[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 3, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1087]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  TRIBUTE TO FATHER DEMETRIOS KAVADAS

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 1997

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor Father Demetrios 
Kavadas as he celebrates 40 years in the priesthood and 35 years of 
service as the protopresbyter of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 
in St. Clair Shores, MI.
  Father Kavadas was born and raised on the Island of Chios, Greece, 
before coming to America and entering the priesthood. As a young man, 
Father Kavadas was a serious student who placed enormous value on 
education. He graduated from high school summa cum laude, was a 
Fulbright Scholar, and attended Tufts University, College of the City 
of New York, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Theological Seminary, Harvard 
University, and Boston College. But it was his dedication to God and 
helping others that prompted him to become a priest.
  On July 7, 1957, Father Kavadas was ordained to the priesthood. At 
age 25, he became the pastor of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of 
Manchester, NH. In 1977, Father Kavadas moved to St. Clair Shores where 
he became the pastor of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.
  Over the past 40 years, Father Kavadas has been a leader in the 
orthodox faith through involvement in the department of Religious 
Education of the Archdiocese, member of the Diocesan Spiritual Court, 
vice president of the National Presbyters, and the list goes on and on. 
He is a kind pastor who has been a dedicated writer, spiritual leader, 
and educator.
  Throughout the years, Father Kavadas has touched the lives of many 
people. He has provided emotional, educational, and spiritual support. 
I would like to congratulate Father Kavadas as he celebrates his 40 
years in the priesthood and wish him and his family all of the best.

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