Pastor John Harrell receiving a Certificate of Excellence from the Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas
Pastor Mack McCollum receiving his Certificate of Excellence alongside Pastor Kevin McCollum
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrating Black History Month by recognizing religious and business leaders.
Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas, cutting the Vasilopita with His Eminenence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, Hon. Emmanuel Koubarakis, Fr. Chrysanthos Kerkeres, Fr. Peter Sarolas, Fr. Stamatios Sfikas and Consulate corp. at her annual Vasilopita Celebration!
Recently, the Annual Memorial Service for Greek Teachers, Journalists, Authors, and
TV/Radio Producers was held at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago
and officiated by Rev. Fr. Chrysanthos and Rev. Peter Sarolas. Following the Memorial
Service, the Hellenic Letters Luncheon, and theatrical plays took place from
the Parish School Students at St. George Hall. The crowd consisted of parents, teachers,
officials, and several guests.
Pictured left to right: Elena Angelos, Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of the Chicago Greek Press, Maria Litsas, Director of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, Ms. Georgia Tasiopoulou, Consul, Emmanuel Koubarakis, Consul General of Greece in Chicago, Rev. Fr. Chrysanthos Kerkeres, and Helen Soter
Consul General of Greece, the Hon. Emmanuel Koubarakis, during
his speech for the Hellenic Letters event
The Hon. Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer along with her guests
from the University of Chicago
Children during the theatrical play for Hellenic Letters Day
Children during the theatrical play for the Hellenic Letters Day
Recently, a Mass of Remembrance was offered for Maria A. Fitzgerald
by Fr. Daniel J. Brandt at St. Prisciall Church in Chicago.
Maria was the late wife of Grand Knight, Dennis P. Fitzgerald.
A Reception Dinner took place at the Blossom Cafe in Norridge, Illinois
Internment at St. Joseph Cemetary by Fr. Daniel J. Brandt.
Marking the 2023 International Greek Language Day with Professors Anastasia Giannakidou and Zoe Gavriilidou in the good company of “our” students: the participants of the first round of our joint initiative “Refresh your Greek”.
On January 31, 2023, Paul Vallas, a candidate for Mayor of Chicago,
was at the Luncheon at the City Club of Chicago and spoke about
the school system and the crime in the City of Chicago. Paul Vallas has
devoted his life to public service in and out of government and is
experienced in leading people, solving problems, and building
initiatives across political boundaries.
Pictured left, Sharon Vallas, wife of Paul Vallas, and Mark V. Tiniakos,
Publisher and Editor, Chicago Greek Press.
THE FEDERATION OF HELLENIC AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS "ENOSIS"
CELEBRATES THE GREEK HERITAGE WITH THE GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE ON MARCH 26, 2023 AT GREEKTOWN, CHICAGO, AT 2:00 P.M.
Group of friends enjoy weekly get together at Dapper's East
Pictured left to right: Patrycja Banas, Mark V. Tiniakos, Dennis Fitzgerald, Steven Hermaz, Georgia Tiniakos
On March 5, 2023, the procession of icons took place at St. Athanasios
Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago with Protopresbyter Rev. Fr. Panagiotis
K. Malamis and Rev. Fr. Constantine Kamboulis
Picture from left to right, Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor and Chief of the Chicago Greek Press, George Pontikes, Attorney at Law, and his wife Harriet Pontikes.
At City Club of Chicago, The Hon. Fritz Kaegi, Cook County Assessor with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of the Chicago Greek Press.
CHICAGO SOCIETY OF SAINT KOSMAS OF AETOLOS
Recently, a lecture was given by Evangelos Potakis, past President of the
Pan-Arcadian Association and current President of the Association of
Saint Kosmas of Aetolos, regarding the spectacular life of the first president of
Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias. The event took place at the Hall of St. John the
Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, Illinois. The lecture was followed
by traditional Greek dances, poems, and songs.
Photo by Ted Lambousis
Photo by Ted Lambousis
At City Club of Chicago, Mike Quigley, member of Congress with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of the Chicago Greek Press.
On June 11, 2022 the Association Neo Kyma Messinias held a cocktail party at the North Branch Restaurant in Glenview Illinois. Shown above is the governing board and some members of the Association
Photo by Ted Lambousis
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.
On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, the Feast Day
of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, celebrated
by his Grace Bishop of Efkarpia, Ierotheos who arrived
from St. Irene Chrysovalantou in New York and officiated
along with Rev. Protopresbyter Panagiotis K. Malamis,
Rev. Fr., Chrysanthos Kerkeres, Rv. Fr. Peter Saroloas,
and Rv. Fr. Constantine Komboulis.
Luncheon was offered by the Philoptochos Society of Saint Athanasios
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
Parishioners of St. Athanasios
Very Rev. Gerasimos Marouthas with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor Chicago Greek Press
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
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.
The Board of Governors of the City Club of Chicago is pleased to announce that Dan Gibbons, former Vice Chair of the Board, will serve as the organization’s CEO, a newly-created role, effective immediately. Gibbons, a lifelong Chicagoan and civic and philanthropic connector, was most recently Director of Economic Development at Clayco.
For more than two decades, primarily as an advisor to former Mayor Richard M. Daley in both City government and in the private sector, Gibbons has collaborated with business, civic and philanthropic leaders on a range of high-profile initiatives. He served as a Chicago liaison to mayors of other cities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, corporate and civic leaders, non-profit organizations, and cultural institutions.
“Dan is passionate about Chicago and he comes to this role with substantial experience across multiple sectors,” said Jacki Robinson-Ivy, Chair of the Board of Governors. “We are excited about reimagining City Club for the next 100 years and, with Dan at the helm, our future is bright.”
“Chicago is built on collaboration among business, civic, philanthropic, arts and community leaders” said Gibbons. “I look forward to leading City Club as we deepen and strengthen our connections throughout the city, with the goal of making Chicago better for all.”
Gibbons received an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza School of Business, and a B.A. in Political Science from Marquette University. He serves on the boards of numerous civic organizations and lives in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood with his wife Kate and their two young sons.
About City Club
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Please visit City Club’s website (cityclub-chicago.org) to view our upcoming schedule and register for an event.
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
NEW YORK — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, after being asked by Parade Chairman Philip Christopher for the Archdiocese to cover the costs of the Evzones again this year, formally requested from the President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the presence of the Presidential Guard for the 2023 New York City Greek Independence Parade.
His Eminence this week received confirmation that the Evzones will attend and march in the Parade in New York on April 30. Archbishop Elpidophoros has pledged to raise funds, including working with private donors, to cover the costs of the Evzones’ attendance.
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ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ— Ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρος, μετά από την παράκληση του προέδρου της παρέλασης Φιλίππου Κρίστοφερ ώστε η Αρχιεπισκοπή να καλύψει το κόστος για την παρουσία των Ευζώνων στην παρέλαση και αυτή τη χρονιά, ζήτησε επισήμως από την Πρόεδρο της Ελληνικής Δημοκρατίας κ. Κατερίνα Σακελλαροπούλου, την παρουσία της προεδρικής φρουράς για το 2023 στην παρέλαση, που θα γίνει στη Νέα Υόρκη προς τιμή της Ελληνικής Ανεξαρτησίας.
Αυτήν την εβδομάδα ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος έλαβε τη διαβεβαίωση ότι οι Εύζωνες θα παρευρεθούν και θα παρελάσουν στις 30 Απριλίου στη Νέα Υόρκη. Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος υποσχέθηκε ότι θα βρεθούν οι πόροι, σε συνεργασία με ιδιώτες δωρητές, για την κάλυψη των εξόδων της παρουσίας των Ευζώνων στην παρέλαση.
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Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas with Knights of
Columbus Police Council #12173 Members
(from left to right) Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/
Editor Chicago Greek Press, Mitchell Masalski,
William S. Warnock, Robert J. Muscolino, Allen
J. Castiglia - February 6, 2023
Pictured left to right are Mark V. Tiniakos,
Publisher/Editor Chicago Greek Press,
Harold Hanley, Knights of Columbus, and
Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas
Photo by Ted Lambousis.
Memorial services for the Hellenic Veterans were held May 30, 2022 at Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove, Illinois.
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
General, Ioannis Metaxas, Prime Minister of Greece with King George B, and Marshal, Alexandros Papagos, along with Crown Prince of Greece, Paul B', during the Greek-Italian War in 1940
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 and Alex Pappas. He enjoyed his first trip to
Greece and now works in New York.
The Honorable Charles P. Kocoras with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor and of the
Chicago Greek Press
Picture left to right: John Kasss, former reporter of Chicago Tribune with Dennis Fitzgerald, Grand Knight,
Picture left to right: John Kasss, 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.
Knight of Columbus
St. Michael the Archangel
Officers for 2022 - 2023
Annual Picnic at Casa Italia in Stone Park
Picture left to right: Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor and Publisher of The Chicago Greek Press, The Late Hon. James A. Geroulis, Judge of Circuit Court of Cook County, Constantine L. Tsokos, Consul of Greece in Chicago and former Ambassador.
Members of Knights of Columbus, St. Michael Archangel, Police Council #12173 who advanced to 4th Degree on February 22, 2020.
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Members of the St. Michael the Archangel Police Council 12173 praying for law enforcement members at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park
Members of the St. Michael the Archangel Police Council 12173
Mark V. Tiniakos with Hon. Attorney General for the State of Illinois Kwame Raul
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