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    Archbishop Elpidophoros Forms Advisory Committee on the Charter

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    Greek Orthodox Archdiocese (GOA)Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

    His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros has formed the Advisory Committee on the Charter whose purpose is to solicit feedback and ideas from across the Archdiocese as to the future of the Archdiocese as a whole body of our Church in America. The Committee is chaired by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros and Archon Michael Psaros, and its members represent the entire breadth of the Church. The Committee includes Hierarchs, representatives from each Metropolis appointed by the respective Hierarch, Senators for Orthodoxy and Hellenism, members of the Archdiocesan Council, representation from the institutions of the Archdiocese, members of the clergy, theologians, academics and other prominent members of our community as it was decided by the Eparchial Synod in a recent meeting.

    The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to take the important first step towards a new charter: soliciting and developing suggestions on how the current Charter can be modified and improved. These suggestions will then be submitted for consideration as the work on drafting the new charter continues. “The main goal for the work of the Advisory Committee is to compile a series of suggestions as to how to improve the organization and administration of the Church in America while also considering the need to constantly adapt to the future. Obviously, since the current charter has been revoked, maintaining the status quo is not an option”, said Mr. Psaros. An email address, charter@goarch.org, has already been established as one means to provide suggestions for the new charter, and the Archdiocesan website, www.goarch.org, will be the repository for important documents and developments related to the new charter process as it progresses.

    The Patriarchate will eventually establish a “Joint Committee” of representatives from the Mother Church and the Archdiocese that will be responsible for drafting a new Charter. During this time the Archdiocese continues to function as a legal entity subject to its Regulations.

    Charter Advisory Committee Members

    Prefix First Last Metropolis Type
    Fr. George Tsahakis Atlanta Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Nicholas Moraitakis Atlanta Metropolis Designee
    Mrs. Evan Scurtis Atlanta Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Emmanuel Cotronakis Atlanta Metropolis Designee
    Fr. Jared Russell Detroit Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Patrick Crosson Detroit Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Michael “Tommy” Moore Detroit Metropolis Designee
    Mrs. Helen Sfikas Rogers Detroit Metropolis Designee
    Fr. Peter Salmas San Francisco Metropolis Designee
    Fr. Aris Metrakos San Francisco Metropolis Designee
    Mr. George Psefteas San Francisco Metropolis Designee
    Hon. Connie Contes San Francisco Metropolis Designee
    Mrs. Catherine Bouffides Walsh Boston Metropolis Designee
    Fr. Panagiotis Giannakopoulos Boston Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Michael Sophocles Boston Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Peter Bassett Boston Metropolis Designee
    His Grace Bishop Timothy of Hexamilion Chicago Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Theodore Theophilos Chicago Metropolis Designee
    Mr. George Karcazes Chicago Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Lee Poteracki Chicago Metropolis Designee
    Fr. Stephen Callos Pittsburgh Metropolis Designee
    Archdn. Ryan Gzikowski Pittsburgh Metropolis Designee
    Dr. Nicholas Loutsion Pittsburgh Metropolis Designee
    Mrs. Angela Kusturiss Krenzelak, Esq. Pittsburgh Metropolis Designee
    Mr. John Zavitsanos Denver Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Keith Maib Denver Metropolis Designee
    Fr. Anthony Savas Denver Metropolis Designee
    Fr. Lou Christopulos Denver Metropolis Designee
    Fr. Bill Bartz New Jersey Metropolis Designee
    Fr. Dimitrios Antokas New Jersey Metropolis Designee
    Mrs. Anita Kartalopoulos New Jersey Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Savas Tsivicos New Jersey Metropolis Designee
    Fr. Elias Villis DAD Metropolis Designee
    Fr. Peter Orfanakos DAD Metropolis Designee
    Mrs. Stephanie Clark DAD Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Nicholas Papain DAD Metropolis Designee
    Mr. Michael Psaros DAD Appointee
    His Grace Bishop Ioannis of Phocaea San Francisco Appointee
    Mr. John A. Catsimatidis DAD Appointee
    Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis New Jersey Appointee
    Mrs. Elaine Allen DAD Appointee
    Fr. Alex Karloutsos DAD Appointee
    Mr. George Cantonis Atlanta/DAD Appointee
    Mrs. Ann Bezzerides Boston Appointee
    Fr. George Parsenios New Jersey Appointee
    Mr. George Demacopoulos DAD Appointee
    Mrs. Athena Kromidas DAD Appointee
    Mrs Arlene Siavelis Kehl Chicago Appointee
    Fr. Mark Leondis Atlanta Appointee
    Dr. Anthony Limberakis New Jersey Appointee
    Mr. George G. Horiates New Jersey Appointee
    Presvytera Nicole Keares Pittsburgh Appointee
    Fr. Paul Kaplanis Atlanta Appointee
    Fr. George Gartelos Denver Appointee
    Mr. George Tsougarakis NJ/DAD Appointee
    Fr. Michael J. Lambakis Denver Appointee
    Fr. John Bakas San Francisco Appointee
    Fr. Steven Zorzos DAD Appointee
    Mrs. Jeannie Ranglas San Francisco Appointee
    Mrs. Aphrodite Skeadas DAD Appointee
    Mr. Louis Kircos Detroit Appointee
    Mr. Michael Spanos San Francisco Appointee
    Mrs. Helen Carlos Atlanta Appointee
    Mr. William Spell Chicago Appointee
    Mr. Steven Sellas Pittsburgh Appointee
    Mrs. Theone Dickos Detroit Appointee
    Mrs. Polixeni Maouris Hillier Atlanta Appointee
    Presvytera Chrysoula Kourkounti Bebis Boston Appointee
    Mrs. Vicki Pappas Detroit Appointee
    Mr. Peter-Clyde Papadakos Pittsburgh Appointee
    Mrs. Eleni Bousis Chicago Appointee
    Mr. Drake Behrakis Boston Appointee
    Mrs. Argo Georgandis Pyle Denver Appointee
    Mr. John Payiavlas Pittsburgh Appointee
    Mrs. Maria Stefanis New Jersey Appointee
    Hon. Paul Lillios Chicago Appointee
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