28 ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ 1940

The Rosenthal Fine Art Gallery presented the work of artist, John Deom, during a Reception that was held on October 6, 2023 in their premises.  The event was very successful and a large number of attendees were present.  The works will remain in the Gallery until November 6, 2023.  His works include:  Mrs. Dine, 2022-23, Self Portrait (White T-Shirt), 2022, Polkadot Yellow Dress 2020, HawaiianShirt, 2022, Untitled (Self Portrait John Deom), 2022, Ray (Cowboy Shirt), 2022, Caitlin (Green Dress), 2020, and many more.

Left to right are:  Brother of John Deom, 

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor 

of Chicago Greek Press and Dennis 

Rosenthal, owner of Rosenthal Fine Art.

Left to right are: Dennis Rosenthal, Susan Pool, 

Associate at Rosenthal Fine Art and Mark V. Tiniakos.

Susan Pool standing in front of John Deom's

portrait.

 Pictured left to right are: Hon. Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher-Editor of Chicago Greek Press, and Anna and Nick Harisiadis

On Friday, March 17, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church, 

His Grace Bishop Timothy celebrated the Salutations of the 

Theotokos (Hairetismoi) along with Very Rev. Simeon Johnson,  

Rev. Fr. Dimitri Tobias and Deacon Anthony Callas.

Rev. Father, Christos J. Vagias, a former priest of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago, passed away recently in the Village of Mikrospilia, his hometown, in Arta, Greece.  He served at St. George for over 35 years.  From the first moment at the church, he was determined to organize the community of St. George and he worked diligently with perseverance and self-sacrifice for all the years without counting effort and toil.  He worked for the Greek Christian ideals.  A brilliant preacher of the Greek language, he preached the word of God in plain Greek that was understood by the common people.  His sermon spoke to the hearts of the Greeks who gathered to hear him every Sunday.  Over the years, St. George and Father Vagias, synonymous with the Christian faith, unchanged from the influence of English, became a deacon for the preservation of the Greek-Christian faith. The expansion of the building complex with the addition of the Gymnasium and a Community for social events is due to the perseverance and hard work of Father Vagias. Under his guidance, the community of St. George raised funds and with the personal work of its members, a new building was formed that covered the constant needs of the community. Throughout his ministry, Father Vagias offered support, help, and comfort to anyone in need.  He is survived by Presbytera Konstantina, his three children, Ioannis, Sotiris, and Nektaria, and his grandchildren. 

Rev. Fr. Christos J. Vagias with late Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago and Sotiris Vagias

Rev. Christos J. Vagias with Mark V. Tiniakos, former Board Member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago.

Left to right:  Christos J. Vagias, His Eminence Metropolitan Athinagoras of Mexico and Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Johnson. 

Remembering Nikos Pentzaropoulos, the amazing goalkeeper of the Panionios Football Team in Athens, Greece, who was highly recognized for his excellent ability and performance.  He was born in1927 and passed away in 1979 following his battle with cancer.  He started football at the age of thirteen in his neighborhood team and with the great talent he had, he was immediately placed in the first team of Panionios, and in1948 he was called to the National team. He was nicknamed “Hero of Tampere”, after a legendary performance with the Greek Olympic team in a match that took place in the city of Tampere in Finland during the Summer Olympic Games of 1952.  While in Tampere, he was given the chance to sign a contract and start training with the Inter Milan team.  He made the decision and in August 1952 he traveled to Milan, signed the contract, and started training with the Inter Team.  Unfortunately, certain things went wrong and Nikos, very disappointed with the circumstances, had to return to the Panionios team.  Apart from being a football player, Pentzaropoulos was also a field jumper with excellent performance, and also, played volleyball and basketball. 

Visitors invited to see Christmas trees from around the world brighten office of County Treasurer Pappas for 20th year. FOR RELEASE: Monday, November 20, 2023

Contact: Maria Pappas (312) 603-6202

Με το βλέμμα στο μέλλον

Στο ταχέως μεταβαλλόμενο διεθνές περιβάλλον, η αξιοποίηση της ψηφιακής τεχνολογίας αποτελεί καθοριστικό παράγοντα ανάπτυξης και ευημερίας για μια χώρα. Αναγνωρίζοντας αυτή την πραγματικότητα, η κυβέρνηση του Κυριάκου Μητσοτάκη προωθεί τον ψηφιακό μετασχηματισμό του κράτους, μια διαδικασία που ξεκίνησε κατά την προηγούμενη τετραετία και συνεχίζεται με αμείωτο ρυθμό, βελτιώνοντας όχι μόνο την καθημερινότητα των πολιτών, αλλά και την εικόνα της Ελλάδας διεθνώς. Το Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών, ως κατεξοχήν δυναμικό και εξωστρεφές Υπουργείο, που αντιλαμβάνεται από πρώτο χέρι τις προκλήσεις της νέας εποχής, δεν θα μπορούσε να απέχει από την προσπάθεια οικοδόμησης της ψηφιακής Ελλάδας.

Το έργο «Μετασχηματισμός Διαδικασιών Προξενικών Υπηρεσιών», που παρουσιάσαμε πρόσφατα με τον Υπουργό Εξωτερικών, Γιώργο Γεραπετρίτη, και το οποίο αναμένεται να τεθεί σε πλήρη λειτουργία κατά το επόμενο διάστημα, αποτελεί ένα σημαντικό βήμα προς αυτή την κατεύθυνση. Πρόκειται, ουσιαστικά, για μια μεταρρύθμιση των προξενικών υπηρεσιών, με τη χρήση ψηφιακών εργαλείων, όπως η τεχνητή νοημοσύνη, που θα επιτρέψει την αμεσότερη επικοινωνία μεταξύ Προξενικών Αρχών και πολιτών στο εξωτερικό και τη γρήγορη, εξ αποστάσεως διεκπεραίωση μεγάλου μέρους των αιτημάτων τους.

Η ψηφιοποίηση των προξενικών υπηρεσιών αναμένεται να αποφέρει πολλαπλά οφέλη.

Πρώτον, οφέλη για τον Έλληνα του εξωτερικού. Με τις νέες ψηφιακές υπηρεσίες ελαχιστοποιείται η αναγκαιότητα επίσκεψης του πολίτη στην προξενική αρχή και επιτυγχάνεται καλύτερη και ταχύτερη εξυπηρέτηση, μείωση της ταλαιπωρίας και εν τέλει βελτίωση της καθημερινότητάς του.

Δεύτερον, οφέλη για τις προξενικές μας αρχές και το Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών. Η ψηφιοποίηση θα οδηγήσει σε αποσυμφόρηση και εξοικονόμηση πόρων, καλύτερη οργάνωση και αναβάθμιση των παρεχόμενων υπηρεσιών.

Και τρίτον, οφέλη για τη χώρα μας. Ο ψηφιακός μετασχηματισμός των προξενικών υπηρεσιών εντάσσεται στην προσπάθεια για τη δημιουργία ενός κράτους που αξιοποιεί τη γνώση και την καινοτομία, που εξελίσσεται με γνώμονα την αποτελεσματικότητα και με επίκεντρο τον πολίτη. Αυτή την εικόνα της σύγχρονης Ελλάδας επιθυμούμε να προβάλλουν με το έργο τους οι Διπλωματικές μας Αρχές ανά τον κόσμο, οι οποίες αποτελούν συχνά την πρώτη πύλη εισόδου στην ελληνική πραγματικότητα για τους Έλληνες και ξένους πολίτες στο εξωτερικό.

Πάνω από όλα, με τη βελτίωση της εξυπηρέτησης των Ελλήνων του εξωτερικού μέσω της ψηφιοποίησης των προξενικών υπηρεσιών επιδιώκουμε να ενισχύσουμε τη σχέση τους με τη μητέρα πατρίδα. Μετά την άρση των περιορισμών στην ψήφο των Αποδήμων, μετά την καθιέρωση ειδικής ενότητας στο gov.gr για τους Έλληνες του εξωτερικού, η εξ αποστάσεως εξυπηρέτησή τους από τις Προξενικές Αρχές αποσκοπεί να τους φέρει ακόμα πιο κοντά στην Ελλάδα.

Αποδεικνύουμε έμπρακτα ότι η Ελλάδα αλλάζει, γίνεται πιο παραγωγική, πιο ψηφιακή, πιο δίκαιη. Με σύμμαχο τον Απόδημο Ελληνισμό μπορεί να γίνει και πιο ισχυρή. Στην προσπάθεια αυτή, το Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών αναλαμβάνει κεντρικό ρόλο.

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Εκ μέρους του Διπλωματικού Γραφείου του Υφυπουργού κ. Γιώργου Κώτσηρα

Also, on YouTube at Chicago Catholic Radio – 11/30/2023 – Knights of Columbus

The Archdiocese of Chicago podcast highlights vibrant community affairs.

This date’s topic is the Life Size Nativity Scene set in Chicago’s Daley Plaza.

The KOC Police Council #12173 supports the scene with volunteered labor and funds.

Father Greg Sakowicz, pastor of Holy Name Cathedral will interview two council knights.

Dennis P. Fitzgerald and William S. Warnock will described this privately funded charity event.

A Life Size Christmas Scene in downtown Chicago for all to enjoy, since 1985.

This is a restoration project by the Chicago Police Knights of Columbus

Donations can be sent to:                                            Knights of Columbus Council #12173                                                                                                       (memo/Nativity Scene on check)                             C/O FOP Hall                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       1412 W. Washington Blvd.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Chicago, Illinois 60607

Left to right:  Sarantis O. Alexopoulos, Theodoros 

Daskalopoulos, Rv. Fr. Spyridon Metarhioton and

Gregory Leteno

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek

Press with Rev. Fr. Spyridon Metarhioton

 Mark V. Tiniakos with Father Efraim 

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of

Chicago Greek Press with Fr. Efraim 

and Rev. Fr. Spyridon Metarhioton (right)

From left to right: Theodoros Daskalopoulos with father Efraim and father Spyridon Megarhioton

"Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers" - An online presentation by Professor Zoe Gavriilidou and the National Hellenic Museum- November 14th at 6pm CST.

As we delve into the intriguing world of heritage speakers, a diverse and dynamic linguistic community often overlooked in discussions of language and identity, Professor of Linguistics at Democritus University of Thrace and a Visiting Professor at the University of Chicago, Ms. Zoe Gavriilidou joins the Hellenic National Museum in an online discussion.
Heritage speakers are individuals who grow up in multilingual environments, exposed to their family's heritage language alongside the dominant language of their society. The complexities of heritage language acquisition, the impact of heritage language maintenance on cultural identity, and the challenges faced by heritage speakers in an increasingly globalized world are all topics that will be explored during the discussion. By shedding light on the unique experiences and linguistic journeys of heritage speakers, we gain valuable insights into the rich tapestry of language diversity and heritage preservation.
Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers
Tuesday, November 14 at 6pm CST
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Celebration of the October 28, 1940 OHI Day, 

at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church 

in Chicago.

Pictured is Fr. Efraim along with the school 

children and Parishioners.

 A Reception was held on July 17, 2023 at the Athena Greek Restaurant in Chicago, to support Dean Maragos, a prominent attorney, and Accountant, regarding his candidacy for New Trier Democratic Committeeman.  The Honorary Hosts were Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State, Don Harman, Illinois Senate President, Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President, and Jan Schakowsky, Congresswoman.  Many dignitaries attended the Reception.  

Hon. Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County 

Board President speaking about the attorney,

Dean Maragos and his accomplishments

Hon. Alexi Giannoulias, Secretary 

of State of Illinois (right) with Dean

Maragos

Pictured left to right: Hon. Jesse G. Reyes, Appellate Court Judge, 

Frank J. Spula, President of the Polish National Alliance, Dean Maragos, and Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press

Left to right:  Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of

Chicago Greek Press, Dean Maragos, attorney at law,

and Alexi Giannoulias, Secretary of State of Illinois

Members of the Knights of Columbus 

at Dapper's East Restaurant in Chicago

enjoying breakfast.  Pictured left to right:  

Adam Fitzgerald, Law Enforcement Officer, 

Dennis Fitzgerald, Grand Night, Mark V. Tiniakos, 

Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press, 

Aris F. Yanibas, attorney at law, and William S.

Warnock, 

Financial Secretary of the Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus, 2023-2024 Officers

Left to right - Front Row:

Bob Camp, Financial Secretary, Jim Calvino,

Deputy Grand Knight, Dennis Fitzgerald,

Grand Knight, Dennis McKenna, Chancellor

Back Row:  Terry Cornell, Treasurer,

Ed Hozzian, Inside Guard, Bill Bill Warnock, Warden,

Mitchell Masalski, Trustee, and Richard Lewandowski

September 2, 2023... seated 

from left to right:  Mark V. Tiniakos,

Publisher and Editor of Chicago

Greek Press.  Michael R. Masalski,

Trustee of Knights of Columbus.

Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight,

Knights of Columbus.  William S.

Warnock, Warden, Knights of Columbus,

Aris F. Yanibas, Esq., Attorney at Law, at

Dappers East Restaurant in Chicago

On June 22, 2023, a photo exhibition namely “MARIUPOL, Life on the Edge 

of Apocalypse,” was hosted by the Office of the Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas.

It depicted life in a Ukrainian city before and after the invasion by Russia. 

The Exhibit featured dozens of photos by Mariupol photographers depicting life 

in Mariupol, located off the northern coast of the Azov Sea.  Prior to the Russian 

invasion in February 2022, Mariupol was one of the largest towns in Ukraine, 

with more than 425,000 people. A brutal and unrelenting bombardment obliterated 

the once vibrant city, whose population has fallen below 100,000.  “The images are 

searing,” said Pappas. “The juxtaposition of the photos depicting the happy life before 

the war and the heartbreaking images of loss and suffering is truly unforgettable.”   

Mariupol and its surrounding region were once home to one of the largest and oldest 

groups of ethnic Greeks outside of Greece. Ethnic Greeks were the third-largest ethnic 

group after Ukrainians and Russians. The photos will be on display on the walls of the 

Treasurer’s office until August 25, 2023.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is announcing

details about the Exhibition, along with the Consul General of

Greece, Emmanuel Koubarakis (right), and other

dignitaries.

Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago, Serhiy Koledov 

at the podium along with Treasurer, Maria Pappas and 

Consul General of Greece, Emmanuel Koubarakis.

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press (left) with Endy Zemenides

Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council.

Dignitaries with Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas.

  Attendees from the Ukrainian community in Chicago.

On June 16, 2023, the Consul General of Greece in Chicago, Hon. Emmanuel Koumbarakis, 

and his spouse, Georgia Tasiopoulou, held a reception on the occasion of the visit of 

Her Excellency, Alexandra Papadopoulou, Ambassador of Greece in the United States.  

The reception was held at the Consul's residence in Chicago and attended by several 

dignitaries from the Greek community, businessmen, educators, judiciary, and other 

professionals.  Among the attendees were:  Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, 

Andy Melissaratos, Special Agent of Homeland Security Investigations, Judge 

Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos, Judge Anthony Calabrese, Judge James Bouras, 

Judge Anna Demakopoulos, Mr. and Mrs. James Bousis, Leo Loutsios from Illinois 

Secretary of State, Vasilios Memos, Mr. and Mrs. Demetrios Georgakopoulos, Elias

Voulgaris, former Commander of the Chicago Police Department and President of

the Hellenic American Police Association, George Reveliotis, and many others.

Left to right are:  Andy Melissaratos, Special

Agent, Homeland Security, Ms. Georgia

Tasiopoulou, Ambassador, Alexandra

Papadopoulou and Emmanuel Koubarakis,

Consul General.

Left to right:  Mark V. Tiniakos, 

Publisher and Editor of Chicago

Greek Press, Ambassador Alexandra

Papadopoulou and Kostas Chraniotakis, 

President of ENOSIS of Illinois

Nikolaos Koubarakis, father of Consul General

with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago
Greek Press

At St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor Chicago Greek Press picture with His Grace Ierotheos and Rev. Fr. Panayiotis K. Malamis

Very Rev. Gerasimos Marouthas with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor Chicago Greek Press

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Commissioner of The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press at the City Club of Chicago.

On January 23, 2023, Cook County Sheriff, Tom Dart, was at the City Club 

of Chicago and talked with Don Gibbons, the City Club Vice Chair, about 

the Cook Cook Jail and its prisoners. Sheriff Dart has dedicated his career 

to challenging injustice and fighting the violence plaguing our communities.

Pictured left, Sheriff of Cook County, Tom Dart with Mark V. Tiniakos,

Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press (left) with Richard Irvin, Mayor of Aurora, at the Polish American Police Association of Chicago and Illinois Award Banquet

 Georgia and Nick Tiniakos displaying

the banner of the Ladies Educational Society of

St. George Chicago during the Greek Independence Day Parade

           Father Chrysanthos Kerkeres, Father Panagiotis Sarolas, 

Parish Council President, Paul Rentzelos along with Members

of the Parish Council of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in

Chicago during the Greek Independence Day Parade. 

Remembering great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day of March 25th in Chicago.

Left to right are Irene Pentzaropoulou, Vice Consul of Greece.  Hon. Jim Edgar, Governor of the State of Illinois.  Demetrios Zevelakis, Consul of Greece, and Thomas Stavrides, Vice Consul of Greece.

Rev. Fr. Panagiotis K. Malamis with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor 

of Chicago Greek Press

Recently, Mark V. Tiniakos of the Chicago Greek Press, met with the Honorable

Charles P. Kocoras, United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, and

talked about current and passed issues of interest. The Greek-American community

has honored Judge Kocoras multiple times over the years with multiple awards for his

many services and achievements.

The Honorable Charles P. Kocoras with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor and of the

Chicago Greek Press

Picture left to right: John Kass, former reporter of Chicago Tribune with Dennis Fitzgerald, Grand Knight,

Picture left to right: John Kass, former reporter of Chicago Tribune with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press.

In 1997, I had the blessing to meet with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew when he visited the Chicago area and I met him at the Chicago Metropolis, located at 40 East Burton Place, Chicago.  A special reception was held at the Metropolis to honor him.  The late Metropolitan Iakovos of Chicago and other high-ranking church officials welcomed the Patriarch.  Also, distinguished members of the Greek community attended the reception.

The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press.