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Letter from the Editor Dear Readers: Once again, this month’s HJ offers you an opportunity to take a time out from your busy schedule and receive the joyful messages from our Hellenic community. Frosene In keeping with this annual tradition, many HJ Phillips readers share inspirational Holiday Greetings with Editor you throughout the paper. It is the season of sharing, reflecting and celebrating with family and friends and this tradition is an extension of that spirit. As I’ve remarked here many times before, you may spot a greeting from an old friend and be inspired to give them a call, send them an email, or drop them a card in the mail. We are reminded that these simple gestures are still appreciated. This HJ tradition also offers a unique voice and connection with one another throughout the season. May you have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!
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IOCC Assists Sandy Survivors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Archdiocese Assists Families in Greece . . . . . . 6 AHI Mourns the Passing of Roosevelt N. Larigakis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Diane Kochilas’ Vassilopita Recipe
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IOCC Assists Sandy Survivors With Recovery Efforts Baltimore, MD — Two weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed into the East Coast and obliterated entire neighborhoods along New York’s and New Jersey’s shorelines, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) remains on the ground supporting cleanup and recovery efforts of Orthodox parishes in the affected areas. Working in cooperation with the Greek Orthodox
Archdiocese, Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey, AHEPA, and Philoptochos, IOCC delivered emergency clean-up buckets to Holy Trinity/St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and St. Paul Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the hard hit coastal communities of Staten Island and Long Island, and to St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Toms River, New Jersey. The buckets filled with cleaning supplies, heavy duty gloves and trash bags will go to nearly 300 families trying to salvage homes damaged by the storm surge and intense winds. The parish hall at St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox
Members of New Jersey chapters of AHEPA, Philoptochos and GOYA gathered at St. George Greek Orthodox Church to assemble emergency clean-up buckets (right) and then distribute them (top) at Silverton Volunteer Fire Station for survivors of Superstorm Sandy. Cleaning supplies and other disaster relief items are still urgently needed by hundreds of families trying to make their damaged homes livable again. pHOtO by RADA tIERNEy/IOCC
Church has also served as a distribution point for clean-up buckets, blankets, clothes and meals for Sandy survivors living in the coastal communities surrounding Toms River, New Jersey. “On behalf of our parish, as well as the citizens who have been directly affected by Hurricane Sandy, we thank the IOCC for their presence in our community and on the entire Jersey Shore,” said Father Paul Pappas. “The homes that were visited by the IOCC Emergency Response Network Frontliners proved to be very comforting to our parishioners who were directly affected. The IOCC responded to our community and were prepared to offer spiritual assistance as well as provide the necessary supplies for the clean-up of personal property. The support offered by IOCC to the local volunteer firefighters of our community was greatly appreciated by the entire volunteer force.” The need for assistance is still great. “We are ready to receive whatever we can get,” said Father Luke Melackrinos of St. Paul Greek Orthodox Cathedral. “We’ve had 18 families in our parish sustain damage to their homes,” added Father Nick Petropoulakos of Holy Trinity/St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, “and many are still without power more than two weeks after the storm.” Staten Island received the brunt of the storm’s wrath,
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Leadership 100 Gives $100,000 Emergency Grant For Hurricane Sandy Disaster Charles H. Cotros, Chairman of Leadership 100, announced that the Executive Committee of Leadership 100, at an extraordinary teleconference call November 19, unanimously voted to grant $100,000 immediately to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund, established by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese on November 6 in the wake of the devastating storm that hit hardest in most Northeastern states, especially New York and New Jersey, as well as in the Middle Atlantic and Midwest. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios designated His Grace Bishop Andonios, Chancellor of the Archdiocese and Director of Philanthropy, to coordinate all relief efforts with the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and other agencies, as well as with the clergy in the affected areas. He will also monitor the distribution of funds. The Archbishop visited the leaving many homeless and without the barest of necessities. The parish hall is serving as the community’s central distribution center for food, water, and clothing. The greatest needs, according to all three parish priests, are cleaning supplies and baby items. Instructions for preparing Emergency Kits may be found at: www.iocc. org/giftsofheart.aspx. IOCC has distributed emergency relief items to survivors of Superstorm Sandy in New York, New Jersey and Maryland, including
Greek Orthodox Church of Holy Trinity/St. Nicholas in Staten Island, N.Y. on Sunday, November 4, which was hard hit by the storm. He presided over the Divine Liturgy and offered a Trisagion prayer service for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives. He also led the congregation in prayer for strength and comfort from God for all the people who lost their homes, their businesses and property and are suffering in the aftermath. Cotros said: “We have been witnesses to yet another great national tragedy, but we are comforted by the response of Archbishop Demetrios and the designation of Bishop Andonios. Just as with Hurricane Katrina, for which we provided $100,000 and the September 11 Relief Fund, for which we raised more than $500,000, Leadership 100 always stands ready to support humanitarian efforts during national crises. shipments of more than 1,300 cases of donated bottled water, along with 6,300 quilts and 4,600 personal hygiene kits provided in cooperation with Lutheran World Relief, 100 storage bins and more than 400 emergency clean-up buckets. IOCC is the official humanitarian aid agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America.To make a gift, visit www.iocc.org or call 1-877803-IOCC (4622).
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Assists Families in Greece through Grant to IOCC The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announced its support for efforts by International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) to assist in providing emergency assistance for Greeks who are especially vulnerable as a result of the continuing debt crisis, austerity measures and a collapsing health system. “Even as we reach out to assist to the best of our ability those who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy here in the United States, we remain mindful of the continued needs in Greece and elsewhere,” said Archbishop Demetrios. “These funds which had been collected this past year for the relief effort in Greece represent a further expression of the love and concern of the
faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for the suffering of our brothers and sisters in that country.” The $150,000 grant to IOCC, the humanitarian relief and development organization of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, will be directed at efforts to assist the elderly, children and large families with basic necessities for living as the economic situation deteriorates and winter approaches. The support comes from funds collected by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Relief Fund for the People of Greece. IOCC has been working to address the needs of Greek children, families and elderly who face the loss of critical social support as a result of the debt
crisis and austerity measures. During the past year, IOCC has delivered more than $1.5 million dollars in medical assistance, food and nutritional supplements and other aid to Greece. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese previously led recovery efforts following the 2007 wildfires that claimed 84 lives and destroyed more than 667,000 acres of farmland, homes and forests in southern Greece. Working through IOCC, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese provided $4 million in emergency assistance and supported efforts to help reestablish small family farms in the Peloponnese Peninsula.
IOCC Delivers $1.3 Million In Medical Aid To Greece’s Ailing Hospitals November 21, 2012 Baltimore, MD (IOCC) — As shortages of medical supplies and medicine continue to threaten healthcare delivery at Greece’s ailing hospitals, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is responding to the country’s escalating healthcare crisis with the delivery of more than $1.3 million in medical supplies and walking aids to pediatric hospitals in Athens and public general hospitals on the island of Crete. With generous support from the
Pancretan Association, IOCC distributed more than $675,000 in medical and surgical supplies to the hospitals throughout Crete. The Pancretan Association and the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) together also supported the distribution of more than $650,000 worth of medical supplies, wheelchairs and walking aids to three Athens-area public children’s hospitals. The medical facilities included Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital, the largest
children’s hospital in Greece with 700 beds, the General Children’s Hospital Aglaia Kyriakou with 160 beds and the Pentelis General Children’s Hospital with 380 beds. As the economic crisis escalated and fear of not being reimbursed by the government grew, hospital suppliers began demanding payment in advance for purchases of supplies. Manolis Papasavas, administrator of the three Children’s Hospitals in Athens, explained that without the medical supplies provided by
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VASSILOPITA – KEIK Toula’s New Year’s Cake
small coin in aluminum foil and drop it into the batter, submerging it slightly with your finger. Bake the cake for 1 hour, or until a thin knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven, cool in the pan for a few minutes, and invert onto a wire
Reprinted from THE COUNTRY COOKING OF GREECE by Diane Kochilas
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ew Year’s in Greece is always celebrated with vassilopita, which means St. Basil’s pie, a slightly confusing name, since vassilopita may be either a bread, savory meat pie, or cake, depending on the region. St. Basil is commemorated on New Year’s Day, hence the name despite the variations. The cake always has a coin, and in rural areas sometimes a piece of hay, baked into it for good luck, which is bestowed upon the person who gets the lucky piece. The most common vassilopitas are the ones that resemble a brioche – puffy, egg-and-milkladen breads flavored with orange or lemon zest and mastiha (mastic) or mahlepi, the aromatic kernel of a type of cherry. It is usually decorated with numbers indicating the new year and the words chronia polla, which literally means “many years,” or kaly chronia (“happy new year”) sculpted in dough, blocked out with blanched almonds, or stenciled with confectioners’ sugar. This recipe for a vassilopita cake is from one of the best home bakers I know, Toula Foukou, who lives in Athens but hails from Naxos and carries on the island’s traditional, seasonal baking in her apartment in an Athens suburb. ½ tsp mastiha (mastic) crystals 2 cups plus a pinch of sugar 5 large eggs, separated ½ tsp strained fresh lemon juice 1 cup milk 2 tbsp brandy Grated zest and strained juice of 1 large orange 1½ cups ground blanched almonds 2 oz couverture chocolate, finely chopped, or dark chocolate chips 4½ cups self-rising flour 1 tsp baking powder Confectioners’ sugar for sprinkling Chocolate sprinkles or slivered almonds for decorating (optional) Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Cut out a round piece of wax paper or parchment paper to line the bottom of a 12-in round springform or conventional baking pan. Butter the surface of the paper and the walls of the pan. With a pestle, pound the mastic with the pinch sugar in a mortar. Set aside.
rack to cool. Turn the cake right-side up and sift confectioners’ sugar over the surface. If desired, write the number of the new year with chocolate sprinkles.
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In the bowl of Greek culinary authority Diane Kochilas (right) signed her latest cookbook an electric mixer “The Country Cooking of Greece” with outfitted with the assistance of Angie Leventis at Annunciation Cathedral in San Francisco. a whisk, whisk For a chance to win a copy, enter HJ the egg whites contest at hellenicjournal.org. at medium speed PHOTO BY FROSENE PHILLIPS until foamy. Add stand and whisk in the milk, ½ cup of the sugar brandy, and orange juice. With a and the lemon juice, increase wooden spoon stir in the orange the speed to medium-high, and zest, almonds pounded mastic, whisk the whites until they form and chocolate. a stiff meringue. Remove from the mixer bowl and set aside. Sift together the flour and Clean the mixer bowl, attach the paddle, and beat together the butter and remaining 1½ cups sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Remove the bowl from the mixer
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Arts, Events, Lectures & Entertainment December 1, 2012 through February, 2013
George Papanicolaou: A Pioneer in Medical Research Photo Exhibit at the Embassy of Greece, Washington, D.C. Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.mfa.gr/usa
December 1, 2012 through January 6, 2013
The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece. Art Exhibit from the British Museum at the Portland Art Museum (Only West Coast Exhibit) Prior Ticket Purchase Required www. pam.org
December 1, 2012
Holiday Fest 2012 Dinner will be held at Assumption Church, Seattle, WA. Dinner Reservations required. Pastries and Specialty Foods will be available December 1st and 2nd. http:/shop.assumptionseattle.org or 206-323-8557 His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos and The Metropolis of San Francisco Philoptochos invite you to “Light the Path� a Christmas Luncheon in support of The Bishop Anthony Philoptochos Student Aid Endowment Fund. Reception and Christmas Boutique begin at 11 am and Luncheon is at 12 pm. Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Belmont, CA. 415-431-2600, office@sfphiloptochos.org or www. sfphiloptochos.org
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December 8, 2012
The Hellenic University Club Christmas Gala with the support of the American Hellenic Council, at the Huffington Center , Saint Sophia Cathedral, Los Angeles, CA. 310-645-2147
December 15, 2012
St. Anna Philoptochos Society Annual Christmas Luncheon, at San Jose Country Club, San Jose,
CA. 11:30 a.m. Benefits the many good works of the Philoptochos. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event: 408-246-2770
December 29, 2012
Southern Californians Reunion from 1970’s to 1980’s for GOYA, Sons and Maids, Church Camps and Folk Dance Groups. An evening of fun and memories. 7 p.m. St. John the Baptist, Anaheim, CA. www. goyagonegray.com
Celebrating Christmas Christmas Concerts 2012
Annual Christmas MusicFest Under the Byzantine Dome Sunday, December 9 Los Angeles, CA St. Sophia Cathedral at 1324 Normandie Avenue in the heart of the Byzantine-Latino Quarter presents its 15th Annual Christmas Musicfest at 7 p.m. See Southern California Notes on page 14 for complete details. For additional information, contact 323-7372424 or visit stsophia.org. Christmas Concert features
Annunciation Church Choir Sunday, December 16 Sacramento, CA The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Choir of Sacramento will present its 32nd annual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. The concert is open to the public and admission is free with a free-will offering. A reception immediately follows in the Hellenic Center. For more information, call 916-4432033 or visit annunciation.ca.goarch. org.
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American Hellenic Institute in cooperation with the American Hellenic Institute - Athens Chapter invite you to attend a presentation and reception with special guest speaker Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, Washington Monthly. The topic is The U.S. Election 2012: What the Results Mean for America and the World. Grande Bretagne Hotel, Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece. R.S.V.P. to George Economou by December 3, 2012 at: 210-364-0030
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15th Annual Christmas Musicfest – Rejoice! The 15th annual Christmas Concert will be held this year on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at Saint Sophia Cathedral under the Byzantine Dome. The program will include Orthodox Christmas hymns and chants, several selections from the oratorio “Messiah” by George F. Handel, and traditional carols of the holiday season. The concert will feature three chanters: Carole Choucair Oueijan, Dimitri Liogris and Michael Kontaxis along with Nicole French, Suzanne Gilman, Eleni Pantages, Michele Patzakis Prappas, Dalia Rodriguez, Karen Sarames, Estelle Skouras, Kathy Spilos and Christopher Yokas as soloists, the Saint Sophia Cathedral Choir and Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Jim H. Kollias, and the Harmonies of Saint Thomas all Girls Choir, under the direction of Antonio Espinal. Freewill offering. Reception immediately following
the concert in the Maniatakos Fellowship Hall and the Maria Maniatakos Pavilion. See page 13 for more details. ■■■ The Hellenic University Club, with the support of the American Hellenic Council, will hold its annual Christmas Gala on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at the Huffington Center, Saint Sophia Cathedral in Los Angeles. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with cocktails, followed by dinner at 6.30 p.m. and dancing at 8 p.m. Petros Hellenic Cuisine will cater an excellent dinner and live music will be provided by The Hellenic Sounds. Tickets are $125 per person. For reservations, send a check payable to Hellenic University Club, PO Box 45581, Los Angeles, CA 90045. ■■■ Maria Platis reports from San Diego: “Hellenic Cultural Society Ball at Hilton Torrey Pines Hotel had a few blasts from the Past… the way past! “Making their way through an ethereal mist, guests at the Hellenic Ball themed ‘On the Wings of Knowledge’ were transported to ancient Greece. Upon arrival there was excitement in the air. Sappho, Homer and Euripides were among the guests!
At least during the cocktail hour. Members of the San Diego University faculty dressed up as those worthies and stood on a low stage and spoke in character. It was a brilliant cocktail hour, soaking up Sappho and Homer’s poetry and revelling in the musings of the brilliant playwright Euripides.
Hellenic Ball guests dancing the night away.
“After appetizers and drinks it was on to the main event. The ball was wonderful. The Hellenic Cultural Society hosted the evening and honored long time members Christine L. Cremidan, Mr. George Karetas and Los Angeleno, Mr. Peter Demopoulos. “Honorees and guests danced the night away to music by the Olympians. In addition, A Chiton (the Greek word for Toga) Party was a new facet added to this year’s festivities. It was held in the adjoining room and featured music by DJ Wire along with games of chance.
Enjoying the casino at the Hellenic Ball.
President Mr. George Koulaxes, Ms. Christa Nannos, and Mrs. Mary Koulaxes
The Hellenic Ball honorees received the Alexander the Great award from the society for “The chairs of the event who their outstanding contributions to made it all possible were Alexia the acquisition, Anas, Angie Georggin and preservation Connie Ralph. and promotion and teaching of the great body “The Hellenic Cultural Society of knowledge handed down has created three endowed chairs by the ancient Greeks. SO CAL NOTES continued on page 19 Pictured: Mr. Peter Demopoulos, Christine L. Cremidan, and Mr. George Karetas COURTESY Photos
Christ is Born! “Behold a new and wondrous mystery. My ears resound to the Shepherd's song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full forth a heavenly hymn. The Angels sing. The Archangels blend their voice in harmony. The Cherubim hymn their joyful praise. The Seraphim exalt His glory. All join to praise this holy feast…” From the Christmas Homily of Saint John Chrysostom
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With Love in Christ, X Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco
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SPIRIT OF STEWARDSHIP Twenty faithful stewards from the Pacific Northwest were honored in Seattle on October 14 at the Spirit of Stewardship Awards Dinner for the northwest region of the San Francisco Metropolis. The event was initiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos and the Metropolis Philoptochos four years ago to honor faithful stewards from each community who have gone above and beyond in their service to the church and have been “unsung
heroes” through their tireless and selfless devotion to their communities. His Eminence stated, “These individuals have lovingly offered of themselves and this is but a small way to honor them for their faithful service to the church. Each of these people has brought with them a unique expression of their love for God, and they exemplify the spirit of stewardship through their humility, piety and commitment.” This year’s honorees were: Gene Auer and Antigoni Tsircou of Holy Apostles Church, Shoreline, WA; Lori Avgerakis and Ann Mehas – Holy Trinity Cathedral, Portland, OR; Mary Lou Barton and Theodore Dimitriou – Assumption Church, Seattle, WA; John Davis and Diane Cherry – Saint John the Baptist Church, Beaverton, OR; Thelma Doces and Terry Karis – Saint
Demetrios Church, Seattle, WA; Jo Ann Kluge and John Trotogott –Greek Orthodox Mission, Roseburg, OR; Julie Lenkoff and Art and Key Mehas – St. George Church, Eugene, OR; Diana Pirotis and Habib Serhan – Saint Nicholas Church, Tacoma, WA; Spyridon Southas – Saint Sophia Church, Bellingham, WA; Artistides Thopoulous (posthumously) – Holy Trinity Church, Spokane, WA. Also honored for their service Metropolitan Gerasimos praising eightto Metropolis ministries were: year-old Nina Maria Christofilis to all Marian Palas – Metropolis in attendance on her confident singing Philoptochos (Saint Nicholas performance at the Spirit of Stewardship dinner. Church – Tacoma, WA); and
Ethel Barbas – Metropolis Church Music Federation (Assumption Church – Seattle, WA). The full-capacity crowd greeted each honoree with enthusiasm and gratitude. The event was led by Metropolis Philoptochos President Jeannie Ranglas, along with the dynamic Philoptochos presidents of the parishes in the Seattle area: Susan Reichmann, Chair (St. Demetrios – Seattle), Mary Lou Barton (Assumption – Seattle), Georgiana Bitzes (Holy Organizers from Seattle and from the Metropolis Philoptochos Apostles – Shoreline); and Sally Hallis (St. Nicholas – Tacoma). Board with Metropolitan Gerasimos at the Spirit of Stewardship Dinner in Seattle: (back row) Sally Hallis, Mari Father Dean Kouldukis of Lou Diamond, Mary Lofton, Mary Lou Barton; (front row) Susan Reichmann, Jeannie Ranglas, Metropolitan Gerasimos, Assumption Church in Seattle was the spiritual advisor for the Agatha Felactu, and Michelle Genetos. PHOTO BY EMANUEL ATHANS committee, and his community also generously hosted the event at their new parish fellowship hall. Proceeds from the Spirit of Stewardship event benefit the ministries of the Metropolis of San Francisco. The program featured an enchanting a capella performance by eight-year old Nina Maria Christofilis, who sang Schubert’s Ave Maria, and The Sound of Music’s “How do you solve a problem like Maria?”. Nina’s vibrant personality, clear voice and bright smile brought Spirit of Stewardship Honorees with His Eminence the crowd to its feet at the Metropolitan Gerasimos. PHOTO BY EMANUEL ATHANS conclusion of her performance.
National Vice President of the Maids of Athena. Mrs. Karafotias has three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
NEWS FROM BELLINGHAM The Honorable Ambassador John M. Koenig, a career member of the U.S. Foreign Service and the son-inlaw of Gus and Marie Ilvanakis of Bellingham, was confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus. The PHOTO BY EMANUEL ATHANS ambassador will serve for three years. His wife is parish’s Nameday Gala Dinner on Natalie Ilvanakis Koenig. October 27. The past presidents of the Parish Council and of the Philoptochos were also honored during the evening.
CHRONIA POLLA Congratulations to Koula Karafotias, the last remaining charter member of Troy Chapter #32 of the Portland Daughters of Penelope. Mrs. Karafiotias recently celebrated her 100th birthday! Kiriaki (Koula) Patos was born in Constantinople and came to Astoria, OR, when she was five, with her parents and sister Martha, now deceased. Their father was a fisherman in Astoria. In 1929 Koula married her late husband, John Karafotias, who was in the grocery business. She has been a Daughters member since May 1935 and has been chapter President, District Governor, and ultimately was a member of the Grand Lodge, serving as Grand Governor and National Advisor to the Maids of Athena. She also was active at Holy Trinity Church as the second president of the Greek Festival in AXIOI the 1950s Kay Betts and Vagios and also as Sourelos were recognized by Philoptochos Seattle’s St. Demetrios Church Koula Karafotias President. at her 100th as the 2012 recipients of the During World birthday party. annual Citizen of the Year awards PHOTO BY KATHERINE War II, Mrs. for their ongoing, selfless service KARAFOTIAS Karafotias was to the community. Fr. Photios a nurse’s aide. Dumont and Parish Council She now lives in Carmichael, CA, President George Constantine with her only child, a daughter, made the presentations at the Merle Stathis who is a past
NOTABLE COURSES Holy Trinity Cathedral in Portland is in the midst of a Monday night adult education course on The Historic Road of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. December topics are: (December 3) Moscow and St. Petersburg: Russian Orthodoxy, 1400–1917; (Dec. 10) The War on God: Orthodoxy and Militant Atheism: 1917-1991; and (December 17) Diaspora and Christian Mission: Orthodoxy in the 20th and 21st Centuries. The Cathedral’s Wednesday night Adult Education Class is focused on Early Sacred Christian Texts which did not become part of the Bible. The December sessions will be on Dec. 5, 12, and 19. Classes for both nights are taught by Fr. Deacon David Cole. For further information, contact dndavid@ goholytrinity.org. Fr. Seraphim Mujmadar, the priest at St. Nicholas Church in Tacoma, is teaching a 5-part class on The Nicene Creed. Starting with the Paraklesis service at 7 p.m., the concluding meetings will be held on December 5 and 12. Child care will be available. Contact: frseraphimm@gmail.com. On Tuesdays, Fr. Dean Kouldukis, the priest at Assumption Church in Seattle, is leading a noontime class on the Old Testament Book of Daniel, preceded by the Sixth Hour service. Contact: frdean@ assumptionseattle.org . Email Theodora Argue at yiayia2@aol.com
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Greek Orthodox Community of Salt Lake City. In 1995, he was honored by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew with the appointment as Archon (depoutatos) of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the highest honor bestowed on a lay member of the Greek Orthodox Church. Historian of the Greek Orthodox community of Salt Lake, he was a founding member of the Hellenic Cultural Association and worked tirelessly in the development of the Hellenic Cultural Museum, serving as historian and archivist for the museum and its library. He was an active member and former officer of the Society of Athanasios Diakos and a member of AHEPA. His commitment to community service extended well beyond his religious and ethnic background. He served as a board member for the Guadalupe School, was a member of Argenta Lodge #3, a board member of the Utah Humanities Council (1988-94), board member of the National Conference of Community and
onstantine James Skedros, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2012 surrounded by his loving children. Born March 9, 1923 in Salt Lake City, Utah to immigrant Greek parents James Skedros and Angeline Lymberiou. Con, as he Author, Historian and Archivist was better known, married Anna Kumarelas in 1958 and together was based on his much larger they raised four children. He chronicle of the Greek Orthodox graduated from East High Community which he had been School in 1940 and attended working on for many years, the University of Utah where he sifting through archival materiwas a member of the ROTC. In als, oral histories, and his own 1943 he enlisted in the Army documentation. Known as the and served in the Army Air official historian of the Greek Corp in England, France and Orthodox community of Salt Germany during World War Lake he had an uncanny knowlII. After the war he returned to edge of family histories, Greekthe University of Utah where owned businesses and local he earned both his bachelor and church community history. His master degrees in history. He passing marks the loss of an irreinitially taught at the elementary placeable link between the first and middle school levels before generation Greek immigrants joining the faculty at West High to the Salt Lake valley and the School in Salt Lake City where current vibrant community they he taught U.S. History for 32 established. He enjoyed reading, years as well as the Advanced having coffee with his friends, Placement course in US history conversing with his grandchiland directed the Model UN dren, and stayprogram. In 1987 he retired from “Known as the official historian of the Greek ing abreast of teaching after 37 Orthodox community of Salt Lake, he had local, national, and internationyears. A highly an uncanny knowledge of family histories, al news. Proud respected and Greek-owned businesses and local church of his ethnic effective teacher community history.” heritage, he was he was a natural a man of great educator with an character, kindJustice (1995-2001), a memimpeccable memory, a spirit of ness and wisdom. He saw the encouragement, sense of humor, ber of the credit committee of value, goodness, and potential in the Salt Lake Teachers’ Credit and high standards. everyone he met. A man of faith A very active lifetime member Union, and a board member and integrity, he was a dedicated of the Oral History Institute of the Greek Orthodox Church husband and father who made of Utah. He was also a memof Salt Lake City, he served sure that his children, grandchilber of the Disabled American for several terms on the Parish dren, nieces and nephews knew Veterans and the American Council and was president of their heritage, faith and family Legion. He was the recipient of the parish in 1982-83. He was history as a way of providing many awards and recognitions on many other church related them with a foundation for including the Contribution committees notably serving wherever their hearts led them in Award from the Utah Historical many years on the Planning life. Society, Teacher of the Year Development Committee, Award Kiwanis and Rotary Club, He is survived by his chilsecretary for the 14th Clergydren Angela (Philip) Kithas, Hellenic Cultural Association Laity Congress of the Greek Nia (Tim) Reganis, James Axios Award, St. Sophia School Orthodox Archdiocese held in (Stephanie) Skedros, and Cindy Award, and most recently the Salt Lake City in June 1958, Skedros; and his grandchildren Utah State History Outstanding and secretary of the Building Antigone, Andrew, and Anthony Committee for the Prophet Elias Contribution Award. In 2005 Kithas, Anna Reganis, and Anna, he authored the book Faith and Church (1967-70). He taught Fervor commemorating the one- Francesca and Rebecca Skedros. Sunday School for many years. He is also survived by his brothhundredth anniversary of the In 1986, he received the St. er Gregory Skedros with whom Greek Orthodox community Paul Medal from Archbishop he had a special closeness and of Salt Lake City. This book Iakovos for his service to the
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bond, many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, godchildren and many friends. Preceded in death by his parents and his wife Anna. The family wishes to thank Dr. Katherine Anderson for her compassionate care as Con’s physician. Trisagion and Funeral services were held at Holy Trinity Greek
Orthodox Cathedral, 279 South 300 West, Salt Lake City. In his memory, donations may be made to the Hellenic Cultural Association, 279 So. 300 West, SLC, Utah, 84101 or the Anthony G. Skedros Memorial Charitable Fund. May his memory be eternal.
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