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His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America and Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America, accompanied His All Holiness to Detroit and welcomed him to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese headquarters on Monday morning, November 13th. His All Holiness presided at a Divine Liturgy at St. Paul Chapel, attended by the Archdiocese staff. In addressing the staff, His All Holiness emphasized: You serve the Church in positions of great importance and responsibility, therefore, the zeal, speed and precision with which you perform your duties reflect upon the whole Church
.The Lord said, Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. These words are meant for all of us. They are addressed, however, in a particular way to those who represent the Church, those with whom people interact when they come for whatever reason to the offices of the Church. At a luncheon attended by some 300 people including Governor George Pataki and William K. Reilly, former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Scenic Hudson, Inc. presented its International Visionary Award for Environmental Achievement to the Patriarch for his pioneering environmental work on the Black Sea and the Danube River and for promoting an ecological ethic worldwide. In accepting the honor, His All Holiness said: For many years, the Orthodox ecumenical Throne has devoted itself to the service of the protection of the environment. With great interest and sincere anxiety, we have followed the efforts to address the destructive side effects of humanity upon the world of nature
.With much fear we realize the dangerous consequences of human apathy concerning the survival of Creation, including the survival of humankind itself. It is for this reason that I accept this award in the name of my illustrious predecessor, Patriarch Dimitrios. He is the one who invited the entire world to offer, together with the Holy Great Church of Christ, the Ecumenical Patriarchate, prayer of thanksgiving, but also of petition regarding the protection of Gods gift of Creation. Thus, as of 1989, the beginning of the new ecclesiastical year, September 1, has been designated for all Orthodox Christians as a day of prayer for the protection of the environment. Following the luncheon, over 100 clergy and presvyteres met at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for a Doxology and a meeting with His All Holiness. Following an Exhortation by His All Holiness there was an opportunity for questions, followed by a personal blessing for all those present. The day long visit concluded with the opening of the Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Byzantine Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Speaking to over 500 guests gathered at the dinner, Philippe de Montebello, director of the Metropolitan Museum said, Mary and Michael Jaharis have made possible the proper installation of a collection that inspired two of the Museums greatest exhibitions The Age of Spirituality in 1978 and The Glory of Byzantium in 1997. In his remarks, His All Holiness said, Through the addition of the Mary and Michael Jaharis Byzantine Galleries you (Mary and Michael) have given a full expression of Hellenism, namely Hellenisms uninterrupted continuity from antiquity through Byzantine times to highest evolution in todays civilization
We thank God for the inauguration of the beautiful Exhibit and all those who toiled and contributed to its realization, as well as those whom we honor with their presence at this ceremony. The Byzantines immortalized two of Gods attributes, namely, wisdom and peace, in two of our biggest monuments, i.e., Saint Sophia and the Church of St. Irene. We wholeheartedly wish that the Lord reward you and yours with His wisdom and peace and His very essence, which is love. In commenting on the visit of the Ecumenical Patriarch, Archbishop Demetrios said: This has been an outstanding opportunity for the Orthodox faithful to personally meet the Patriarch, to listen to him, to pray with him and to receive his paternal blessings. At the same time, His All Holiness was obviously touched by seeing the Orthodox people in Detroit and New York. He wholeheartedly congratulated them for their achievements on the religious, cultural and social levels, a generous congratulatory gesture that coming from a Patriarch like Patriarch Bartholomew constitutes a powerful inspiration and motivation for further development ahead. 2000 View » Print Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Warmly Received During New York Visit Orthodox Observer Online Home Archbishop Elpidophoros Messages Encyclicals Homilies Schedule Ecumenical Patriarchate Saint Nicholas Metropolises Archdiocesan District Metropolis of Atlanta Metropolis of Boston Metropolis of Chicago Metropolis of Denver Metropolis of Detroit Metropolis of New Jersey Metropolis of Pittsburgh Metropolis of San Francisco Photos From the Archdiocese Holy Eparchial Synod Archived News Releases by Year Affiliates HCHC News Organizations Assembly of Bishops News World Subscribe Browse By Topic: Bible & Scripture Church Structure Health & Wellness Families & Parenting Feasts of the Church Liturgy & Worship Parish & Church Life Prayer & Spiritual Life Relationships Society & Culture Theology Browse By Demographic: Clergy Educators Families Inquirers Lay Leadership Marriage & Couples Musicians Parish Council Young Adults Youth Find a Greek Orthodox Parish: Ecclesiastical Hierarchy: Ecumenical Patriarchate Holy Eparchial Synod Metropolises Assembly of Bishops Products and Services: Bibles Brochures, Flyers, & Posters Lesson Plans & Activities Live Broadcasts Mobile Apps & E-Books Publications More » Find a Greek Orthodox Parish: Browse By Topic: Bible & Scripture Church Structure Health & Wellness Families & Parenting Feasts of the Church Liturgy & Worship Parish & Church Life Prayer & Spiritual Life Relationships Society & Culture Theology Ecclesiastical Hierarchy: Ecumenical Patriarchate Holy Eparchial Synod Metropolises Assembly of Bishops Products and Services: Bibles Brochures, Flyers, & Posters Lesson Plans & Activities Live Broadcasts Mobile Apps & E-Books Publications More » Browse By Demographic: Clergy Educators Families Inquirers Lay Leadership Marriage & Couples Musicians Parish Council Young Adults Youth Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Celebrating 100 years! 8 East 79th Street • New York, NY 10075 Phone: (212) 570-3500 • Contact Download VCF • Join our Mailing Lists • Donate © 2023 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Official Documents | Terms of Use | Copyright Sources. This site has been made possible by a grant from Leadership 100. The information contained on the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is for informational purposes only. Certain individuals and institutions are presented for reference purposes only and may not be under the supervision or jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. The Holy Archdiocese does not exercise any administrative oversight or assignment authority over clergy that are not part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.