Re-allotment of Personnel at the Archdiocese
December 29, 1997
His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon has announced a re-allotment of personnel at the Archdiocese, including some organizational changes.
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1997 Christmas Encyclical of Archbishop Spyridon of America
December 25, 1997
The sacred feast of Christmas is known in Orthodox patristic and liturgical tradition as the "metropolis of feasts." In other words, Christmas is the first, we could say, the mother feast, of all the other Christian holidays. It is the feast that gives the first joy that culminates in the ultimate feast, the Resurrection.
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Bomb Explodes in Ecumenical Patriarchate Compound
December 3, 1997
A bomb was thrown into the compound of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and exploded on the roof of the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George the Trophy-Bearer at midnight, Istanbul time (5 p.m. EST).
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Archbishop Spyridon Condemns Terrorist Attack
December 3, 1997
His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, condemned last night's bombing in Istanbul which seriously injured a clergyman and severely damaged the roof of the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George and offices of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
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Official Documents on Bombing of Ecumenical Patriarchate
December 3, 1997
His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, condemned last night's bombing in Istanbul which seriously injured a clergyman and severely damaged the roof of the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George and offices of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
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New Metropolitans
November 24, 1997
The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople announced today, November 24, 1997, that after studying the recent request by the Synodal Bishops of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, it elevated these Bishops to the ecclesiastical rank of Metropolitan.
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Archbishop Unanimously Acclaimed as Head of SCOBA
November 14, 1997
His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon recently was unanimously acclaimed as chairman of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in America.
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Thanksgiving Encyclical
November 11, 1997
The uniquely American feast of Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity for us to gather as a nation before the Lord to thank Him for the blessings which he has graciously bestowed upon us. If we think about it, these blessings -- the freedoms, the abundance, the opportunities -- should be things for which all people in the world can give thanks. But this is not the case.
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Winners of National Essay Contest in Honor Of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
November 6, 1997
The Archdiocesan Department of Education is proud to announce the winners of its National Essay Contest honoring His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew upon the occasion of his month-long visit to the U.S. Participating in the contest were students from various Greek American parochial Day and Afternoon schools throughout the country.
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Legal Committee Report to: His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon, Board of Trustees of Hellenic College, Inc.
October 2, 1997
Legal Committee Report to: His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon, Board of Trustees of Hellenic College, Inc.
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Archbishop Spyridon meets with John Cardinal O’Connor of New York
September 17, 1997
Archbishop Spyridon met with John Cardinal OConnor of New York today at the Cardinals residence where the two church leaders discussed several issues of common interest.
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HC/HC marks the opening of the 60th year of classes
September 15, 1997
With much joy His Grace Bishop Isaiah of Denver, President of Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology, the Rev. Deacon John Chryssavgis, Acting Dean of Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology and all the faculty and staff welcomed old and new students back to HC/HC to make the opening of the 60th year of classes at the Seminary.
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Archbishop Meets Faculty, Students At HC/HC; Consecrates Church In Cohasset
September 11, 1997
His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon took part in a luncheon and informal open forum discussions with students of Hellenic College-Holy Cross School of Theology Sept. 6. Bishop Isaiah, HC/HC president, also participated.
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Archdiocese Expresses Disappointment at Dissemination of Misinformation
September 11, 1997
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America expresses its dismay and disappointment upon receiving the September 8, 1997 press release issued by the Orthodox Christian Laity (OCL).
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Archdiocese Welcomes Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus
September 8, 1997
His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus was received by His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon at Archdiocese headquarters today. Archbishop Chrysostomos is in the United States to consecrate the Byzantine Fresco Chapel in Houston which contains a 13th century Byzantine dome and apse frescoes on loan from the Church of Cyprus.
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Archdiocese of America Names New General Counsel
September 8, 1997
Attorney John M. Mavroudis has been named General Counsel of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective immediately.
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Archbishop Spyridon Praises Selection of Athens to Host the Olympic Games in 2004
September 5, 1997
His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon expressed great joy at the news that Athens has been selected by the International Olympic Committee to host the 2004 Olympics.
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Archbishop Spyridon, Archdiocesan Council, visit Ecumenical Patriarchate
September 2, 1997
His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon of America, Diocesan Bishops and the Executive Committee of the Archdiocesan Council made a pilgrimage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, at the invitation of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.
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Bishop Philotheos of Meloa to Retire Oct. 1
August 21, 1997
Bishop Philotheos of Meloa, vicar of the Archdiocesan District of New York since February 1992, has announced his retirement effective Oct. 1, 1997 upon reaching his 73rd birthday.
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HC/HC Board of Trustees Holds Special Meeting
August 16, 1997
Hellenic College-Holy Cross School of Theology Board of Trustees addressed a wide range of issues affecting the institution at a special meeting on Aug. 16 during which His Eminence Archbishop Spyridon announced to the Board the unanimous appointment of His Grace Bishop Isaiah of Denver as president of Hellenic College-Holy Cross by the Corporate Board of the School.
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