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Archimandrite Kantzavelos Ordained Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos other Hierarchs present, includCHICAGO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Very ing Metropolitan Athenagoras of Rev. Demetri Kantzavelos Mexico. was ordained to the episFor His Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Vespers copacy Dec. 9 at Assumpservice, he traveled to St. Spyrition Church, by Archbishop don Church in Palos Heights to Demetrios, assisted by Metcelebrate the Feast Day of their ropolitan Iakovos of Chicago patron saint. and ten other hierarchs of A native Chicagoan born to the Greek Orthodox Archfirst-generation Greek Americans, diocese and other Orthodox Bishop Demetrios (Kantzavelos) denominations. of Mokissos, grew up as an active Archbishop Demetrios participant in the life of the city's had announced on behalf of historic Assumption Greek Orthothe Holy Eparchial Synod, dox Community. the Oct. 30 Archimandrite He went on to attend Hellenic Kantzavelosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unanimous College and Holy Cross School election by the Holy and of Theology in Brookline, Mass., Sacred Synod of the Ecuwhere he obtained his Master of menical Patriarchate to the Divinity degree 'with high distincrenowned See of Mokissos tion' in 1987. Following graduin Asia Minor. ation he pursued post-graduate Bishop-elect Demetri work in the doctoral philosophy when he heard of his elecprogram of Chicago's Loyola Unition from Metropolitan Iaversity, concentrating in the area kovos, stated "Giving glory of metaphysics. to God for all things, I am Having received a monastic greatly humbled and appretonsure, Bishop Demetrios was ciative of being entrusted ordained to the Diaconate Ocwith this awesome and satober of 1989. In 1992, he was cred ministry, and I ask for ordained to the priesthood, and the prayers of all." On that in 1995 elevated to the rank of day Metropolitan Iakovos Archimandrite, all through the added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We joyfully welcome hands of the now Metropolitan the news of this election; Iakovos of Chicago. Since then, we congratulate the Bishophe has served as assistant and elect and look forward to our continued work together BISHOP Demetrios of Mokissos, just ordained by Archbishop Deme- deacon to the bishop, as associate pastor of Annunciation Cathedral, for the strengthening of our trios of America, blesses the faithful. and presently as chancellor of the Holy Church.â&#x20AC;? The Mega Minima (formal election readings, Bishop-elect Demetrios was Metropolis of Chicago. Bishop Demetrios has worked exannouncement) of Bishop-elect Deme- standing at the Royal Doors, partially trios took place on December 7 at the vested in priestly vestments, holding the tensively to build bridges of understandArchdiocese Chapel of St. Paul in New gospel to read the Confession of Faith ing and improve relationships between that was signed and then presented to Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greek Orthodox CommuYork. Archbishop Demetrios presided at the Archbishop. Archbishop Demetrios nity and other Orthodox groups, other the Divine Liturgy and the ordination exclaimed several prayers while placing his Christian and non-Christian groups. His and was joined by con-celebrating hier- hand on the Bishop-electâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head that was ecumenical and interfaith commitments archs including: Metropolitans Iakovos kneeling with the Archbishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s omopho- are numerous, coalescing around areas of Chicago, Maximos of Pittsburgh, Isaiah rion and the Gospel placed on his head of social justice and advocacy. To this of Denver, Paisios of Tyana, Archbishop along with all the ordaining hierarchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end, in February of 2003, he co-founded a local initiative to improve relations beDamaskinos of Jaffa (Israel) and Most right hands. Then, the new Bishop of Mokissos, tween the Turkish and Greek communiReverend Metropolitan Nicolae (Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese) and Bish- was vested by the Archbishop and the ties in Chicago. Bishop Demetrios works for justice ops Philotheos of Meloa, Savas of Troas fellow bishops with traditional articles (Chancellor of the Archdiocese), Andon- particular to his new episcopal rank. The and humanity in the prison system as a ios of Phasiane and Ilias of Philomelion final articles, the mitre and pastoral staff board member, and past two-term Presiwere presented with prayers and the dent (2003-2005) of the Illinois Coalition (Albanian Orthodox Church). Celebrating clergy were the Very Rev. newly ordained bishop was led for the first to Abolish the Death Penalty. He has Archimandrites Sebastian Skordallos; time to the throne where he offered the spoken and written extensively in supEugene Pappas of Holy Cross in Brook- dismissal prayer amidst cheers of AXIOS port of abolition of the death penalty and has advocated extensively for individual lyn, N.Y.; Timothy Bakakos, Pastor of from the faithful. A welcome reception for Bishop death row inmates. Assumption Chicago; Cleopas Strongylis; Bishop Demetrios is a regular conSeraphim Dimitriou of Athens, Greece Demetrios of Mokissos followed the orwith the Revs. Demetrios Treantafeles, dination and was hosted by the parish. tributor of editorials in local and national Peter Balkas, Nicholas Kouvaris and The many hierarchs, clergy and faithful media outlets for issues concerning the David Bissias. More than 40 altar boys offered their greetings and well-wishes Greek Orthodox Faith and Hellenic culture. He has also taken a leadership role served as representatives from the many to the new bishop. The following morning, Dec. 10, in numerous Hellenic organizations and Metropolis parishes. The Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family members from the Chicago area and Bishop Demetrios presided at his first cultural events. In all of these, he has Greece joined in praying with over 80 Hierarchal Divine Liturgy at Annunciation worked to instill a spirit of cooperation by all groups from the intertwined values Metropolis Clergy, representatives from Cathedral in Chicago. Fr. Nicholas Nikokavouras, the par- of Christian Orthodoxy and 'ecumenical area Ecumenical and Interfaith groups, ish council, Philoptochos and Michael Hellenism'. as well as, elected officials. Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos will The ordination rites were celebrated and Vicky Balourdas hosted a reception in conjunction with the Matins and the in honor of the ordination of Bishop remain Chancellor of the Metropolis of Divine Liturgy. Just before the scriptural Demetrios, Metropolitan Iakovos and the Chicago. DIRECTOR & EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Stavros H. Papagermanos EDITOR: Jim Golding (Chryssoulis)

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An â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Amazingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Development for St. Basil Academy It has been an â&#x20AC;&#x153;amazingâ&#x20AC;? six months for St. Basil Academy in more ways than one. For regular viewers of CBSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 10th â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Amazing Raceâ&#x20AC;? program that had aired over a two-month period this fall, the finale on Dec. 10 ended on the Academy grounds, giving St. Basilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priceless national exposure. But it had to be a well-kept secret up to air time. Fr. Constantine Sitaras, executive director of the Academy, said the story began on the Saturday of Lazarus, April 15, when a location team, a group of about 10 persons, arrived at the Academy and told Harry Theodore, Fr. Sitarasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; assistant, they were interested in shooting some footage there for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christian, family-oriented program.â&#x20AC;? However, they did not divulge exactly what the program was. Fr. Sitaras said he soon received a call from one of the producers at CBS, Evan Weinstein, who said they liked the facility for the location of the Amazing Raceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finale.

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You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss it! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now. As part of the deal to ďŹ lm the ďŹ nale of the Amazing Race at St. Basil Academy, the program producers provided two signs done in Byzantine red to mark the entrance. For many visitors searching for the Academy, there will be no more hitting on the brakes at the last second on Highway 9D.

An agreement was signed that required strict confidentiality, under penalty of a $10 million lawsuit if word leaked out before the airing on Dec. 10. The filming of the 13th episode took place June 23-24. The staff had previously been told to leave and the children were moved to a local hotel and to homes of host families, but were not to be told why. The Academy also had to borrow a golf cart to provide to the film crew. They arranged to get the cart from the golf course in Garrison, but could not say why it was needed. Neither the staff, nor the children could be told what was to take place. The Academy received compensation that included about $7,000 and the gift of two new signs for the entrance to St. Basilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The winning team that captured the $1 million prize, Tyler Denk and James Branaman of Los Angeles, were competing against two other teams that had survived to the finale from the original 12 teams that had traversed four continents and 13,000 miles. The final three two-person teams arrived in New York from Paris and, after finding additional clues in Manhattan about their target destination, had to find a taxi driver who knew where St. Basilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was located and was willing to drive them the 60 miles to Putnam County. Two teams arrived within minutes of each other and the filming showed them running across the grounds in front of the main building of the Academy.

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Children from New York Parishes Join Archdiocese Staff for Annual Tree Lighting NEW YORK – A choir of children from the Greek Orthodox parishes of Saint Demetrios in Astoria and the Archangel Michael in Roslyn, New York joined His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America in the annual lighting of the Archdiocesan Christmas Tree on Thursday, December 14, 2006.

Traditional Carols and Christmas Hymns Hierarchs, directors and staff of the Archdiocese attended the celebration that included Christmas Greetings from His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas, Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Mr. George Behrakis, Chairman of the Leadership 100 Endowment Fund, and Archbishop Demetrios. The choir of children led the assembly in the singing of traditional Christmas hymns and carols. The Very Reverend Archimandrites Apostolos Koufallakis, and Dionysios Anagnostopoulos of Saint Demetrios Cathedral in Astoria, as well as the Rev. Evan Evangelides from Roslyn were among those in attendance. PHOTOS: D. PANAGOS

St. Basil Academy Holds Joyful Christmas Program GARRISON, N.Y. – St. Basil Academy’s annual Christmas program seemed more joyous this year after the Academy emerged from the four-year cloud it had been under with the granting in November of its first-ever operating certificate. An air of relief and optimism could be sensed among the students and staff. The Dec. 16 event featured a skit by the children followed by the singing of Christmas carols and holiday songs. The skit, “Teach the Children,” featured a living room scene where Santa Claus sat with other children dressed as various symbols of the Christmas holiday, a candle, an angel, a star, etc., emerging from a large “gift box” on stage. He would tell each item to “teach the children an important lesson relating to the spirit of the holiday. Following the skit, high

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Philoptochos members, staff and children gather in the administration building for the distribution of gifts following the Christmas program.

school junior Melissa Nikitas, accompanied on the guitar by Teresa Garcia of the Academy staff, sang four Christmas-related songs, including Silent Night with verses in English, Greek and Spanish. The singing of Christmas carols followed with participation by the audience and members of the Greek Club of Long Island City High School in Queens. Following the program, St. Basil’s executive director, Fr. Constantine Sitaras, told the more than 150 persons attending the event was held “in commemoration of four difficult years” when a small number

Members of the Long Island City High School Greek Club sing carols with the audience.

of the local Garrison community attempted to have the Academy closed. Also attending the program were National Philoptochos President Georgia Skeadas, Cyprus’ Consul General in New York, Martha Mavromatis, a representative of the Greek Consulate in New York, national officers of the Daughters of Penelope and Maids of Athena, and AHEPA Supreme President Gus James, who presented a donation to Fr. Sitaras toward maintenance projects, and announced that the AHEPA-sponsored “Journey to Greece” program in affiliation with University of Indianapolis, would send a St. Basil student to the four-week program in Greece next summer. Before giving the benediction, Archbishop Demetrios spoke briefly on the significance of the Academy to the children it serves, noting that millions of children around the world lack adequate food, schooling and clothing, which St. Basil’s offers. He said the purchase by the National Philoptochos of the St. Basil property was “genius” and “an inspiration.” The Archbishop also termed the awarding of the operating certificate from the state of New York Office of Child and Family Services “a great event.” Fr. Sitaras later told the Observer that coming under the Office of Child and Family Services opens new opportunities for St. Basil’s. This will enable staff members to attend development seminars and to interview new applicants for admission. Beginning in January the Academy will be able to accept new students, something it could not do during the four-year period before receiving its certificate. Fr. Sitaras said he hopes to increase enrollment by five to 10 children in 2007. “It’s substantial for us,” he said. He can also proceed with plans to develop a retreat and conference center, which also had been “on hold the last two years because of the energy and resources committed for the legal battle.”

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In the Spirit of Christmas

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THE METROPOLIS OF BOSTON DANCE GROUP decorates the Christmas Tree in the Metropolis Center every year. It is always a great pleasure for Metropolitan Methodios to see the members of this Cultural Group of the Metropolis who for more than 20 years practice tiressley to learn and promote Greek Culture. Dr. John Pappas (second from the right) is the current director. He was 11-years old when Metropolitan Methodios asked Niki Sokolove to establish this group.

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TRADITIONAL Christmas Carols perfomed by the children of the Metropolis of New Jersey at the 4th Annual Tree Lighting celebration.

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N.J. METROPOLIS Byzantine Chorale performed a Christmas concert, Dec. 2 at Rutgers University chapel. The concert was devoted to world peace and the protection of religious freedom.

Metropolitan Methodios holds a newborn baby during his Christmas visit to the Philoxenia House of the Metropolis. The St. Nectarios GOYAns decorated the Christmas tree as they have been doing since the residence opened 21 years ago.

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ATLANTA, Georgia - Following Divine Liturgy at the Metropolis of Atlanta Archangel Michael Chapel, His Eminence, Metropolitan Alexios gathers with the faithful around the Christmas Tree along with the Chancellor of the Metropolis, V. Rev. Fr. George Tsahakis.

LOS ANGELES CATHEDRAL PRESENTS MUSICFEST More than a thousand people from the four corners of the Los Angeles Basin and from the surrounding neighborhood of the Golden Cathedral, the Byzantine-Latino Quarter, gathered together on Sunday evening, Dec. 3 to hear the 9th annual Christmas Musicfest presented by the community of St Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Fr. John Bakas said “This Musicfest is St Sophia’s gift to the Los Angeles Community.” The program, conducted by Constance Callinicos, cathedral music director, included Orthodox Christmas Hymns and Chants, as well as several compositions entitled Alleluia, one by Randall Thompson sung by the Los Angeles Byzantine Chorale, and another, the ﬁnal movement, Alleluia, from the Mozart Cantata Regina Coeli, with featured soloist Michelle Prappas and the Chamber Ensemble and Chorus.

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METROPOLITAN MAXIMOS participated in the eleventh Christmas Festival,â&#x20AC;&#x153;Share the Loveâ&#x20AC;&#x153;, held at Heinz Hall, December 11, 2006, consisting of Scriptural readings, prayers, traditional carols, and the blessing of the city. It was sponsored by the Christian Leaders Fellowship, of which the Metropolitan is a founding member. The Greater Pittsburgh Greek Orthodox Choral Ensemble chanted the Cherubic Hymn, composed by Larry Tavlarides. Over two thousand area faithful Christians attended, In the center of the photo are, from left: Father Michael Kallaur, pastor, Ypapanti, East Pittsburgh, Larry Tavlarides, Choral Ensemble director; and Metropolitan Maximos. Michael Orphanopoulos, former director is among the Ensemble.

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A group from Saints Constantine and Helen of Palos Hills sing Christmas Carols for Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago.

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Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago with Memebers of the Ladies Philoptochos in front of the Metropolis Christmas tree.

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American Hellenic Institute Protests the Mistreatment of American Citizens WASHINGTON, DC – On December 18, 2006, AHI Executive Nick Larigakis sent a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice regarding the mistreatment of American citizens by Turkish officials during the meeting of Pope Benedict XVI and Patriarch Bartholomew at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in late November. Mr. Larigakis was in Istanbul as part of the Archon pilgrimage on the occasion of the historic visit between Pope Benedict XVI and Patriarch Bartholomew. The text of the letter follows: The Honorable Condoleezza Rice Secretary of State, 2201 C Street, N.W. ,Department of State, Washington, D.C. Re: Mistreatment of American citizens by Turkish officials Dear Madame Secretary: I write to make you aware of the recent mistreatment, that I had the opportunity to witness first hand, of approximately 150 Americans at the hands of Turkish officials. The occasion was the late-November pilgrimage to Istanbul by American Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and their families and friends to witness the historic meeting of Pope Benedict XVI and Patriarch Bartholomew I at the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The mistreatment consisted of harassment and unnecessary delays in allowing us to enter and exit the scheduled ceremonies and liturgies conducted in honor of the Pope’s visit. The mistreatment began on the evening of November 29, 2006, when we attended the welcome ceremony and Doxology of Peace in the Pope’s honor at the Patriarchal Cathedral of Saint George. The organizers of our group had arranged for our buses to drop us off almost three hours early to clear security and take early places inside for what was expected to be a very full cathedral. Because it was only

a short walk from the bus drop-off point to the cathedral entrance, and because we expected to be inside quickly and then for several hours during the liturgy, we were advised to dispense with overcoats. What we did not expect was that it would take the Turkish security officials nearly half an hour just to set up their security check-point and another hour and a half to clear us through. These delays took place in the dark while our group, many of which were elderly, stood outside in bitter cold wind and rain sprinkles. Our organizers had provided us with special security badges, which the Turkish officials refused to recognize because they bore the word “Ecumenical” in reference to the Patriarchate. They demanded instead that we surrender our passports in return for Turkish security badges. Ironically, once inside the cathedral we found it to be not as crowded as we expected. We later learned this was because Turkish officials had prevented the local Orthodox faithful from attending the services being held in their own church. On leaving the Doxology, the harass-

ment continued. Retrieving our passports involved surrendering our Turkish security badges, a nearly hour-long process again conducted outside in the cold. We were then informed that, for security reasons, we would have to walk about two miles to the buses that would take us to the dinner we hosted for U.S. Ambassador Ross Wilson. These were the very same buses that earlier had dropped us off en masse a few steps from the cathedral. Needless to say, this was a difficult walk in the weather conditions then prevailing, especially for those of our group who were using canes and crutches. Furthermore, we had no escort through the local streets and there was no police presence for the last mile or so. At times we were jeered. The situation was tense, and we felt that an ugly incident could easily have developed. Upon arriving at the dinner, I alerted both Ambassador Wilson and Consul General Deborah Jones to what had happened. I pressed Ms. Jones to take action so that such intimidation tactics would not be repeated the following morning when our group would return to the

cathedral to attend the Divine Liturgy. But repeated they were. Once again the Turkish officials refused to accept our security badges and insisted that we surrender our U.S. passports in exchange for Turkish security badges. This time we entered the cathedral quickly, but the harassment occurred when we exited the cathedral. It developed that the Turkish officials had not linked the collection of our passports to the numbers on the Turkish security badges. Thus, there was no orderly way to return our passports. The officials merely shucked the passports back to our tour guides, who were left to sort them out by calling names through the crowd in another lengthy ordeal. I later learned that no similar security procedures were in place at Istanbul’s Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, where the Pope conducted mass on December 1. I was told that persons simply showed their invitations and were admitted. During our visit I heard accounts of other instances of official harassment. I was told disturbing accounts of officials trying to censor the press and shut down the Patriarchate press office, which some of the U.S. Archons were assisting. And I do not believe it was merely a coincidence that on numerous occasions during our week’s stay in Istanbul the CNN and BBC stations at our hotel headquarters (the Ritz Carlton Istanbul) were blacked out. During this pilgrimage I had the opportunity to hear speeches made by our US. Ambassador to Turkey, Ross Wilson and Consul General, Deborah Jones. During our visit to the illegally closed Patriarchal Theological School of Halki, Ms. Jones made some fine comments regarding the U.S. support for the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Halki School.

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HANAC Honors Paulette Poulos ASTORIA, N.Y. – The Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee recently honored Paulette Poulos, director of development for the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund at its recent its dinner dance attended by more than 350 persons. Since its inception, HANAC has sought to honor those who have and are making significant contributions to the betterment of the Greek American and New York communities. Paulette Poulos embodies all the finest attributes and values of our community and church. Since joining the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in 1965 Ms. Poulos has with

grace, intelligence and dedication enhanced the role and mission of the church for which we are all grateful. Ms. Poulos has been associated with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese throughout her working career. She joined the Archdiocese in 1965 and has served in various capacities of increasing responsibilities, including director of LOGOS and associate director for Stewardship Ministry (19721984). She also served on various national commissions; including the National Youth Commission and the Governing Board of the National Council of Churches. From 1984 to 1996, she served as Archbishop

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Shown with Paulette at the HANAC event that honored her are (from left) Leadership 100 Chairman George Behrakis, Archbishop Demetrios, former New York Mayor David Dinkins, Greece’s Consul General in New York Ekaterina Bouras and John Kaiteris, executive director of HANAC.

Iakovos’ administrator. It is well-known that her dedication and loyalty to His Eminence and the Church enabled him to remain actively involved in ecclesiastical life and service until his passing in April 2005. Paulette, with the blessings of Archbishop Demetrios, assumed the position of director of development in September for the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. This independent endowment fund preserves and perpetuates the Orthodox Christian faith and heritage through its support of activities that increase and strengthen the ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

Evangeline Douris, chairman of HANAC’s Board of Directors praised Paulette for her dedication and her many years of service to the church and community. Catherine Pappas served as gala chairman. Harry Giannoulis, a HANAC alumnus and president of The Parkside Group, served as master of ceremonies. Public officials and others attending who conveyed their congratulations to Paulette included Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, former New York State Controller Carl McCall, state Assemblyman Michael Gianaris, former Mayor David Dinkins, and City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr.

Ball Raises More Than $150,000 for National Philoptochos NEW YORK – Hundreds of well wishers from the United States and Greece gathered at the Metropolitan Club on Nov. 19 to join in warm and enthusiastic celebration of George and Alexandra Wentworth Stephanopoulos, honorees of the 53rd annual Chrysanthemum Ball of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Philoptochos Society. Since its inception in 1953, the Chrysanthemum Ball has not only inaugurated the fall social season in Metropolitan New York but its success as the major source of income for the Cathedral Philoptochos has ensured the distribution of thousands of dollars to several local, national and international philanthropies. This year more than $150,000 was raised in support of the philanthropies including: September 11 Relief Fund, Children’s Medical Fund, Holy Cross School of Theology, St. Basil Academy, St. Michael’s Home, Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter, The Cathedral School scholarships and social welfare cases supported on a monthly basis. Kyriakos Tsakopoulos of Sacramento, Calif., newly elected as youngest member of the Columbia University Board of Trustees, introduced the honorees with warm words of praise and personal recollections

Warmest Wishes for a blessed Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year!

Rev. Fr. Andrew G. Georganas, Ieratikos Proistamenos Rev. Fr. Panagiotis K. Malamis, Protopresbyter Lena Angelos, Parish Council President & the entire Parish family of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios Elmhurst, IL www.st-demetrios.org

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral New Orleans, Louisiana Rev. Fr. Antony Stratis, Dean Christ Kanellakis, President

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of George’s early beginnings at Columbia University, Oxford and ultimately the presidential campaign and history. Honorary Ball chairmen were Consul General of Greece Dr. Catherine Bouras and Consul General of Cyprus Martha Mavrommatis. Co-chairmen were Froso Beys and Maria Spears. National Philoptochos President is Georgia Skeadas; Minna Colakis is Cathedral Philoptochos president and the Rev. Dr. Robert G. Stephanopoulos is Cathedral dean. Michael Beys was master of ceremonies.

The New Orleans Cathedral family thanks everyone for their prayers after Hurricane Katrina. Please continue to remember us in your prayers as we continue to rebuild.

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SCOBA Convenes Conference in Chicago CHICAGO – Twenty-seven canonical hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas convened Oct. 4-6 under the chairmanship of Archbishop Demetrios to “solidify the bond of brotherhood that exists among canonical Orthodox Churches in the Americas and provide the opportunity for the hierarchs to review the work of the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas.” The conference, headquartered at the O’Hare Marriott Hotel was the third such SCOBA Conference; the two previous being held in 1994 and 2001. In his welcoming remarks, Archbishop Demetrios challenged the participants to work towards full cooperation of all Orthodox to expand programs and cooperation and social interaction for all age groups, particularly the young. The opening session included a series of reports regarding the philanthropic and social work of SCOBA agencies. There were extensive discussions on the work of International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), currently involved in several parts of the world including Ethiopia, the West Bank and continuing Hurricane Katrina assistance; the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) and its many national and international missionary projects; the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF), a growing campus ministry; and the newly organized Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM). Two papers on the diaconate, “Remembering and Reclaiming Diakonia” by Deacon Dr. John Chryssavgis and “Toward a Complete Expression of the Diaconate: Discerning the Ministry Women Deacons,” by Dr. Kyriaki Karidoyannes FitzGerald,

presented a thorough insight and understanding of the diaconate in the historical Church and its significance today. The presentation on Sexual Abuse and Misconduct by Fr. Alexander Karlgut informed the hierarchs of the practical aspects of dealing with sexual abuse and misconduct and stressed their ability to lower the risk of misconduct through preventative measures. Also, he said that SCOBA has a unique role to play in coordinating a unified educational approach on sexual abuse and misconduct-workshops in seminaries and for the clergy throughout North America. Fr. Jonathan Ivanoff presented the report on Issues in Coordinating and Establishing New and Mission Parishes, which looked at the challenges of establishing a viable and healthy North Ameri-

can mission field. Keeping Young People Connected in the Church was presented by Fathers Mark Leondis, Jonathon Tobias and Kevin Sherer and Natalie Kapeluck. A major program in this effort will be a Summit of Youth in the Church scheduled for 2008. Other presentations included the work of SCOBA commissions and endorsed groups including, ZOE for Life, Orthodox Peace Fellowship, Project Mexico, Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion and the Fellowship of the Transfiguration which is involved with environmental concerns. The conference concluded with a Divine Liturgy at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago, followed by a plenary session and adoption of an official communiqué, which was

issued at a press conference. Their communique read, in part: “From the outset we were mindful of the changes in our world since the last time we gathered in May of 2001. The terrorist attacks on September 11th of that year have set humanity on a course of violence and brutality that has not left one corner of the world unaffected. During our worship we were called to reflect on the words of St. Nicholas Cabasilas, ‘All violence is against the nature of God.’ Our world needs the comforting message of the Good News, the truth and love of Jesus Christ. Each of us is called to bring the peace which our Lord gives to us to those around us. As the Church of Christ we are called to witness to the healing that the All-Holy Spirit brings to those at enmity with one another. We grieve over the senseless and inhumane killing not only abroad, but here at home, even in our schools, even among our children. We are especially mindful of the young men and women who have given of themselves to serve our nation in the Armed Forces. We offer our prayers to our Lord who is all-merciful to keep them safe and unscathed by the traumas of war, and bestow his boundless comfort on their families and loved ones. We also shed tears with those who have lost loved ones to terrible acts of violence.” The participating hierarchs represented the following SCOBA jurisdictions: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, Orthodox Church in America, Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church, Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in America and Canada, Serbian Orthodox Church in the United States and Canada, American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese in the U.S.A. and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.

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DECEMBER 2006

Communicating the Faith

A BRIDGE ACROSS THE BOSPORUS: the Geometry of Dialogue The recent meeting of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Benedict XVI at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul renewed their commitment to work towards the restoration of full communion between their two Churches. by Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos

The three-day visit took place in the midst of the history-filled landscape surrounding the beautiful city of Istanbul. Apart from convening in the geographic location of some Christendom’s most significant historical debates and events, the Istanbul gathering of the two global leaders of Apostolic Christendom was within eyesight of one of the world's longest and most impressive suspension bridges. The Bosporus Bridge stands near the spot where King Darius built his bridge of boats in 512 B.C., leading 700,000 soldiers into war. Completed in 1973 after three years of construction, the Bosporus Bridge was opened on the 50th anniversary of the Turkish Republic at a cost of $22 million. Today, commerce instead of war pencils this graceful 4,900-foot arc across Istanbul's landscape. Nonetheless, Europe's longest single span bridge carries a load of emotion even weightier than the eight million vehicles that cross it every year. An engineering marvel gracefully spanning the winding ocean strait that separates Europe and Asia, the grand splendor and simple beauty of the Bosporus Bridge is an appropriate symbol for the Prelates’ three-day dialogue of truth and love. Dialogue is the arched rainbow that gracefully stretches like a bridge across the wide expanse of history. “Dialogue,” suggests the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, “is a gift from God.” However, much like the Bosporus suspension bridge that links the two countries, authentic dialogue requires specific geometric specifications without which the strains of vertical and lateral forces would prove overwhelming! Despite progressive improvement in design and method of construction since the completion of New York's George Washington Bridge in 1931, the basic geometry of each of the world's eight great suspension bridges is the same. All suspension bridges include two towers that frame a central span hung from primary steel cables running between two concrete and steel anchorages on either side. Along the main cables, slender hanger cables reach down at short intervals to the roadway, supporting it in mid-air across the distance to be spanned. Forces other than the dead weight of roadway and traffic must also be taken into account in the geometric design of a suspension bridge. Wind forces can blow the hanging roadway out of place and, since as much as 70 percent of that lateral force is transferred to the towers, they must be able to resist both indirect and direct wind pressure The effects of special circumstances such as an earthquake or a uniquely heavy vehicle must be calculated and adapted into the bridge’s final structural design. The spiritual suspension bridge upon

which the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Pope stood and raised their arms in celebration of the signing of the common statement of ecclesiastical rapprochement – a photograph that graced the pages of newsprint around the world ranking eighth on Internet Google searches is supported by the intricate lacework of ecumenical dialogue that successfully traversed the delicate terrain of Christian and Muslim sensitivities. Like the two sturdy, double towers that frame the central span upon which the steel main cables of the Bosporus Bridge are anchored in shoreline bedrock, the recent signing of the Common Declaration in the Throne Room of the Ecumenical Patriarchate was made possible by the previous meetings, mutual visits and reconciling gestures of their predecessors, Popes Paul VI and John Paul II with Ecumenical Patriarchs Athenagoras and Demetrios. The 2006 Common Declaration is a clear and unequivocal commitment of both Churches to continue the existing process of dialogue that overcomes the disfigured history of religious violence and intolerance through the grace-filled actions of forgiveness, truth and love. Finally, since worship is the algebra of Orthodox sensibility, the geometry of dialogue must be established on the invocation of God’s mercy. Consequently, the Common Declaration was appropriately signed at the liturgical conclusion of the Feast Day of St. Andrew the Apostle, the founder of the Christian Church in present-day Istanbul, that later became the first ecclesiastical Throne in the Christian East. Prayer and worship prevent dialogue from the possibility of self-reinforcing oscillations that could shake it apart. Like the 'Galloping Gertie' effect, a most dangerous physical phenomenon that bridge designers insist must be avoided at all cost that buckles bridges along their length, with the roadbed alternately raising and depressing until collapse, prayer and worship are the essential cables of stabilization without which authentic dialogue often crumbles under the strain of contending voices. The ability of the recent meeting of the two Prelates to overcome the treacherous intimidating resonance of religious and political fanatics who initially prophesied that the gathering would inaugurate a violent clash of civilizations is largely due to this stabilizing power of prayer. The geometry of the recent dialogue between Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Benedict achieved something greater than the rhetoric of mere discourse. The gathering emphasized something more significant than the passing novelties of religious press conferences, interactive websites, and public relation strategies. Like the famous bridge suspended across the Bosporus, the spiritual viaduct that stretches from the Phanar to the Vatican does not point to itself but to the fraternal linking of up-stretched arms, celebrating a common heritage of Apostolic Faith, that transcend even the clarity of theological conversation or conviction. The Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos is executive director of the Archdiocese Department of Communications.

D. PANAGOS

ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS discusses the new St. Nicholas Church that eventually will be built.

Special Service Held on Future Site of St. Nicholas at Ground Zero Among the many parishes that observed the Dec. 6 feast day of their patron St. Nicholas was the community of St. Nicholas in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, which lost its church in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. More than five years later, dozens of parishioners, government officials and other visitors and news media representatives crowded into a specially erected tent at the southwest corner of Ground Zero site where their future church will stand for “a unique kind of religious service” as Archbishop Demetrios characterized it. He emphasized that it was not a vespers or a memorial service but a “true commemoration of the event.” The mid-afternoon service, followed by an artoclasia blessing, was not only for the living members of the congregation, but also those of the greater community who lost their lives on that tragic day. In his comments to the audience, His Eminence offered hope for the future of St. Nicholas Church. The Archbishop said the new building would not be “a little community church, but a center open to people for comfort and healing regardless of faith or non-faith.” He said the new St. Nicholas Church would serve the greater community and be “an international kind of place. “Today we celebrate in anticipation of this,” Archbishop Demetrios said. The tragedy of Sept. 11 “opened a new era in human history,” he continued. “Here was a sacrifice that caused a radical

change in the life of history and humanity. Let this be a dark page in history never to be repeated.” His Eminence also said he hoped the events of that day would help “create the conditions for peace, solidarity and reconciliation” and a realization of the rights of each person “to have a decent life.” Others who spoke at the service included the pastor, Fr. John Romas, and parish council president John Pitsikales. “We will always remember those people who lost their lives,” said Mr. Pitsikales, who noted it was important to remember that “we lost a building, we didn’t lose our church. Other speakers who voiced strong support for the St. Nicholas community and its desire to rebuild included the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the deputy mayor of New York, the director of the Lower Manhattan Development Authority Anthoula Catsimatidis, who lost her brother in the tragedy; City Council member Alan Gershin who represents the neighborhood of the church, and Richard Sheirer of Giuliani Partners, who was the director of the Office of Emergency Management under Mayor Giuliani. The makeshift chapel in the tent also included a display of icons, gospel books and other artifacts retrieved from the rubble of the church. When the new church will be built is still unknown, as the main projects at Ground Zero are several years away from completion.

DECEMBER 2006

EDITORIAL

Reﬂections on the Papal Visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Making History The meeting between Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Benedict XVI last month in Constantinople holds historic promise for the future of Christianity in general, and for a brighter future for the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Unity. The drive towards unity was proclaimed by both sides many times. The iconic message is unmistakable. Their raised arms, hands joined together, will be an unforgettable image demonstrating the will and summarizing the words of the two Hierarchs. “We confess in sorrow that we are not yet able to celebrate the holy sacraments in unity. And we pray that the day may come when this sacramental unity will be realized in its fullness,” said Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in his homily following the Divine Liturgy on the feast day of St. Andrew. Patriarch Bartholomew concluded his Homily stating “the common desire to continue the unwavering journey toward the restoration of full communion among our Churches, which constitutes His divine will and command. May it be so.” Pope Benedict XVI also spoke on the same theme in his Homily making it clear that his presence intended “to renew” the Roman Catholic “commitment to advancing along the road towards the re-establishment – by God’s grace – of full communion between the Church of Rome and the Church of Constantinople.” These are truly historic words. This unequivocal expression by the Pope of Rome of “…a fervent desire not only to be present at the Divine Liturgy, but to be able to celebrate it together, to take part in the one table of the Lord, sharing the same bread and the same chalice,” is history in the making. This fraternal encounter of the spiritual leaders of the two Sister Churches signifies a renewed commitment to unity and “a renewed and powerful proclamation of the Gospel, adapted to the cultures of our time;” states the Common Declaration signed and issued by the two successors to the two Apostles, brothers Peter and Andrew.

X Letter of thanksW Editor, As everyone in the Archdiocese is aware, our Holy Trinity Cathedral family, among others in the Gulf Coast region, has gone through a very difficult year. However, with the abundant blessings of our Lord, the loving support of so many from throughout the Archdiocese of America, and the leadership and hard work of our faithful members of Holy Trinity, we have been able to return to our Cathedral for worship and have, just recently, been able to begin fully using our Center’s facilities once again (although work continues on both buildings). The latter was accomplished in time for our 33rd annual Greek Festival. Our Cathedral family would like to thank those volunteers who came from various parishes of our Archdiocese in

The Common Declaration makes seven important and distinct points: • The need for unity and the renewed commitment towards it. • The continued commitment to the theological dialogue. • The need for a more powerful proclamation of the Gospel even in traditionally Christian countries amidst an increase of secularization, relativism, even nihilism in the Western world. • The concern for the preservation and promotion of religious freedom within the European Union and the parallel need for united efforts to safeguard Christian roots, traditions and values, in order to preserve respect for history and to also contribute to the culture of a future Europe. • The concern for the rights of every human being, concern for the well being of people who live under poverty, wars, terrorism or exploitation and concern for the killing of innocent people in God’s name which is an offense against Him and against human dignity. In particular, a strong concern is expressed for peace in the Middle East and respectful coexistence between different peoples, Churches and religions. • The concern for the protection and preservation of the natural environment which is God’s creation. • And finally, a call to all faithful Roman-Catholic and Orthodox alike for their prayers and openness to dialogue and cooperation. The Papal visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the warmth and love that permeated the three-day encounters, the exchanges and homilies, the symbolic gifts and the symbolic gestures, the images of the two men walking together, being together, embracing each other, all were transmitted and projected across the globe for the whole world to see by some two thousand journalists, reporters and photographers. This is making history for Christianity. For the persecuted and oppressed Ecumenical Patriarchate, our Mother Church, the Papal visit and the message of fraternity, cooperation and communion in charity and truth, brought joy and hope.

order to help us during this first “post-Katrina” Festival. Our ability to even hold the Festival was not at all easily accomplished (in that we were lacking much of what we have been able to count upon in past years – particularly so many of our volunteers!). In particular among those volunteers, we thank Evan Kakis, from St. George Church in Shererville, Ind., and, from St. John the Baptist in Des Plaines, Ill., Dino Costa, George Vourvoulias Jr., Jerry Minetos, and George Vourvoulias III, who came down to New Orleans at their own expense, took the initiative to raise funds to bring down necessary equipment and supplies, and labored in the oppressive New Orleans heat and humidity throughout the entire Festival weekend. We also want to thank the ladies of the Annunciation Philoptochos, from Cleve-

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In a spontaneous gesture as they stood on a balcony, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew clasped Pope Benedict's left hand in his right hand and raised their arms together in a blessing to the faithful below. by Harry Moskos

The scene, captured by news photographers, created a historic image that flashed across the world from the courtyard of the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George where Pope Benedict met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide. It was the first meeting of a Pope with an Ecumenical Patriarch in Istanbul since 1979 when Pope John II visited Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios. The schism of 1054, over issues involving religious, cultural and political issues, kept the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian Churches apart for more than 900 years. It wasn't until 1964 when relations seriously began to improve when Pope Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras first met in Jerusalem. They later met again, both in Istanbul and Rome. Since then, there has been a series of meetings in a continuing effort to improve the dialogue between the two Christian bodies. It certainly will not be the last meeting since Pope Benedict has already extended an invitation for the Ecumenical Patriarch to visit the Vatican next year. "We had a very good interaction," Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew told this writer after the Pope had concluded his three-day visit to Istanbul. "I hope this visit promotes more dialogue between two old churches and it leads to concrete steps." It was obvious from those present that the Pope and the Ecumenical Patriarch hit it off with others noting that Pope Benedict was struck by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's warmth. "The Pope is a very modest person," Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew added. "I feel very happy, proud, grateful and with thanks -- first to God -- to the Pope for this visit." The Ecumenical Patriarch said he was thankful that Pope Benedict was able to make the trip even "under some difficult circumstances," an obvious reference to those in the Islamic world upset by the Pope's critical remarks about Islam in a lecture at a German university. Nevertheless, as a result of the Ecumenical Patriarch's invitation, Pope Benedict made his first visit to a Muslim nation since he became Pope in 2005. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew said a more formal invitation would be forthcoming, but added he is looking forward to again be in Rome. "I spent three years there in my youth." There is a strong apostolic link to the history of the churches. St. Peter is the first bishop of Rome and his brother, St. Andrew, established the church at Constantinople, the city now called Istanbul. St. Andrew is considered as the first Ecumenical Patriarch. History has been kinder to the Church of Rome than the Church of Constantinople, where Bartholomew is officially referred to by the Orthodox Church as the Ecumenical Patriarch, Archbishop of Constantinople and New Rome. Constantinople was once a city with a million plus Greeks but the Greek Orthodox population is now down to a mere

2,000 or so residents, among its 12 plus million inhabitants. The Turkish government refuses to recognize the title "ecumenical" and refers to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the 270th Ecumenical Patriarch, as only a local bishop. The church's theological school on the island of Halki was closed by the Turkish government in 1971. Since then, church property has been confiscated or heavily taxed. Turkish law requires candidates for the position of Ecumenical Patriarch to be Turkish citizens and with a declining Orthodox Christian population in Turkey this is an issue of concern. It is a contrast in how the average Turkish citizen is friendly, out-going and courteous. One of the employees at the hotel we were staying commented, "We all have to learn how to love one another and to get along." The actions of the government, however, take a harder line. Thrice the local authorities threatened to close down the press office that was set up to accommodate the visiting media. What irked them was that the press credentials dared to use the word "ecumenical." The day before the Pope was to arrive, a platform was set up at a hotel for a press conference to address questions about the historic three-day meeting between the Pope and the Ecumenical Patriarch. A request that a carpet be placed on the platform was denied by Turkish authorities who insisted the plywood flooring be left uncovered. At the press conference, a Turkish journalist tried to create an issue by asking if the purpose of the meeting between the two hierarchs was to discuss the creation of an independent "patriarchal state" similar to that of the Vatican. "There is no such idea," replied Archbishop Demetrios of America. "That the Ecumenical Patriarchate will be an independent state is a rumor." On Wednesday night, Nov. 29, at the Patriarchal Cathedral on the first night of the Pope's visit, Istanbul police confiscated passports of all Americans before they could enter the church to attend a Doxology service. They also shot video pictures of the pilgrims. At the same time, they barred local residents and a tour group of 40 pilgrims from Greece from entering the church. My wife, Victoria Marie Moskos, saw what was happening and was upset. "What brought tears to my eyes was when there were people – Greek Orthodox people who live in Istanbul – on the street corner wanting to worship in their church and they were denied access by police," she said. "They should have been in that church instead of me." One member of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's press liaison was threatened with arrest when he attempted to intervene when authorities refused permission to a crew from the BBC television network from entering the church even though their names were on the government's pre-approved list. Even a member of the Vatican's staff was kept from entering the church. During the service, the police ordered tour buses which brought visitors to the church to leave the areas. After the services, parishioners had to walk about two miles to their buses.

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DECEMBER 2006

Archiepiscopal Encyclical

Feast of St. Basil and the New Year 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 Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America My Beloved Christians, As Greek Orthodox Christians, we enter this New Year with the joyous celebration of the Feast of St. Basil, a much beloved and venerated Ecumenical Teacher and Great Hierarch of our Church whose life in the fourth century continues to serve as a model worthy for emulation by all Christians. St. Basil is revered with a special prominence worldwide in the Holy Orthodox Church for the saintly life which he lived, for his astonishing work, and for his acts of extraordinary kindness and goodwill to the sick, the downtrodden, and the marginalized. During his service as a bishop in the ancient city of Caesarea in Cappodocia, St. Basil achieved a most remarkable feat, perhaps the first of its kind in the Christian world; namely, the establishment of charitable institutions, orphanages, and hospitals. We know from historical accounts that these institutions operated as thoroughly integrated parts of a working whole, an entire complex of institutions dedicated to the needs of the sick and the poor outside Caesarea. Appropriately, the extraordinary complex of these institutions was called “the Basileias.” The Basileias of the fourth century give us a glimpse into the premium that Orthodox Christianity, from its early life, placed on providing care to the needy through the sophisticated and orderly establishment of institutions dedicated expressly to those needs. This is a tradition that continues to be a vital part of our legacy today. It is a part of our long history as Greek Orthodox Christians that both inspires and challenges us as a unified community to add to the landscape of the many charitable institutions, orphanages, and hospitals within contemporary American society. Today in our Archdiocese, the legacy of St. Basil finds a direct and tangible expression, among other ministries, in the ministry of our St. Basil Academy, located in Garrison, N.Y. For more than half a century, St. Basil Academy has provided a safe and secure home to children and young people from across America who are in special need of a place where they can experience God’s love. Many of these children and young people have experienced difficult circumstances in the early years of their lives, and so the work of St. Basil Academy is quite important as these children and young adults mature into adulthood in Christ. The sacred work of Saint Basil Academy, made possible by the grace of God, is carried out by the diligent efforts of the directors and the staff of the Academy, and by the contributions of faithful who support its noble aims and endeavors. These financial contributions continue to be a tremendous support for the Academy. As an appropriate way to begin the New Year in honor of St. Basil, we are led by our National Ladies Philoptochos Society and the many local Philoptochos chapters in parishes throughout our nation in collecting funds for this vital ministry of love. Thus, as we begin the New Year, and as we distribute pieces of the traditional Vasilopeta in honor of St. Basil to our loved ones, I ask that you kindly consider making a special financial contribution to St. Basil Academy. Furthermore, I ask for your prayers for the continued vitality of St. Basil Academy and for the good health of all its residents and staff. Through your prayers and your contributions, you will truly be supporting the aims of this important ministry, and will be bringing the peace of Christ into the hearts of many who are in need of His tender care and mercy. I pray that this New Year 2007 may be a year filled with peace and tranquility for you and your families, and for all in our world who are in need of the saving love and mercy of God. With paternal love in Christ,

† Archbishop DEMETRIOS of America

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DECEMBER 2006

The Star of Bethlehem The Star of Bethlehem has often been referred to as the Christmas Star, so much so, that it has become a popular Yuletide symbol. As a child, I remember when decorating our Christmas tree in the living room, my father and I would do so to the joy of my mother who watched us seated from the sofa. by Bishop John of Amorion

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It was always the honor for my father to place the star at the top of our Christmas tree. So it is that the Star of Bethlehem is to be seen in our homes, churches, schools, shops, street decorations, Christmas wrappings and greeting cards. This year’s first class postage stamp also features a star in different shapes and forms. Throughout the world, the Christmas Star ahs become a popular Christmas symbol. In some countries, they would wait for the first star to appear before beginning their Yuletide celebrations. Carolers in the United States and abroad are often led by someone carrying a lighted star. At Bethlehem, Pa., America’s Christmas City,” they have a huge electric star that can be seen from miles away. As a matter of fact, the Star of Bethlehem is the official seal of the city. Biblically speaking, the Christmas Star was foretold in Numbers 24:17, in the Old Testament, which contains the prophecy of Balaam: “I shall see him, but not now, there shall come a star out of Jacob, a man shall rise out of Israel …” In these words, Christians see the prophecy of the coming of Jesus Christ, the true Messiah, the “King of kings,” the Lord of lords. Then, too, in the New Testament the Evangelist Matthew in Chapter 2:2, 9 and 19 says, “When they (magi) had heard the king (Herod) they departed, and lo, the star which they saw in the east went before them till it came and stood over where the young child was …when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy”…saying “where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.”

CLERGY

As we know, throughout the centuries, there have been various opinions as regards the Star of Bethlehem. So we may find articles even today stating that some ancient Chinese manuscript said there was an explosion of a super nova (new star) in 6 B.C. Likewise, that it may have been Edmund Halley’s Comet that caused the spectacular celestial object to be seen. Also, maybe the bright light was caused by Jupiter, Saturn and Mars converging and appearing as a single star. These are some of the theories floating around in the science of astronomy. Bear in mind, the magi were astrologers who at that time were considered as scientists. In reality there cannot be any antagonism between theology and science, for they just ask different questions. Theology asks the question, “why,” and science asks the question “how.” So their relationship ought to be one of mutual respect and cordial cooperation. St. John Chrysostom, in dealing with the question of the Star of Bethlehem, sates, “this Star seen by the magi cannot have been any ordinary, visible heavenly body. This Star, unlike the other celestial objects, stops when the magi stop and moves on when they do. When they arrived in Jerusalem, the Star disappeared and then reappeared when they left Herod. It led them to where the Christ Child was, with the Virgin Mary and Joseph.” Furthermore, St. Chrysostom contends that the Star of Bethlehem was not an ordinary astronomical body. He believes it was an angel appearing as a Star and this idea can be seen in certain Byzantine icons of the Nativity. This may explain why today, in many instances, instead of a star placed at the top of the Christmas tree, there is an angel. So it is that the Star of Bethlehem is associated with the Nativity in general and with the magi in particular. To wit, we sing: “Star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light.”

UPDATE

Ordination to the Diaconate Millsaps, Kevin, by Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, at St. George Church, Knoxville, Tenn., 10/29/06 Tatsis, George - Metropolitan Alexios, St. Nektarios Church, Charlotte, N.C., 11/05/06 Assignments Fr. Evangelos Pepps, St. George Church, Schenectady, N.Y. (acting presiding priest), since 08/16/06 Fr. Evangelos Evangelidis, Archangel Michael Church, Roslyn Heights, N.Y., 09/01/06 Fr. Efstathios Varvarelis, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Charlotte, N.C., 11/01/06 Fr. (Robert) Stephen Lawrence, Holy Trinity, Raleigh, N.C., 11/03/06 Fr. Theofanis Degaitas, Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, Cardiff-by-

the-Sea, Calif., 12/01/06 Fr. Vasileios Flegas, Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral, Denver, 12/01/06 Fr. James A. Doukas, St. Demetrios Church, Rocky River, Ohio, 12/01/06 Leave of Absence V. Rev. Fr. Luke Kontgas, 10/31/06 Offikia Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh bestowed the office of Archimandrite upon: Fr. Stylianos Menis, 11/05/06 Archbishop Demetrios of America bestowed the office of Economos upon: Fr. Thomas Cokotis, 11/05/06 Retired Priests Fr. Theodore Phillips, 11/27/06 Suspension Rescinded Fr. Nicholas Rafael II, 09/05/06

DECEMBER 2006

viewpoint Why Are All Those People In Line? Imagine that the Earth and its inhabitants are under observation by some aliens from a distant planet. Their curiosity compels them to communicate with earthlings as follows: by Fr. Angelo Artemas

Aliens: Why are all those people in line? Earthlings: They are waiting to buy the new Sony PS3 and the new Nintendo Wii. Aliens: Are those medications or remedies? Earthlings: No, they are toys. Aliens: Do these toys bring earthlings together to foster worthy planetary endeavors? Earthlings: No, you pretty much play by yourself and waste a lot of time. If the angels and the saints are looking down upon us during the holidays, what must they be thinking? We shop for new toys while old ones collect dust, we buy new clothes while our closets are full, and we overlook over 80 percent of the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children who are living in poverty. We spend $300 to $1,000 on new games, while we put $1 in the church tray. We feast at holiday parties, while third-world citizens are dieing for our left-overs. When and how did we become so self-centered? Many Christians feel that governments, schools, Hollywood and Madison Avenue have taken the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christâ&#x20AC;? out of Christmas. While they have certainly done a tremendous job, realistically, adults have

allowed children to take the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christâ&#x20AC;? out of Christmas (no offense to the pure and innocent little ones). Every time a child is asked â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you want for Christmas?â&#x20AC;? the selfish process begins. Adults themselves are quickly becoming large children who also want â&#x20AC;&#x153;stuff.â&#x20AC;? How would a typical teenager react if a parent told them that instead of buying them a gift for $500, they would donate that $500 in their name to feed a family in a third world country for one year? Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that be more in line with the Christmas spirit? Someone who has a lot to do with Christmas once said that it is better to give than to receive. The beautiful thing about human beings is that we do not need money and material things to give to others. Spouses need love, honor and understanding. Children need attention, nurture and time. Neighbors and friends need care, compassion and respect. Every human being needs a smile and a good word. All of these things are free, and among the greatest gifts that come from above. In one of the top songs of 2006, Justin Timberlake claims â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m bringing sexy back.â&#x20AC;? Thanks anyway, Justin, but we need to bring Jesus back; along with love and biblical values. As hard as human beings try, Jesus Christ can never be removed from Christmas, or from anything at all â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for He is the Author of all things created. At Christmas time and always, for our sake, let us not ignore or neglect Christ who is in us.

REFLECTIONS ON THE PAPAL VISIT X page 10 The same scenario was played out on Thursday, Nov. 30, when the feast day of St. Andrew was celebrated. But on Friday morning when Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made a reciprocal visit to attend the Papal Holy Mass at the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul, there were no such restrictions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no passports collected, no one kept out. The U.S. ambassador to Turkey, Ross Wilson, came from Ankara for the occasion, but his remarks at a dinner on one night irritated many with his 15-minute speech on why Turkey is important to American interests. "It was a speech for the Turkish Chamber of Commerce," was one comment heard. A few people walked out. Wilson apparently heard that comment, too, since he made another speech at a second dinner two nights later in which he said: "The Ecumenical Patriarch is a crucial link with this (Turkey's) country's past. There is a need for co-existence between Christians, Muslims, Jews and others." He then said the U.S. government strongly supports the reopening of Halki, the return of church properties and "we urge the acceptance of the title ecumenical." This time Wilson received a standing ovation. On a positive note, the services at both churches showed a sincere bond between the Pope and the Ecumenical Patriarch. Since there is no Eucharistic Communion between the two churches, the Pope did not concelebrate the Liturgy but was given a place of honor. He recited the Lord's Prayer and offered a homily.

Likewise, at the Roman Catholic Mass, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was given a place of honor, delivered a homily and together with the Pope delivered the dismissal prayer. At both churches, they walked sideby-side in entering and leaving. Many parishioners expressed a desire for unity, but it is not that easy. While the Pope is the head of his church, as Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew is the "first among equals" of 14 autocephalous Orthodox Christian Churches. As the Pope was in Istanbul, the Turkish newspapers carried news reports that Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow was saying all patriarchs are equal and didn't share the same enthusiasm for the visit. For those of us who where there, however, it was an uplifting experience to see the Pope and Ecumenical Patriarch in the same church sharing 2,000 years of history. If one were to gage the accomplishment of the Pope's visit, even with the problems the Ecumenical Patriarchate is facing with a hostile government, it is apparent that the visit provided recognition to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and to Orthodoxy as a worldwide church. When the Ecumenical Patriarch lifted the Pope's hand, he lifted Orthodoxy to the level given him through the 28th canon of the Fourth Ecumenical Council where the Ecumenical Patriarchate was made equal to that of the Pope of Rome. And even the Turkish newspapers were after all using the word "ecumenical." Mr. Moskos is an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and an editor at the Albuquerque (N.M) Journal.

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ƪȺǁıǆǐ ĮǌİĳƿǏǇǆ ıĲǈǐ İȺǈıǉƿǓİǈǐ Ĳǔǌ ȺǏǎǆǄǎǑǋƿǌǔǌ ƴĮȺǙǌ ƴĮǘǊǎǑ ƶƷƝ ǉĮǈ ƭǔƾǌǌǎǑ ƴĮǘǊǎǑ ƨƝ ǔǐ ǉĮǈ ıĲǆǌ ȺǏǎ įǈİĲǁĮǐ İȺǈıĲǏǎĳǀ Ĳǔǌ ǈİǏǙǌ ǊİǈǓƾǌǔǌ Ĳǔǌ ƧǄǁǔǌ īǏǆǄǎǏǁǎǑ ĲǎǑ ĬİǎǊǗǄǎǑ ǉĮǈ ƭǔƾǌǌǎǑ ĲǎǑ ƹǏǑıǎıĲǗǋǎǑ ƪǍƿĳǏĮıİ įİ Ĳǆǌ İǑǄǌǔǋǎıǘǌǆ ĲǎǑ ƳǈǉǎǑǋİǌǈǉǎǘ ƴĮĲǏǈĮǏǒİǁǎǑ ȺǏǎǐ Ĳǎǌ ƴƾȺĮ ǎ ǎȺǎǁǎǐ ıǑǌİǒǁǅİǈ Ĳǆǌ ȺĮǏƾįǎıǆ Ĳǔǌ ȺǏǎǉĮĲǗǒǔǌ ĲǎǑ ǉĮĲİǑǇǘǌǎǌĲĮǐ ǉǈ ĮǑĲǗǐ ĲĮ ǃǀǋĮĲƾ ĲǎǑ ıĲǆǌ ƿįǏĮ ĲǎǑ ƳǈǉǎǑǋİǌǈǉǎǘ ƴĮĲǏǈĮǏǒİǁǎǑ ƴǏǈǌ ĮǌƿǊǇǎǑǌ ıĲǆǌ ƧǁǇǎǑıĮ ĲǎǑ ĬǏǗǌǎǑ ǎǈ įǘǎ ƭİǏƾǏǒİǐ ȺǏǎıǉǘǌǆıĮǌ ĲĮ ǈİǏƾ ǊİǁǓĮǌĮ Ĳǔǌ ƧǄǁǔǌ īǏǆǄǎǏǁǎǑ

ĲǎǑ ĬİǎǊǗǄǎǑ ǉĮǈ ƭǔƾǌǌǎǑ ĲǎǑ ƹǏǑıǎ ıĲǗǋǎǑ ȺǎǑ ĲǙǏĮ ǃǏǁıǉǎǌĲĮǈ ıĲǎǌ ƴƾǌıİȺĲǎ ƴĮĲǏǈĮǏǒǈǉǗ ƱĮǗ ĲǎǑ ƧǄ īİǔǏǄǁǎǑ ƷĮ ǈİǏƾ ƯİǁǓĮǌĮ Ĳǔǌ įǘǎ ƧǄǁǔǌ İǁǒĮǌ ĲǏǗȺǎǌ Ĳǈǌƾ ǋİĲĮĳİǏǇİǁ ıĲǆ ƵǙǋǆ Ĳǎ ǗĲĮǌ ǆ ȺǏǔĲİǘǎǑıĮ Ĳǆǐ ƨǑǅĮ ǌĲǈǌǀǐ ƧǑĲǎǉǏĮĲǎǏǁĮǐ ǊİǆǊĮĲǀǇǆǉİ ıĲǆ įǈƾǏǉİǈĮ Ĳǆǐ ƩƝ ƶĲĮǑǏǎĳǎǏǁĮǐ Ƭ İȺǈıĲǏǎĳǀ Ĳǔǌ ǈİǏǙǌ ƯİǈǓƾǌǔǌ ıĲǎǌ ĲǗȺǎ ĲǎǑǐ ǀĲĮǌ ƿǌĮ ĮǁĲǆǋĮ ĲǎǑ ƳǈǉǎǑǋİǌǈǉǎǘ ƴĮĲǏǈƾǏǒǆ ƨĮǏǇǎǊǎǋĮǁ ǎǑ ȺǏǎǐ Ĳǎǌ ĮİǁǋǌǆıĲǎ ƴƾȺĮ ƭǔƾǌǌǆ ƴĮǘǊǎ Ĳǎǌ ƨƝ ǎ ǎȺǎǁǎǐ Ĳǎ įƿǒĲǆǉİ İǑ ǒĮǏǁıĲǔǐ Ƴ ƳǈǉǎǑǋİǌǈǉǗǐ ƴĮĲǏǈƾǏǒǆǐ ƨĮǏ ǇǎǊǎǋĮǁǎǐ ǉĮǈ ǎ ƴƾȺĮǐ ƨİǌƿįǈǉĲǎǐ ƭƶƷƝ İǁǒĮǌ ǈįǈĮǁĲİǏǆ ǉĮĲ¶ ǈįǁĮǌ ıǑǌƾǌĲǆıǆ ıĲǎ İȺǁıǆǋǎ ƴĮĲǏǈĮǏǒǈǉǗ īǏĮĳİǁǎ ǉĮǈ ıǑǅǀĲǆıĮǌ ǇƿǋĮĲĮ ȺǎǑ ĮĳǎǏǎǘǌ ıĲǈǐ ıǒƿıİǈǐ ƳǏǇǎįǎǍǁĮǐ ǉĮǈ ƵǔǋĮǈǎǉĮǇǎǊǈ ǉǈıǋǎǘ ƶǑǅǀĲǆıĮǌ ǈįǈĮǁĲİǏĮ ǄǈĮ Ĳǎ įǈĮǇǏǆıǉİǈĮǉǗ įǈƾǊǎǄǎ ǉĮǈ Ĳǆǌ ȺĮǄǉǗ ıǋǈĮ İǈǏǀǌǆ

Ƭ ǆǋƿǏĮ Ĳǆǐ ǇǏǎǌǈǉǀǐ İǎǏĲǀǐ ĲǎǑ ƧǄǁǎǑ ƧǌįǏƿĮ ıĲǎ ƴĮĲǏǈĮǏǒİǁǎ İǁǌĮǈ ȺƾǌĲĮ ǊĮǋȺǏǀ ƳǘĲİ ĲĮ ıĲǏĮĲǈǔĲǈǉƾ İǊǈǉǗȺĲİǏĮ ȺǎǑ ǑȺİǏǁȺĲĮǌĲǎ ǎǘĲİ ǎ ĮıĳǑǉĲǈǉǗǐ ĮıĲǑǌǎǋǈǉǗǐ ǉǊǎǈǗǐ ǎǘĲİ ǎ ĮǌĮǄǉĮıĲǈǉǗǐ ȺǏǔǕǌǗǐ ȺİǏǁȺĮĲǎǐ ǄǈĮ ǌĮ ȺǏǎıİǄǄǁıİǈ ǉĮǌİǁǐ Ĳǎ ƴĮĲǏǈĮǏǒİǁǎ ǎǘĲİ ǆ ǗǓǆ Ĳǔǌ İǊİǘǇİǏǔǌ ıǉǎȺİǑĲǙǌ ıĲǈǐ ıǉİȺƿǐ ĲǎǑ ƴĮĲǏǈĮǏǒǈǉǎǘ ƳǁǉǎǑ ǉĮǈ Ĳǔǌ ȺĮǏĮǉİǁǋİǌǔǌ ǉĲǈǏǁǔǌ ǎǘĲİ R ǉƾǇİ İǁįǎǑǐ İǉĳǎǃǈıǋǗǐ ıĲƾǇǆǉĮǌ ǈǉĮ ǌƾ ǌĮ ǋİǈǙıǎǑǌ ǋǈĮ ǈıĲǎǏǈǉǀ ǆǋƿǏĮ ǉĮǈ ıĲǈǄǋǀ ǄǈĮ Ĳǆǌ ƳǏǇǎįǎǍǁĮ ǉĮǈ Ĳǎǌ ƹǏǈ ıĲǈĮǌǈıǋǗ İǌ Ǆƿǌİǈ Ƴǈ ǉĮǋȺƾǌİǐ İǁǌĮǈ ǀǒǎǐ ǒĮǏǋǗıǑǌǎǐ ȺǎǑ ǉĮǊİǁ ǄǈĮ ȺǏǎıİǑǒǀ ĲǎǑǐ ȺǈıĲǎǘǐ ǉĮǈ Ĳǈǋƾ ĲǎǑǐ ǑǓǆǊǎǘǐ İȺǈıǉƿȺĲİǐ Ʒƿ Ĳǎǈİǐ ǒĮǏǋǗıǑǌİǐ ǉǔįǔǌǎǉǏǎǑıǁİǐ ǒĮǈǏƿĲǈıĮǌ ǉĮǈ ȺƾǊǈ Ĳǆǌ ƾĳǈǍǆ ĲǎǑ ƴƾ ȺĮ ƨİǌƿįǈǉĲǎǑ ıĲǎ ƳǈǉǎǑǋİǌǈǉǗ ƴĮĲǏǈ ĮǏǒİǁǎ ǄǈĮ Ĳǆ ĬİǁĮ ƯİǈĲǎǑǏǄǁĮ Ʒǎǌ ƴƾȺĮ ǑȺǎįƿǒĲǆǉİ ȺǏǎıǔȺǈǉƾ ǎ ƳǈǉǎǑ ǋİǌǈǉǗǐ ƴĮĲǏǈƾǏǒǆǐ ǊǁǄǎ ȺǏǈǌ ĮǏǒǁıİǈ ǆ ưİǄƾǊǆ ƩǎǍǎǊǎǄǁĮ ĲǎǑ ǗǏǇǏǎǑ ǉĮǈ Ĳǎǌ ıǑǌǗįİǑıİ ıĲǎǌ ȺǏǎǃǊİȺǗǋİǌǎ ǇǏǗǌǎ ĮȺƿǌĮǌĲǈ ĮȺǗ Ĳǎ įİıȺǎĲǈǉǗ ǇǏǗǌǎ Ƭ ǗǏĮıǆ ǆ Įǉǎǀ ǉĮǈ ǆ ǎıǋǀ ǎǈ ĮǌǇǏǙȺǈǌİǐ ĮǈıǇǀıİǈǐ ǑȺǎǃǎǆǇǎǘǋİ ǌİǐ ĮȺǗ Ĳǆǌ ǉĮĲƾǌǑǍǆ ǉĮǈ Ĳǆ ǌǎıĲĮǊǄǁĮ ĲĮǍǁįİǑĮǌ ıĲǎ ǒǏǗǌǎ ıĲĮ ǒǏǗǌǈĮ Ĳǆǐ ƨǑǅĮǌĲǈǌǀǐ įǗǍĮǐ ǉĮǈ Įǉǋǀǐ Ĳǆǐ ȺǏǙĲǆǐ ƹǏǈıĲǈĮǌǈǉǀǐ ǒǈǊǈİĲǁĮǐ ƮĮĲƾ Ĳǆ įǈƾǏǉİǈĮ Ĳǆǐ ĬİǁĮǐ Ưİǈ ĲǎǑǏǄǁĮǐ ǎ ƳǈǉǎǑǋİǌǈǉǗǐ ƴĮĲǏǈƾǏǒǆǐ ǉĮǈ ǎ ƴƾȺĮǐ ƨİǌƿįǈǉĲǎǐ ĮǌĲǀǊǊĮǍĮǌ Ĳǎǌ ƧıȺĮıǋǗ Ĳǆǐ ƧǄƾȺǆǐ ǉĮǈ Ĳǆǐ ƪǈǏǀǌǆǐ ǉĮǈ ǎ ƴƾȺĮǐ ĮȺǀǄǄİǈ Ǌİ Ĳǎ ©ƴƾĲİǏ ƬǋǙǌª ıĲĮ İǊǊǆǌǈǉƾ ©Ƴ ƧıȺĮıǋǗǐ Ĳǆǐ ƪǈǏǀǌǆǐ İǁǌĮǈ ıǘǋǃǎǊǎ ıǑǋĳǈǊǁǔıǆǐ ıǘǋǃǎǊǎ ĮįİǊ ĳǎıǘǌǆǐ ǋİĲĮǍǘ Ĳǔǌ ȺǈıĲǙǌ İǌ ƴǌİǘ ǋĮĲǈ ƧǄǁǔª ĮǌƿĳİǏİ ǎ ȺĮĲǀǏ ƩǎıǁǇİǎǐ ƧǌĮǄǌǔıĲǗȺǎǑǊǎǐ İǉȺǏǗıǔȺǎǐ ƷǘȺǎǑ ĲǎǑ ƴĮĲǏǈĮǏǒİǁǎǑ ©ƶĲǆǌ İǉǉǊǆıǁĮ ǆ ĮǄƾȺǆ ĮǑĲǀ İǉįǆǊǙǌİĲĮǈ ǋİ Ĳǎǌ ĮıȺĮ ıǋǗ ǉĮǈ ĲǎǑǐ ǊǗǄǎǑǐ ©Ƴ ƹǏǈıĲǗǐ İǌ Ĳǔ ǋƿıǔ ǆǋǙǌ ǉĮǈ ǆǌ ǉĮǈ İıĲǈ ǉĮǈ ƿıĲĮǈª ƶĲǆ ĬİǁĮ ƯİǈĲǎǑǏǄǁĮ ȺĮǏİǑǏƿǇǆ ıĮǌ ǋİĲĮǍǘ ƾǊǊǔǌ ǎ ƴĮĲǏǈƾǏǒǆǐ ưİı ǏǙǋȺ ƨƝ Ĳǆǐ ƧǏǋİǌǈǉǀǐ ƪǉǉǊǆıǁĮǐ Ĳǆǐ ƮǔǌıĲĮǌĲǈǌǎǑȺǗǊİǔǐǐ ǎ ƴǏǔǇǑȺǎǑǏ ǄǗǐ ĲǎǑ ƨĮĲǈǉĮǌǎǘ ƮĮǏįǈǌƾǊǈǎǐ ƷĮǏıǁ ǅǈǎ ưȺİǏĲǗǌİ ǎ ǑȺǎǑǏǄǗǐ ưĮǉİįǎǌǁĮǐ ĬǏƾǉǆǐ ǉ īǈǙǏǄǎǐ ƮĮǊĮǌĲǅǀǐ İǉȺǏǎ ıǔȺǙǌĲĮǐ Ĳǆǌ ƪǊǊǆǌǈǉǀ ƮǑǃƿǏǌǆıǆ ǎ ȺǏƿıǃǆǐ Ĳǔǌ ƬƴƧ ıĲǆǌ ƷǎǑǏǉǁĮ 5RVV Wilson ǉĮǇǙǐ ǉĮǈ ȺǎǊǊƿǐ ƾǊǊİǐ ǇǏǆ ıǉİǑĲǈǉƿǐ ǉĮǈ ȺǎǊǈĲǈǉƿǐ ȺǏǎıǔȺǈǉǗĲǆ Ĳİǐ ĮȺ¶ ǗǊǎ Ĳǎǌ ǉǗıǋǎ ƮĮĲƾ Ĳǆǌ ǎǋǈǊǁĮ ĲǎǑ ıĲǎ ĲƿǊǎǐ Ĳǆǐ ǊİǈĲǎǑǏǄǁĮǐ ǎ ƴĮĲǏǈƾǏǒǆǐ ƨĮǏǇǎǊǎǋĮǁ ǎǐ İȺİıǀǋĮǌİ Ĳǎ ǃĮǇǘĲİǏǎ ǌǗǆǋĮ ǉƾǇİ ĬİǁĮǐ ƯİǈĲǎǑǏǄǁĮǐ ǆ ǎȺǎǁĮ İǌǙǌİǈ ıİ ǋǁĮ ǉǎǈǌǔǌǁĮ Ĳǎǌ ǎǑǏĮǌǗ ǉĮǈ Ĳǆ Ǆǆ Ĳǆǌ ĮǈǔǌǈǗĲǆĲĮ ǉĮǈ Ĳǎ ǒǏǗǌǎ Ĳǎ ȺĮǏİǊǇǗǌ Ĳǎ ȺĮǏǗǌ ǉĮǈ Ĳǎ ǋƿǊǊǎǌ Ƭ ƯİǈĲǎǑǏǄǁĮ İǁǌĮǈ ǆ ©İǌ ǋǑıĲǆǏǁǔª ĮȺǎǉƾǊǑǓǆ ǗǊǆǐ Ĳǆǐ ĮǊǆǇİǁĮǐ Ĳǆǐ ȺǁıĲİǙǐ ǋĮǐ ǉĮǈ ǎ

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DECEMBER 2006

PEOPLE Miraculous Occurrences in the Desert XNew trustee Columbia University officials recently elected Kyriakos Tsakopoulos as a new trustee of the university. “Kyriakos Tsakopoulos’ service on the Columbia College Board of Visitors as well as his service on the California State University System Board of Trustees has been stellar.” Tsakopoulos is president of KT Communities and a principal of AKT Development Corporation, both based in the Sacramento region. He also serves a trustee of the California State University System, the University of California , Davis MIND Institute, and Anatolia College .He also has established the Kyriakos Tsakopoulos Chair in Hellenic Studies.

TUCSON, Ariz. – Miracles, or miraculous events, serve to remind Christians through the ages of God’s glory and power, such as the Incarnation of the Son of God, which we celebrate as Christmas. Events described as miracles have occurred throughout the Church’s history. Among the most commonly reported occurrences are tearing icons. In the parish of St. Demetrios in the southeastern Arizona city of Tucson, two events that could only be described as “miraculous” occurred in 1989 and in 1993.

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After the service, he called a few men to come into the altar to witness the phenomenon. He then placed the Holy Gospel and the stand on the solea for the faithful to venerate. Since then, the Gospel book remains encased in front of the iconostasion for veneration, along with another artifact revealed as miraculous four years later. Fr. Pappas told the Observer that, in December 1993, some parishioners went to a local Christmas tree farm to cut down a tree for the parish. “When they cut the tree, they saw at the bottom the shape of a Byzantine cross,” he said. “When they

share their troubles over the Great Depression, the parish history states. Fr. Pappas, who has served as the parish priest since early 2004, said most of the early immigrants who settled in Tucson came from Tripoli in the Peloponnesus; with some from Chios and Crete.

AHEPA’s role The eventual establishment of the parish is inescapably tied to the founding and growth of AHEPA. In August 1930 bad weather forced an airplane that was carrying AHEPA’s Supreme President George E. Phillies,

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XCEO, president Marathon National Bank of New York recently named Emanuel Polichronakis to serve as CEO and president. He succeeds Paul N. Stathoulopoulos who remains chairman of the board of the bank, CEO of Marathon Banking Corporation, and country corporate officer of Piraeus Bank Group in the USA. Mr. Polichronakis, a banker with over 30 years of banking experience, the majority of which in senior position, was an organizer and has served as director and an executive officer of the Bank from its inception in 1989.

XScholarship winners The Athanasiades Cultural Foundation Inc. of Astoria, N.Y., on Nov. 26 awarded scholarships to 23 students based on their academic performance. The students represent a wide range of study at various universities. Recipients of $500 awards for 2006 are as follows: Elona Papa, economics, University of Tirana;, Albania; Vasiliki Papanikolaou, health science, Quinnipiac University, New Haven, Conn.; Panagiotis Kouloumbinis, chemistry, Queens College, New York; Krista Koca, English literature, University of Argyrocastro, Greece; Maria Kassaras, history, Queens College; Eleni Liakaris, English, St. John’s University, Jamaica, N.Y.; Eleni Sakkos, accounting, St. John’s University; Chryssa Golding, history, Adelphi University, Garden City, N.Y.; Haritomeni Scoufaras, undeclared, St. John’s University; Erjon Zoto, information technology, University of Tirana; Anna Kouremenos, anthropology, Hunter College, New York; Petros Katsioloudis, technology education, North Carolina State University; Maria Zoto, medical sciences, University of Tirana; Kally Vasilopoulos, English, Queens College; Marcos Papadatos, political science, Queens College; Theodore Banakos, liberal arts, Queensboro Community College; Maria Mitides, psychology, St. John’s University; Anastasia Christoforidis, broadcast journalism, Hofstra University, Uniondale, N.Y; George Valiotis, civil engineering, Northeastern University, Boston; Maria Kouloumbinis, nursing, St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center, New York; Vivian Tsaklanganos, philosophy, CUNY Stony Brook; Amelia J. Mendizabal, political science, College of Staten Island; and Keily Abreu, biology, St. John’s University. The awards were presented by Costas Athanasiades, benefactor, and Christos G. Tzelios of the Athanasiades Cultural Foundation. Also making presentations were Dr. John G. Siolas, Dr. Demetrios Dais, D. H.V. Vasiliades and Sevasti Boutos of Columbia University.

Greek Orthodox Church Location: Tuscon, Ariz. Metropolis: San Francisco Size: about 375 families Founded: 1947 Clergy: Fr. Dimitrios Pappas (Holy Cross;’98) Website: www.stdemetriostuscon.org Noteworthy: Two miraculous events reported in the community St. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH

As reported on the church’s website, on Holy Thursday evening, April 27, 1989, Fr. Anthony Moschonas, the parish’s longtime priest, was officiating at the Service of the Holy Passion (Twelve Gospels). He was assisted by retired priest Fr. Anthony Sipsas, the parish’s first permanent priest, who was his predecessor. In a letter written May 2 to the bishop of his diocese, Anthony of San Francisco, Fr. Moschonas describes what happened. He said in the letter that, before he started the reading of the Holy Gospels, he had placed a stand at the Holy Door and laid the Holy Gospel on it. When he finished the reading of the Fifth Gospel, he attempted to lift the Gospel book to place it on the Holy Altar while preparing for the procession of the crucified Christ on the Cross, but it was too heavy for him to pick up. He said he attributed his inability to lift the book to being tired from the long day of work. After the procession of the crucified Christ, he and Fr. Sipsas placed the cross at the of the Solea, and returned to the Holy Altar to continue the service. As Fr. Moschonas stood in front of the Holy Altar, his eyes focused on the Icon of the Crucifixion, on the Holy Gospel book’s cover. “With great astonishment, I saw blood on the Holy Body of our Lord. Fear came over me,” Fr. Moschonas wrote. “After looking at it for a long time, I called Fr. Sipsas and asked him to tell me what he saw. ‘Blood, my son, blood...I don't know,’ he replied. The blood was on the Holy Icon of Christ on the right side of His body at the place where he was pierced. Blood also appeared on the left side of His chest.” The priest used another book for the reading of the Sixth Gospel, and then announced the miracle to the congregation.

cut further, they saw what was described as a burning candle and an angel in the trunk.” The parish receives pilgrims to view these items, who also visit the Monastery of St. Anthony, located an hour’s drive north, near Florence. It was established in 1995 by the monk, Ephraim of Mount Athos, who currently resides there.

The beginnings Perhaps it could be considered something of a miracle that a small handful Greeks who arrived at this hot, semi-arid and remote corner of North America more than 100 years ago to build a railroad would more than half a century would result in the creation of St. Demetrios parish. According to a parish history, the first Greek Orthodox settlers arrived in the 1880s, when Tucson was a rough-andtumble town of about 10,000 people. It had been established as a Spanish fort in 1775 and has since grown to a city of about 520,000. At first, there was only sporadic migration as Greeks who came were bachelors working for the Southern Pacific Railroad. The first entrepreneur listed in the parish history was a man identified only as “George” who sold fruit from a push cart. A Greek candy maker, John Singaris, was noted as being in business in 1901. February 14, 1912, marked two important events for the community in Tucson: Arizona was admitted to the union, and Nick G. Diamos, along with his brothers and uncles, arrived in the city. The Diamoses built the Lyric Theater, a center of Tucson’s cultural life, and were among the key founding families of the parish. The family’s presence in the community continues to this day. By the early 1930s, Tucson had a total population of 48,000, including at least 60 Greeks. There were several restaurants and coffee shops where the immigrants would gather to socialize, exchange news, and

who was heading from California to Washington, to stop in Tucson. He looked up some local Greeks at their businesses and initiated nine into the AHEPA. A month later, the regional supreme governor in Phoenix initiated six more; and the remaining 10 members required to start a chapter were recruited from the towns of Nogales, Bisbee and Douglas, Ariz., along the Mexican border. AHEPA Chapter 275 officially was established on April 23, 1931, and soon became a vital center of Greek activity and the focal point of the immigrants’ identity. Its early years proved to be very progressive, as the organization’s name suggests. Tucson’s Ahepans developed plans for a retirement home, participated in local civic fund drives, founded a Greek school in 1937; and promoted nationally sponsored AHEPA projects like a tuberculosis center in Albuquerque, N.M., relief for Florida hurricane victims; the establishment of national scholarships and Greek War relief efforts. During World War II, AHEPA became an official issuing agency for War Bonds and the local chapter sponsored $750-a-plate breakfasts and dinners, raising about $1 million. After the war, the AHEPA-centered community contributed money and medical supplies for a mobile hospital unit on the island of Karpathos; and a heart machine for Cyprus.

Church founding The community also began thinking about establishing a church. In 1947, the parish history notes that two Ahepans, Gus Pappadeas and Christ Bonkidis, made a $250 downpayment on the First Christian Church property that was for sale.

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DECEMBER 2006

St. Spyridon Celebrates 75th Anniversary NEW YORK – St. Spyridon Church celebrated its 75th anniversary and honored its great benefactor at its recent dinner dance attended by more than 350 people at the New York Hilton. Among those honoring Dr. P. Roy Vagelos were Archbishop Demetrios, former St. Spyridon clergy and the parish’s new proistamenos, Fr. George Passias and Presbytera Maria. Bishop Savas of Troas, the Archdiocese chancellor, installed Fr. Passias as proistamenos the following day. Dr. Vagelos, retired chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. Inc., and his wife, Diana, were presented with an original icon of the community’s patron saint in recognition of their support of the $3.5 million restoration project at the church. Dr. Chris Philip, dinner dance chairman and commander emeritus of the Order of St. Andrew, along with parish council President Steve Hantzarides, presented the icon on behalf of the community. In his remarks, Dr. Vagelos spoke about the importance of education, in particular for young people, and commended the community for its extraordinary efforts with its parochial school. Archbishop Demetrios, in his remarks, spoke of the many things that have changed in 75 years, but that St. Spyridon Church has been a constant for so many faithful. The anniversary coincides with the gentrification of the area and a major effort by the community to raise $3.5 million to restore the iconography and for major infrastructure repairs, including installation of an elevator, and updating electrical, heating and ventilating equipment.

About $1 million of the amount has bee used to protect the interior of the church from the elements. This first phase was aided by the generosity of Peter Papanicolaou, the community’s other benefactor. Over the years, water leakage has seriously damaged some of the iconography. Exterior work has included installation of a new roof and gutters, waterproofing, painting and exterior cleaning. The interior restoration will be done by Conrad Schmitt Studios of New Berlin, Wis. The studio has been involved in many restoration projects in the United States, including the Waldorf-Astoria hotel and Sacred Heart Basilica at the University of Notre Dame. The current church building is the second St. Spyridon Church. A fire destroyed the original church. The current church was built in 1950 at the same location in Washington Heights, in upper Manhattan, through the generosity of two great benefactors of the church, Constantine Goulandris and Theodore Tsolainos, who obtained materials for the project from Greece. St. Spyridon community’s main focus is on growth and the interior restoration project is a major component of the goal. The parish also has redesigned its website (www.saintspyridon.net) to improve communications with the community. In October, St. Spyridon was part of “Open House New York Weekend” that featured a tour of architecturally significant buildings in New York City. The church, located at 124 Wadsworth Ave., offers free valet parking on Sundays.

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DECEMBER 2006

They shall not appear before the Lord empty handed; every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessings of the Lord your God which he has given you. Deuteronomy 16:16-17 by Melissa K. Tsongranis

We are an indulgent society. If we want something, we get it. We love receiving gifts—gifts for birthdays, gifts for holidays, gifts for jobs well done, and even gifts for no reason whatsoever. Sometimes, we even indulge by buying ourselves gifts! Let’s face it—if we want something, we will usually get it. Unfortunately, this attitude rubs off on our children. So, how do we teach our children to give generously and receive humbly in an age of materialism? How do we let them experience the grace that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ described when he said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35)? The first step is to make giving an important part of your family life. Modeling is critical—you can teach more with actions than with words. Lactantius, an early father of our church wrote, “Things that parents teach their children cannot have any weight unless they are the first to practice them.” Let your children see you giving to others. Let them see the joy it brings you. Let them become involved in giving in any way they are able from the time they are very young. Support charities by giving of your time, talents, and treasures as you are able. As your children grow, let them help you decide ways to give. Remind your children that there are no small gifts—to illustrate this read the Gospel lesson of the widow’s mite to them (Luke 21:1-4). She had nothing, but gave all for God. Even though her donation seemed insignificant next to the others, it was more significant to Christ because, “she out of her poverty put in all the livelihood that she had.” Giving isn’t just charity—we regularly give to our loved ones for various occasions. Involve your children in buying presents or have them make gifts for them. The most treasured gift doesn’t need to be expensive but it should be something

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Parent’s Voice: Practical Strategies for Giving

Giving and Receiving

This month we asked parents: What have you done to instill a spirit of giving in your child? –Ed & Laura, parents of a 3-yearold: From the time our son was old enough to help, we took advantage of small giving opportunities and worked together as a family. For example, when the local fire department drives through the neighborhood collecting canned goods, we gather what we need together–this is a big task for a toddler. We explain in simple words who will get the items and allow him to hand them over to the fireman. This is a simple way we give together–and all we need to do is walk down to the end of our driveway. There are many little local things to do such as this–you just have to keep your eyes open for them. –Alexandra, mother of three children ages 5-13: We have banks that are divided into three sections for spending, giving, and saving. I think this teaches our children early stewardship.Also in teaching giving, there are nine first cousins in our family between the ages of 1 and 13. For Christmas, each child draws a name and each gives a gift to the person whose name they choose. Yes, they receive two fewer presents, however, the kids get excited about choosing a present for their particular cousin instead of mom just buying for all. –Christine, mother of a 3-yearold: We are very involved in supporting the Hogar Rafael Ayau Orthodox Orphanage in Guatemala. When I buy a toy or item for my daughter, I ask her in the store to think of and pick a toy that she wants to give to the children in Guatemala. She'll go home, pick an old toy to give away, and then she will receive her new toy. As a result of this, sometimes she’ll spontaneously come up to me with a toy and say, “This is for the children in Guatemala.” It has made her aware in her little 3-year-old brain there are children that do not have what she has.

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vital lesson about money and its value. Research has shown that children who get everything they want have a higher incidence of antisocial behaviors as they grow into teenagers and adults (for more on this topic, read the book “Too Much of a Good Thing,” by Dan Kindlon). When your children receive presents, teach them to be grateful for them by sending thankyou notes–or if they are very young, draw thank-you pictures. It is necessary for them to understand that a special thing has been done for them. The final, but most important, thing for your children to understand is that everything we have has been given to us by God. He entrusted us with these things so that we can be good stewards of them. To be a good steward means we use our gifts in a way that would please God. A great story to illustrate this point to your children is The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). Remember, children love to give–think about all the drawings or trinkets made in school that your child has proudly presented to you. If we use our children’s natural inclinations toward giving and make a conscious effort to foster this, they will, as St. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 9:7, “give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.” Here are a few ideas to get you started: Clean House: Periodically go through your house as a family and get rid of things you are no longer using–clothes, toys, etc. As a family, take these items and donate them to a local charity. See the quote from St. Basil also found on this page for inspiration. Give Thanks: Always have thankyou notes handy and make a point to use them. If your child is old enough to write their own, take them to pick out their own stationary to write thank-you notes or have them make their own. Gift Certificates: Get modestly priced gift certificates from local restaurants or fast food chains ($2-$5 dollar amounts) and carry them with you to hand out to homeless people asking for money. In this way, you can assure you are helping them to get a good meal and responding the Jesus Christ’s command to love your neighbor as yourself. If you want to know who your neighbor is, read The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). Create or Bake: Consider making gifts for people that you love. Create original Christmas ornaments to give to family members. You can visit a craft store for tons of ideas–you don’t need to be an artist to make something nice. Consider making cookies or other goodies to give out. Deliver them as a family whenever possible. Plan a “Giving Party:” Invite your family and friends over and ask them to bring a donation of some sort (toys, canned food, clothing, etc.). For a great idea, see the Family Activity section on this page. As we head into this Christmas season, we challenge you to refocus your priorities. Put the attention on the Birth of Christ– preparing your children for the Feast of the Nativity rather than feasting on gifts. Give to the Lord by fasting, praying, and giving alms. Remember and teach your children that we have already received the greatest gift–Jesus Christ! The question we need to ask is what are we going to give Him?

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that has been given some thought. If your children are buying a gift, only give them a certain amount to spend. Should the gift they choose cost more, have them earn the money through helping out around the house. Depending on their age, you may want to have them earn all of the money for the gift. Just as important as teaching your children about giving, is conveying the importance of proper receiving. It is not wrong for children to want gifts, nor is it wrong for them to accept gifts. However, there are a few helpful things to consider. First, just because your child wants something and you can afford it, doesn’t necessarily mean they should get it. Learning that what they want isn’t always what they need is an essential part of maturation. Children also need to learn that they can’t have everything immediately. If the item is appropriate for them to have, they can save their money if they really want it. In the process, they will learn

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Resource for Families Check out the new webpage for The Center for Family Care www.familyaschurch.com. It has been updated with new articles, activities, and other resources.

From the Writings of St. Basil the Great The bread you do not use is the bread of the hungry. The garment hanging in your wardrobe is the garment of the person who is naked. The shoes you do not wear are shoes of the one who is barefoot. The money you keep locked away is the money of the poor. The acts of charity you do not perform are the injustices you commit.

Family Activity: IOCC Sunday The Sunday before Thanksgiving (November 19) was designated as International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) Sunday. The mission of IOCC is to respond to the call of our Lord Jesus Christ by ministering to those who are suffering and in need. They do this by sharing God's gifts of food, shelter, economic self-sufficiency, and hope throughout the world. Visit their website (www.iocc.org) as a family to see the different ways you can help and find great activities and resources for your children. Consider giving a “Gift of the Heart.” There are detailed instructions on how to assemble these kits together in the “Get Involved” section of the website. As a family, you can easily create kits for school, health, kids, baby, and/or emergency cleanup. Why not get others involved? Have a holiday party and ask your guest to bring an assembled kit!

DECEMBER 2006

On behalf of Leadership 100, we extend to you and your loved ones our warmest and heartfelt Best Wishes for a most Blessed Christmas DQG D 1HZ <HDU ÂżOOHG ZLWK *RRG +HDOWK Peace and much Happiness. Faithfully,

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DECEMBER 2006

The Voice of

Philoptochos

National Philoptochos Convention in Nashville featured Interactive Workshops The workshop goal was to gain skills to use the process of effective group problem solving to increase Philoptochos membership and participation by avoiding typical pitfalls in group decision making and sharing potential solutions to a common problem. Secondarily, the participants experienced an interactive group process that can be utilized at the local, chapter level.

This month we highlight the Membership Workshop: “Group Decision Making– Thinking Out of the Box” Workshop Co-Chairs: Pauline O’Neal and Pennie Anast The benefit of the workshop enables each participant to reflect on the way we discuss and solve issues during board meetings and general meetings with an expected outcome that the exercise helps broaden awareness, cohesiveness and productivity. Groups discussed what can be done to attract, engage, and inspire the general membership to fully participate in the mission of the Philoptochos Society. The responses ranged from involving members in groups by age, by areas of interest, by expertise; actively encouraging members and non members to participate, making calls to invite people, car-

President’s Corner At the first meeting of the National Philoptochos Board President Georgia Skeadas described her goals and objectives for the coming two years. She stated that her “primary objective is to continue to grow the organization, building upon the foundation that we have established, to continue to enhance and strengthen the outreach and the work that has been achieved, as well as placing extremely high priority on raising the bar even higher, developing new projects and new initiatives with even greater impact, as we strive to better serve our sacred philanthropic mission as the philanthropic heart of our Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. It is time now that the name Philoptochos becomes a familiar word, not only in our Greek Orthodox communities but in all communities across the nation and the world. “We can make our members, communities and those in need of assistance more aware of the Philoptochos Society, through our new tools of communication, including the Philoptochos Voice newsletter…our new interactive web site, with information about our Society, and a link through the Social Services home page to a myriad listing of services available to those in need of philanthropic assistance, “and through The Voice of Philoptochos page in the Orthodox Observer. “These tools of public relations and communication are essential to growth and expansion of this organization.”

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ARCHBISHOP Demetrios offers the opening prayer at the Philoptochos National Convention in Nashville.

pooling, creating calling list; organizing a buddy system to mentor new members; varying the time and venue for meetings; providing interesting programs, starting meeting on time and be organized; survey members to gather areas of interests

and skills and be an ambassador for Philoptochos. About 200 attendees participated in the two workshops developed and facilitated by Ana Reyes, Ph.D., New Worlds Enterprise, LLP.

Metropolis of Boston Pays Tribute to Women Over 350 Philoptochos sisters and Metropolis friends joined with the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos to recognize The Age of Philoptochos – a Tribute to Women at its biennial charities benefit luncheon held on November 5, 2006 at the Newton Marriott, Newton Mass. Under the spiritual guidance of Metropolitan Methodios and the leadership of Diane Miminos, Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos President, Janice Panagako and Yiota Simoglou, luncheon chairmen, and the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Board, a program was created that paid tribute to outstanding women who exemplify stellar leadership in their respective persons. Metropolitan Methodios stated that through these women we honor all women who serve and have served our Metropolis Philoptochos for the past 50 years. Ms. Karen Swensen, New England Cable News anchor, served as master of ceremonies and enchanted her audience with her personal reflections and love of her Greek heritage and her experience surviving hurricane Katrina. The program opened with greetings from Mrs. Eve Condakes, honorary luncheon chairman, Constantinos Orphanides, consul general of Greece in Boston, and Metropolis President Diane Miminos who also introduced National Philoptochos President Georgia Skeadas. Mrs. Skeadas acknowledged the message of Archbishop Demetrios who called Philoptochos women to move forward in the “Age of Philoptochos – The Age of Philanthropy.” Following the luncheon, guests reminisced as they viewed “The Cel-

ebration of the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos 50th Anniversary Video” produced by Chris Pappas and directed by Christine Karavites. President Miminos then recognized the two past National Philoptochos presidents from the Metropolis of Boston, Katherine Pappas, who was not in attendance, and Eve Condakes, who received honorary recognition from the Metropolis for her leadership as national president. The Rev. Dr. Diane C. Kessler, director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, delivered the keynote address where she cited the most profound gift of her ecumenical ministry is that of “friendship.” She thanked the Metropolis of Boston for the hospitality and friendship during her 32-year career. The culmination of the program was the Tribute to Women that recognized five outstanding women who have distinguished themselves in the Greater American Community: Dr. Kessler, Dr. Mary D. Lekas, medical pioneer, Dr. Zorica Pantic, President of Wentworth Institute of Technology, Mary Papoutsy, educator and great philanthropist, and Catherine Pappas, humanitarian and philanthropic leader. Each honoree received a cross from Metropolitan Methodios and an icon of the patron saints of Philoptochos, Sts. Cosmas and Damian. Following the honoree program, Diane Miminos announced a special donation to the charities benefit luncheon from honoree, Catherine Pappas $100,000. Metropolitan Methodios closed the program with his blessings

Metropolis of Chicago Holds 75th Anniversary Celebration The Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos celebrated 75 years of Philanthropy on Nov. 5, with 600 members and guests in attendance. This was a spectacular event that paid tribute to all those women who came before us, had the foresight, and were inspired to unite and continue the many acts of generosity and kindness towards their fellow man with love, answering our Lord’s call. A highlight of the evening was the surprise presentation of awards made by Metropolis President Lori Voutiritsas with Metropolitan Iakovos to the past presidents, Helen Theodosakis and Georgia Barris, who also served as event chairmen. These leaders were recognized for their ongoing dedication to the mission of Philoptochos and their initiative in establishing the Philanthropy Fund, the Bishop Iakovos Scholarship Program with YAL, Feed the Hungry, Hellenic Heart at Children’s Memorial, and the Quilt-A-Thons. These programs are ongoing commitments of all the chapters in the Chicago Metropolis. past presidents Susan Regos and Mary Ann Bissias were also acknowledged for their continued efforts to broaden the scope of Philoptochos, for record increases in membership, and for hosting more than 1,000 guests at the National Philoptochos Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in America.

Donation in Houston Metropolis of Denver Philoptochos President Martha Stefanidakis, National Board member Cindy Demeris, Annunciation Cathedral of Houston Philoptochos president Mary Poulos and Metropolis board member Irene Cassis present a check for $22,500 to Dr. Ing, director of the Cath Lab and Mr. Scales, director of development, at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. This donation from the national office was made possible through the efforts of chapters across the country that fulfilled their commitments to our national projects.

Baking success CHICAGO – All of the baking for church functions at St. Basil Church had been done by various talented and generous parishioners at their homes and brought to the functions. Dorothy Bezemes from St. Basil’s Philoptochos recently came up with the idea of baking for church functions and other events at the church’s fellowship hall kitchen. Dorothy presented the idea to the Baking Committee and the committee presented the idea to Philoptochos where it was unanimously adopted. The goal was to prepare home baked goods that were consistent in quality and taste. With that goal in mind, a decision was made that all recipes would be tested before adopted and only the best and freshest ingredients would be used. In order to identify those baked goods, the name “Yiayia’s Kouzina” was adopted. With a name attached to the products, the committee also focused on the packaging of those goods. Philoptochos and others went to work testing various recipes, baking, and preparing packaging material.

DECEMBER 2006

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND

HAPPY NEW YEAR

MARY AND MICHAEL JAHARIS

DECEMBER 2006

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for presents for our loved ones. Standing behind those huge lines for a Playstation 3 or a Wii, and trying to find something beautiful for our wives has never been harder. We need something memorable, exquisite but not too expensive. And what toy should we get for the child that has everything? Well, the search is over! We finally found a gift that is incomparable and amazing. It is unforgettable, because, while the other gifts break or go out of fashion, this remains intact for ages and ages. It is necessary, because we cannot live without it. And for all of you dads out there, you do not have to wait in any lines and (believe it or not) it is free!!! Yes, the most priceless treasure costs nothing... So rush to get it, because the secret is out. People know about it for 2006 years. The One Who gave it first, is perfect. Well, He gave us a perfect gift, so that we can in turn give it to others as well. It is the gift of salvation. For the people you love, there is nothing more important, nothing more meaningful, nothing more fulfilling than salvation. Before you open all the others gifts,

speak to your family about the reason why we celebrate every Dec. 25. Explain to your children why Christ came into the world. Tell your friends and family about the Messiah, Who taught us like no other person taught, who loves us like no other person does. If you find it difficult to explain these things, bring them to Church and to a Bible Study discussion. Tell them how amazing it feels to go to confession and receive holy Communion. The gift of Christ’s salvation is wonderful. Yet, some people waste their lives never tasting it; do not let them waste their eternity too. This is our only chance. Here it is then: a gift for your loved ones, ready, wrapped, decorated and ready for delivery. It even comes with a warranty. There are “services” that ensure it works and fix any problems we might encounter. Operators are standing by to take our orders; although they are far, the angels and the Saints can be contacted through prayer at no cost to you. In the end, Christ will come again, and examine every soul. The ones who have it will live forever. The gift of salvation is worth living for; it is the reason why we live. It will be in fashion forever and ever! Fr. Nikiforos Fakinos is the Religious Education coordinator for the Archdiocese District.

Federation Youth Choir members with Metropolitan Iakovos and Fr. John Kalomos at St. Andrew Church.

‘Tis the Season for Choirs of Angels CHICAGO – Looking toward the celebration of Christmas, the voices of the Metropolis youth choirs recently joined in the celebration of Divine Liturgy at St. Andrew Church. Thirty youngsters representing St. Andrew and Holy Apostles, Westchester; Holy Cross, Justice; Sts.. Constantine and Helen, Palos Hills; St. Nicholas, Oak Lawn; St Nicholas, St. Louis; St. Sophia, Elgin; and St. Spyridon, Palos Heights, gathered for a weekend of practice, workshops and fun. Metropolitan Iakovos celebrated the Divine Liturgy, assisted by Fr. John Kalomos, pastor of St. Andrew Church. Choir director for the annual Federation Youth Choir Conference was Stacy Cunningham. Stacy is a music educator at Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Ill.

Stacy received the Outstanding Musician Award from the directors at NCC. Her mother, Rose Cunningham-DeSanto, served as the accompanist during the liturgical offering. Rose is the choir director at the St. Nicholas Church in Oak Lawn, and is the recipient of the prestigious Patriarchal Athenagoras Award. The Federation Youth Choir members will join senior choir members in 2007 as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Federation. The gala conference will be hosted by the St. Demetrios Church Choir of Hammond, Ind. next October. Past Federation choir members are encouraged to attend – and new prospects are encouraged to join their local parish choir to participate in this highly anticipated liturgical experience.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND

A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

DECEMBER 2006

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YOUTH MINISTRY

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Once again, we are in the middle of another Christmas season. Our malls and department stores are packed as people try and find the perfect gift for their families and friends. There's no doubt that this season is one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year, and by Pete Sotiras

there's no doubt that retailers look to your generation to sell many of their products; in fact, teenage consumers spend $209 billion per year. At the What Teens Want Conference held in New York City this past July, experts in youth culture and brand marketing executives in media, advertising and entertainment shared their insights in what teenagers are looking for. Ultimately, these experts acknowledged that your generation wants to create an identity, connect with others, be creative, and change the world. Indeed, you are more than just a generation of consumers. You are more than the iPods, DVDs or Playstations that you own. You're more than the clothes that you wear. Whether you know it or not, you are a generation that has the potential to change this world for the better. You have the potential to do something meaningful, to make a difference, not 10 or 20 years from now, but right now. To understand your potential, let's look at the meaning of Christmas and see how it helps to answer how your generation can be more than consumers. On Christmas, we remember and celebrate how God become a human being. One hymn of the Church tells us that with Christ's Incarnation, "Heaven and earth are made one."

PARENTS and YOUTH Workers Corner The OCF College Conference is coming up December 27-31. Please spread the word to the college students in your parish ministry, and visit www.ocf.net for more details and registration info. Mark your calendars! The Inter-Orthodox Camping Conference is also coming up: January 25-27. Visit the following site for registration info: http://www. goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/youth/camp_conference_2007/index.asp To subscribe to The Pulse, our department's weekly listserv for youth workers, visit http://youth. goarch.org.

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Christmas is about the promised Messiah entering the world in order to bring healing, peace, hope and love to those who were broken, those who had no hope, and those who had no purpose in life. Christmas is about our God entering our world so He could bring us to Heaven. While all of this is true, we may be tempted to believe that Christmas is just an event that happened 2,000 years ago. We may look at the icon of the Nativity and place this event in the past, but the truth is that it's happening in the present also. Just like He did 2,000 years ago, Jesus continues to enter our lives today. Whether it's through prayer, the reading of the Scriptures, or Holy Communion, Jesus continues to offer Himself to us. We know how awesome and great our God is. We know that Christ gives us hope, purpose and strength in our lives. However, we can't just be consumers with our faith - we can't just receive

the gift God has given us and not share it in return. Jesus didn't want us to stay in a clique, to be in an exclusive group. When Christ ascended to His Father after His Resurrection, He gave His disciples the power of the Holy Spirit to continue what He started. Christ told His disciples that "the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father" (John 14:12). When Jesus spoke to His disciples, He wasn't only speaking to them - He was speaking to the countless generations that would follow. You are Christ's disciples and you are called to continue the work He started. Our society needs the message of Christmas more than ever. Our society needs to experience Christmas every day; that is, they need to believe that God still enters their life. This is where you can step up. Through the power of Holy Spirit, your

generation can make a difference, by continuing to bring Christ to a broken world. Every day, through our actions, we manifest Jesus Christ. Whenever we listen to a friend with a problem, go with our youth group to a food shelter, say a kind word to someone who has been mistreated at school, respond with nonviolence to someone who provokes us, respect our parents, or refuse to gossip about someone, Christ enters the world. This Christmas season, I challenge you and your generation to be more than consumers. Be a generation that finds its fulfillment and purpose not in objects or possessions but in making your home, your school, your community and your society a better place. Be a generation that seeks to bring Christ to the world and in doing so, brings heaven and earth together. Pete Sotiras received his Masters of Divinity from Holy Cross School of Theology in 2005. He currently serves as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco. To contact Pete, email him at sfyouth@sanfran.goarch.org.

Extraordinary Heroes "With great power comes great responsibility." These words of Peter Parker's Uncle Ben (Spider Man) echo in the new NBC series Heroes. Heroes tells the story of several ordinary people who discover their ex-

traordinary abilities (as the show's tag line states). There's the cheerleader who heals instantly from any injury, the senatorial candidate who can fly, and the office worker who can bend the time-space continuum, just to name a few.

Media Review

This Ice Cube is not cool A few months ago, a new hit single was released by prominent hip-hop/rap artist Ice Cube. Imagine my surprise when by Caroline Youlios

I found out that the title of this song was called "Go to Church." I was initially so pleased to hear of this because hip-hop is one of the most popular genres of music today, and for a celebrity of such high status to use his influence in a positive, Christian manner was shockingly good. I imagined the overall message of the song to be a beacon of hope for today's youth- it was even in a form of expression that I know my peers would listen to! I envisioned teenagers listening to this song and thinking "You know what? This guy's right. Going to church can be cool." Corny, I know. Even so, as a teenager who really does think going to church is cool, this idea was refreshing and in my opinion, something society needed. Picture my disappointment when I looked up the lyrics to this highly-anticipated song. Bursting to the brim with profanity, sexual references, and crude remarks, the only line I could find that related to the

church in any way was "If you're scared… go to church." That's without the harsh profanity laced in between every single word. To me, it is so typical for this to occur. So many wonder what has happened to this "new generation"- well, just take a look at what they are listening to. This song, which could have influenced hundreds of thousands of teenagers with Christian values and a bright outlook on Christ, instead disappointed with unnecessary threats of violence, profanity, etc. This whole situation involving Ice Cube's "Go to Church" has proven to me that we as Orthodox Christians should strive to expel this sort of negative association with religion, the Church, and Christ. It is truly my belief that despite this "artist's" poor judgment, it is possible to shed an optimistic light on something that truly is cool- God. Caroline Youlios is from Santa Clarita, Calif. and in the 11th grade. At her high school, she's an active member of the Mock Trial team and has a passion for reading and writing. She attends Saint Nicholas Church in Northridge, CA.

What makes Heroes so interesting to watch is the response of each character to their extraordinary powers, awakening to a world full of potential, as well as the realization that they are no longer average human beings. While some of them jump at the chance to use their powers for good, others use them for personal gain, and still others stand in disbelief and deny their powers outright. Here we can draw an analogy to our own spiritual lives. At our baptism and chrismation, we receive God (the Holy Spirit), who is the ultimate power. In fact, our baptism and chrismation were like our own awakening into a new life. Just like the characters on Heroes who "wake up" to discover their superhuman abilities, we must also "wake up" to our new life, God’s power working in and through us, and discover our own superhuman potential. Throughout history, we have examples of superhuman efforts by faithful Christians (many whom we call "saints") like walking on water, being transported through space, and working miracles of healing. It's likely that most of us will never experience these things, but we are able to experience God's power in other ways. The most significant thing we can do is also the most simple: loving others with the love of Christ. This is a power that has the potential to change peoples' lives and even change the world. As scripture tells us, each of us carries this extraordinary ability within: "We have this power in earthen vessels" (2 Corinthians 4:7). Each one of us needs to decide: will we fulfill the great responsibility that is implied by the power with which God entrusted to us? Or will we continue to live as if we are ordinary people? The choice is ours.

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X page 10 X page 19 They persuaded the other Ahepans to spearhead a fund drive that eventually raised $19,000. The remaining balance of $8,000 was paid in monthly installments. The St. Demetrios Hellenic Foundation was organized to establish the church and the name Demetrios was chosen in honor of two Ahepans, Demosthenes (Demetrios) Petropolis and Demetrios Panas, outstanding U of Arizona scholars and athletes who were killed in WWII. By 1949, elements of the community, AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope, established the formal church, Greek school, and the choir, which was directed by Athene Pappadeas until 1970s. Around 1950, Tucson became one of the first cities in the nation to join the new Sister Cities Program of world friendship, under Mayor “Happy” Houston. With influence from the community, Tucson selected the city of Trikkala in Thessaly as its sister city. The two cities’ comparable size at the time and because Trikkala’s name begins with the letter “T” were reasons cited for its selection. There was an exchange of cultural events and activities with many Tucson civic organizations and the University of Arizona participating. A famous Greek contralto of that era, “Madame Nikolaidis,” gave benefit concerts for Tucson’s crippled children’s clinic. In1950, two students from Trikkala enrolled at the University of Arizona. The relationship between the two cities continues to this day. Trikkala’s mayor visited the city in 2005 and there are ongoing cultural exchanges. In 1947, itinerant priests began serving the community, starting with Fr. Jeronym Koutroulis of Phoenix who would travel the 120-mile distance to hold services. Another itinerant priest, identified as “Rev. Matthopoulos,” was also an icon painter, and the Tucson church purchased most of its icons for the iconostasion from him, the parish history notes. In the spring of 1951, church leaders met with Bishop Athenagoras of San Francisco to ask for a permanent priest and he assigned Fr. Sipsas. The parish began to grow and, in 1955, the Ahepans purchased land on Fort Lowell Road that they would donate for the site of the present church complex. AHEPA would keep part of the land for a lodge. The community center cornerstone was laid in 1957. Archbishop Iakovos visited Tucson in 1964 to discuss plans for the new church. The cornerstone was laid 1967 and the building was completed in 1968. Archbishop Iakovos consecrated the church that year and the first service was held on Palm Sunday. The AHEPA lodge was completed in 1971.

Continuing progress Upon the death of one of the founders and parish leaders, George D. Diamos, in 1968, his wife, Artemas, asked that memorial funds be donated for a Sunday school building. That building was completed in November 1971 and dedicated to Mr. Diamos. The Sunday school currently has about 80 students. The Greek school enrollment is about 60. A senior citizens club, the Argonauts No. 2, was founded in 1975 under the presidency of George K. Diamos. Also that year, the AHEPA established a scholarship at the University of Arizona and a radio program, “Sounds of Greece,” went on the air on a local station. Under the leadership of Fr. Moschonas, many parish ministries were estab-

lished and continue to flourish, including a Greek folk dance group and an award-winning youth choir, which has won twice at the annual Folk Dance Festival sponsored by the Metropolis of San Francisco. The community has grown to such an extent that the current facilities on its eight-acre site near central Tucson are too small and a master plan for a new church at another location has been developed, Fr. Pappas told the Observer. While considerable revenue is derived from stewardship; other income is also generated from the annual Greek festival held the third weekend in September, and from hall rental.

Varied membership The parish no longer is limited to the core Greek immigrant families and their descendants, but also includes a diverse representation of other Orthodox Christians – members of Serbian, Russian, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Romanian and Mexican background. Greeks who had settled in the city of Nogales, Mexico, about 60 miles to the south, intermarried with native Mexicans and their children have been baptized at Greek Orthodox in the church. They are Greek and Spanish speaking. Two of the parish’s benefactors are Greek Mexicans. George Kotsis owns a food processing plant in Nogales and also supports the St. Anthony Monastery. Dino Panousopoulos, another benefactor, is also in food production. Some parishioners live in the smaller Arizona cities of Douglas and Bisbee, more than 100 miles to the southeast near the New Mexico-Mexico border, where they work in agriculture. In addition to those permanent established families of the area, about 15 to 20 percent of parishioners are seasonal members who come from northern states to Tucson for the winter and leave around April. The University of Arizona, founded in 1885, has a number of Cypriot and other Orthodox students, who Fr. Pappas ministers to through an active Orthodox Campus Fellowship program every Tuesday evening. Some parishioners also serve on the U. of Arizona faculty and in other roles. The presence of nearby Davis-Monthan Air Force Base also brings Orthodox military families to the area. Many parishioners are in business or are in professions, including health. Tucson has a major medical center and many patients with asthma and other respiratory ailments come for treatment.

Active ministries Fr. Pappas, a Denver native, succeeded Fr. Moschonas after serving as an assistant priest for three years at St. Demetrios Church in Seattle. He also spent a year in Greece in Marousi. His varied ministry also includes Bible studies, moderating an Orthodox Book Club, where participants meet to discuss various books about the faith, working with youth, conducting retreats and tours of the monastery, and traveling to Mexico to help people in Nogales and another city further south, Magdalena. “A lot of people there are suffering there,” he said. Other important ministries include the youth and senior choirs. The youth groups, including GOYA and JOY, also do their part to help the poor of the area. Every Thanksgiving, through the efforts of the Philoptochos and other parishioners, the church feeds more than 1,000 people at its Thanksgiving dinner. Fr. Pappas describes his community as “vibrant, loving, and caring. They are very devout Orthodox Christians,” he said. —Compiled by Jim Golding

land, Ohio, for their valuable contribution of 15 boxes of Tsoureki bread. During our protracted period of severe need, we have benefited from the loving support of so many over that past nine months, including hands-on assistance by a number of individuals, such as the volunteer parishioners from St. Nektarios Church in Charlotte, N.C., organized by Frank Cockinos, the student volunteers with the O.C.F., organized by Fr. Michael Nassar, all of whom worked on parishioners’ homes, as well as all the rest who have offered their prayers and assistance. Our members have also received financial support, through the efforts of our venerable Archdiocese (encouraged by Archbishop Demetrios and facilitated

29 by Bishop Andonios) and of the Metropolis of Atlanta (under the leadership of Metropolitan Alexios, along with the committee chaired by Dee Nicolaou), as well as through the IOCC, AHEPA, and countless individuals, organizations, and parishes, some of whom were very generous with their support. The most recent example of such support was the effort of the Tampa Philoptochos and the Tampa Bay area parishes, organized by Katherine Sakkis, to sponsor the participation of our Goyans in this year’s GOYA Junior Olympics. We are thankful for everyone’s concrete example of support and pray to the Holy Trinity for their continued good health and spiritual strength. It is inspiring to see the proof in action that demonstrates when the need arises, our Church is there, in tangible form, to assist in any way possible. Fr. Anthony Stratis Christ Kanellakis

DECEMBER 2006

2007 Oratorical Festival to be Held in Miami The Archdiocesan Department of Religious Education, under the direction of Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos, has announced that the 2007 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Finals will be hosted by the Metropolis of Atlanta. The host committee, under the co-chairmanship of the Very Rev. Stavroforos Mamaies, pastor of St. Sophia Cathedral in Miami, Evangeline Scurtis and Dr. Elaine Lailas recently met with Presbytera Margaret Orfanakos, Archdiocese co-chair, to plan the event that will take place June 15-17. The theme for the 2007 Oratorical Festival is “The Menaia.” The topics, topic tips, and bibliography are listed on the website of the Department of Religious Education at www.relioused.goarch.org. Participants in the Junior Division may select from six topics, two of which are: St. Katherine is remembered by the Church as being a defender of the Faith and Martyr. Her Apolytikion reads, “For, she brilliantly silenced the eloquence of the impious by the sword of the spirit, crowned as a martyr, she asks great mercy for all.” How does the life of Saint Katherine inspire you? and Talk about the life of St. Andrew, the first called of the Apostles and his connection to the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Senior Division speakers may choose from an additional set of topics, such as: “Shining forth with the works of Orthodoxy, you quenched every false belief…” (Kontakion of St. Athanasios) Talk about how Saint Athanasios defended the Orthodox faith.; and The life of the Prophet Elijah as recorded in the Old Testament (3rd Kings Chapter 17 – 4th Kings Chapter 2) reveals not only the Holiness of this great prophet but also how God listened to his humble prayers. Talk about Elijah’s obedience, power of prayer and faithfulness to God, and how we today might strive to imitate his example. A new and updated edition of The St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Manual has just been released. It can be downloaded from the website of the Department of Religious Education or a copy may be requested by calling the Department of Religious Education at 800-566-1088 The dates and chairmen of each District and Metropolis Oratorical Festival are now being finalized. Once completed, a link will be available on the website of the Department of Religious Education. This will allow for ease in contacting the local chairperson if further information is required. The benefits of participating in the Oratorical Festival are many; aside from the college scholarships of $2,000, $1,500, and $1,000 awarded to the top three speakers of each division and $500 U.S. Saving Bonds awarded to all other national finalists, each and every participant at the local parish level is given the opportunity to learn about their Orthodox Faith, to develop their writing skills and to increase their poise and self-confidence when speaking. Last year 198 parishes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese hosted an Oratorical Festival. For assistance in hosting an Oratorical Festival, please contact the Department of Religious Education at 800-566-1088

Illinois Church Launches $6.9 Million Expansion Project DES PLAINES, Ill. – St. John the Baptist Church recently announced expansion plans for a new chapel, a two-story education and ministry building, and improvements to existing facilities to meet the parish’s growth. The estimated $6.9-million expansion project includes a Guardian Angel Chapel for 400 people, administrative offices, a library, a bookstore, a remodeled kitchen, handicapped-accessible ramps and flood proofing. In addition, the new education and ministry facility will include classrooms and meeting rooms, storage space, elevators, new restrooms, and heating and cooling systems. Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago blessed the expansion project during a ceremonial groundbreaking following the Divine Liturgy on July 9. Parishioners gathered to ask for God’s blessings through the intercessions of Panagia and St. John the Forerunner. “What gratitude we owe to generations of faithful stewards whose vision, commitment and faith have provided us a great inheritance, our parish,” said Fr. John Rallis, protopresbyter at St. John’s. “Today, we are called to bring our vibrant parish into a new phase and to respond to the challenges that contemporary America places on our Orthodox Christian faith. May we meet these challenges, and through our efforts, give glory to God.” The 800-family community officially launched its building campaign at receptions following the Divine Liturgies on March 26 and April 9. The theme for the building expansion comes from

Metropolis of Boston Camp Receives Accreditation BROOKLINE, Mass. – The Metropolis of Boston Camp, the 200-acre site in the New Hampshire woods established in 1998 by Metropolitan Methodios, has received full accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA). In a letter to Metropolitan Methodios signed by the president of the American Camp Association, New England, Pam Cobb Heuberger, the Metropolis was informed that, “On October 26, 2006 the Board of Directors of the American Camp Association New England met to determine the standards classification of each camp in our section. Based on your scores calculated by the National Office, the board voted to classify Metropolis of Boston Camp as an accredited camp.” Accreditation, which becomes effective immediately, followed years of preparation and extensive scrutiny of all aspects of camping. The Metropolis camp received the highest ratings in the categories of site and food service, transportation, health and wellness, operational management, human resources, program design and activities and in aquatics, Ms. Heuberger wrote in her letter. Metropolitan Methodios who actively oversees all camp programs, immediately notified the Metropolis Council and the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center of the accreditation. The metropolis camp has its origins in 1998, following a search for a suitable site for a diocese camp and retreat center by a committee headed by Chris Papoutsy of Portsmouth, N.H., A former YMCA camp near Cloughville, N.H.

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the Book of Nehemiah 2:18: “So they said, ‘Let us rise up and build.’ Then they set their hands to do this good work.” Stewards viewed a computer-animated design of the new facilities, and a building model was unveiled. Phase 1 of the expansion includes the education and ministry building, and will take about a year to complete. Phase 2 includes the administration area, kitchen and Guardian Angel Chapel, and will take an additional 12 months. The chapel will be built with a barrel-vaulted ceiling and dome, and Byzantine iconography added in the future. Permanent classrooms will provide an environment conducive to learning for children in the community’s many Sunday School and Greek School classes, for the Guardian Angel Center for Child Development, and for participants in all education ministries. “Several generations have expressed their desire to see our current facilities expanded, to provide for both immediate and future needs of the parish,” Fr. Rallis said. “May God grant all of us the opportunity to be a part of this exciting new stage in the life of our community.” For more information on the St. John building expansion project, call the church office at 847-8275510. St. John the Baptist Church was established in 1959 to serve the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The Des Plaines-based church ministers to more than 1,300 people. St. John’s community center was completed in 1964; the main church was built in 1971.

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was purchased for $1.2 million. For the downpayment, George Behrakis of Tewksbury, Mass., and Mr. Papoutsy offered generous donations. The Metropolis operates summer and winter camps at the facility. Metropolitan Methodios, the Metropolis Youth Director Fr. Philippe Mousis, Faith & Heritage Center Director Michael Sintros; the Metropolis Council and the Faith & Heritage Center Committee meet regularly to evaluate the programs, to ensure that all aspects of the camp programs and events at the Faith & Heritage Center are of outstanding quality, and to plan fund-raising activities. Their efforts were recognized and noted by the American Camp Association examiners who visited the Faith & Heritage Center repeatedly for many months. The American Camp Association is the only nationwide organization that accredits all types of organized camps. The main purpose of the accreditation program is to educate camp owners and directors in the administration of key aspects of camp operation, particularly those related to program quality and the health and safety of campers and staff. Accreditation indicates to the public that the camp administration has voluntarily allowed its practices to be compared with the standards established by professionals in the camp industry. ACA teams of trained camp professionals visit the camp frequently to verify compliance with the standards.

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AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE PROTESTS THE MISTREATMENT OF AMERICAN CITIZENS She said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śthe Patriarchate is deeply rooted in the city of Istanbulâ&#x20AC;Śwe [the U.S.] make it a point to tell the Turks regarding their commitment to religious freedomâ&#x20AC;Ś we discuss [with the Turks] our support for the reopening of the seminaryâ&#x20AC;Śour ultimate goal is for the Church to survive and [for the Turks] to have respect for all other human rightsâ&#x20AC;Śwe have stressed [to Turkish officials] in our regular dialogue the need for tolerance and respect of equality for citizens under the law.â&#x20AC;? On the occasion of the Archon farewell banquet in honor of His All Holiness Bartholomew on December 1, 2006, Ambassador Wilson did make some fine comments regarding the Ecumenical Patriarchate. He stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śthe continuing presence of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is critical to Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pastâ&#x20AC;Śwe [the U.S.] strongly support the re-opening of the Halki Seminary (he received a standing ovation for this comment)â&#x20AC;Śreturn of Church properties... support the title of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ecumenicalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? The comments made above are welcome and appreciated; however, they will continue to resound in hollow echoes if our government does not ratchet up the pressure on the government of Turkey to fulfill these obligations under its treaties responsibility and international law. Madame Secretary, I bring these events to your attention as evidence that Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic pattern of official antipathy toward ethnic Greeks extends even to American citizens. What the American Archons experienced merely mirrors the official provocations that Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ethnic Greeks have dealt with for generations. It is in the best interest of the United States to prevent further incidents regarding the Ecumenical Patriarch. This is a serious matter that needs to be addressed immediately before an escalation of future attempts are made whereby this crisis can lead to major political unrest. Clearly it is in the best interests of the United States to see that this does not happen. Turkey should be proud to have this historical religious institution on its soil and to allow it to flourish. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I is a Turkish citizen who served in the Turkish Uniform Services. The Ecumenical Patriarch lives a pious life of honesty and humility. He performs his work diligently and conducts beautiful customs and traditions. I cannot stress enough the importance of the Ecumenical Patriarch and his role as spiritual leader of 250 million Orthodox Christians in the overall goals of the United States to establish peaceful relations with and among the many important nations of the world that have substantial Orthodox Christian populations. Our experience in Istanbul confirms why the U.S. must apply greater pressure on Turkey to reform its official practices and bring them into line with democratic and civilized norms. Until this happens the U.S. should withhold active support for Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry into the EU and should insist that Turkey: â&#x20AC;˘ live up to its obligations under the Treaty of Lausanne, which include allowing the free exercise of religion by Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ethnic Greek minority; â&#x20AC;˘ acknowledge His All Holiness Bartholomew I as the 270th Ecumenical Patriarch and spiritual leader of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 250 million Orthodox Christians (including over five million in the U.S.) and accord him and the Patriarchate all due protections; â&#x20AC;˘ call for the immediate reopening of the Halki Patriarchal School of Theology (closed since 1971); and â&#x20AC;˘ permit people to work at the Patriarchate without being a Turkish citizen. The U.S. is not without tools for applying the necessary pressure. The most potent one is the International Religious

to proceed unimpeded. As we have seen, such efforts collaterally affect U.S. citizens. The United States is a major supporter of Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry into the European Union. A core principal of the EU and the founding of our own country is Religious Freedom. In Turkey this simply does not exist. All of us who attended this historic pilgrimage a few weeks ago can attest to that first hand.

Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C.A. Â§ 6441, 6445) (â&#x20AC;&#x153;IRFAâ&#x20AC;?). We urge the President to designate Turkey as a country of particular concern under IRFA for severely violating religious freedom and to impose appropriate sanctions. Failing to do so makes the U.S. complicit in Turkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insidious efforts to extinguish its Orthodox Greek minority and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which is a mathematical certainty if events continue

Respectfully yours, Nick Larigakis, Executive Director cc: â&#x20AC;˘ Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns â&#x20AC;˘ Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia Daniel Fried â&#x20AC;˘ Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia Matthew Bryza â&#x20AC;˘ Director of Southern European Affairs Douglas Silliman â&#x20AC;˘ U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson â&#x20AC;˘ U.S. Consul General to Istanbul Deborah Jones â&#x20AC;˘ Turkey Desk Officer Paul Malik

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The Nativity of Christ 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 Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On this very holy day of the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I greet you in the love and peace that was revealed to all of humanity through the Incarnation and sacred birth of the Son of God. Today we commemorate a unique event that has both eternal significance for our salvation and relevance to the needs and challenges of our contemporary world. Our celebration of this feast is certainly a time of intense spiritual experience. We read the Holy Scriptures and sing the hymns that proclaim the birth of the Son of God, an event that occurred over two thousand years ago in a small cave in Bethlehem. We hear about shepherds who were amazed by the angels and came to see and reverence the Christ child. We envision the Magi from the East, who were enlightened by faith and journeyed to worship the Lord with gifts. We contemplate the very humble beginnings of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who chose to experience our human condition so that He might redeem us from the curse of sin. We join with all the heavenly powers in offering praise and glory to Christ for becoming flesh through His love for us. This is truly a great and glorious feast! It is also a feast that should enliven our hearts and minds to recognize what is holy and true. Our attention is focused on the greatest event since the creation of the world: God becoming a human being, a very holy event that is celebrated with worship, praise, glory and honor offered to the One who brings us life. As we do this, however, we are mindful of the conditions of the world both then and now. Our Lord entered a world burdened by sin, a world marred by strife, war, exploitation, injustice, oppression and spiritual blindness. It was a world that knew very little of the holiness of God. In our contemporary times we live in a very similar environment, but it is also one that is becoming more and more challenging to the life of faith. For some nothing is sacred; nothing is holy. We see an increase of the means and methods of profaning religious faith, language and culture, and the very best qualities and aspirations of life itself for the sake of recognition, fame, and money. On this great feast of our Lord we need to affirm our calling to be witnesses of holiness. God created us to be holy as He is holy. He calls us to live holy lives; and the life of holiness has always been a part of His divine plan for our salvation. Prior to the birth of Christ, Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, prophesied concerning His coming, God has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and has remembered His holy covenantâ&#x20AC;Ś that we might serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives (Luke 1:72-75). In the person of Jesus Christ the holiness of God dispelled the darkness of deceptions and falsehoods with the light of truth that offered hope and peace. In the midst of spiritual blindness and ignorance, our Lord brought the knowledge of salvation to all humankind. By sharing in our humanity He has shown us that through grace and faith we can be the holy people God created us to be. It is precisely this witness of holiness that is urgently needed in our world today. People are becoming more and more disconnected with the truth of God. Many are conforming their lives and aspirations to desires that are rooted in ignorance of who Christ is, what He has done for us, and what we can become through Him. They cannot hear the call to live holy lives in the midst of so many distortions of truth, subjugations to sinful pleasures, vain ideas, and meaningless entertainments. They need to be shown the way to life and salvation. They need to find the truth and the knowledge of the grace of God that will transform their lives and fill their hearts and minds with peace. As Orthodox Christians and people of genuine faith, we are called by God to offer a witness of holiness. We are exhorted to present [our] bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, to not be conformed to the world, but to be transformed by the renewing of [our] minds, so that we may know the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God (Romans 12:1-2). As the presence of Christ transforms our lives, we will be living in holiness; and our hearts and minds will be filled with the truth. Further, the sanctity of our lives,

words, actions, worship, and faith will guide others into holiness, truth and eternal life. As we celebrate in a spirit of true joy the Holy Nativity of our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ, let us contemplate the holiness of His glorious Incarnation. Let us receive this Christmas as an opportunity given to us by the Incarnate God in order to renew and strengthen our commitment to helping others find Christ and know truth and the way to salvation through the holiness of our lives. And may you and your families have a blessed Feast of the Nativity and a joyous and healthy New Year. With paternal love in Christ,

â&#x20AC; Archbishop DEMETRIOS of America

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An Unwavering Journey Towards the Restoration of Full Communion CONSTANTINOPLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The bells of the Patriarchal Church of St. George in Phanar rang joyfully, as joyfully as they usually toll the night of the Resurrection. It was a festal toll, with a quick rhythm of joy and anticipation. The City was foggy and melancholic, in the evening preceding the patronal feast of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the feast of St. Andrew, the first called apostle. by Stavros H. Papagermanos

Pope Benedict XVI, just nineteen months in the Throne of Rome was coming for his first visit to the See of the long tormented great Church of Christ, the Church of Constantinople. The police measures and some demonstrations of recent days had created a climate of uneasiness and discontent, to say the least. For at least six hours before the Popeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival Police blockades kept cars and visitors as far as two miles away.

"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Your Holiness and most beloved brother in Christ, we welcome you with great joy, honor and love," said Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, as he greeted the Pope. Earlier in the afternoon of Nov. 29, the Patriarch accompanied by Archbishop Demetrios of America and Metropolitan Ioannis of Pergamos, had welcomed the Pope in Istanbul International Airport. Back in the Phanar, Patriarch Bartholomew awaited the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI. At his side stood the Hierarchy of the Throne, clergy and numerous faithful from around the world. Among them were many pilgrims from America, many Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, taking part in the Annual Pilgrimage organized by the Archons of the Order of St. Andrew. All and everything were orderly and well organized. The Ecumenical Patriarch welcomed

the prelate of the Roman-Catholic Church with a warm and brotherly embrace. Together they lit a candle, together they venerated the icons of the Mother of God and St. Andrew the Apostle and together they entered the glowing Cathedral for the Doxology service. It is significant that this was the first official visit of the Primate of the Roman Catholic Church to Istanbul in the past 27 years. The previous visit was in 1979 when Patriarch Demetrios welcomed Pope John Paul II. This visit also constitutes a historical continuity of previous meetings of Patriarch Athenagoras and Pope Paul VI, who proclaimed the lifting of the anathemas (excommunications), which accompanied the great Schism of the Church and divided Christianity in 1054. Ecumenical Patriarchate Bartholomew in welcoming Pope Benedict XVI during the Doxology, underlined the significance of this City for the history of the Christian

Church. It is the place where Ecumenical Councils and Synods of the Ancient Church took place, where saints, martyrs, confessors, theologians and teachers of the Church were illuminated, and where the faith of the Orthodox "strengthened the Oecumene." His All Holiness also referred to the visits of the former Popes Paul VI and John Paul II, as well as the return, two years earlier, to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the holy relics of Saints Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom. Patriarch Bartholomew expressed the gratefulness of the Ecumenical Patriarchate to Pope Benedict for continuing the tradition of his predecessor to visit the See of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. At the conclusion of the service and before advancing to the Hall of the Throne, Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Benedict

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A MESSAGE OF FRATERNITY, COOPERATION AND COMMUNION IN CHARITY AND TRUTH

Common Declaration by Pope Benedict XVI and Patriarch Bartholomew I “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Ps 117:24) This fraternal encounter which brings us together, Pope Benedict XVI of Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, is God’s work, and in a certain sense his gift. We give thanks to the Author of all that is good, who allows us once again, in prayer and in dialogue, to express the joy we feel as brothers and to renew our commitment to move towards full communion. This commitment comes from the Lord’s will and from our responsibility as Pastors in the Church of Christ. May our meeting be a sign and an encouragement to us to share the same sentiments and the same attitudes of fraternity, cooperation and communion in charity and truth. The Holy Spirit will help us to prepare the great day of the re-establishment of full unity, whenever and however God wills it. Then we shall truly be able to rejoice and be glad. 1. We have recalled with thankfulness the meetings of our venerable predecessors, blessed by the Lord, who showed the world the urgent need for unity and traced sure paths for attaining it, through dialogue, prayer and the daily life of the Church. Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras I went as pilgrims to Jerusalem, to the very place where Jesus Christ died and rose again for the salvation of the world, and they also met again, here in the Phanar and in Rome. They left us a common declaration which retains all its value; it emphasizes that true dialogue in charity must sustain and inspire all relations between individuals and between Churches, that it “must be rooted in a total fidelity to the one Lord Jesus Christ and in mutual respect for their own traditions” (Tomos Agapis, 195). Nor have we forgotten the reciprocal visits of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and His Holiness Dimitrios I. It was during the visit of Pope John Paul II, his first ecumenical visit, that the creation of the Mixed Commission for theological dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church was announced. This has brought together our Churches in the declared aim of re-establishing full communion. As far as relations between the Church of Rome and the Church of Constantinople are concerned, we cannot fail to recall the solemn ecclesial act effacing the memory of the ancient anathemas which for centuries had a negative effect on our Churches. We have not yet drawn from this act all the positive consequences which can flow from it in our progress towards full unity, to which the mixed Commission is called to make an important contribution. We exhort our faithful to take an active part in this process, through prayer and through significant gestures. 2. At the time of the plenary session of the mixed Commission for theological dialogue, which was recently held in Belgrade through the generous hospitality of the Serbian Orthodox Church, we expressed our profound joy at the resumption of the theological dialogue. This had been interrupted for several years because of various difficulties, but now the Commission was able to work afresh in a spirit of friendship and cooperation. In treating the topic “Conciliarity and Authority in the Church” at local, regional and universal levels, the Commission undertook a phase of study on the ecclesiological and canonical consequences of the sacramental nature of

SIGNING the Common Declaration.

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AN ANCIENT book of the four Gospels was the gift of the Patriarch to the Pope.

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IN RETURN the Pope presented a golden chalice to the Patriarch.

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the Church. This will permit us to address some of the principal questions that are still unresolved. We are committed to offer unceasing support, as in the past, to the work entrusted to this Commission and we accompany its members with our prayers. 3. As Pastors, we have first of all reflected on the mission to proclaim the Gospel in today’s world. This mission, “Go, make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19), is today more timely and necessary than ever, even in traditionally Christian countries. Moreover, we cannot ignore the increase of secularization, relativism, even nihilism, especially in the Western world. All this calls for a renewed and powerful

proclamation of the Gospel, adapted to the cultures of our time. Our traditions represent for us a patrimony which must be continually shared, proposed, and interpreted anew. This is why we must strengthen our cooperation and our common witness before the world. 4. We have viewed positively the process that has led to the formation of the European Union. Those engaged in this great project should not fail to take into consideration all aspects affecting the inalienable rights of the human person, especially religious freedom, a witness and guarantor of respect for all other freedoms. In every step towards unification, minorities must be protected, with their

cultural traditions and the distinguishing features of their religion. In Europe, while remaining open to other religions and to their cultural contributions, we must unite our efforts to preserve Christian roots, traditions and values, to ensure respect for history, and thus to contribute to the European culture of the future and to the quality of human relations at every level. In this context, how could we not evoke the very ancient witnesses and the illustrious Christian heritage of the land in which our meeting is taking place, beginning with what the Acts of the Apostles tells us concerning the figure of Saint Paul, Apostle of the Gentiles? In this land, the Gospel message and the ancient cultural tradition met. This link, which has contributed so much to the Christian heritage that we share, remains timely and will bear more fruit in the future for evangelization and for our unity. 5. Our concern extends to those parts of today’s world where Christians live and to the difficulties they have to face, particularly poverty, wars and terrorism, but equally to various forms of exploitation of the poor, of migrants, women and children. We are called to work together to promote respect for the rights of every human being, created in the image and likeness of God, and to foster economic, social and cultural development. Our theological and ethical traditions can offer a solid basis for a united approach in preaching and action. Above all, we wish to affirm that killing innocent people in God’s name is an offence against him and against human dignity. We must all commit ourselves to the renewed service of humanity and the defense of human life, every human life. We take profoundly to heart the cause of peace in the Middle East, where our Lord lived, suffered, died and rose again, and where a great multitude of our Christian brethren have lived for centuries. We fervently hope that peace will be reestablished in that region, that respectful coexistence will be strengthened between the different peoples that live there, between the Churches and between the different religions found there. To this end, we encourage the establishment of closer relationships between Christians, and of an authentic and honest inter-religious dialogue, with a view to combating every form of violence and discrimination. 6. At present, in the face of the great threats to the natural environment, we want to express our concern at the negative consequences for humanity and for the whole of creation which can result from economic and technological progress that does not know its limits. As religious leaders, we consider it one of our duties to encourage and to support all efforts made to protect God’s creation, and to bequeath to future generations a world in which they will be able to live. 7. Finally, our thoughts turn towards all of you, the faithful of our two Churches throughout the world, Bishops, priests, deacons, men and women religious, lay men and women engaged in ecclesial service, and all the baptized. In Christ we greet other Christians, assuring them of our prayers and our openness to dialogue and cooperation. In the words of the Apostle of the Gentiles, we greet all of you: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Cor 1:2). At the Phanar, 30 November 2006 Benedict XVI Bartholomew I

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An Unwavering Journey Towards the Restoration of Full Communion X page B-1 venerated the relics of Saints Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom, both former Archbishops of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and predecessors of Patriarch Bartholomew. The relics of the two saints were taken to Rome in the 1204 sacking of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade. It was a request from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Pope John Paul II, who wholeheartedly accepted, that initiated the return of the relics two years ago to their original resting place. Following the welcoming ceremony, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Benedict XVI met privately to discuss issues regarding Orthodox and Roman Catholic relations, including interreligious dialogue, world peace and mutual understanding.

Divine Liturgy The day of the patronal feast of St. Andrew is a glorious day every year. That morning the over flying military choppers, the heavy police presence, the forced twomile morning walk, the sight of the sharp shooters on the roofs of the Patriarchal compound or the various methods of

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LIGHTING a candle together at the narthex of St. George Church.

VENERATING the holy relics St. John Chrysostom and St. Gregory the Theologian.

intimidation, none were able to limit or prevent the progression of a historic day for Orthodoxy and Christianity in general. Bells tolling are a joyful sound, which calls the faithful to prayer or other times hails and honors the arrival of important visitors. This joyful sound once again welcomed the Pope’s arrival for the Divine Liturgy. Once again Patriarch Bartholomew personally received the Pope, just before the chanting of the Great Doxology and escorted him into the specially provided Throne in the Patriarchal Cathedral. The Liturgy progressed with the Ecumenical Patriarch presiding. The uplifting atmosphere of prayer and meditation with the help of strong dose of nostalgia could trick one’s senses into a travel back in time through the centuries, to the times of the Byzantine glory of the first Christian millennium. During the Liturgy the Ecumenical Patriarch and Pope Benedict embraced and exchanged the kiss of peace and love and the Pope recited the Lord's prayer in Greek. "The kiss of peace is a sign of reconciliation, a symbol of fellowship of the faithful in the Holy Spirit" said Fr. Dositheos Anag-

nostopoulos, Patriarchal Press Officer. "In the church, this love is expressed with a kiss and the words: 'Christ is in our midst. He is and shall always be.'" In attendance at the Liturgy were Patriarch Mesrop II of the Armenian Church of Constantinople, the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, representing the Greek government the Minister of Macedonia-Thrace Yiorgos Kalantzis, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson and many other religious and political figures from throughout the world. Eumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presented the gift of an ancient book of the Gospels (the first four books of the New Testament) to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. Patriarch Bartholomew said: “Your Holiness, in remembrance of your blessed visit to our Church, expressing to you both our joy and gratitude, we offer to you this Holy Gospel, on the first page of which is inscribed: ‘You are the imitators of Christ’. Let us be therefore imitators of our common Lord and Savior,” said the Patriarch, “praying and working for love, unity and peace to prevail in our Churches and the whole world”.

The Pope reciprocated and presented a gift of a golden chalice to the Patriarch. During his homily following the celebration of the Liturgy Patriarch Bartholomew underlined the deeper meaning of every Divine Liturgy, which brings into communion heaven and earth, eternity and all time, past, present and future. The Divine Liturgy is the sacramental revelation of the entire truth of our faith and the place of total communion in the body of Christ. Subsequently, His All Holiness expressed his sadness over the fact that the Orthodox and Roman Catholics could not commonly conduct divine services, as well as his wish that the day will soon come for full Communion. Within the framework of the Eucharist which we owe to the Creator of the universe for all His gifts, the Patriarch expressed his heartfelt gratitude for this visit by the Pope, which he defined as an expression of filial love and honor towards the Orthodox Church, as well as a sign of mutual will for “in spiritum love and trust” in truth, towards the restoration of full communion of the Churches. Following the homilies (see texts) the two leaders proceeded to the balcony of the Chief Secretariat for a common blessing to the faithful. The moment was historic; the two Prelates joined hands and raised their arms in the air, hands clasped in unity, thus creating an unforgettable image which depicts the will and the drive of the two Hierarchs. In a momentous gesture of filial love and respect for their respective churches, Pope Benedict XVI and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, signed a significant Common Declaration which includes seven major points of common care and concern of the two churches. The signing of the mutual statement continues a tradition which began in 1964 when Pope Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras met in Jerusalem and later in Istanbul and Rome for the purpose of deepening the renewed relationship

between the Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Churches. The Pope and his entourage sat at the formal luncheon in the Patriarchal House with many hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne.

Reciprocal visit Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew paid a reciprocal visit to the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul Dec. 1, where he was welcomed by Pope Benedict XVI. The two leaders joined in a procession into the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit where the Pope celebrated the Mass for the Roman Catholic community of Istanbul. During the Liturgy the Pope and the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew exchanged a kiss of peace and offered a common blessing to the faithful. Also in attendance for the Roman Catholic Liturgy were the heads of the other Christian Communities of the city. The Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, built in 1846 under the direction of Italian architect Julien Hillereau, is located near the Beyoglu District of Istanbul. The statute of one of the Pope's predecessors with the same name, Benedict XV, stands in the courtyard of the cathedral. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Benedict XVI walked alongside each other amid the sound of church bells, attended worship services together, held ecumenical dialogue, and embraced fraternally as their predecessors and founders of the two respective Churches had done, the brothers and apostles Sts. Peter and Andrew. In a mutual statement of ecclesiastical solidarity, the two Church leaders renewed their commitment to work towards the restoration of Full Communion between the two Churches. From the historic Phanar they made history and sent a message of love and peace for millions of Christians around the world.

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To Witness a Historic Event ISTANBUL, Turkey – More than 150 people, including some Roman Catholics and Episcopalians, participated in the Archon pilgrimage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate for the historic visitation of Pope Benedict XVI to His All Holiness Bartholomew. Here are comments from some of the pilgrimage participants: Ron Harb, Little Rock, Ark.: "I think that it is a tragedy how the Orthodox Church is persecuted at the hands of the Turkish government and its people. The pilgrimage was a very divine and moving experience – worshipping with Pope Benedict and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. I would hope and pray that we can reconcile our differences and be in Communion with each other." Maria Caras, Wilmington, Del.: "I thought it was an awesome event to see the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Pope promoting Christian unity. To see their arms up like that at the balcony was an unforgettable moment." Andrew Manatos, Washington, D.C.: "It is a thrill to be at a historic event like this… but for me this could be historic in the sense that it will be the future's history. This visit by the Pope will be the opening of a window so the people can see this 2,000-year-old institution and the crisis it faces." John Kassimatis, New York City: "This is a once in a lifetime event. I pray this is the beginning of Christian unity. I really believe it is."

of separation. They just didn't say the obligatory. It was very heart warming hearing the Byzantine chant Polyhronion for the Pope of Rome, which hasn't been done in a thousand years. It brought tears to my eyes." Anastasia Nichols, New York City: "Fabulous. Like the credit card commercial, it was priceless. It went beyond expectations. It made me aware of how important Constantinople was historically." Dorothy Corvi, New York City: "It was historical and wonderful. They should put a book out on the visit because it would be a wonderful remembrance. It was very impressive. My husband is Roman Catholic and I felt like this visit was a bridge." Charles Masterpolis, Savannah, Ga.: "I have been to a lot of these things where there was a lot of talking and hand-shaking. But this is the first time I saw it so positive. It givers me all the confidence that something will happen." Nick Greanias, Decatur, Ill: "For me, the Pope being here and the things he said in his homily give me great hope that in my lifetime we will take Communion together." Jim Miller, Minneapolis, Minn.: "It is exciting. It is a very important first step we have taken in mending almost a thousand years of division. It seems there was a lot of genuine warmth between the Pope and the Patriarch."

Angela Damianakis of New Port Richey, Fla.: "I' m elated that I could be a witness and pilgrim on this momentous event of the Church. But I am leaving with a sense of melancholy because the condition of the Patriarchate is in great peril. As a pilgrim, I recognize the privilege of having been one of the chosen few to witness and celebrate this historic event."

Helen Seelig, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.: "As a Catholic at the Greek Orthodox Church, the beauty, the chanting, and the warmth of the congregation were beautiful. I kept pinching myself. I felt like I was with angels. It is a dream, come true. We were one Holy, Apostolic Church for 1,052 years and now almost a thousand years later we are building bridges to bring us back together more fully. God wants us all to be brothers."

Dr. Theodore Vlahos, Clearwater, Fla.: "It was overwhelming to realize what a historic moment it was to see the Bishop of Rome and the Ecumenical Patriarch at a Liturgy together and speaking of reversing a thousand years

Joshua Trevino, Sacramento, Calif.: "Everything was right about it. Seeing them together on the Patriarchal Balcony at the residence and clasping hands gave us a vision of a united Christendom that we desperately need."

Six-year-old Michael Vlahos received a special blessing from Pope Benedict XVI during the Pontiff's visit to the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George. When it was time for Communion during the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the Feast Day of Saint Andrew the Apostle, young Michael, the son of Theodore and Filitsa Vlahos of Clearwater, Fla., took a slight detour. On his way to take Communion, Michael turned left and went to see the Pope, who was standing by his seat of honor. M ichael k issed the Pope's hand and the Pontiff reciprocated by blessing Michael and patting him on the head. Michael then continued on his journey to receive Communion.

A Papal Blessing

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”

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HOMILY BY ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW DURING THE DIVINE LITURGY ON THE FEAST DAY OF ST. ANDREW With the grace of God, Your Holiness, we have been blessed to enter the joy of the Kingdom, to "see the true light and receive the heavenly Spirit." Every celebration of the Divine Liturgy is a powerful and inspiring con-celebration of heaven and of history. Every Divine Liturgy is both an anamnesis of the past and an anticipation of the Kingdom. We are convinced that during this Divine Liturgy, we have once again been transferred spiritually in three directions: toward the kingdom of heaven where the angels celebrate; toward the celebration of the liturgy through the centuries; and toward the heavenly kingdom to come. This overwhelming continuity with heaven as well as with history means that the Orthodox liturgy is the mystical experience and profound conviction that "Christ was, is, and ever shall be in our midst!" For in Christ, there is a deep connection between past, present, and future. In this way, the liturgy is more than merely the recollection of Christ's words and acts. It is the realization of the very presence of Christ Himself, who has promised to be wherever two or three are gathered in His name. At the same time, we recognize that the rule of prayer is the rule of faith (lex orandi lex credendi), that the doctrines of the Person of Christ and of the Holy Trinity have left an indelible mark on the liturgy, which comprises one of the undefined doctrines, "revealed to us in mystery," of which St. Basil the Great so eloquently spoke. This is why, in liturgy, we are reminded of the need to reach unity in faith as well as in prayer. Therefore, we kneel in humility and repentance before the living God and our Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious Name we bear and yet at the same time whose seamless garment we have divided. We confess in sorrow that we are not yet able to celebrate the holy sacraments in unity. And we pray that the day may come when this sacramental unity will be realized in its fullness. And yet, Your Holiness and beloved brother in Christ, this con-celebration of heaven and earth, of history and time, brings us closer to each other today through the blessing of the presence, together with all the saints, of the predecessors of our Modesty, namely St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom. We are honored to venerate the relics of these two spiritual giants after the solemn restoration of their sacred relics in this holy church two years ago when they were

graciously returned to us by the venerable Pope John Paul II. Just as, at that time, during our Thronal Feast, we welcomed and placed their saintly relics on the Patriarchal Throne, chanting "Behold your throne!" So, today we gather in their living presence and eternal memory as we celebrate the Liturgy named in honor of St. John Chrysostom. Thus our worship coincides with the same joyous worship in heaven and throughout history. Indeed, as St. John Chrysostom himself affirms: "Those in heaven and those on earth form a single festival, a shared thanksgiving, one choir" (PG 56.97). Heaven and earth offer one prayer, one feast, and one doxology. The Divine Liturgy is at once the heavenly kingdom and our home, "a new heaven and a new earth" (Rev. 21.1), the ground and center where all things find their true meaning. The Liturgy teaches us to broaden our horizon and vision, to speak the language of love and communion, but also to learn that we must be with one another in spite of our differences and even divisions. In its spacious embrace, it includes the whole world, the communion of saints, and all of God's creation. The entire universe becomes "a cosmic liturgy", to recall the teaching of St. Maximus the Confessor. This kind of Liturgy can never grow old or outdated. The only appropriate response to this showering of divine benefits and compassionate mercy is gratitude (eucharistia). Indeed, thanksgiving and glory are the only fitting response of human beings to their Creator. For to Him belong all glory, honor, and worship: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; now and always, and to the ages of ages. Amen. Truly, particular and wholehearted gratitude fills our hearts toward the loving God, for today, on the festive commemoration of the Apostle founder and protector of this Church, the Divine Liturgy is attended by His Holiness our brother and bishop of the elder Rome, Pope Benedict XVI, together with his honorable entourage. Once again, we gratefully greet this presence as a blessing from God, as an expression of brotherly love and honor toward our Church, and as evidence of our common desire to continue – in a spirit of love and faithfulness to the Gospel Truth and the common tradition of our Fathers – the unwavering journey toward the restoration of full communion among our Churches, which constitutes His divine will and command. May it be so.

DECEMBER 2006

HOMILY BY POPE BENEDICT XVI AT THE DIVINE LITURGY IN THE PATRIARCHAL CHURCH OF SAINT GEORGE IN THE PHANAR ON THE FEAST OF SAINT ANDREW THE APOSTLE This Divine Liturgy celebrated on the Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Patron Saint of the Church of Constantinople, brings us back to the early Church, to the age of the Apostles. The Gospels of Mark and Matthew relate how Jesus called the two brothers, Simon, whom Jesus calls Cephas or Peter, and Andrew: "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men" (Mt 4:19, Mk 1:17). The Fourth Gospel also presents Andrew as the first to be called, "ho protoklitos", as he is known in the Byzantine tradition. It is Andrew who then brings his brother Simon to Jesus (cf. Jn 1:40f.). Today, in this Patriarchal Church of Saint George, we are able to experience once again the communion and call of the two brothers, Simon Peter and Andrew, in the meeting of the Successor of Peter and his Brother in the episcopal ministry, the head of this Church traditionally founded by the Apostle Andrew. Our fraternal encounter highlights the special relationship uniting the Churches of Rome and Constantinople as Sister Churches. With heartfelt joy we thank God for granting new vitality to the relationship that has developed since the memorable meeting in Jerusalem in December 1964 between our predecessors, Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras. Their exchange of letters, published in the volume entitled Tomos Agapis, testifies to the depth of the bonds that grew between them, bonds mirrored in the relationship between the Sister Churches of Rome and Constantinople. On 7 December 1965, the eve of the final session of the Second Vatican Council, our venerable predecessors took a new and unique and unforgettable step in the Patriarchal Church of Saint George and the Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican respectively: they removed from the memory of the Church the tragic excommunications of 1054. In this way they confirmed a decisive shift in our relationship. Since then, many other important steps have been taken along the path of mutual rapprochement. I recall in particular the visit of my predecessor, Pope John Paul II, to Constantinople in 1979, and the visits to Rome of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I. In that same spirit, my presence here today is meant to renew our commitment to advancing along the road towards the re-establishment – by God’s grace – of full communion between the Church of Rome and the Church of Constantinople. I can assure you that the Catholic Church is willing to do everything possible to overcome obstacles and to seek, together with our Orthodox brothers and sisters, ever more effective means of pastoral cooperation to this end. The two brothers, Simon, called Peter, and Andrew, were fishermen whom Jesus called to become fishers of men. The Risen Lord, before his Ascension, sent them out together with the other Apostles with the mission of making all nations his disciples, baptizing them and proclaiming his teachings (cf. Mt 28:19ff.; Lk 24:47; Acts 1:8). This charge left us by the holy brothers Peter and Andrew is far from finished. On the contrary, today it is even more urgent and necessary. For it looks not only to those cultures which have been touched only marginally by the Gospel message, but also to long-established European cultures deeply grounded in the Christian tradition. The process of secularization has weakened the hold of that tradition;

A COMMON BLESSING to the faithful at the conclusion of the Mass at the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit in Constantinople.

indeed, it is being called into question, and even rejected. In the face of this reality, we are called, together with all other Christian communities, to renew Europe’s awareness of its Christian roots, traditions and values, giving them new vitality. Our efforts to build closer ties between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Churches are a part of this missionary task. The divisions which exist among Christians are a scandal to the world and an obstacle to the proclamation of the Gospel. On the eve of his passion and death, the Lord, surrounded by his disciples, prayed fervently that all may be one, so that the world may believe (cf. Jn 17:21). It is only through brotherly communion between Christians and through their mutual love that the message of God’s love for each and every man and woman will become credible. Anyone who casts a realistic glance on the Christian world today will see the urgency of this witness. Simon Peter and Andrew were called together to become fishers of men. This same task, however, took on a different form for each of the brothers. Simon, notwithstanding his human weakness, was called "Peter", the "rock" on which the Church was to be built; to him in a particular way were entrusted the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven (cf. Mt 16:18). His journey would take him from Jerusalem to Antioch, and from Antioch to Rome, so that in that City he might exercise a universal responsibility. The issue of the universal service of Peter and his Successors has unfortunately given rise to our differences of opinion, which we hope to overcome, thanks also to the theological dialogue which has been recently resumed. My venerable predecessor, the Servant of God Pope John Paul II, spoke of the mercy that characterizes Peter’s service of unity, a mercy which Peter himself was the first to experience (Encyclical Ut Unum Sint, 91). It is on this basis that Pope John Paul extended an invitation to enter into a fraternal dialogue aimed at identifying

ways in which the Petrine ministry might be exercised today, while respecting its nature and essence, so as to "accomplish a service of love recognized by all concerned" (ibid., 95). It is my desire today to recall and renew this invitation. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, received another task from the Lord, one which his very name suggests. As one who spoke the Greek language, he became – together with Philip – the Apostle of the encounter with the Greeks who came to Jesus (cf. Jn 12:20ff.). Tradition tells us that he was a missionary not only in Asia Minor and the territories south of the Black Sea, that is, in this very region, but also in Greece, where he suffered martyrdom. The Apostle Andrew, therefore, represents the meeting between early Christianity and Greek culture. This encounter, particularly in Asia Minor, became possible thanks especially to the great Cappadocian Fathers, who enriched the liturgy, theology and spirituality of both the Eastern and the Western Churches. The Christian message, like the grain of wheat (cf. Jn 12:24), fell on this land and bore much fruit. We must be profoundly grateful for the heritage that emerged from the fruitful encounter between the Christian message and Hellenic culture. It has had an enduring impact on the Churches of East and West. The Greek Fathers have left us a store of treasure from which the Church continues to draw riches old and new (cf. Mt 13:52). The lesson of the grain of wheat that dies in order to bear fruit also has a parallel in the life of Saint Andrew. Tradition tells us that he followed the fate of his Lord and Master, ending his days in Patras, Greece. Like Peter, he endured martyrdom on a cross, the diagonal cross that we venerate today as the cross of Saint Andrew. From his example we learn that the path of each single Christian, like that of the Church as a whole, leads to new life, to eternal life, through the imitation of Christ and the experience of his cross.

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In the course of history, both the Church of Rome and the Church of Constantinople have often experienced the lesson of the grain of wheat. Together we venerate many of the same martyrs whose blood, in the celebrated words of Tertullian, became the seed of new Christians (Apologeticum, 50, 13). With them, we share the same hope that impels the Church to "press forward, like a stranger in a foreign land, amid the persecutions of the world and the consolations of God" (Lumen Gentium, 8, cf. Saint Augustine, De Civ. Dei, XVIII, 51, 2). For its part, the century that has just ended also saw courageous witnesses to the faith, in both East and West. Even now, there are many such witnesses in different parts of the world. We remember them in our prayer and, in whatever way we can, we offer them our support, as we urge all world leaders to respect religious freedom as a fundamental human right. The Divine Liturgy in which we have participated was celebrated according to the rite of Saint John Chrysostom. The cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ have been made mystically present. For us Christians this is a source and sign of constantly renewed hope. We find that hope beautifully expressed in the ancient text known as the Passion of Saint Andrew: "I greet you, O Cross, consecrated by the Body of Christ and adorned by His limbs as by precious pearls … May the faithful know your joy, and the gifts you hold in store …". This faith in the redeeming death of Jesus on the cross, and this hope which the Risen Christ offers to the whole human family, are shared by all of us, Orthodox and Catholics alike. May our daily prayer and activity be inspired by a fervent desire not only to be present at the Divine Liturgy, but to be able to celebrate it together, to take part in the one table of the Lord, sharing the same bread and the same chalice. May our encounter today serve as an impetus and joyful anticipation of the gift of full communion. And may the Spirit of God accompany us on our journey!

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HAGIA SOPHIA: God’s Gift to the World On December 27, 537 AD, three years before Justinian’s death, the great Church of St. Sophia –designed by Master Architects Isidore of Miletus and Athemius of Tralles under the jurisdiction and leadership of Emperor Justinian– was dedicated. It is said, that during the dedication, Justinian murmured, “Solomon, I have surpassed thee.” by Steven P. Papadatos

Having a set of rare as-built drawings of St. Sophia that were produced by Dunbar & Oaks, one could spend hours looking over these spectacular documents and wonder the extent of genius that existed to construct this marvel of Orthodoxy. When studying the measured Architectural and Structural Drawings one comes to the conclusion that God must have orchestrated and inspired the design, since man alone could not have accomplished this great feat. The interior of St. Sophia’s mystical three-dimensional space, complemented with sunlight streaming through the 40 dome windows above the gigantic but yet graceful pendentives, creates a wonderful play of light with each moment of the day, as the sun moves from east to west. The entire structure appears to be alive. Nothing impedes or causes any negative shadow. Perhaps it was intentional that all other buildings Justinian built were not of this fine quality and proportions. Ironically, the Church of St. Sophia does not face due East as tradition dictates, but the Altar faces exactly southeast. There are three logical thoughts behind the direction of St. Sophia. First, it captures the most effective sunlight during the entire day due to longitude and latitude. It is also based on summer and winter solstice. If this were intended, the direction is brilliant. During the early morning hours the sun sits directly over the Altar Area. Through the windows in the Apse below the Platytera, the Altar is illumined as is the entire Nave Area and back wall separating the Nave from the Narthex. During the entire day, whether the sun is high or low, the entire Nave and Northeast Wall are be brightly lit. In the late afternoon and towards the early evening, the sun enters through the rear dome windows, highlighting the altar with its gentle warmth. One could only imagine a late evening vesper service. The second reason for the orientation is that the site dictates the southeast direction in order to create true symmetry in the site planning. Finally, there is the practical possibility that the architects wanted to offer the finest of views from the heavily traveled Marmara Sea. Who wouldn’t want to offer this site of beauty to the world? Since the exterior of St. Sophia is muted, it would have been difficult to imagine the internal richness it possessed. It typifies Byzantine Architecture. It is quiet and humble on the exterior and vibrant and exquisite on the interior. The form of the exterior, although dominating the skyline, could be classified as a modern form of architecture because of its extreme simplicity. When approaching St. Sophia, one walks through two Narthexes, the outer (Exo-Narthex) and the Main Narthex. The original plan of St. Sophia included a large atrium on the outside of the

Exo-Narthex which has since been destroyed. When entering through the Nave, one experiences a breathtaking view of a square plan of 56,419 square feet with marble Colonnades reaching up to the arches and embracing the strong horizontal galleries with column capitals carved as fine lacework of scrolls and other patterns surrounding Imperial Monograms and Crosses. Even though it is widely speculated that these columns were looted from various temples, it does not appear plausible. The structure with its proportions was designed to accommodate a specific column dimension, rather than the columns to having dictated the proportions of St. Sophia. The capitals of the columns have all been carved specifically for St. Sophia, and do not indicate otherwise. It has also been speculated that the marble cladding of the walls were removed from other temples. This is certainty not an accurate statement. Perhaps this could be true for some minor repair work over the course of time. The brightness and splendor of the interior of St. Sophia was made possible with gold mosaics covering the dome and arches together with the bright colored marble covering the interior of the structure. As the sun from the dome windows scans the interior, the interior reflects like diamonds, and the lacework carvings create another dimension within the total space. Even though 361 doors have been counted throughout St. Sophia, it is said that a total of 365 doors were originally designed and installed throughout the entire building to represent the 365 days of the year. Nine doors were placed from the inner Narthex leading into the Nave, to allegedly represent the nine angles. The central door, being the highest, was reserved for processions and ceremonial use. The Nave is a representation of a ship by tradition, and at St. Sophia the Nave is clad with white marble with the marble’s wavy blue veins representing the sea. Knowing this fact, one understands the significance of each detail and

the intent of the overall design. Herbert J. Muller, who in 1940 was involved in surveying the existing conditions of St. Sophia, described St. Sophia saying, “What, then, does St. Sophia have to tell us? St. Sophia remains an inspiring monument, glorious and vainglorious. It is a symbol of humility and pride, of holiness and worldliness, as the power of faith. It is an everlasting triumph of a society. It may epitomize all the great societies and golden ages of the past, which still inspire.” What makes St. Sophia so very special? It was a new idea. It was a new way to build. It represented new ways to use space and it was truly innovative in approach to architecture and engineering. Even though, the dome collapsed twice during construction, revisions to the plans were made. Nothing would stand in the way of this monument of glory, even if raising the vertical radius of the new dome to 180 feet above ground was part of the revisions. These setbacks did not deter Justinian or the many laborers who strived to create what had not been attempted before. St. Sophia defied all the laws of physics, yet it still stands today. And yet, St. Sophia does not need applause, the achievement speaks for itself. St. Sophia is to Orthodoxy what the Parthenon is to Hellenism. So many centuries later, the exterior is still muted and the thought of the vibrancy of Worship inspires. The Marmara is still well traveled and like so long ago, St. Sophia offers the most beautiful of views. The sun still rises and sets, illuminating the interior today for the pilgrim as it did during the glory of Byzantium. St. Sophia is a gift from God to the world. Steven Papadatos is the founder of Papadatos Partnership LLP, a New York City based Architectural firm. Over 40 year career as a licensed architect in 14 states, he has designed and restored countless Byzantine houses of worship throughout the world.

Encounters Between Ecumenical Patriarchs and Popes: 1964 to 2006 • Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras meets with Pope Paul VI on the Mount of Olives on January 5 and 6 in 1964, in Jerusalem. • Pope Paul VI visits Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras in Constantinople at the Phanar on July 25, 1967. • Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras visits Pope Paul VI in Rome on October 28, 1967. • Pope John Paul II visits Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios I in Constantinople at the Phanar on November 30, 1979. • Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios I visits Pope John Paul II in Rome on December 7, 1987. • Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visits Pope John Paul II in Rome on June 29, 1995. • Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew meets with Pope John Paul II at Assisi, Italy, on January 24, 2002, for a “Day of Prayer for Peace in the World.” • Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope John Paul II issue a joint declaration on the protection of the creation simultaneously in Rome and in Venice, June 10, 2002. • Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visits Pope John Paul II in Rome on June 29, 2004. • Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew preside over an Ecumenical Celebration in Rome, at the Vatican Basilica, on November 27, 2004, on the occasion of the Return of the Relics of Sts. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom. • Pope John Paul II passes away on April 2, 2005. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew personally attends his funeral at the Vatican on April 8, 2005. • Pope Benedict XVI visits Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Constantinople at the Phanar on November 30, 2006.

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