Tag Archives | Archbishop Demetrios

Diaspora Donates $100,000 For Children in Greece

Archbishop Demetrios of America gave Archbishop Ieronymos a check of $100.000 as an initial amount to help the children in Greece that are in need, after the Archiepiscopal common liturgy in the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Manhattan. Speaking to the congregation, Ieronymos said that in Greece “There’s a lot of pain, but [...]

Exclusive Interview: Archbishop Demetrios of America on Faith and Politics

Archbishop Demetrios of America talks about Faith and Politics in an exclusive interview with Greek Reporter.  The head of the Greek Orthodox church in America notes that faith doesn’t change in time but the way its message is conveyed might be different. He says that the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has embraced new technologies [...]

Dendias Visits FBI and NYPD

Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias had a meeting with members of the FBI and other relevant departments of the United States where they discussed safety issues. On April 26, Dendias visited the Joint Operational Center of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the U.S. and the New York Police Department (NYPD) and was informed [...]

SYRIZA’s Dourou At Princeton, NYU

“We need a radical change in Greece and Europe,” Rena Dourou, a Member of the Greek Parliament for the major opposition Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) part said during programs at Princeton University and New York University presented under the title Is The European Union Condemned? A View From Greece. Dourou talked about several [...]

Archbishop Demetrios At The White House

Archbishop Demetrios of America participated from April 9-10 in the meetings of The President’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, to which he had been appointed by President Barack Obama, as one of its 15 members. The meetings were held at the Eisenhower Executive Building of the White House in Washington, D.C. Purpose of [...]

N.Y’s Greeks Mark Independence Day

It’s a little delayed from March 25, but Greek Independence Day will be celebrated in New York on April  7 with a traditional parade, for which many in the community have been preparing floats and costumes for months. Scores of thousands of people of every age, hundreds of Greek institutions (schools, federations, communities, associations, student [...]

Abp.Demetrios, Obama in White House

Archbishop Demetrios of America will meet US President Barack Obama at the White House on April 6, on the sidelines of the ceremony for the celebration of the National Anniversary of March 25th, which this year is set for April 18. As the Archbishop said, he will inform the American leader about the problems of [...]

Archbishop Demetrios Supports Cyprus

Archbishop Demetrios Supports Cyprus

Archbishop Demetrios of America prompts Greek Americans to support Cyprus. During a telephone conversation he had with the President of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiades, he expressed the sympathy and solidarity of the Diaspora. “The Diaspora is vigilant during this difficult situation that is plaguing Cyprus.” Anastasiades stressed that Cyprus will fight, survive and overcome the crisis [...]

Revelations of St. Demetrios, Queens

The New York Post, in its extensive article, Big fat Greek mess in the church of St. Demetrius in Queens, deals with the situation related to the once-proud Greek Orthodox church. The church has been rocked by allegations of self-dealing, questioned insurance claims and missing cash. Queens prosecutors are investigating if a sinner stole money meant for paintings [...]

Avramopoulos, Abp. Demetrios Talk Greek Crisis

During his visit to New York, Greek Foreign Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos discussed with Archbishop Demetrios of America efforts by the Diaspora to help vulnerable sectors of Greeks who have almost no government programs to help them during a crushing economic crisis. The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador of Greece in Washington, Christos Panagopoulos, [...]

Archbishop Demetrios to Deliver Benediction at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon

Archbishop Demetrios to Deliver Benediction at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America has been invited to offer the benediction at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon following the Inaugural ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol on January 21, 2013. The invitation was extended by U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), which also hosts the [...]

Demetrios Holds Memorial Service for Sandy Hook Massacre Victims

George Iliopoulos, Greek Consul General in New York, represented the Greek government in the area of the tragedy that struck Newtown Connecticut. Archbishop Demetrios of America, held a memorial service for the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre victims at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Archangels in Stamford. According to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, [...]