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From the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Endowed Orthodox Chaplaincy to the House of Hope

On October 25, 2021, Archon Michael Psaros announced the establishment of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Endowed Orthodox Chaplaincy at Georgetown University, endowed by the Psaros family. The announcement was made at a dinner at Georgetown University held in honor of His-All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

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Remarks and Toast of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Dinner Hosted by Georgetown University

Therefore, in the spirit of the evening, we express to you, President DeGioia and the company here present, our honest and truthful respect for Georgetown and all that you represent. Read More

Announcement of a $3 million gift to endow the

Announcement of a $3 million gift to endow the "Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Orthodox Chaplaincy at Georgetown" endowed by the Michael Psaros family

The chaplaincy will support a full-time Orthodox chaplain to serve the pastoral and spiritual needs of the university’s growing Orthodox Christian student community. The chaplaincy endowment is the first fully endowed chaplain's position in the university's Campus Ministry program." Read More

"The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Endowed Orthodox Chaplaincy" Established with $3 Million Donation by Psaros Family

On October 25, 2021, Archon Michael Psaros announced the establishment of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Endowed Orthodox Chaplaincy at Georgetown University, endowed by the Psaros family. Read More

Ecumenical patriarch, cardinal meet at Georgetown University chapel

Ecumenical patriarch, cardinal meet at Georgetown University chapel

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople — the primary spiritual leader of the world's estimated 300 million Orthodox Christians — met with Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory Oct. 25 in a chapel at Georgetown University where Orthodox students pray and worship. Read More

Evyenia's House of Hope

"Your All-Holiness, on the historic occasion of this Apostolic Visit to All Saints Church in Weirton, WV, with your blessing and with great humility, my brother, Leo, and my Sister, Marina, and I are going to create a fund in your name, Bartholomew. This fund will build over the next decade, and then its income will pay for the salary of the Priest of this Church forever. We pray this small gift demonstrates the faith of our generation, following the great example of our parents, grandparents, great grandparents and forefathers."  -Alexandra Psaros

 

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    Weirton Daily Times: Orthodox leader comes to Weirton as part of Apostolic Visit

    As part of his Apostolic Visit to the United States this week, His All-Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome, and Ecumenical Patriarch, the primary spiritual leader of the Orthodox Christian world, was welcomed to Weirton Wednesday afternoon with a tour of Evyenia’s House of Hope and a Doxology service and meal at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church.

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    History of Evyenia's House of Hope

    Who would believe the humble home known as “Evyenia’s House of Hope” donated to the Weirton Christian Center by the Psaros family would become a house which would serve the Weirton community and the tri-state area?

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About Michael Psaros

Michael Psaros

Mr. Psaros is an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarch, Order of St. Andrew, where he serves on its National Council. He is a founding member of FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism; serves on the Board of Trustees of The Leadership 100 – Advancing Hellenism and Orthodoxy in America, and the Executive Board of The Hellenic Initiative. Mr. Psaros is the Vice Chairman of Friends of St. Nicholas, the organization responsible for constructing the new St. Nicholas National Shrine at Ground Zero. He previously served as the Treasurer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and currently serves on its Executive Committee. He is the recipient of numerous awards from national Hellenic and Orthodox organizations.

Mr Psaros and his Family created the “The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Endowed Orthodox Chaplaincy, Endowed by the Michael Psaros Family” in 2021.