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Greek-American James A. Koshivos, 21, Killed after Car Plunged into Ocean
FALMOUTH, MA – The police in Falmouth have identified the victim in an accident involving a car plunging into the ocean on February 20, NBC10 Boston reported.
CONSTANTINOPLE – Archbishop Elpidophoros of America with a group of Archons of the Order of St. Andrew visited the Ecumenical Patriarchate and were cordially received by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
The Patriarch, addressing the Archons, said that “here in the Mother Church of Constantinople, there is wisdom and experience of many centuries. We are the ‘instrument’ of Divine Providence and we carry on this long tradition. It is an honor for you to be a part of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.”
Also in his speech, the Ecumenical Patriarch praised the new Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and declared he wants to strengthen ties between the Archdiocese and the Ecumenical Patriarchate and wishes to revive the tradition of pilgrimages to Constantinople.
He also pointed out that “the Order of St. Andrew played a decisive role in the work of the Archdiocese of America and in the support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.”
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America spoke of the importance of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which is the center of the Orthodox Faith, the light of hope, and the source of love for all the faithful in America. He also expressed his gratitude to the Archons for their devotion to the Church and their support to all people in need.
FALMOUTH, MA – The police in Falmouth have identified the victim in an accident involving a car plunging into the ocean on February 20, NBC10 Boston reported.
ATHENS — After several years of strained relations that raised tensions to alarming levels, longtime regional rivals Greece and Turkey made a significant step Thursday in mending ties during a visit to Athens by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
NEW YORK - For nearly a decade, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has helped the New York City Police Foundation (NYCPF) support the people on the front lines of making New York City a safe place for all to live, work, and visit.
NEW YORK – New York State Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R, C – Staten Island/Brooklyn) released the following statement on December 7: “After leading a bipartisan effort last month to denounce the cancellation of a 250-person school safety agent class, I’m happy that the Mayor’s Office has now changed course and is hiring additional school safety agents.
ATHENS – A press conference was held on December 5 for the Acropolis Museum’s new exhibition titled ‘Meanings’ (‘NoHMATA’): Personifications and Allegories from Antiquity to Today.
LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots, has died.