Fr. Alex Goussetis Leads Retreat at St. Katherine Falls Church, VA
Fr. Alexander Goussetis, Director of the Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, led a retreat over the weekend of May 18-19, 2024, at St. Katherine’s parish in Falls Church, VA. The theme presented was, "Marital Conflict: Moving Towards Harmony & Unity".
AHI Hosts Milestone 50th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted its 50th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and Public Service Awards Dinner, April 13, 2024, Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.
Greek Independence Day Celebrated at the White House
On April 4, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, and members of the Greek American community were warmly welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden for a celebration marking the 203rd Anniversary of Greek Independence. The distinct recognition by the White House has been an honored tradition since 1987.
Chicago Greek Heritage Parade Celebrates Greek Independence
Greektown in Chicago was a wave of blue and white as Greek Americans, Chicagoans, and spectators from near and far attended the Greek Heritage Parade on April 7, 2024, to commemorate Greek Independence Day, which was March 25.
Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia Awards Eleftheria Medal to Archon Commander Dr. Limberakis
On April 6, 2024, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley presented its Eleftheria Medal to Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, Archon Megas Aktouarios, National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Catsimatidis Family Hosts Inspiring Greek Independence Day Celebration in NYC
“Celebrating Greek Independence Day at WABC Radio,” hosted by the Catsimatidis Family on March 25, was a true reflection of Greek heritage and pride, bringing together members of the Greek American community in New York City.
Internationally Acclaimed Conductor Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Leadership 100 and His Concert Company
On Sunday January 7, 1984, the internationally acclaimed conductor, music director, and producer, Peter E. Tiboris, conducted his first concert in New York, at Lincoln Center, and created his concert company, MidAmerica Productions, Inc. and MidAm International, Inc., with the support of Archbishop Iakovos and the assistance of Paulette Poulos and Fr. Alexander Karloutsos.
Annual Conference to Commemorate 40th Anniversary of Leadership 100
The 33rd Annual Leadership 100 Conference, which will take place February 29-March 3, 2024, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples in Naples, Florida, will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund, according to Demetrios G. Logothetis, Chairman.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Nameday Gala raises over $400,000 for Archdiocesan Summer Camp Scholarships
On Sunday, November 5, at Capitale in New York City more than 500 attendees joined in the revival by Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Archbishop’s Nameday Gala, the historic Archdiocesan tradition that once brought people from every corner of the Archdiocese together during the tenure of the late Archbishop Iakovos.
George Marcus Receives Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship
On Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, the Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship was bestowed upon George M. Marcus, Archon Exarchos, for his outstanding service to the Orthodox Church as an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Seventeen Members of Leadership 100 Invested as Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, accompanied by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco and His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey, presided at the Investiture of seventeen members of Leadership 100 as part of the new class of thirty-nine new Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate from throughout the United States…
Paulette Poulos Receives 2023 Phidippides Award for Passionate Advocacy of Hellenism
On November 9th, 2023, GAEPIS and its media outlet Cosmos FM, New York, 91.5 Hellenic Public Radio honored Paulette Poulos with the 2023 Phidippides award for passionate advocacy of Hellenism.
Anita Kartalopoulos Named Woman of the Week by Axia Women
Anita Kartalopoulos was named Woman of the Week, in the summer of 2023, by Axia Women, a network by, for and about Orthodox Women in the service of Christ.
Michael N. Bapis Elected Vice Chairman
Michael N. Bapis, Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor and Head of Sports and Entertainment with Vios Advisors at Rockefeller Capital Management, was elected Vice Chairman of Leadership 100 by the Board of Trustees at their meeting of November 3, 2023.
The 33rd Annual Leadership 100 Conference
The 33rd Annual Leadership 100 Conference will commence February 29 thru March 3, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples in Naples, Florida, in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Fund.
National Hellenic Museum to Hold Annual Gala in Chicago
The National Hellenic Museum Gala 2023 will be held on Saturday, September 16th at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago. The annual gala supports the museum’s mission to share Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek American story. The event will include dining, live music, dancing, and an auction.
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Makes First Official Visit to Ionian Village for 50th Anniversary Celebration
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America made his inaugural visit to Ionian Village (IV), the international summer camping ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, in July 2023.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Earthquake Relief Funds to Be Disbursed in Türkiye
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announced on July 21, 2023, that the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese (GOA) Earthquake Relief Fund for Türkiye and Syria has raised a total of $700,000, now ready for disbursement through a GOA collaboration with International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC).
Drake G. Behrakis Honored with Philotimo Award by Hellenic Hearts
Drake G. Behrakis, Chairman of the National Hellenic Society (NHS), was recently bestowed with the esteemed Philotimo Award by Hellenic Hearts, a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia in June 2023. Hellenic Hearts is dedicated to providing a safety net for individuals of Greek heritage in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Savas Tsivicos Elected Supreme President of AHEPA
The delegates of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA), the leading grassroots service association for the nation’s millions of American citizens of Hellenic heritage and Philhellenes, elected Savas Tsivicos, of Ocean, N.J., Supreme President, at the 101st Annual Supreme Convention, Las Vegas, NV.