Greek American News Digest
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A Journey Into Greece's Land of a Thousand Stories
New York Times Style Magazine (May 13)
One writer chronicles his voyage to the island of Ithaca, where Odysseus was once reputedly king. read more | more here
The worrying future of Greece's most Instagrammable island
The Economist 1843 Magazine (May 9)
Agata Wagemaker stops to take a picture of a blue doorway. We're wandering through the marble streets of Oia, a picturesque village on the Greek island of Santorini...If ever a place felt like it was made for Instagram, it is Santorini. read more
Οn June 22 the enthronement of the new Archbishop of America Elpidoforos
GreekNews Online (May 12)
The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Fanar, Istanbul on Saturday unanimously elected the Metropolitan Elpidophoros of Bursa and Exarch of Bithynia as the new Greek Orthodox Archbishop of America, after his predecessor Archbishop Demetrios submitted his resignation to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew last week. The new Archbishop is 52 years old and was serving as abbot at the Halki Monastery. read more
US supports the reopening of the Theological School of Halki, says U.S. Ambassador Sam Brownback
ANA-MPA (May 12)
There are no excuses for the non-reopening of the Theological School of Halki said the United States ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, Sam Brownback in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA). read more
Turkey to send second drilling ship off Cyprus
Ekathimerini (May 13)
Ankara is continuing with its strategy of fueling tension in the Eastern Mediterranean, announcing its intention to send a second drill ship off Cyprus, while Turkish jets violated Greek airspace in the Aegean on Monday. read more
More than a scent: Cyprus promoting its perfume past
Associated Press (May 12)
Before Cyprus gained fame as the mythical birthplace of the goddess of love Aphrodite nearly three millennia ago, Cyprus was known around the Mediterranean for its perfumes, scents that the mighty queens of Egypt coveted. read more
Behind Sam Anas' rise in hockey, there's a special bond with one inspiring mom
The Athletic (May 12)
Any hockey fan from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia area knows Sam Anas is a great hockey player. Few from that neck of the woods have ever made it to professional hockey, and the Potomac, Maryland, native is in his third season with the Iowa Wild. So anytime Peter Anas wears a Sam Anas jersey to a Washington Capitals game, inevitably, somebody comes up to ask if he's Sam Anas' father. "Yes, indeed," Dad says, smiling wide. read more (subscription required)
LAGFF's 2019 Lineup Includes Olympia Dukakis Documentary
Variety (May 12)
The documentary "Olympia," a revealing look at the life and career of Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis, will join the other films screening at the 13th annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, which will take place at UCLA and at Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre on June 3-9. read more
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Proclaims
May 19 as AHEPA Sunday
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has proclaimed May 19, 2019 as "AHEPA Sunday."
The announcement, issued by Archiepiscopal Vicar Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, states, in part: "The AHEPA family, which also includes the Sons of Pericles, the Daughters of Penelope, and the Maids of Athena, has been dedicated to civic engagement for almost a century. Through their good works in education and philanthropy, they have let their light of service and compassion shine before others. In addition, their focus on the qualities of ancient Greek culture have supported an emphasis on civic responsibility..."
- A full readout of the announcement is provided below.
"We are honored and deeply grateful for the kind words of Archiepiscopal Vicar Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, who eloquently described the commitment of AHEPA family members to civic engagement for nearly a century," Supreme President George E. Loucas said. "The AHEPA family values the close ties and shared history it has with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and we look forward to continuing that bond with new Archbishop of America, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros. We are also grateful for the blessings Archiepiscopal Vicar Metropolitan Methodios has bestowed upon the AHEPA family and our members."
Date: May 15, 2019
Protocol 67/19
May 19, 2019
AHEPA Sunday
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,
Christ is Risen! Χριστός Ἀνέστη!
In the glorious light and joy of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and as we commemorate the Sunday of the Paralytic, I am happy to convey to you the greetings and blessings our new Archbishop, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.
In the healing of the paralytic, not only did Jesus reveal His power to renew life, but He also anticipated His Resurrection and the victory over death for all who believe. Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes in Him who sent me, has eternal life; he does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life (John 5:24).
Throughout these days following the Feast of Great and Holy Pascha, we exult in our salvation. We give thanks to God for His infinite wisdom and marvelous grace, for through Christ we are redeemed and are heirs of the promise of eternal life. With joy in our hearts and the Gospel on our lips, we are sharing this light and life with all so they may hear His word and believe. We are commissioned by our Lord to engage with each and every person so that they may find abundant life.
This engagement with the world and with those in need is also the focus of the members of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, also known as AHEPA. The AHEPA family, which also includes the Sons of Pericles, the Daughters of Penelope, and the Maids of Athena, has been dedicated to civic engagement for almost a century. Through their good works in education and philanthropy, they have let their light of service and compassion shine before others. In addition, their focus on the qualities of ancient Greek culture have supported an emphasis on civic responsibility. The members of AHEPA are committed to the quality and value of life, knowing that people of all ages are more engaged with their societies when basic needs are met, that our youth as our future need guidance and opportunities, and that our strength in engaging with the critical issues of today is found in our unity, our volunteerism, and our faith.
In this season of Pascha and on this commemoration of the Sunday of the Paralytic when we rejoice in the power and life that comes from Christ, I ask the parishes of our Holy Archdiocese to observe AHEPA Sunday. Please recognize and honor the members of the AHEPA family, highlighting the work that AHEPA continues to do throughout this nation and around the world. Through their work and our service through our parishes, we continue to offer a witness of the power of our faith and heritage, seeking to engage and enlighten others to secure and protect life here and now and for all eternity.
With Archpastoral love in the Risen Lord,
Metropolitan Methodios of Boston
Archiepiscopal Vicar
Founded in 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia, on the principles that undergirded its fight for civil rights and against discrimination, bigotry, and hatred felt at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan, AHEPA is the largest and oldest grassroots association of American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes with more than 400 chapters across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
AHEPA's mission is to promote the ancient Greek ideals of Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family and Individual Excellence through community service and volunteerism.
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