CHICAGO GREEK PRESS

CHICAGO GREEK PRESSCHICAGO GREEK PRESSCHICAGO GREEK PRESS

CHICAGO GREEK PRESS

CHICAGO GREEK PRESSCHICAGO GREEK PRESSCHICAGO GREEK PRESS
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • More
    • Home
    • Latest News
  • Home
  • Latest News

LATE KING CONSTANTINE OF GREECE

The Honorable Philip Edward "Brave" Davis,

Prime Minister, Commonwealth of the Bahamas,

met recently with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher 

and Editor of Chicago Greek Press, at the 

City Club of Chicago

The Honorable,  Tammy Duckworth, U.S.Senator of Illinois during her meeting at the City Club of Chicago with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press

Sunday, October 15, 2023, the V. Rev. Fr. Simeon Johnson celebrated his birthday at St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago.

Left to right: Christos , Hiona , and Rev, Fr. Spyridon St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church.

 

Nikolaos Kourentzis with V. Rev. Fr. Symeon Johnson at the Chapel of St. Andrew 

Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago at Paraklesis Service of Dormition of Theotokos

 

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

V. Rev. Fr. Symeon Johnson at the Chapel of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 

in Chicago at Paraklesis Service of Dormition of Theotokos

 Left to right are:  Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus,  Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich of Chicago, and William S Warnock Warden, Knights of Columbus

Left to right: Mark V. Tiniakos, Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Bob Camp, Steven Hermaz, and Georgia Tiniakos.

Ted Lambousis seated to the left having Greek coffee with Mark V. Tiniakos

October 14, 2023 at 

Alps Pancake House Restaurant, 3637 W. Irving Park Rd.. 

(left to right)

Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight Knights of Columbus, Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor/Publisher “ChicagoGreekPress”

Bob Theo, Owner Alps Pancake House, William S. Warnock, Warden, Knights of Columbus.

28 ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ 1940

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΙΙ

ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΜΕΤΑΧΑΣ

ΘΑ ΠΟΛΕΜΗΣΩΜΕΝ ΤΟΝ ΕΧΘΡΟΝ ΜΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΘΑ ΝΙΚΗΣΩΜΕΝ

Canada's Ambassador to the United States, 

Hon. Kirsten Hillman with Mark V. Tiniakos.

Publisher and Editor of the Chicago Greek

Press at City Club of Chicago.

Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor and Publisher of The Chicago Greek Press with Governor JB Pritzker

Mark V. Tiniakos, Editor and Publisher of The Chicago Greek Press, with the late Christodoulos, Archbishop of Athens and all Greece

Terry D. Cornell, Treasurer, Knights of Columbus 

Council #12173 and Donald Trump, Jr., at local event.

EMERALD SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the 47th Annual Dinner/Awards by the Irish American Police Association was held at the Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois.  Awards were presented to several Police Officers.

Left to right:  Hon. Jesse G. Reyes, Judge;  Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press, Hon. William Raines, Judge and Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus.

Left to right are:  Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press;  Leo P. Schmitz, Chief, Cook County Sheriff Police and Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus.

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor

of Chicago Greek Press; Elias Voulgaris, Former 

Commander of the Chicago Police Department and

Founder and President of the Hellenic American 

Police Association and Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand

Knight of Knights of Columbus.

Finest Police Bagpipe Band, the Bagpipes and Drums 

of the Emerald Society - Chicago Police Department .

Left to right are: Hon. Jesse G. Reyes, Judge;  Steven Hermaz and Jessie Tobar.

JOHN DEOM: FANTASTIC REALISM

JOHN DEOM: FANTASTIC REALISM

JOHN DEOM: FANTASTIC REALISM

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.

JOHN DEOM: FANTASTIC REALISM

JOHN DEOM: FANTASTIC REALISM

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.

JOHN DEOM: FANTASTIC REALISM

Left to right are: Dennis Rosenthal, Susan Pool, 

Associate at Rosenthal Fine Art and Mark V. Tiniakos.

SALUTATION OF THE THEOTOKOS

Susan Pool standing in front of John Deom's

portrait.

SALUTATION OF THE THEOTOKOS

SALUTATION OF THE THEOTOKOS

 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

SALUTATION OF THE THEOTOKOS

SALUTATION OF THE THEOTOKOS

SALUTATION OF THE THEOTOKOS

 

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.

FATHER CHRISTOS J. VAGIAS 1935-2022

FATHER CHRISTOS J. VAGIAS 1935-2022

FATHER CHRISTOS J. VAGIAS 1935-2022

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. 

FATHER CHRISTOS J. VAGIAS 1935-2022

FATHER CHRISTOS J. VAGIAS 1935-2022

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

FATHER CHRISTOS J. VAGIAS 1935-2022

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

Nikos Pentzaropoulos

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

Nikos Pentzaropoulos

Nikos Pentzaropoulos

Nikos Pentzaropoulos

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. 

A farewell lunch at the Greek Islands Restaurant in Chicago for Dr. Henry Palmer, MD, who recently retired from Illinois Masonic Medical Center.  Pictured left to right:  Stefanos Naoum, Manager of Greek Islands Restaurant, Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press and Dr. Henry Palmer, MD

CELEBRATION OF THE DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS ST. ATHANASIOS

 Left to right:  Theodoros Daskalopoulos, Dr. Sotiris Vasilopoulos, Rev. Fr. Spyridon Metarhioton, Theodoros Vasilopoulos, and Konstantinos Paganis 

 Left to right:  Georgia Vasilopoulos, Dr. Sotiris Vasilopoulos, Rev. Fr. Spyridon Metarhioton, and Theodoros Vasilopoulos 

 

Hon. Jesse G. Reyes, Judge of Appellate Court (right) with Nick Tiniakos at the University 

of Illinois in Chicago, during the sworn-in at the Law School

September 30, 2023 at the Brotherhood for the Fallen Gala at Hyatt Regency Rosemont.  

Superintendent of Chicago Police Department, Larry Snelling (left) and Knights of Columbus, 

Grand Knight, Dennis P. Fitzgerald

Members of the Knight of Columbus Having Lunch on September 7th, 2023 at Blossom Café

September 14, 2023 at Kappy’s Restaurant.

Members of the Knights of Columbus, Police Council 12173,  

enjoying lunch at D'Agostinos Restaurant in Niles, Illinois on

September 28, 2023.  Pictured left to right:  Bob Muscolino, 
Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor of Chicago Greek Press, 
Jim Povolo, Tom Angelo, Dennis P. Fitzgerald, Grand Knight, 
and Bill Warnock

Jim Povolo pictured here with Marilda, Manager at D'Agostino's Restaurant in Niles

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher and Editor

of Chicago Greek Press along with 

Dr. Peter S. Petrovas, DC (right), at his
office in Chicago where he performs 

excellent services for his patients.

Monday,November 20,2023 Contact:Maria Pappas (312) 603-6202

Visitors invited to see Christmas trees from around the world brighten office of County Treasurer

ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ Άρθρο Υφυπουργού Εξωτερικών, Γιώργου Κώτσηρα, στην εφημερίδα «Καθημερινή» (25.11.2023)

ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ Άρθρο Υφυπουργού Εξωτερικών, Γιώργου Κώτσηρα, στην εφημερίδα «Καθημερινή» (25.11.2023)

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

ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ Άρθρο Υφυπουργού Εξωτερικών, Γιώργου Κώτσηρα, στην εφημερίδα «Καθημερινή» (25.11.2023)

ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ Άρθρο Υφυπουργού Εξωτερικών, Γιώργου Κώτσηρα, στην εφημερίδα «Καθημερινή» (25.11.2023)

ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ Άρθρο Υφυπουργού Εξωτερικών, Γιώργου Κώτσηρα, στην εφημερίδα «Καθημερινή» (25.11.2023)

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.

--

Εκ μέρους του Διπλωματικού Γραφείου του Υφυπουργού κ. Γιώργου Κώτσηραun.png

CHICAGO CATHOLIC RADIO / WNDZ at 750AM on the radio, airing November 30th, 2023 at 8:30am.

ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ Άρθρο Υφυπουργού Εξωτερικών, Γιώργου Κώτσηρα, στην εφημερίδα «Καθημερινή» (25.11.2023)

CHICAGO CATHOLIC RADIO / WNDZ at 750AM on the radio, airing November 30th, 2023 at 8:30am.

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

CHICAGO CATHOLIC RADIO / WNDZ at 750AM on the radio, airing November 30th, 2023 at 8:30am.

 

 

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)

"Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers" An online presentation

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

"Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers" An online presentation

"Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers" An online presentation

"Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers" An online presentation

"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
Register through the following link:  NHM Online Discussion - Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers Tickets, Tue, Nov 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Office of the Consul General
Consulate General of Greece
650 N. St. Clair Street,
Chicago, IL 60611
312-335-3915, Ext. 816
secretary.chi@mfa.gr
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Not Just Greek School: Heritage Language Speakers" An online presentation

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.

RECEPTION FOR DEAN MARAGOS

 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

EXHIBITION OF MARIUPOL AT COOK COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE

 

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

 

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.

DIMITRI HADJI "HISTORICAL ECHOS" EXHIBITION ROSENTHAL FINE

  

The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago hosted Dimitri Hadzi's 

"Historical Echos”, a superb Exhibition at the Rosenthal Fine Art in 

Chicago, on June 21, 2023.  The internationally renowned art professor 

and sculptor, Dimitri Hadzi was the most distinguished sculptor of the 

20th century and the last American modernist.  His work was characterized 

by the ability to merge themes and traditions from ancient Hellenic culture, 

mythology, and theater. The work remained rooted in meaning drawn from 

his Greek heritage.  He was born in 1921 and passed away in 2016.  

Many guests visited the Exhibition and admired all of his displayed sculptures.

 

Left to right:  Dennis Rosenthal of Rosenthal Fine Art, 

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor Chicago Greek Press and 

Susan Pool.

 

Left to right:  Vaggelis Mitsopoulos, Maria Traka, Emmanuel

Koubarakis, Consul General of Greece in Chicago, Georgia 

Tasiopoulou, Consul of Greece, and Christina Kasapi.

 

 

Dennis Rosenthal (left) and Consul General of Greece in

Chicago, Emmanuel Koubarakis, expressing his views

about the sculptor Dimitri Hadzi.

  

Left to right:  Perrie Veremis, Peter Karamitsos and

Maria Karamitsos.

 The Annual Greek Independence Day Parade occurred on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Greektown on Halsted Street, in Chicago.  The participants were from all Parishes of Chicago with their floats and children from their schools along with Honorary guests and dignitaries.  

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of

Chicago Greek Press with U.S.

Ambassador in Greece, George Tsounis (right)

 Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer along with His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago and

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press

ALEXI GIANNOULIAS ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE AT CITY CLUB

 

On May 9, 2023, Secretary of State, Alexis Giannoulias, was at the City of Chicago 

and gave a speech about his accomplishments during the first three months in 

his office and how his administration would work for all the citizens of Illinois, providing

quality programs and services.

 

Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State (left) with

Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of Chicago Greek Press

  Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher/Editor of

Chicago Greek Press (right) along with

Nick Anatzoutsoulas, Manager of the

East of Edens Restaurant in Chicago

Δήλωση Υφυπουργού Εξ., Γ. Κώτσηρα, κατά την επίσκεψή του στην Κωνσταντινούπολη για τη Θρονική Εορτή

Elias Voulgaris, former Commander of the Chicago Police Department and Founder and President of the Hellenic American Police Association. We need to support and contribute to the Association

IN MEMORIAM OF MARIA A. FITZGERALD

Δήλωση Υφυπουργού Εξ., Γ. Κώτσηρα, κατά την επίσκεψή του στην Κωνσταντινούπολη για τη Θρονική Εορτή

Δήλωση Υφυπουργού Εξ., Γ. Κώτσηρα, κατά την επίσκεψή του στην Κωνσταντινούπολη για τη Θρονική Εορτή

Δήλωση Υφυπουργού Εξ., Γ. Κώτσηρα, κατά την επίσκεψή του στην Κωνσταντινούπολη για τη Θρονική Εορτή

Δήλωση Υφυπουργού Εξ., Γ. Κώτσηρα, κατά την επίσκεψή του στην Κωνσταντινούπολη για τη Θρονική Εορτή

Δήλωση Υφυπουργού Εξ., Γ. Κώτσηρα, κατά την επίσκεψή του στην Κωνσταντινούπολη για τη Θρονική Εορτή

 

Επισκέφθηκα την Κωνσταντινούπολη, όπου είχα την τιμή να εκπροσωπήσω το Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών στη Θρονική Εορτή του Οικουμενικού Πατριαρχείου, κατά την οποία τιμάται  η μνήμη του ιδρυτή του, Αγίου Αποστόλου Ανδρέα του Πρωτοκλήτου.
Με αίσθηση ευγνωμοσύνης συμμετείχα στην κατανυκτική, μεγαλοπρεπή Πατριαρχική Θεία Λειτουργία, που τελέστηκε στον Ναό του Αγίου Γεωργίου στο Φανάρι, μια μοναδική εμπειρία που συγκινεί κάθε χρόνο τους ορθόδοξους Χριστιανούς ανά την υφήλιο.
Επίσης, είχα την ιδιαίτερη τιμή να γίνω δεκτός από την Α.Θ.Π. τον Οικουμενικό Πατριάρχη, κ.κ. Βαρθολομαίο, έναν θρησκευτικό ηγέτη με διεθνή αναγνώριση και ακτινοβολία.
Η Ελληνική Πολιτεία τρέφει ύψιστο σεβασμό στον θεσμό του Οικουμενικού Πατριαρχείου. Ευχαρίστησα τον Παναγιώτατο για το ανεκτίμητο έργο του υπέρ της Ορθοδοξίας και του Ελληνισμού, την πολυσχιδή κοινωνική του προσφορά και τις δράσεις του για την καλλιέργεια του διαθρησκειακού και διαπολιτισμικού διαλόγου.
Τέλος, είχα την ευκαιρία να συναντηθώ, στο Γενικό Προξενείο, με εκπροσώπους του Συνδέσμου Υποστήριξης Ρωμαίικων Κοινοτικών Ιδρυμάτων, με τους οποίους συζητήσαμε θέματα που απασχολούν την Ομογένεια.

Πηγή Φωτογραφιών: ΝΠ/ Οικουμενικό Πατριαρχείο

 


 


 


At Broken Ora Bar & Grill, Port Barrington

PAUL VALLAS, CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO

His Eminence, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago along with Hon. Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer

His Eminence, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago along with Hon. Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer

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.

His Eminence, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago along with Hon. Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer

His Eminence, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago along with Hon. Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer

His Eminence, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago along with Hon. Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer

 


His Eminence, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago along with Hon. Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer

 

Rev. Fr. Chrysanthos Kerkeres of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago, 

Anna Harisiadis, Secretary of the Pan-Arcadian Federation of America with 

Officers of EKAM, and Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher-Editor of Chicago Greek Press

 The Hon. Paul Vallas with Mark V. Tiniakos,

Publisher-Editor of Chicago Greek Press

 Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher-Editor of Chicago Press with Rev. Fr. Andreas G. Georganas of St. Demetrios Greek 

Orthodox Church in Chicago, and George Sourounis, former President of the Pan-Arcadian Federation of America

 His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago with Mark V. Tiniakos, Publisher-Editor of Chicago Greek Press

HONORING THE AMBASSADOR OF GREECE IN THE USA

HONORING THE AMBASSADOR OF GREECE IN THE USA

HONORING THE AMBASSADOR OF GREECE IN THE USA

 

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.

HONORING THE AMBASSADOR OF GREECE IN THE USA

HONORING THE AMBASSADOR OF GREECE IN THE USA

 

Left to right are:  Andy Melissaratos, Special

Agent, Homeland Security, Ms. Georgia

Tasiopoulou, Ambassador, Alexandra

Papadopoulou and Emmanuel Koubarakis,

Consul General.

HONORING THE AMBASSADOR OF GREECE IN THE USA

 

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

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF, TOM DART AT THE CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO

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

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF, TOM DART AT THE CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO

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.

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF, TOM DART AT THE CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF, TOM DART AT THE CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF, TOM DART 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

COOK COUNTY SHERIFF, TOM DART AT THE CITY CLUB OF CHICAGO

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. 

Great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day

Great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day

Great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day

Great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day

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.

Great memories with friends at a reception, celebrating and honoring the Greek Independence Day

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 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.

Knights of columbus police council #12173

Members of Knights of Columbus, St. Michael Archangel, Police Council #12173 who advanced to 4th Degree on February 22, 2020.

.

Αχ, καφεδάκι COFFEE MUG

https://www.gearbubble.com/kafedaki2

Members of the St. Michael the Archangel Police Council 12173

Members of the St. Michael the Archangel Police Council 12173 praying for law enforcement members at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park

Mark V. Tiniakos with Hon. Attorney General for the State of Illinois Kwame Raul

Subscribe

Sign up to hear from us about specials, sales, and events.

Copyright © 2023 CHICAGO GREEK PRESS - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by GoDaddy Website Builder