This past Sunday, October 25, parishes across the country celebrated Leadership 100 Sunday, a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the mission, impact and enduring commitment of Leadership 100 to the Greek Orthodox Church in America.
In a timely essay published by the Orthodox Observer, Leadership 100 Executive Committee Member John Sitilides reflects on the vital contributions Greek Orthodox Christians have made to the American story and the important role our faith and Hellenic heritage continue to play in shaping communities across the country.
Read “Leadership 100 and the Greek Orthodox Contribution to the American Experiment.”
Parish priests throughout the nation read the Encyclical issued by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. Members of Leadership 100 also helped raise awareness in their parishes of the organization’s longstanding support for the National Ministries and Institutions of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, as well as ministries throughout the Metropolises.
This year marked the 18th observance of National Leadership 100 Sunday, held in honor of Archbishop Iakovos of Blessed Memory, Founder of Leadership 100.
Today, Leadership 100 has grown to more than 1,400 members, representing a broad spectrum of Greek Orthodox leaders - men and women of all ages and from every field of endeavor. Since its founding more than four decades ago, Leadership 100 has distributed close to $90 million in grants supporting the National Ministries and Institutions of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, including Hellenic College Holy Cross, as well as Metropolis ministries, programs that advance Orthodoxy and Hellenism, and humanitarian needs in the United States and around the world.
As we celebrate Leadership 100 Sunday and America’s 250th anniversary, our reflections offer a thoughtful reminder of the broader purpose behind our work: strengthening our Church, preserving our faith and heritage, and ensuring that future generations remain connected to both.
