[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 148 (Wednesday, November 30, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: November 30, 1994]
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                TRIBUTE TO REVEREND SOTERIOS ALEXOPOULOS

  Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, today I rise to commend a distinguished 
citizen of New Hampshire, the Rev. Soterios Alexopoulos, for his 
outstanding service to the Greek Orthodox Church for over three 
decades.
  Father Alexopoulos was first assigned to the Greek community in 
Nashua, NH in 1973. At that time, under his leadership, a new church 
was built which was named St. Philip. Under Father Alexopoulos' 
leadership, St. Philip's membership has grown from 250 families in 1973 
to 450 families in 1994.
  Father and Mrs. Alexopoulos' commitment and dedication to their 
community are to be applauded. Their involvement in the Ladies Society 
AGAPE, which they organized, the Youth Group, the Greek and Sunday 
Schools and Bible Study have been instrumental to the community. Father 
Alexopoulos also served on the Mayor's Council on the Elderly, city of 
Nashua, the Nashua Council of Churches, the Board of Directors of the 
New England Clergy Brotherhood, and the Boston Diocesan Council.
  In 1987, Archbishop Iakovos of North and South America bestowed upon 
Father Alexopoulos the highest honor to a married priest, 
Protopresvyteros.
  Father Alexopoulos faithfully served St. Philip for over 20 years. 
The community thrived under his leadership and he will be sorely missed 
by his fellow parishioners.
  I, along with all the members of the Nashua community, whose lives 
Father Alexopoulos has touched through his commitment and devotion, 
would like to extend a heartfelt thanks and wish him all the best for a 
healthy and prosperous retirement.

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