Leadership 100 Conference Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
The 31st Annual Leadership 100 Conference will convene February 10-13, 2022, at The Ritz-Carlton Naples in Naples, Florida. Argyris Vassiliou, Chairman of Leadership 100, announced that this year’s conference will be dedicated to the Centennial of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
National Centennial Committee Develops Plans
Leadership 100 Chairman Argyris Vassiliou, in his capacity as Chairman of the National Centennial Committee, opened remote planning meetings of the Committee on December 8 and 16.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Distributes Funds to those Affected by Fires in Greece
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announced the distribution of more than one million dollars to aid those affected by the catastrophic fires in Greece this past summer.
10th Anniversary of Assembly of Bishops
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, the fifty-seven-member Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the United States of America kicked off the 10th Anniversary celebrations with Vespers at Saints Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac, Maryland.
Metropolis of Chicago Launches Summer Programs
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago has successfully launched its popular summer camping ministry, Fanari Camp, again in 2021. New this summer is a program especially for High School Seniors, Lighthouse Chicago!
Metropolitan Savas Visits Camp Nazareth
Metropolitan Savas visited his campers and staff members during Week One of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh Summer Camp at Camp Nazareth!
Leadership 100 Presents Grants Payment to Archbishop Elpidophoros
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received Paulette Poulos, Executive Director, who presented on behalf of Leadership 100 Chairman, Argyris Vassiliou, a check in the amount of $774,600 which represents the final payment for the 2021 Archdiocese grants.
National Coordinating Committee of the 200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution Meets
On February 9, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the first full meeting of the National Coordinating Committee that will oversee the efforts of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese during the 200th anniversary of the historic Greek Revolution of 1821.
Archdiocese Launches Official Logo and Website for 200th Anniversary of 1821
The National Coordinating Committee announces the formal launch of the official logo and website for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821
Leadership 100 Approves $6.2 Million In New Grants And Prior Year Commitments
The Leadership 100 Executive Committee, meeting virtually on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, approved $6,182,500 in new grants and prior year commitments. New grants approved totaled $1,887,100 and prior year grant commitments totaled $4,295,400
30th Annual Leadership 100 Conference Concludes with a Resounding Musical Tribute to Greece
The 30th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, a virtual event, which ran February 17-19, 2021, concluded with a resounding musical program, Greek Music for the Greek Revolution, 1821-2021, that was applauded by hundreds of participants, according to Argyris Vassiliou, Leadership 100 Chairman.
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine
As you will see from the pictures in this issue, the walls of Saint Nicholas are beginning to glow! We have arrived at the beginning of the installation of the curtain wall and the first marble siding (lower right) that has come all the way from Greece and the same vein of Pentelic marble that was used to construct the Parthenon 2500 years ago. You will note the brightness of the building, which is the full complement of the lighting that will illuminate this marble from within and create the signature glow of our National Shrine.
Leadership 100 Makes First Payment to Archdiocesan Clergy Pension Fund
Leadership 100 made the first payment of $250,000 of the $1 million contribution to the Archdiocese Clergy Pension Fund in January of 2021.