Archbishop Elpidophoros Launches GOARCH Ukraine Relief Fund
On Wednesday evening, March 2, 2022, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros was conferred an honorary doctorate of the Department of Greek Philology by the Democritus University of Thrace at a ceremony held on campus in Komotini.
Message from Father Andreas Vithoulkas, Proïstamenos and Archiepiscopal Vicar of the Saint Nicholas National Shrine
These remarks are drawn from the presentation Fr. Andreas made at the 31st Annual Leadership 100 Conference in Naples, Florida on February 11th, 2022.
Leadership 100 Concludes 31st Annual Conference
The 31st Annual Leadership 100 Conference concluded on February 13, 2022, with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at St. Katherine Church in Naples, Florida. The Conference took place from February 10th to 13th at The Ritz-Carlton Naples.
Demetrios G. Logothetis Installed as Chairman
Leadership 100 installed Demetrios (Jim) G. Logothetis of Chicago, formerly a Senior Partner at Ernst & Young, as Chairman, at the Grand Banquet of its 31st Annual Conference on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, in Naples, Florida. Argyris Vassiliou, outgoing Chairman, praised his successor and acknowledged Jim’s support during his tenure. Logothetis served as Leadership 100 Vice Chairman for the past four years.
Leadership 100 Conference Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
The 31st Annual Leadership 100 Conference will convene February 10-13, 2022, at The Ritz-Carlton Naples in Naples, Florida. Argyris Vassiliou, Chairman of Leadership 100, announced that this year’s conference will be dedicated to the Centennial of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
National Centennial Committee Develops Plans
Leadership 100 Chairman Argyris Vassiliou, in his capacity as Chairman of the National Centennial Committee, opened remote planning meetings of the Committee on December 8 and 16.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Distributes Funds to those Affected by Fires in Greece
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announced the distribution of more than one million dollars to aid those affected by the catastrophic fires in Greece this past summer.
The CrossRoad Summer Institute Expands to San Francisco
CrossRoad announced its planned expansion to the West Coast in the summer of 2022. Through the leadership of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco and the generosity of The George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation, CrossRoad will host one of its three sessions in San Francisco, California.
Orthodox Volunteer Corps
In September 2019, the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America convened a pan-Orthodox, national gathering to address the crisis of homelessness.
Gus Perdikakis Recognized as one of Cincinnati 300 Most Powerful Business Leaders
Gus G. Perdikakis, longtime member of Leadership 100 with his wife, Jo Ann, with whom he founded Gus Perdikakis Associates, Inc., has been recognized as one of the Cincinnati 300 Most Powerful Business Leaders in October 2021, for the third year in the category of Professional Services.
National Hellenic Society Honors Helen Nicozisis
he National Hellenic Society honored NHS member Helen Bakalis Nicozisis with the prestigious Ariston Award for Excellence at the 2021 Heritage Weekend and Classic, October 7-10, in Las Vegas. The weekend was dedicated to the memory of the beloved Dr. George Korkos. Nicozisis, along with her husband, Lou, are long-time members of Leadership 100. Dr. Korkos was also a longtime member.
10th Anniversary of Assembly of Bishops
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, the fifty-seven-member Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the United States of America kicked off the 10th Anniversary celebrations with Vespers at Saints Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac, Maryland.
National Leadership 100 Sunday Observed for Thirteenth Year
The thirteenth observance of National Leadership 100 Sunday took place across the nation on October 17, 2021, a Sunday in proximity to the Feastday of Saint Iakovos on October 23, in honor of the Founder of Leadership 100, Archbishop Iakovos of Blessed Memory. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued an Encyclical on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod, which was read at the Divine Liturgy by Parish Priests in every Metropolis and the direct Archdiocesan
20th Anniversary Remembrance of September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks at Saint Nicholas Church and National Shrine at The World Trade Center
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Friends of Saint Nicholas officially commenced the 20th Anniversary remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, with a memorial service and the inaugural lighting of the Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Tarde Center on Friday, September 10, 2021.
Michael Psaros Family Establishes Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Orthodox Chaplaincy at Georgetown University with a 3-million-dollar donation promoting Interfaith Unity
On October 25, 2021, at a dinner at Georgetown University held in honor of His-All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Archon Michael Psaros announced the establishment of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Endowed Orthodox Chaplaincy at Georgetown University, endowed by the Psaros family with a 3-million-dollar donation promoting Interfaith Unity.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Meets with President Biden
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and US President Joseph Biden had a warm and cordial visit October 25, 2021, in the Oval Office at the White House.
The discussion involved the shared sense of urgency ushered by the climate crisis. The Ecumenical Patriarch noted that the need for political leaders to respond is particularly timely considering the imminent COP26 meeting in Glasgow.
Center For Family Care National Conference
Clergy, counselors, pastoral care workers and lay persons from across the United States gathered in Houston, Texas Jan. 22-25 to share insights, tools and resources for strengthening marriages and ministering to married couples in times of challenge and crisis. Keynote speakers set the tone for daily workshops, which focused on a variety of marital challenges set in the context of Kairos and Chronos time.
Metropolis of Chicago Launches Summer Programs
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago has successfully launched its popular summer camping ministry, Fanari Camp, again in 2021. New this summer is a program especially for High School Seniors, Lighthouse Chicago!
Metropolitan Savas Visits Camp Nazareth
Metropolitan Savas visited his campers and staff members during Week One of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Summer Camp at Camp Nazareth!
