National Leadership 100 Sunday Observed for Sixteenth Year
National Leadership 100 Sunday was celebrated across the nation for the sixteenth consecutive year on Sunday, October 27, 2024, the closest Sunday to the Feast Day of St. Iakovos, in honor of the Founder of Leadership 100, Archbishop Iakovos of Blessed Memory.
Save the Date: Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Nameday Gala
The re-established Archbishop’s Nameday Gala, honoring His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, will take place on November 17th at Terrace on the Park in Queens, New York. Now in its second year, the gala will once again raise critical funds for the "Archdiocesan Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Fund," which provides financial assistance to children from across the Archdiocese, enabling them to attend Greek Orthodox summer camps regardless of their financial circumstances.
Peter J. Skeadas Receives 2024 Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship
Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, began the evening by informing those in attendance that the Bouras Award Dinner was the traditional kickoff event of Archon Weekend.
Nine Leadership 100 Members Among Twenty-Eight Distinguished Orthodox Christians Invested Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, accompanied by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco and His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh, presided at the Investiture of twenty-eight new Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate from throughout the United States, following the Divine Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Two Archons Receive Extraordinary Recognition From the Government of Greece: Their Visages on Postage Stamps
The Hellenic Post (ELTA) and the International Foundation for Greece (IFG) have designated Michael G. Psaros and Dean A. Spanos, both Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and members of Leadership 100, and among four members of the global Greek diaspora, were honored with depiction in the latest issues of the Commemorative Stamp Series “Distinguished Greek Personalities – IFG” on October 14, 2024 at the Dimitrios Pandermalis amphitheater of the Acropolis Museum in Athens, as images of the stamps were unveiled.
Dr. Eleni Andreopoulou Honored at Panhellenic Medical Association’s Women Physicians Committee Event in Greece
Dr. Eleni Andreopoulou, Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, a distinguished oncologist, breast cancer specialist and director of Clinical Breast Cancer Research and a member of Leadership 100, was honored at an event organized by the Panhellenic Medical Association’s (PMA) Women Physicians Committee on March 13, 2024, as part of the commemoration of International Women’s Day.
George Anderson Elected to Leadership 100 Board of Trustees and Appointed to the Grant Committee
Leadership 100 elected prominent member George Anderson to its Board of Trustees and appointed him to the Grant Committee.
The 47th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress Concludes After Four Days of Meetings with Grand Banquet and Fourth of July Fireworks
The 47th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America concluded Thursday evening, July 4, 2024 in San Diego, after four days of workshops, panels, committee meetings and two plenary sessions, with the Grand Banquet where more than 1300 people from across the country, including attendees from the Clergy-Laity Congress, National Philoptochos Convention and the Young Adult Conference (YAL) gathered as one body in Christ.
86th Annual Archdiocesan Cathedral Gala Honors Fr. Robert and Presvytera Nikki Stephanopoulos
The Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity held their 86th Annual Gala on Friday evening, May 31, 2024, at 583 Park Avenue in New York City.
Archon Peter J. Skeadas to Receive Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (AEP), Order of Saint Andrew, announced that AEP National Treasurer Peter J. Skeadas, Archon Hieromnimon, will be the recipient of the 2024 Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship.
John Koudounis Honored at Hellenic Hearts Gala
President and Chief Executive Officer of Calamos Investments John Koudounis was honored with the Philotimo Award at the Hellenic Hearts Gala at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, PA on June 9, 2024. He is a prominent member of Leadership 100.
The Hellenic American Academy Honors Robert A. Buhler
The Hellenic American Academy, meeting at its Annual Gala, March 16, 2024, Loews Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont, IL, honored Robert A. Buhler, a member of Leadership 100 with the Distinguished Philhellene Award, noted that Philhellenes continue to play a critical role in the promotion of Hellenism and the ideals of Hellenism.
Hellenic College Holy Cross Holds 82nd Commencement Ceremony Honors Helen and Louis Nicozisis
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Hellenic College Holy Cross held its 82nd Commencement ceremony in the Maliotis Cultural Center on the school’s campus in Brookline, Massachusetts. Graduates and their loved ones gathered with clergy, staff, and students to celebrate their academic achievements.
Archdiocesan Presbyters Council National Clergy Retreat Held in Phoenix, Arizona
The Archdiocesan Presbyters Council (APC) 2023 National Clergy Retreat was held in Phoenix, Arizona, from October 30 through November 2.
Fr. Alex Goussetis Leads Retreat at St. Katherine Falls Church, VA
Fr. Alexander Goussetis, Director of the Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, led a retreat over the weekend of May 18-19, 2024, at St. Katherine’s parish in Falls Church, VA. The theme presented was, "Marital Conflict: Moving Towards Harmony & Unity".
AHI Hosts Milestone 50th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted its 50th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and Public Service Awards Dinner, April 13, 2024, Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.
Greek Independence Day Celebrated at the White House
On April 4, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, and members of the Greek American community were warmly welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden for a celebration marking the 203rd Anniversary of Greek Independence. The distinct recognition by the White House has been an honored tradition since 1987.
Chicago Greek Heritage Parade Celebrates Greek Independence
Greektown in Chicago was a wave of blue and white as Greek Americans, Chicagoans, and spectators from near and far attended the Greek Heritage Parade on April 7, 2024, to commemorate Greek Independence Day, which was March 25.
Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia Awards Eleftheria Medal to Archon Commander Dr. Limberakis
On April 6, 2024, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley presented its Eleftheria Medal to Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, Archon Megas Aktouarios, National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Catsimatidis Family Hosts Inspiring Greek Independence Day Celebration in NYC
“Celebrating Greek Independence Day at WABC Radio,” hosted by the Catsimatidis Family on March 25, was a true reflection of Greek heritage and pride, bringing together members of the Greek American community in New York City.