WASHINGTON His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has issued an Encyclical
designating May 15, 2005 as AHEPA Sunday The Encyclical recognizes the
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) for its
programs and services that promote education and philanthropy and that
advance the principles of Hellenism.
In the Encyclical, Archbishop Demetrios asks the Orthodox faithful to offer
prayers and support for the local AHEPA chapters and the national
organization.
Over the decades, the members of the AHEPA have made significant
contributions to our American society through establishing programs that
promote education, philanthropy, and civic responsibility.
We are therefore also enriched by the continued good work of the AHEPA,
which serves our heritage and our faith, and continues to cultivate
excellence throughout its many chapters in America and abroad, wrote
Archbishop Demetrios.
We are grateful and humbled for His Eminence’s kind, eloquent words in
recognition of AHEPA s significance in the community said Supreme
President Franklin R. Manios. We cherish our longstanding relationship
with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and we will continue to work
together for the promotion of our common goals and objectives.
According to Manios, in its 83-year history, the AHEPA family is proud of
the contributions it has made the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and its
mission, ranging from chapter involvement and volunteerism for parishes to
national campaigns that raised millions for St. Basil Academy and St.
Photios Shrine. In July, AHEPA gifted $10,000 to the Shrine's Archbishop
Iakovos Enhancement Project.
I am also pleased that many Ahepans serve the Church on councils at all
levels parish, diocesan and archdiocesan; and many are Leadership 100
members too, said Manios.
On AHEPA Sunday, many AHEPA chapters will hold memorial services for
departed members and sponsor the coffee-hour following church services in
their local parishes. Also, the supreme president has asked all AHEPA
chapters to remember the memory of former Archbishop Iakovos, a 57-year Life
Member of AHEPA, by making a contribution to the AHEPA-Archbishop Demetrios
Scholarship Fund.
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