Spyropoulos 2155 W. 80th street Chicago, IL (773) Fax: (773) Web: tgshanc@aol.com HELLENIC AMERICAN WOMEN S COUNCIL (HAWC) Dora Hancock, President 1101 South Arlington Ridge Rd Suite #1012 Arlington, VA (703) Fax: (703) ASIA MINOR HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL OBSERVANCE COMMITTEE Basilios Theodosakis, Chairman 1104 East 17 Street Brooklyn, NY (718) HELLENIC SOCIETY OF CONSTANTINOPLE Vasil Diyamandoglu, President P. O. Box 5456 Astoria, NY (212) vasil@ce.ccny.cuny.edu INTERNATIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE JUSTICE FOR CYPRUS (PSEKA) Philip Christopher, President st St Astoria, NY (718) Fax: (718) psekausa@aol.com NATIONAL COORDINATED EFFORT OF HELLENES (CEH) Andrew E. Manatos, President th St, NW Suite #1150 South Washington, DC (202) Fax: (202) coordeffort@aol.com NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA REGION (SAE) Chris Tomaras, Regional Coordinator 360 N. Michigan Ave Suite #710 Chicago, IL (312) Fax: (312) Web: hellenes@saeamerica.org 262

263 FEDERATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN LAITY Lee Kopulos, President P.O. Box 6954 West Palm Beach, FL Tel: Fax: Web: PAN-ARCADIAN FEDERATION OF AMERICA Chris Vourons, President 880 N. York Rd. Elmhurst, IL (847) Fax: (847) PAN-CRETAN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Emmanuel Tsikoudakis, President 2190 South Dallas St Denver, CO (303) Fax: (303) Web: PAN-CYCLADIC FEDERATION OF AMERICA Michalis Volikas th Street Astoria, NY (718) Fax: (718) PANCHIAKI KORAIS SOCIETY INC. Costas Parthenis, President nd Street Bayside, NY (718) Fax: (718) PANCYPRIAN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Philip Christopher, President st St. Astoria, NY (718) Fax: (718) PAN-EPIROTIC FEDERATION OF AMERICA Chris Kirkos, President 1790 Broadway Suite #1315 New York, NY (847) Fax: (847) PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD Dr. Stanton Tripodis, National President 3072 Woodsong Lane Clearwater, FL (727) Fax: (727) Web: PAN-LACONIAN FEDERATION OF U.S. AND CANADA Athena Contis, President 64 Whittaker Cres Toronto ONT Canada M2K1K8 (416) Fax: (416) PAN-MACEDONIAN ASSOCIATION USA-CANADA, INC. Nina Peropoulos, Supreme President th Ave Whitestone, NY (718) Fax: (718) Web: PAN-MESSINIAN FEDERATION OF AMERICA Chris Tomaras, President 360 N Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL (312) Fax: (312) PAN-PONTIAN FEDERATION OF AMERICA Elias Tsekerides, President 30 Elm Street Sleepy Hollow, NY (914) Fax: (914) EliasGreek@aol.com PAN-RHODIAN SOCIETY OF AMERICA Christina Kapolis, Supreme President Supreme Lodge Headquarters 29 Brookvale Lane Lake Grove, NY Tel/Fax: (516) UNITED CHIOS SOCIETY OF AMERICA Gus Sevastos, President 409 Long Ridge Drive Seven Hills, OH (216) Fax: (216)

264 FEDERATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS UNITED HELLENIC AMERICAN CONGRESS (UHAC) James A. Regas, National Chairman 980 N. Michigan Avenue,Suite 1210 Chicago, IL (312) Fax: (312) Web: WORLD COUNCIL OF HELLENES ABROAD (SAE) Andrew A. Athens, World President 980 N.Michigan Avene. Suite 1210 Chicago, IL (312) Fax: (312) Web: Regional Organizations/Federations AMERICAN HELLENIC COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA Aris Anagnos, President 8124 West 3rd St Suite #200 Los Angeles, CA (323) Fax: (323) FEDERATION OF HELLENIC SOCIETIES OF NEW YORK Apostolos Tomopoulos, President th St P. O. Box 5429 Astoria, NY (718) Fax: (718) Foundations/ Cultural Societies/Museums STAVROS S. NIARCHOS FOUNDATION c/o J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated (Grants in U.S.A.) Community Relations and Philanthropic Services 60 Wall Street New York, NY ALEXANDER S. ONASSIS PUBLIC BENEFIT FOUNDATION (USA) INC. Ambassador Loucas Tsilas, Executive Director 645 Fifth Avenue, Suite 304 New York, NY (212) Fax: (212) FOUNDATION FOR HELLENIC CULTURE Ekaterini Myrivili, Director 7 West 57th Street, Suite 1 New York, NY (212) Fax: (212) Web: iep.ny@ix.netcom.com AMERICAN THYMELE THEATRE Stephen Diacrussi, Director 1202 Lexington Avenue,# 138 New York, NY (212) Fax: (212) compphilus@aol.com HELLENIC CULTURAL MUSEUM & LIBRARY Chris S. Metos, President 4283 Albright Dr. Salt Lake City, UT (801) Fax: (801) HELLENIC MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER Jean Costopoulos, Executive Director 168 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL (312) Fax: (312) HELLENIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST OHIO Gary Thomas, President 1 Eagle Valley Court Broadview Heights, OH (440) HELLENIC SOCIETY PAIDEIA Elias Tomazos, President University of Connecticut 20 Dog Lane, P. O. Box 818 Storrs, CT (860) Fax: (860) THE GREEK MUSEUM Katherine Boulukos Anastasia Nicholas P. O. Box 1863, Grand Central Station New York, NY (516) Fax: (516) kathybou@aol.com Gnic37palm@aol.com (LIST IN PROGRESS) 264

265 BYZANTINE, CLASSICS & MODERN GREEK STUDIES PROGRAMS most of the information below comes from the Modern Greek Studies Association Boston College Alexander Sens, Chair Georgetown University 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA Healy Hall, Washington, DC ( /3665) (Fax: /8828) Sponsoring Department: Classics Contact: Alexander Sens Web: Georgia State University Sponsoring Department : Classical Studies Established: Gilmer Street, SE, Unit 8, Atlanta GA Director: Dia M. L. Philippides, Professor of Classical Studies ( ) (Fax: ) Level: Certificate in Modern Greek Studies dblumenfeld@gsu.edu Boston University Sponsoring Departments: Center for Hellenic Studies; 745 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA Dept. of Modern and Classical Languages; ( ) (Fax: ) American Foundation for Hellenic Studies Sponsoring Department: Classics Established: 1975 Interim Director: David Blumenfeld, Associate Dean, Director: Christos Synodinos; Contact: Dr. Stephanie Nelson College of Arts and Sciences Established: 2001 Level: B.A. Level: Undergraduate elective courses Brown University Harvard University Box E, Providence, Rhode Island George Seferis Chair, 319 Boylston Hall, ( ) (Fax: ) Cambridge, Massachusetts Sponsoring Department: Committee of Modern Greek Studies ( ) (Fax: ) Established: Language instruction in 1972; Sponsoring Department: Classics in collaboration with Instruction in Modern Greek literature and history in 1995 Anthropology, Comparative Literature, Director: David Konstan (Classics) inter-disciplinary programs in Folklore & Mythology, Executive Committee: Constantine Dafermos (Mathematics), Study of Religion, Women s Studies Established: 1978 Georgia Gotsi (Comparative Literature), Contact: Panagiotis Roilos roilios@fas.harvard.edu Elsa Amanatidou (Classics, Modern Greek) Level: - B.A. in Modern Greek & Classics, Contact: Elsa Amanatidou, Elsa-Amantidou@Brown.edu special concentrations in Modern Greek & Anthropology Level: B.A. - Ph.D. in Modern Greek, Modern Greek with Byzantine Greek, Columbia University Comparative Literature, Anthropology Kimon A. Doukas Chair, Hellenic College 515 Hamilton Hall, MC 2873, 1130 Amsterdam Avenue 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA New York, NY greek@columbia.edu ( ) ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: Greek Studies Established: 1968 Sponsoring Department: Program in Hellenic Studies, Classics Director: Aristotle Michopoulos, Established: 1987 Professor of Greek and Greek-American Studies Director: Karen Van Dyck, Associate Professor of Modern Greek Level: B. A. Minor in Modern Greek Studies. Language & Literature Elective courses: Certificate in Modern Greek Studies Level: B. A. Concentration in Modern Greek Studies Kent State University Cornell University Kent, OH Goldwin Smith 120 Uris Hall, Ithaca, NY ( ) (Fax: ) ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: History, Modern and Classical Contact: Gail Holst-Warhaft, Professor of Classics and Language Studies Comparative Literature glh3@cornell.edu Director: Victor Papacosma, Professor of History Sponsoring Department: Classics Established: 1978 (Greece, Balkans, Europe) spapacos@kent.edu Level: Undergraduate elective courses Level: Certificate in Hellenic Studies (ancient to modern) Georgetown University Loyola Marymount University 37th & 0 Sts. NW, Washington, DC Los Angeles, CA ( /7188) (Fax: ) Basil P. Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies alatisj@georgetown.edu ( ) (Fax: ) Web: Established: 1971 by Prof. Hugh Gray Sponsoring Department: Department of Arabic Language, Director: Demetrios Liappas, Modern Languages Department Literature, and Linguistics Division of Eastern Mediterranean dliappas@lmu.edu Languages, Program in Modern Greek Level: Minor in Modern Greek Established: 1966 New School for Social Research Contact: Dr. James E. Alatis, Program Director, 66 West 12th Street, New York, NY Professor of Linguistics and Modern Greek ( ) (Fax: ) Program Faculty: Dr. James E. Alatis, Professor Ismini Lamb, Sponsoring Department: Foreign Languages Dr. Hector Campos, Professor Demetra Rassia, Professor Director: Linda Rodrigues, Professor of Languages Polyvia Parara Level: Undergraduate elective courses 265

266 BYZANTINE, CLASSICS & MODERN GREEK STUDIES PROGRAMS New York University 726 Broadway, Rm. 634, New York, NY ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: Alexander S. Onassis, Program in Hellenic Studies Established: 1988 Level: B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Ohio State University 414 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH ( ) (Fax: ) Web: Sponsoring Department: Greek and Latin Established: 1975 Director: Gregory Jusdanis, Professor of Modern Greek Level: B.A., M.A., Ph.D. in Modern Greek, in Greek (Ancient through Modern), and in several languages and disciplines housed in other Departments. Old Dominion University Development Office, College of Arts and Letters 100 New Administration Bldg., Norfolk, VA ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: College of Arts & Letters Established: Currently in planning stage. Director: Harry D. Creemers, Executive Director of Development Level: Undergraduate degree in classical studies Princeton University 58 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: Program in Hellenic Studies Web: Sponsoring Department: Program in Hellenic Studies Established: 1979 Director: Peter Brown, Professor of History Executive Director: Dimitri Gondicas, Lecturer in Modern Greek Level: Undergraduate Certificate in Hellenic Studies; Ph.D. in Classical and Hellenic Studies Queens College CUNY, Jefferson Hall 301, Flushing, NY ( ) (Fax: ) Web: Sponsoring Department: Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies Established: 1973 Director: Harry J. Psomiades, Professor of Political Science Assistant Director: Ms. Effie Lekas Level: BA, Certificate in Modern Greek Studies Regis College Weston, MA ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Departments: History and Classics Established: 1972 Director: A. Lily Macrakis, Professor of History Level: Certificate and minor in Modern Greek Studies Richard Stockton College of New Jersey P.O. Box 195 Jim Leeds Road, Pomona, NJ ( , ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Departments: Arts and Humanities Established: Coordinator: Demetrios Constantelos Contacts: Alexander Alexakis Tom Papademetriou Level: Minor in Hellenic Studies ( ) Rutgers University 306 Bishop House, College Avenue Campus, New Brunswick, NJ ( ) (Fax: ) (Web: Sponsor: School of Arts and Sciences Established: 1979 Director: Antonia Tripolitis, Professor of Late Antiquity Level: Undergraduate Minor San Francisco State University School of Humanities, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA ( ) (Fax: ) Web: Center for Modern Greek Studies, Nikos Kazantzakis Chair Sponsoring Departments: Comparative Literature and Classics Established: 1981 Director: Martha Klironomos, Assistant Professor of Modern Greek & Comparative Literature Level: -B.A., M.A. in Classics, minor in Modern Greek -M.A. in Comparative Literature, concentration in Modern Greek Literature Temple University Gladfelter Hall, Philadelphia, PA ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: Center for Hellenic Studies Director: Kyriakos M. Kontopoulos, Professor of Sociology Level: Undergraduate elective courses University of Arizona LSB 203, 1512 East First Street, Tucson, AZ ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: Classics Established: 1973 Directors: Mary Elis Voyatzis, Head, Department of Classics and Associate Professor of Greek Archaeology; Gonda Van Steep, Associate Professor of Classics and Modern Greek Contact: Elini Hasaki, Assistant Professor of Ancient Archaeology Level: Undergraduate minor University of Florida Center for Greek Studies, Box , 125 Dauer Hall, Gainesville, FL ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: Classics Established: 1980 Directors: Karelisa Hartigan, Professor of Classics & Drama, Leonidas Polopolus, Professor of Food Resources Economics (ret) Level: B.A. in Classics, with concentration in Greek Studies. Minor in Greek Studies (2003) University of Illinois at Chicago 601South Morgan Street, Chicago, IL ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring department: Classics & Mediterranean Studies Established: 1978

267 BYZANTINE, CLASSICS & MODERN GREEK STUDIES PROGRAMS Director: Pietro Bortone, Assistant Professor Other faculty: Leonidas Pittos, Lecturer in Modern Greek Level: Minor being developed. Currently on offer: Language (1st & 2nd-year), literature in translation, culture in translation. University of Houston Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Houston, TX ( /2990) Sponsoring Department: Modern and Classical Languages Established: 1990 Director: Valentini Papadopoulou Brady, Professor of French Level: Non-degree program, satisfies language requirement. University of Maryland College Park, MD ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: Classics Established: 1989 Director: Mary Pittas-Herschbach, Lecturer Level: Non-degree program (four semesters); satisfies foreign language requirement. Modern Greek literature in translation. Study abroad course in Greece. University of Michigan C.P. Cavafy Chair, 2016 Angell Hall, Ann Arbor, MI ( ) (Fax: ) Web: Sponsoring Departments: Classical Studies and Comparative Literature Established: 1990 Directors: Vassilis Lambropoulos, Artemis Leontis, Professors of Modern Greek Level: Minor in Modern Greek; M.A. & Ph.D. in several disciplines and departments with special strengths in classics, comparative literature, anthropology, political science, history and sociology. University of Minnesota 325 Social Sciences Building th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN ( ) (Fax: Also: Sponsoring Units: Institute for Global Studies; Department of History; Classical and Near Eastern Studies; Modern Greek Studies Established in1977 Contact: Dr.Theofanis G. Stavrou,Director, Professor of History Program has been offering language instruction regularly since Other courses offered: Intellectual and Cultural History of Modern Greece; Eastern Orthodoxy: History and Culture. Special Features: I. Publishes the Modern Greek Studies Yearbook;The Minnesota Mediterranean and Eastern European Monographs and co-sponsors the Nostos series on Modern Greek History and Culture II. The Basil Laourdas Fellowship for Modern Greek Studies and Greek Slavic Relations III. Lecture Series: The Cunningham Memorial Lecture series on Eastern Orthodox History and Culture; The Annual Celebration of Modern Greek Letters University of Missouri-St. Louis 8001 Natural Bridge Road, ST. Louis, MO ( ) (Fax: /6757) Sponsoring Department: Foreign Languages and Literatures Established: 1996 Level: Undergraduate elective courses University of New Hampshire Murkland Hall, 15 Library Way, Durham, NH ( , ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: Classics (Languages, Literatures and Cultures) Established: 1965 Director: Nina Gatzoulis, Lecturer in Classics Level: B.A. in Modern University of South Florida Tampa, FL ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: Languages & Linguistics Established: 1956 Director: Maria Esformes, Professor Level: Undergraduate elective courses University of Utah 255 South Central Campus Drive, Salt Lake City, UT ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: College of Humanities Established: 1948 Director: William D. Cocorinis, Adjunct Professor Level: Modern Greek, Undergraduate elective courses University of Washington Program in Hellenic Studies 115 Miller Hall, Box , Seattle, WA ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: European Studies Established: 1998 Director: Theodore Kaltsounis, Professor of Education and European Studies Level: Concentration within undergraduate degree in European Studies Wayne State University 431 Manoogian Hall, Detroit, MI ( ) (Fax: ) Sponsoring Department: Classics, Greek, and Latin Established: 1969 Director: Kenneth R. Walters, Professor and Department Chair Level: Minor in Modern Greek Studies Yale University Center for International and Area Studies, Luce Hall 244, 34 Hillhouse Avenue, PO Box , New Haven, CT ( /3423) (Fax: ) or Web: Sponsor: European Studies Council, YCIAS Established: 2001 Directors: John Geanakoplos, Maria Georgopoulou, George Syrimis Level: Elective courses York University Hellenic Heritage Foundation Chair in Hellenic Studies, Vari Hall Room 2140, 4700 Keele Str., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3 ( x30415) (Fax: Sponsoring Department: History Established: 2002 Director: Thomas W. Gallant Level: B.A. Major (Honors), B.A. Major (Ordinary, and Minor in History and European Studies (Greece) 267

268 PATRIARCH ATHENAGORAS ORTHODOX INSTITUTE 2311 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA Tel.: (510) Fax: (510) Now offering The Master of Arts in Orthodox Christian Studies Community Education programs, lectures Summer Institute June 15-18, 2005 Books published by InterOrthodox Press Orthodox Christian Fellowship The Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute exists to educate, communicate, promote, and sustain the traditions, values, teachings, and culture of Orthodox Christianity. The Institute advances a strong, effective and highly visible witness of Orthodoxy in the western United States through: teaching, lectures and symposia, a rare book room, archives and museum, publishing, and hosting the Orthodox Christian Fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley and the Graduate Theological Union. The Institute is an affiliate member of the Graduate Theological Union, an ecumenical and interfaith consortium of nine seminaries and ten affiliated centers ( The Institute is an independent, inter-orthodox center. The Board of Trustees, the Womens Boards, the OCF and the various activities of the Institute strive to represent the diversity of Orthodoxy in America. In recognition of the Institutes inter-orthodox vision and mission, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, designated the Institute as patriarchal, the only center of learning in the United States with this distinction. INSTITUTE STAFF Anton C. Vrame, Ph.D., Director avrame@gtu.edu Nancy Haritatos, Librarian paoilibrarian@comcast.net William Zimmerman, Administrative Manager paoi@gtu.edu John Klentos, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Eastern Orthodox Studies, Graduate Theological Union jklentos@gtu.edu V. Rev. Thomas Paris, Chaplain PROJECT MEXICO & ST. INNOCENT ORTHODOX ORPHANAGE P.O. Box Chula Vista, CA (619) Since 1988, Project Mexico has involved young people in the alleviation of suffering through building homes for Mexico s poor in the Tijuana area. Over 6,500 volunteers from 43 states and eleven foreign countries have helped Project Mexico build more than 130 homes for families who often live in dirt-floor shacks covered only with tin or cardboard. St. Innocent Orthodox Orphanage, an outgrowth of Project Mexico, opened its doors in 1996 to provide a loving and caring home to orphaned, abandoned and abused teenaged boys. An award-winning institution, it is the only facility dedicated to teenaged boys in Tijuana and one of only four in Mexico. Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage have been envisioned, designed, built and operated by the combined efforts of Orthodox from all jurisdictions. They operate under the blessings of The Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). There is still a great deal of work to be done! Learn about the many ways you can be a part of this exciting ministry. Visit or call

269 TRINITY CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES 1470 East Cooley Drive P.O. Box 848 Colton, CA (800) Providing quality foster care, residential treatment and education programs in therapeutic environments to over 1,500 abused and neglected children every day. Founded in 1966 by Greek Orthodox clergy and laity, Trinity Children & Family Services provides quality foster care, residential treatment, and education programs in therapeutic environments to abused and neglected children so that they may lead healthy, productive lives. Trinity provides services to more than 1,500 children every day in California, Texas, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado regardless of their ethnic, religious or cultural backgrounds. Services provided to Trinitys children include individualized treatment programs, academic, vocational, and recreation programs, and preparation for independent living. Since 1966, Trinity has touched the lives of more than 40,000 children. For more information, or to learn how you can help Trinity Empower Children for Life, please visit our web site at or call the Development Department at (800) x264. SOCIAL SERVICES NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS OFFICE 345 East 74th Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) DYNAMIS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM Contact: Philoptochos Social Services Tel.: (212) ELPIDES, INC. Aristoula Sifnos, Director st Street Suite 108 New York, NY Tel.: (718) Fax: (718) HANAC, INC. Child and Family Couseling Avenue Astoria, NY Tel: (718) Fax: (718) Web: HELLENIC FOUNDATION 5700 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL Tel.: (773) Fax: (773) HELLENIC FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES (Agency of Hellenic Foundation) 6251 W. Touhy Chicago, IL Tel.: (773) Fax.: (773) TRINITY CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES 1460 Cooley Drive Box 848 Colton, CA Tel.: Web: 269

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271 EMBASSIES & CONSULAR OFFICES OF GREECE EMBASSY OF GREECE 2221 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C Tel.: (202) Fax: (202) Web: Consular Office 2211 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C Tel.: (202) (202) (202) Fax: (202) Greek Press and Information 2211 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C Tel.: (202) Fax: (202) Web: Office of the Commercial and Economic Counselor 2211 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C Tel.: (202) Fax: (202) Office of the Educational Counselor 2211 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C Tel.: (202) Fax: (202) Defense Attaché Office 2228 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C Tel.: (202) Fax: (202) Naval Attaché Office 2228 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C Tel.: (202) Fax: (202) Air Attaché 2228 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C Tel.: (202) Fax: (202) PERMANENT GREEK MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 866 2nd Ave., 13th Floor New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Fax: (212) CONSULATE GENERAL OF GREECE-NY 69 East 79th Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) x11 Fax: (212) Greek Press and Information Office 55 East 59th Street 24th Floor New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Consulate of Maritime Affairs Marine Office 29 Broadway Suite 2300 New York, NY Tel.: (212) x6 Fax: (212) Economic and Commercial Counselor 150 East 58th Street Suite 1701 New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) National Tourism Organization of Greece 645 5th Ave. New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) Web: CONSULATE GENERAL OF GREECE-IL 650 N. St. Clair Ave. Chicago, IL Tel.: (312) Fax: (312) CONSULATE GENERAL OF GREECE-CA 2441 Gough Street San Francisco, CA Tel.: (415) x4 Fax: (415) CONSULATE GENERAL OF GREECE-MA 86 Beacon Street Boston, MA Tel.: (617) Fax: (617) Greek Press and Information 86 Beacon Street Boston, MA Tel.: (617) Fax: (617) CONSULATE OF GREECE-LA World Trade Center 2 Canal Street, Suite 2318 New Orleans, LA Tel.: (504) Fax: (504) neworleans@greekembassy.org CONSULATE OF GREECE-GA Tower Place, Suite Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA Tel.: (404) Fax: (404) atlanta@greekembassy.org CONSULATE GENERAL OF GREECE-TX 520 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 310 Houston, TX Tel.: (713) Fax: (713) greconhou@pdq.net CONSULATE GENERAL OF GREECE-CA Wilshire Blvd. Suite 800 Los Angeles, CA Tel.: (310) Fax: (310) gavg@hellas-info.org Greek Press and Information Office Wilshire Blvd. Suite 800 Los Angeles, CA Tel.: (310) Fax: (310) lapressoffice@greekembassy.org 271

272 EMBASSIES & CONSULAR OFFICES OF CYPRUS EMBASSY OF CYPRUS 2211 R Street, N.W. Washington, DC Tel.: (202) Fax: (202) PRESS & INFORMATION OFFICE 2211 R Street, N.W. Washington, DC Tel.: (202) Fax: (202) CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS 13 East 40th Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANIZATION 13 East 40th Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) CYPRUS TRADE CENTER 13 East 40th Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) CYPRUS MARITIME OFFICE 13 East 40th Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) PERMANENT MISSION OF CYPRUS TO THE UNITED NATIONS 13 East 40th Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) PRESS & INFORMATION OFFICE 13 East 40th Street New York, NY Tel.: (212) Fax: (212) The President of Cyprus Tassos Papadopoulos, (center) bestowed upon Archbishop Demetrios and Alex Spanos, the highest honor of the Republic of Cyprus, the Great Cross of the Order of Archbishop Makarios III. They are shown with Philip Christopher, president of the International Coordinating Commitee: Justice for Cyprus and Panicos Papanicolaou, President of the Cyprus Federation of America. 272

273 THE CALENDAR OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH Lewis Patsavos, Ph.D. Professor of Canon Law Holy Cross School of Theology ORTHODOX EASTER The determination of the date of Easter is governed by a computation based on the vernal equinox and the phase of the moon. According to the ruling of the First Ecumenical Synod in 325, Easter Sunday should fall on the Sunday which follows the first full moon after the vernal equinox. If the full moon happens to fall on a Sunday, Easter is observed the following Sunday. The day taken to be the invariable date of the vernal equinox is March 21. Herein lies the first difference in the determination of Easter between the Orthodox Church and the other Christian Churches. The Orthodox Church continues to base its calculations for the date of Easter on the Julian Calendar, which was in use at the time of the First Ecumenical Synod. As such, it does not take into consideration the number of days which have since then accrued due to the progressive inaccuracy of the Julian Calendar. In other words, a difference of 13 days exists between the accepted date for the vernal equinox then and now. In the West, this discrepancy was addressed in the 16th century through the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar, which adjusted the Julian Calendar still in use by all Christians at that time. The other difference in the determination of Easter between the Orthodox and other Christian Churches concerns the date of Passover. Jews originally celebrated Passover on the first full moon following the vernal equinox. Christians, therefore, celebrated Easter on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. After the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. and the other tragic events which gave rise to the dispersal of the Jews, Passover sometimes preceded the vernal equinox. This was occasioned by the dependence of the dispersed Jews upon local pagan calendars for the calculation of Passover. As a consequence, most Christians eventually ceased to regulate the observance of Easter by the Jewish Passover. Their purpose, of course, was to preserve the original practice of celebrating Easter following the vernal equinox. Patriarch of Jerusalem and of All Palestine Ireneos honors World SAE President Andrew A. Athens with the Grand Cross of the Holy Sepulcher following Mr. Athens international campaign to help achieve official recognition of the Patriarch. 273

274 274 PASTORAL GUIDELINES CHURCH POSITIONS REGARDING THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE Rev. Dr. Stanley S. Harakas Archbishop Iakovos Professor of Orthodox Theology, Emeritus, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology The Sanctity of Human Life A major and overarching concern of the Church arises with its commitment to the God-given sanctity of human life. Some of the developments of the biological manipulation of human life, though promising amazing therapeutic achievements, may also be understood as undermining respect for the integrity of human existence. Others may be seen as providing a new means of healing human illness. Discerning the difference is the challenge the Church faces in developing its teaching on these newly appearing issues. Human Life The Churchs teaching about human life is based on Holy Tradition, including the Scriptures as a primary resource and the ongoing teaching and interpretation of the Orthodox Faith. Life is a gift of God in the formation of the created world. All life is precious, but human life is uniquely created by God in the image and likeness of God. Human life as such is deserving of deep respect and individual human beings are to be treated in accordance to their inherent human dignity. Thus, racism, unjust prejudicial treatment of men and women, genocide, forms of sexual exploitation, domestic violence, child abuse, rape, theft or destruction of legitimately owned property, deceptions and deceit, environmental plunder and other such manipulative behaviors violate the human dignity of others. Human life as a gift of God should be respected. Some specific issues are the following. Donation of Organs Although nothing in the Orthodox tradition requires the faithful to donate their organs to others, neverthe-less, this practice may be considered an act of love, and as such is encouraged. The decision to donate a duplicate organ, such as a kidney, while the donor is living, requires much consideration and should be made in consultation with medical professionals and ones Spiritual Father. The donation of an organ from a deceased person is also an act of love that helps to make possible for the recipient a longer, fuller life. Such donations are acceptable if the deceased donor had willed such action, or if surviving relatives permit it providing that it was in harmony with the desires of the deceased. Such actions can be approved as an expression of love and if they express the selfdetermination of the donor. In all cases, respect for the body of the donor should be maintained. Organ transplants should never be commercialized nor coerced nor take place without proper consent, nor place in jeopardy the identity of the donor or recipient, such as the use of animal organs. Nor should the death of the donor be hastened in order to harvest organs for transplantation to another person. Cremation Because the Orthodox Faith affirms the fundamental goodness of creation, it understands the body to be an integral part of the human person and the temple of the Holy Spirit, and expects the resurrection of the dead. The Church considers cremation to be the deliberate desecration and destruction of what God has made and ordained for us. The Church instead insists that the body be buried so that the natural physical process of decomposition may take place. The Church does not grant funerals, either in the sanctuary, or at the funeral home, or at any other place, to persons who have chosen to be cremated. Additionally, memorial services with kolyva (boiled wheat) are not allowed in such instances, inasmuch as the similarity between the kernel of wheat and the body has been intentionally destroyed. Medical Developments and the Church With high frequency, new developments in the area of the life sciences appear in our technologically advanced culture. The Church welcomes efforts and techniques that contribute to healing of human diseases. Yet, many of these advances raise moral questions. Some of the Churchs responses to these developments are based on older issues for which the Church has clear and unambiguous guidelines. Other responses are not so evident. Thus, many of these developments form chal-

275 PASTORAL GUIDELINES lenges to Orthodox Christian spiritual concerns and moral values. In numerous cases, the Church is still in the process of clarifying its response. The following serve to indicate the general positions and direction of thought in the Orthodox Church. Sexuality The Orthodox Church recognizes marriage as the only moral and spiritually appropriate context for sexual relations. Thus, all other forms of sexual activity such as fornication, adultery, homosexuality, lesbianism, pornography, all forms of prostitution, and similar forms of behavior are sins that are inappropriate for the Orthodox Christian. Marriage is only conducted and recognized in the Orthodox Church as taking place between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriages are a contradiction in terms. The Orthodox Church does not allow for same-sex marriages. Abortion The Church from the very beginning of existence has sought to protect the life in the womb and has considered abortion as a form of murder in its theology and canons. Orthodox Christians are admonished not to encourage women to have abortions, nor to assist in the committing of abortion. Those who perform abortions and those who have sought it are doing an immoral deed, and are called to repentance. Suicide Suicide, the taking of ones own life, is self-murder and as such, a sin. More importantly, it may be evidence of a lack of faith in our loving, forgiving, sustaining God. If a person has committed suicide as a result of a belief that: such an action is rationally or ethically defensible, the Orthodox Church denies that person a Church funeral, because such beliefs and actions separate a person from the community of faith. The Church shows compassion, however, on those who have taken their own life as a result of mental illness or severe emotional stress, when a condition of impaired rationality can be verified by a physician. Autopsy When a person dies for reasons that are uncertain, a qualified medical examiner may, with the permission of the next of kin, perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death. In some states, this is required by law. In all cases, however, the Orthodox Church expects that the body of the deceased be treated with respect and dignity. Archbishop Demetrios celebrated the traditional St. Basil Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on New Year s Day. Shown with His Eminence during the Doxology are Bishop Savas of Troas; Bishop Philotheos of Meloa; Father Robert Stephanopoulos, Dean; Father Angelo Gavalas, assistant priest; Deacon Pandeleimon and Deacon John. 275

276 PASTORAL GUIDELINES 276 INSTRUCTIONS for WEDDINGS, DIVORCES, BAPTISMS, FUNERALS and MEMORIALS WEDDINGS For the union of a man and woman to be recognized as sacramentally valid by the Orthodox Church, the following conditions must be met: 1. The Sacrament of Matrimony must be celebrated by an Orthodox Priest of a canonical Orthodox jurisdiction, according to the liturgical tradition of the Orthodox Church, in a canonical Orthodox Church, and with the authorization of the Archbishop or Metropolitan. 2. Before requesting permission from the Archbishop or his Metropolitan to perform the marriage, a Priest must verify that: a) neither of the parties in question are already married to other persons, either in this country or elsewhere; b) the parties in question are not related to each other to a degree that would constitute an impediment; c) if either or both parties are widowed, they have presented the death certificate(s) of the deceased spouse(s); d) if either or both of the parties have been previously married in the Orthodox Church, they have obtained ecclesiastical as well as civil divorce(s); e) the party or parties who are members of a parish other than the one in which the marriage is to be performed have provided a certificate declaring them to be members in good standing with that parish for the current year; and f) a civil marriage license has been obtained from civil authorities. 3. No person may marry more than three times in the Church, with permission for a third marriage granted only with extreme oikonomia. 4. In cases involving the marriage of Orthodox and non-orthodox Christians, the latter must have been baptized, in water, in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Church cannot bless the marriage of an Orthodox Christian to a non-christian. 5. The Sponsor (koumbaros or koumbara) must provide a current certificate of membership proving him or her to be an Orthodox Christian in good standing with the Church. A person who does not belong to a parish, or who belongs to a parish under the jurisdiction of a bishop who is not in communion with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, or who, if married, has not had his or her marriage blessed by the Orthodox Church, or, if divorced, has not received an ecclesiastical divorce, cannot be a sponsor. Non-Orthodox persons may be members of the wedding party, but may not exchange the rings or crowns. Days When Marriage Is Not Permitted Marriages are not performed on fast days or during fasting seasons or on the feasts of the Church as indicated: September 14 (Exaltation of the Holy Cross), December (Nativity), January 5 and 6 (Theophany), Great Lent and Holy Week, Pascha (Easter), Pentecost, August 1-15 (Dormition Fast and Feast), and August 29 (Beheading of St. John the Baptist). Any exceptions are made only with the permission of the respective hierarch. Inter-Christian Marriages It is a fact that, the more a couple has in common, the more likely they are to live together in peace and concord. Shared faith and traditions spare couples and their children, as well as their extended families, many serious problems, and help to strengthen the bonds between them. Even so, the Orthodox Church will bless marriages between Orthodox and non-orthodox partners, provided that: 1. The non-orthodox partner is a Christian who has been baptized, in water, in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit; and 2. The couple should be willing to baptize their children in the Orthodox Church and raise and nurture them in accordance with the Orthodox Faith. A baptized Orthodox Christian whose wedding has not been blessed by the Orthodox Church is no longer in good standing with the Church, and may not receive the Sacraments of the Church, including Holy Communion, or become a Sponsor of an Orthodox Marriage, Baptism or Chrismation. A non-orthodox Christian who marries an Orthodox Christian does not thereby become a member of the Orthodox Church, and may not

277 PASTORAL GUIDELINES receive the Sacraments, including Holy Communion, or be buried by the Church, serve on the Parish Council, or vote in parish assemblies or elections. To participate in the Churchs life, one must be received into the Church by the Sacrament of Baptism or, in the case of persons baptized with water in the Holy Trinity, following a period of instruction, by Chrismation. Inter-religious Marriages Canonical and theological reasons preclude the Orthodox Church from performing the Sacrament of Marriage for couples where one partner is Orthodox and the other partner is a non-christian. As such, Orthodox Christians choosing to enter such marriages fall out of good standing with their Church and are unable to actively participate in the life of the Church. While this stance may seem confusing and rigid, it is guided by the Orthodox Churchs love and concern for its members religious and spiritual well-being. Prohibited Marriages The following types of relationships constitute impediments to marriage: 1. Parents with their own children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren, or godchildren of the same godparents. 2. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. 3. Uncles and aunts with nieces and nephews. 4. First cousins with each other. 5. Foster parents with foster children or foster children with the children of foster parents. 6. Godparents with godchildren or godparents with the parents of their godchildren. DIVORCE The parish priest must exert every effort to reconcile the couple and avert a divorce. However, should he fail to bring about a reconciliation, after a civil divorce has been obtained, he will transmit the petition of the party seeking the ecclesiastical divorce, together with the decree of the civil divorce, to the Spiritual Court of the Archdiocesan District or Metropolis. The petition must include the names and surnames of the husband and wife, the wifes surname prior to marriage, their addresses, the name of the priest who performed the wedding, and the date and place of the wedding. The petitioner must be a member of the parish through which he or she is petitioning for divorce. Orthodox Christians of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese who have obtained a civil divorce but not an ecclesiastical divorce may not participate in any sacraments of the Church or serve on the Parish Council, Archdiocesan District Council, Metropolis Council or Archdiocesan Council until they have been granted a divorce by the Church. Noted Orthodox author and founder and president of Light and Life Publishing, Father Anthony Coniaris of Minneapolis, was the featured speaker at the annual Lenten Retreat of the Washington Orthodox Clergy Association held at St. Demetrios Church, Seattle. 277

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