L. Mendoni in Chicago for the March 25th parade: The Greek diaspora is progressing and is a dynamic link of Hellenism

Lina Mendoni conveyed a message of unity, historical memory and lasting connection with Hellenism everywhere. The presence of the Minister of Culture highlighted the strategic importance that the Greek government attaches to the Greek community in the United States and its decisive role in preserving the cultural identity and national values ​​of Greece.

“The Chicago community has honored Greece throughout time”

Addressing the Greeks of the community, the Minister of Culture said: “It is a special blessing that we are with you today. We feel joy, pride and great emotion as we celebrate our national anniversary today together with the Hellenism of the diaspora.

Lina Mendoni with Metropolitan Nathanael, K. Vlassis, E. Koumbarakis and G. Reveliotis
The Greek community of Chicago has long honored Greece, its principles and values, proving that it strives not only for its personal progress and prosperity, but also for the development and prosperity of the homeland, sending, today, from Chicago, a resounding message of national continuity, Greek identity and collective pride. The presence of the Presidential Guard, which is not at all formal, but deeply symbolic, is a special honor for all of us, as its uniform and armament reflect the struggles of our ancestors for the freedom and independence of the homeland. They teach us to whom we owe our freedom and democracy.

At the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, in Chicago

The events began with the Divine Liturgy and Doxology, officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael, at the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, in the presence of a multitude of believers and Greeks from the diaspora. After the end of the sacred service, the Minister had a warm meeting with His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael, with whom she discussed the role of Orthodoxy in preserving Greek identity and the contribution of the Hellenism of the diaspora to the unity of the nation.

The Evzones of the Presidential Guard march in Greektown in Chicago

The highlight of the celebrations was the grand parade in Greektown in Chicago, with the participation of thousands of Greeks, school clubs and organizations. The presence of the Evzones of the Presidential Guard, who marched in Chicago after almost ten years, caused a particular emotion. Their return lent a strong symbolism to the event, reinforcing the feeling of national pride. The events highlighted once again the vibrant presence of Hellenism beyond the borders of the homeland.

Lina Mendoni with Deputy Minister K. Vlassis, Consul General and Consul E. Koumbarakis and G. Tassiopoulou and G. Reveliotis

The events were attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports Konstantinos Vlassis, Consul General and Consul of Greece in Chicago Emmanouil Koumbarakis and Georgia Tassiopoulou, Colonel Christos Georgantis, Head of the Presidential Guard, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the President of the Federation of Greek Associations of Illinois "Enosis" George Reveliotis with representatives of the Greek diaspora and a large crowd.