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Ecumenical Patriarch Makes Historic Visitation Ecumenical Patriarch Makes Historic Visitation to AHEPA International Headquarters His All Holiness is Joined by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios WASHINGTON - His All Holiness Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome, and Ecumenical Patriarch of the Orthodox Christian Church, made a historic visitation to AHEPA International Headquarters today, announced Supreme President Nicholas A. Karacostas. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios accompanied His All Holiness. "We are extremely honored and deeply grateful that His All Holiness agreed to make this historic visitation to our international headquarters, and that His All Holiness was joined by our spiritual leader in the United States, Archbishop Demetrios," said Karacostas. "The AHEPA family cherishes its long-standing relationship with the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and we look forward to continuing our strong support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Archdiocese. This was truly a momentous and joyous occasion." The Ecumenical Patriarch expressed appreciation for the AHEPA family's support and the great relationship it has with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Moreover the Ecumenical Patriarch noted the tremendous respect the AHEPA family has for His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios. Finally, His All Holiness stated that he looks forward to hosting the AHEPA family at the Phanar for Easter this spring. Daughters of Penelope Grand President Elaine M. Sampanis, Chairman of the Board Franklin R. Manios, Supreme Secretary Anthony Kouzounis, Supreme Treasurer Col. Nick Vamvakias, District 3 Lodge officers, Past Supreme President John T. Pappas, and Executive Director Basil N. Mossaidis and his staff joined Supreme President Karacostas in welcoming His All Holiness to AHEPA's International Headquarters. His Excellency Vassilis Kaskarelis, ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the U.S., and Rev. Father Alex Karloutsos, spiritual advisor, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle; were dignitaries who were also present on this historic occasion. Print Article��Email to a friend   TURKEY'S FRONTLINE FOREIGN POLICY 1 Light at the End of Greece¢s Difficult Tunnel Condemnation of the death of our compatriot Aristotelis Goumas From Albanian terrorists. Statement by the Honorable Chris Spirou, President “International Congregation of Agia Sophia” Press Conference-Hellenic American Union Auditorium, Athens, Greece Today's Zaman reports on 'Bartholomew hopeful Orthodox Church will survive' Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Dogtooth, an allegorical critique of family life, OPENS september 3 on SFFS SCREEN AT sundance kabuki cinemas Foreign Tourism to Düsseldorf Region grows by 9.2% Explaining “How & Why” Cancer Cells Eat Us Alive: They Use Stress to Steal Nutrients from Nearby Cells to Survive, Evolve, and Spread FOUNDERS OF AMERICAN HELLENIC COMMUNITY OF FLORIDA, INC. CNN reports on 'The last Orthodox patriarch in Turkey?' Liturgy at Hagia Sophia on Sept. 17, 2010 INVITATION TO A PRESS CONFERENCE In Memory of Angelo Ravanos CNN's "World's Untold Stories" to examine Greek Orthodox Community in Turkey Greek Restaurant Review: Corfu Grill: One of Forest Hills' Finest Eateries Seminarians Have Life-Changing Experience as Part of an OCMC Mission Team FORMER GOVERNOR PATAKI REITERATES HIS SUPPORT FOR REBUILDING ST. NICHOLAS AT GROUND ZERO Congressman Joe Sestak for Senate Efforts to support the greek-american community Baltimore¢s Greek Sister City Selects Veteran Baltimore Police Commander to Compete in Athens Marathon Man Murdered in Albania for Speaking Greek The National Hellenic Society and American College of Greece Release Heritage Greece Program Research Rep. Bilirakis Statement on Mosque Near Ground Zero St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church stood across Liberty Street from the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, USA. It was completely destroyed in the September 11, 2001, attacks when the South Tower collapsed.