Leadership 100 Presents Grants Payment to Archbishop Elpidophoros
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received Paulette Poulos, Executive Director, who presented on behalf of Leadership 100 Chairman, Argyris Vassiliou, a check in the amount of $774,600 which represents the final payment for the 2021 Archdiocese grants.
National Coordinating Committee of the 200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution Meets
On February 9, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the first full meeting of the National Coordinating Committee that will oversee the efforts of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese during the 200th anniversary of the historic Greek Revolution of 1821.
Archdiocese Launches Official Logo and Website for 200th Anniversary of 1821
The National Coordinating Committee announces the formal launch of the official logo and website for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821
Leadership 100 Approves $6.2 Million In New Grants And Prior Year Commitments
The Leadership 100 Executive Committee, meeting virtually on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, approved $6,182,500 in new grants and prior year commitments. New grants approved totaled $1,887,100 and prior year grant commitments totaled $4,295,400
30th Annual Leadership 100 Conference Concludes with a Resounding Musical Tribute to Greece
The 30th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, a virtual event, which ran February 17-19, 2021, concluded with a resounding musical program, Greek Music for the Greek Revolution, 1821-2021, that was applauded by hundreds of participants, according to Argyris Vassiliou, Leadership 100 Chairman.
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine
As you will see from the pictures in this issue, the walls of Saint Nicholas are beginning to glow! We have arrived at the beginning of the installation of the curtain wall and the first marble siding (lower right) that has come all the way from Greece and the same vein of Pentelic marble that was used to construct the Parthenon 2500 years ago. You will note the brightness of the building, which is the full complement of the lighting that will illuminate this marble from within and create the signature glow of our National Shrine.
Leadership 100 Makes First Payment to Archdiocesan Clergy Pension Fund
Leadership 100 made the first payment of $250,000 of the $1 million contribution to the Archdiocese Clergy Pension Fund in January of 2021.
In Memoriam Stephen G. Yeonas
Argyris Vassiliou, Chairman of The Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund, expressed great sadness on the loss of its esteemed former Chairman, Stephen G. Yeonas, who passed away on November 11, Veterans Day, at the age of 95.
US Secretary of State Visits the Ecumenical Patriarchate
The Secretary of State of the United States of America, His Excellency Michael R. Pompeo, paid a visit to the Holy See of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Phanar, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. and was received with special honor.
Message from the Friends of St. Nicholas
Dear Supporters and Friends of the St. Nicholas National Shrine,
As we approach the Twentieth Anniversary of the 9/11, The Friends of St. Nicholas want to acknowledge the inspiring leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, the amazing constancy of Father Alexander Karloutsos, and the devoted faithfulness of our fellow Friends of St. Nicholas.
HC/HC Receives Two Million Euros from Greek Government
President George M. Cantonis announced that Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology has received a restricted gift of two million euros ($2,388,000) from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America that was given to them by the government of Greece for HCHC.
HC/HC Classes to Continue Online for Spring Semester
In a letter to the Hellenic College/Holy Cross community, President George M. Cantonis announced that, considering the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the campus will not reopen for the spring semester and all courses will continue to be taught remotely.
Hellenic Bar Associatin of Illinois Honors John Manos at 2020 Virtual Scholarship Ball
The Hellenic Bar Association Foundation (HBAF) honored as Hellene of the Year, John G. Manos, President of Bank Financial, philanthropist and youth advocate, who is a member of the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees, at its virtual Scholarship Ball on November 7.
Greek American Judoka Qualifies for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago congratulates Greek American judoka, Nefeli Papadakis for qualifying to represent Team USA at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo! Papadakis grew up in Gurnee, Illinois and is the daughter of Steve and Lilibeth Papadakis. She has been competing in judo since she was five years old.
In Memoriam Arthur C. Anton, Sr.
The Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund mourns the loss of a beloved Founder and esteemed former Chairman, Arthur C. Anton, Sr., who passed away on July 26 at the age of 95.
30th Annual Leadership 100 Conference in 2021 To be Replaced with Virtual Annual Meeting
The 30th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, scheduled for February 4-7, 2021 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been postponed and will be replaced by a Virtual Annual Meeting during the same period. Our Chairman, Argyris Vassiliou, stated: “This unfortunate action was taken due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding air travel and large gatherings.”
Archbishop Elpidophoros meets with President Trump on Hagia Sophia
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros met with President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence at the White House on July 23 over the concerns of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese regarding the seizure and re-conversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
Are we ready? Thoughts and Concerns Regarding the Future By The Steering Committee of the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care
The novel coronavirus has brought an overwhelming strain to public health systems throughout the world, causing physical and emotional pain to millions. It has jolted the world’s economy, bringing on poverty and sparking a global hunger crisis. It has aroused untamable fear and paranoia, causing unprecedented political, social and religious contention, together with rioting, killings, and domestic violence.
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine Resumes Construction at The World Trade Center
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, with the leadership of the Friends of St. Nicholas and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, visited the World Trade Center on August 3 to witness the resumption of construction of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, the only house of worship destroyed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Classes to Continue Online for Fall Semester
In a letter to the Hellenic College Holy Cross community, President George M. Cantonis announced that, in light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the campus will not reopen for the fall semester and all courses will continue to be taught online. “This decision was not made lightly,” he stressed. “Administrators and staff spent countless hours exploring ways to reopen the campus. Although there were many obstacles, the bottom line always came back to ensuring the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Our plan is to reopen the campus for the spring semester 2021 and we will be working diligently to ensure that this occurs.”