Tag: Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos

Created in the Image of God: Fifteen Years Since Illinois Abolished the Death Penalty

Fifteen years ago, the State of Illinois made a profound moral choice. When Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation abolishing the

March 11, 2026

On This Day March 10, 2011: At the Encouragement of Greek Orthodox Bishop, Illinois Abolishes Death Penalty

Following a multi-year effort led by Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, a Greek Orthodox bishop from Chicago, then-Governor Patrick Quinn signed

March 10, 2026

Review: Grace Unbound: The Sacred Activism of an Orthodox Bishop

Grace Unbound: The Sacred Activism of an Orthodox Bishop narrates Fr. (now Bishop) Demetrios C. Kantzavelos’s journey closer to a

September 25, 2025

I Never Write About Religion; This Time I had To

A breath of fresh air. That’s what this new book feels like. The story of how a Greek Orthodox bishop

September 23, 2025

St. Photios National Shrine Donates Gift to Holy Trinity Monastery on Halki Island

In honor of its 40th anniversary, the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine in St. Augustine, Florida has donated a

April 15, 2022

We Must Fight for What Is Right and the Death Penalty is Always Wrong

Early on January 16, Dustin Higgs became the 13th person executed by the United States Government in the past six

January 19, 2021

In Break From Tradition, Bishop Cuts First Piece of Vasilopita for the Nation

Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, head of the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, broke from the tradition of cutting the

January 11, 2021
St. Photios Shrine

Former Place of Refuge Now Provides It Nationwide

A historic building in the heart of America’s oldest city which once served as a place of refuge for this

May 21, 2020
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese to Host First-Ever Spanish Outreach Conference in USA

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will host its first-ever conference for the organization of outreach ministry to Spanish-speaking persons

March 4, 2020

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