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Tradition Is Philoptochos

December 4, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Dees Christmas 2015
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Christmas is a holiday, we as Orthodox Christians look forward to. A time to thank God for our blessings and to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time of the year that we not only have good times, food and fellowship with our families but with our beloved Church family as well.

Let us enter this special time of the year with love and commitment to Christ. Traditions that bring our family, our community, and our Society together, making us feel a part of our past and even more importantly, our future.

The Christmas season is a time for love, peace and joy. It’s a time for remembering your own traditions and a time for creating new traditions.”

Enrichment and a deep sense of pride and loyalty to our Philoptochos is what I believe tradition is. For over the past 80 years Philoptochos has given each of us gifts of which money cannot buy; passion to be committed, dedicated, and trained volunteers; numerous opportunities to improve our communities and the lives of those less fortunate; special friendships and the satisfaction which comes with helping others in need. Traditions are abundant in the Philoptochos and we continue to build our future on the strong traditions of our past

The Christmas season is a time of love, peace and Joy. It’s a time for remembering your own traditions and a time for creating new traditions. I hope that your traditions will enrich your relationships and strengthen you personally. Thank you for the traditions you continue to embrace in the Philoptochos that make us a strong society. May your holidays be special!

Now, let us begin 2016 with thoughts of a brighter tomorrow, filled with health, happiness and love for each other.

Your Sister in Christ,

Dee Nicolaou, President
Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos

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Keep Moving Towards Perfection

December 4, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Father Soterios Rousakis

Let us look at perfection by reading Hebrews 7:27; “He (Christ) does not need to offer sacrifices every day for His own sins and for the sins of people.” Of course the Lord did not need to offer sacrifices for His own sins! He had none, for He is the only perfect one, “Who offered one sacrifice, once for all, when He offered Himself.” And He did all that for you and for me.

Jesus was not in need of perfection but we most certainly are. And ours must be a never-ending road to perfection. There is no such thing as instant perfection or salvation. The mentality of instant perfection and salvation has always been foreign to the Orthodox way of life. That is why I feel that it is highly regrettable that the words of Jesus, “You shall be perfect,” were translated as “You must be (or be ye) perfect.” The Greek verb “eseste” used in the original is a verb in the future tense. It is an unshakable promise which, in no unclear terms, says that perfection is to be granted in the future by grace. The incorrect translation of the future into a present tense and in the imperative mood implies that man is expected, downright ordered, to reach perfection now.

“Jesus was not in need of perfection but we most certainly are. And ours must be a never-ending road to perfection.”

There was a very holy monk on Mt. Athos, highly revered by all the monks on the holy mountain who tried to imitate is holiness. When a novice asked monk replied, “I have only just begun my son, I have only just begun.” Perfection in this life according to Orthodox Theology is not the state of “I have arrived. I have made it. I am saved.” It is rather a state of “I am on the way. I am moving. I am growing. I am ascending.” Our life is never complete. We shall always be “on the way.” Our very perfection is to always grow more perfect, more like Christ and that is a never-ending process.

To be perfect, as our God is impossible, but to keep moving toward perfection is always within our possibility with the help of God. In the Orthodox Christian spirituality, salvation and perfection is not a state of being. It is the movement towards THEOSIS, toward becoming Christ-like, which can never be fully achieved. It is growing towards perfection. It is a movement without ceasing from sin to salvation, from slavery to freedom, from darkness to light, from falsehood to truth, from despair to hope and from death to life. And when we reach those stages, salvation and perfection is moving: from truth to greater truth, from wisdom to greater wisdom, from joy to deeper joy, from understanding to deeper understanding and from an all-embracing love to more of it. This process must http://atlantametropolisphiloptochos.org/go on eternally. We can never reach the stage where we can say: “Well, now I have made it. All that remains for me to do is to sit around and enjoy being perfect.” So my message to us is to stay on the route to perfection and salvation at all costs.

† Rev. Fr. Soterios Rousakis Protopresbyter
Saint Stefanos, St. Petersburg FL

Rev Father Soterios RousakisFr. Soterios Rousakis, Protopresbyter, is the eldest son of Rev. Fr. James and Presvytera Vasiliki Rousakis and was born on August 11, 1972, in Atlanta, GA. Father Soterios has three children, Vasiliki, 13; Christina, 11 and Demetri, 9 and enjoys spending time with his children, playing golf and basketball. Father believes that the Orthodox Church has a great treasury that needs to be continuously shared with the faithful, and with hard work and dedication, he will continue to strive in sharing that treasury.

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Spreading Faith Hope And Love

December 4, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Father Panayiotis Christmas 2015

Dear friends, members of the Philoptochos,

I greatly rejoice as we approach the great feast of the Nativity of Christ, which provides us with one more opportunity to serve God in worship and His people through our caring love.

This Christmas will be a warm and comfortable one for many people in need because of you, the members of the Philoptochos. But as you extend your helping hand to give joy to people in need do not forget to witness your faith as well in the new born Jesus who is the Son of God. This is what the Philoptochos is about; spreading faith, hope and love. Faith in God who cares for us, hope in His love which saves, and love for God and our fellow human beings who need us.

As we lift up those among us who are weak and vulnerable we become like Christ, we share in His life and virtues and make ourselves sons and daughters of God.”

God had mercy on the world and sent His Son to be born of a woman, to take humanity upon Himself, to become weak and vulnerable, so that He can share our broken life, lift us up and bring us to His Kingdom. As we lift up those among us who are weak and vulnerable we become like Christ, we share in His life and virtues and make ourselves sons and daughters of God. This is the ultimate goal of the Philoptochos, to open to its members the Kingdom of God through Faith, hope and acts of mercy.

Beyond the parties, the good food, the gifts and the glittering lights, Christmas is a feast of transformation of humanity. Let yourselves be transformed by the Love of Christ. As you serve others you serve the Lord. As you witness your faith, you open the door of God’s Kingdom to those who may not know it. As you offer hope through your acts of love and mercy, you witness the love of God to His world.

Stay the course! Be ambassadors of God’s Love!

In Christ’s Love,

† Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou Spiritual Advisor
Spiritual Advisor of the Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos

father panayiotis papageorgiouFr. Panayiotis was born on the island of Cyprus. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from City College, New York, a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Divinity from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Brookline, MA and a Ph.D. in Early Christian Studies from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
He has served as a priest in the U.S. and Cyprus and taught Orthodox Theology and Spirituality in Cyprus, Jerusalem, Canada and the US.
Currently, he is serving as pastor of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, in Marietta, Georgia. He serves on the Atlanta Metropolis Council and Archdiocesan Presbyters Council.

Fr. Panayiotis continues to pursue research in the Late Antique Roman History and Theology and is the author of many articles. He has recently published the book: Homilies on Romans by St. John Chrysostom, Volume 1, (modern English translation) Holy Cross Press, 2013.
Fr. Panayiotis is married to Presvytera Catherine. They have two children, a son (Efstratios) and a daughter (Olympia), ages 23 and 20.

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Christmas Gingersnap Cookies

December 4, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Christmas Gingersnap Cookies
 
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Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
12 mins
Total time
42 mins
 
This recipe was given to me by my beloved late friend, Genie Meyer, in our first parish, St. Louis MO. Every time I make them, the sweet spicy smell of the cookies fills my home and holiday memories of Genie and our young families flood my mind. Presbytera Evi Kaplanis
Author: Ladies of the Atlanta Metropolis Philoptochos
Recipe type: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 dozen
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 4 Tablespoons molasses
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • Extra sugar for dipping
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cream sugar the and shortening. in a bowl. Add egg and molasses and mix well.
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. Begin adding the dry mixture to the creamed mixture a little at a time, until all the ingredients are blended well.
  3. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and dip top in sugar. Place them in a pan covered with parchment paper about 2 inches apart. Bake them in the oven for 12 minutes.
  4. Remove the baked cookies on cooling racks and cool completely. Store them in airtight container.
Notes
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΙΑΤΙΚΑ ΚΟΥΛΟΥΡΑΚΙΑ ΜΕ ΤΖΙΝΤΖΕΡ

Τη συνταγή αυτή μου έδωσε η συγχωρεμένη πολυαγαπημένη μου φίλη Genie Meyer, στην πρώτη μας ενορεία στο St. Louis MO. Κάθε φορά που τα φτιάχνω, η γλυκιά πικάντικη μυρωδιά τους γεμίζει το σπίτι μου και αναμνήσεις από τις γιορτές με τη Genie και τις οικογένειές μας πλημμυρίζουν το μυαλό μου.

ΥΛΙΚΑ
1 κούπα ζάχαρη
⅔ της κούπας βούτυρο ή μαργαρίνη
1 αυγό
4 κουταλιές της σούπας μελάσα
1 πρέζα αλάτι
2 κούπες αλεύρι
2 κουταλάκια του γλυκού μαγειρική σόδα
1 κουταλάκι του γλυκού κανέλα
1 κουταλάκι του γλυκού γαρίφαλο
1 κουταλάκι του γλυκού τζίντζερ
ζάχαρη για γαρνίρισμα

ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ
Προθερμαίνουμε το φούρνο στους 350°F (175°C). Χτυπάμε καλά τη ζάχαρη με το βούτυρο σ'ένα μπολ. Προσθέτουμε το αυγό και τη μελάσα και χτυπάμε καλά. Σ'ένα άλλο μικρό μπολ, ανακατεύουμε όλα τα στεγνά υλικά. Κατόπιν προσθέτουμε τμηματικά το μείγμα με τα στεγνά υλικά στο κρεμώδες μείγμα και ανακατεύουμε καλά.
Πλάθουμε τη ζύμη σε μικρά μπαλάκια διαμέτρου 1 ίντσας(2.5εκ) περίπου και τα βουτάμε στη ζάχαρη από την πάνω πλευρά. Τα βάζουμε σ'ένα ταψί στρωμένο με χαρτί ψησίματος ώστε να απέχουν μεταξύ τους περίπου 2 ίντσες(5εκ). ψήνουμε για 12 λεπτά.
Τοποθετούμε τα κουλουράκια σε σχάρα ώστε να κρυώσουν τελείως. Τα διατηρούμε σε σκεύος που κλείνει αεροστεγώς.
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Treasures In Heaven

November 30, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Spiritual Enrichment: November 2015

treasures in heaven

“I make myself rich, by making my wants few.”
Henry David Thoreau

In America, November is a busy time. People are getting ready to spend time with family around the Thanksgiving table and prepare for the bustling Christmas season. During this time of year, it can sometimes feel like to to-do list is never ending. On top of the daily routine, there is pressure from television ads, social media campaigns, magazines and so much more, reminding us to ensure these special days go according to plan. With all of the musts, needs, desires and feasts, it is important to turn our thoughts and focus on God.

Henry David Thoreau said, “I make myself rich, by making my wants few.” We as Christians can relate to this quote because according to Matthew 6:19-21, we are told: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

But lay up for yourself treasures in heaven.
Matthew 6:20

If we pull ourselves away from all of these things that marketing gurus, commercials, neighbors, and even families say that we “need” for the holidays, we can focus more attentively on what Christ did for us. This is the real reason for the season: we are celebrating a new life that began over 2000 years ago and billions of human beings have faithfully honored and cherished Him to the end of time. Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to thank God for our many blessings of family, friends and the provision of basic needs.

Christ came to this earth to die for us because he loved us before He knew us. He came into the world, taking on human flesh, in order to save us from our sins and give us the gift of eternal life. Even though we are in a time where our social engagements seem to take over our lives, and even though this time is wonderful and exciting, the church instructs us to prepare spiritually. On November 14th the advent fast begins which encourages us not only to anticipate with joy the coming of Christ at Christmas, but to be thankful for what we have, to deny ourselves things we want and enjoy, and to participate in almsgiving.

Elle Pappas
Hellenic College Graduate Student

Reading: Matthew 6
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us focus our minds and hearts on the precious gift you gave to the world, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Elle PappasOur guest author is Elle Pappas, a first year Graduate Student of Theology at Hellenic College Holy Cross. Elle and her husband Jack were recently married in May 2015 and are from St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Elle hopes to one day be a professor in the arts and theology.

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Greek White Beans Salad

November 27, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Greek White Beans Salad
 
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Prep time
25 mins
Total time
25 mins
 
Author: Ladies of the Atlanta Metropolis Philoptochos
Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce can Butter or Cannellini Beans
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp olive, vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Rinse the can of beans thoroughly and combine it with the chopped parsley and oil in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the vinegar, the grated lemon zest, the lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΣΑΛΑΤΑ ΜΕ ΛΕΥΚΑ ΦΑΣΟΛΙΑ

ΥΛΙΚΑ
1 κονσέρβα 15ounce (425γρ) φασόλια γίγαντες ή φασόλια κανελίνι
¼ της κούπας ψιλοκομμένο μαϊντανό
3 κουταλιές της σούπας ελαιόλαδο ή λάδι κανόλα ή άλλο φυτικό λάδι της αρεσκείας μας
1 κουταλιά της σούπας ξίδι σέρι
1 κουταλάκι του γλυκού ξύσμα λεμονιού
1 κουταλιά της σούπας χυμό λεμονιού
αλάτι και πιπέρι

ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ
1. Ξεπλένουμε καλά τα φασόλια και τα ανακατεύουμε καλά με το μαϊντανό και το λάδι σε ένα μεσαίο μπολ.
2. Προσθέτουμε το ξύδι, το ξύσμα και το χυμό λεμονιού και τα ανακατεύουμε όλα μαζί πολύ καλά.
3. Τέλος προσθέτουμε αλάτι και πιπέρι σύμφωνα με την προτίμησή μας.
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Theological Reflections On The Changing Of The Seasons

October 27, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Spiritual Enrichment: October 2015

changing of the seasons

Dazzled by the color palette of her native New England landscape, Emily Dickinson styles the natural delights of autumn in the following prose:

The Morns are meeker than they were,
The Nuts are getting brown:
The Berry’s cheeks is plumper,
The Rose is out of town. The Maple wears a gayer scarf,
The Field a scarlet gown.

As a native to the sunny beaches of Florida, the four seasons have long possessed something of a fabled character. For us Floridians, the palm trees never changed color, and we had “hurricane days” off from school instead of snow days. And speaking of snow, the only “white stuff” we ever saw on the ground was the powdery sand that separated us from the Gulf of Mexico. By northern standards, Florida is an endless summer.

But here at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, a true New England fall is upon us. This means stunning foliage, crisp air, and warm, spicy scents. And of course, the end of Daylight saving time (don’t forget to set your clocks back on Sunday, November 1st).

While our natural environment is in perpetual flux, the centerpiece of our campus— the Chapel of the Holy Cross remains constant. Finished in 1963, construction of our chapel was charged by Archbishop Michael of America, and made possible through the fundraising efforts of GOYA chapters from across our nation. It is modeled after the 11th century Church of the Holy Apostles, which is nestled in the archaeological site of the ancient marketplace (agora) in Athens, Greece (and still functions!). And most fittingly, as it is said, the great cross which crowns the golden dome of our chapel occupies the highest point, not just of our campus, but of the greater Boston area. Just as a great beacon shines forth its light to illuminate the way for ships that pass by night, so too do we strive to shine the Light into the world from atop of our Holy Hill.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5

In the communion of faith, the triune God has revealed Himself and speaks to us. And it is in this ordinary ebb and flow of the seasons that we many times hear Him so clearly. As we who live in New England (unfortunately) know, winter is coming. Soon the beautiful gold, amber, and crimson leaves will become brown and gray. The crisp, cool air will give way to harsh and frigid temperatures. And we will begin to long for the scent of roses, fresh cut grass, and coconut oil. And while we get to sleep in an extra hour, we lose many hours of light and sunshine.

But amidst these changes, our chapel will be there; unchanged; a bastion within the bedlam. St. Paul reminds us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). Although the days grow shorter, and the natural world around us decays, we are ever hopeful for the coming spring—when the sleeping flowers and trees will be awakened in renewed splendor, and when the light of the day overtakes the darkness once again. In this majestic way, even nature itself proclaims the power of the resurrection of Christ. And always looking above, from wherever we stand on campus, we look up to the cross and are reminded that it is in that chapel that we receive the Light that is never overtaken by darkness.

Menios Papadimitriou
Seminarian

Reading: Ecclesiastes 3, Matthew 5:14-16
Prayer: Dear God, we thank you for Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

Menios Papadimitriou SeminarianMenios Papadimitriou is a third year Master of Divinity student at Holy Cross Seminary. He is from Clearwater, Florida and has a BA in Philosophy and Political Science from Florida State University. He serves as the coordinator for the Harvard chapter of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship, is employed by the MIT department of student life, assists with youth programming at St. Constantine and Helen Church in Cambridge, MA, and is a teaching fellow to Fr. Eugen Pentiuc, Holy Cross Professor of Old Testament, Hebrew and Semitic Languages and Dean of Academic Affairs.

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Bless The Lord You His Angels

October 10, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

bless the lord you his angels

Dear Philoptochos Sisters in Christ,

By the time you receive this letter we will have entered our new Ecclesiastical Year. This marks the end of summer and the return to our daily routine with its many challenges. I trust you had an enjoyable summer and that you have come back fully charged with love and enthusiasm to embark into new ventures that will benefit you, our beloved Philoptochos, our parishes and our Holy Orthodox Church.

As we all begin a new term we start another new page in our Metropolis Philoptochos history, we thank God for the last two years that has passed and look forward to the next two years. I have truly enjoyed these last two years serving as the President of the Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos Society and look forward to working with each of you again as the President for 2015 – 2017.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your chapter for your continuous, generous support of the Metropolis Philoptochos programs and our philanthropic endeavors. Whether you gave of your precious time or generous donations, please know it is God’s work and your donations have gone to assist the less fortunate, as we are indeed friends of the poor.

Bless the Lord, you His angels, who excel in strength, who do His word, heeding the voice of His word.
Psalm 103: 20

I have truly enjoyed these last two years serving as the President of the Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos Society and look forward to working with each of you again as the President for 2015 – 2017.

As you know new boards were elected on the Metropolis and chapters levels. Please support both the new Metropolis Board, your chapter board and sister chapters with your time and energy as you have always done in the past. We are all one family in our Atlanta Metropolis. When we all work together we can accomplish much of the work the Lord wants us to complete in our mission here on earth for those in need.

Everything, we have achieved could not have been accomplished without all of you, my sisters in Christ. Thank you for your commitment to Philoptochos and our church. May God always bless you as you continue to work in His name.

Your Sister in Christ,

Dee Nicolaou, President
Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos

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God Is Love

October 9, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

god is love

My dearly beloved in Christ,

I greet you with joy and love in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as we begin a new Ecclesiastical Year! I would like to thank the Philoptochos President, Mrs. Dee Nicolaou, for allowing me to address myself to the ladies of the Philoptochos Society, and all the Faithful who give time to this beautiful publication.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8

Since it is the beginning of the new Ecclesiastical Year, I would like to share with you the importance of love. Number one, love means our God and God is love. If we are born of God, then we should feel love in our hearts for not only Him, but those created by Him. Love is a virtue that we all need to receive and give so that we can feel God’s true gift, and the meaning of our existence.

The first epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians chapter 13 gives excellent insight to the meaning of love in our Faith:

“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.”

Love is above our expectations and power, and only with the Grace of God, we can practice it. Whenever in life we feel criticism and negativity from other human beings, we should remember the words St. Paul shares with us and the importance of love, even with our enemies. It is easy to react to criticism, especially criticism that is unjustifiable, but if we hold our breath and remember to be kind to our neighbors no matter whom they may be, then we are practicing love.

Speaking of love, I feel endless gratitude in my heart for the ladies of the Philoptochos Society for the great amount of dedication they so selflessly give to our Church each and every day. The Ladies of this beautiful Society have been given the honor to express love to others in a way that is so obvious, and in a way that everyone in our Faith is so thankful for.

With this, I wish all of you a happy Ecclesiastical Year, and I ask that you continue working to express your Christian Faith by sharing love with others. Share and receive love without any fear or condemnation, while remembering always that we are all God’s creation. God bless you all, and God be with us always.

Paternally yours, I remain,

+ Metropolitan Alexios
+ ALEXIOS Metropolitan of Atlanta

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Salmon With Capers And Tomatoes

October 9, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Salmon With Capers And Tomatoes
 
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Prep time
35 mins
Cook time
12 mins
Total time
47 mins
 
Author: Ladies of the Atlanta Metropolis Philoptochos
Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 3-4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons capers rinsed
  • Zest and juice from a lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Sea salt and pepper
  • Four 6-ounce salmon filets
Instructions
  1. Prepare your grill for medium heat or preheat your oven at 400 degrees.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, parsley, capers, lemon zest and juice, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper. Place each piece of salmon on a piece of aluminum foil and top it with a few tablespoons of tomato mixture.
  4. Fold the foil into packets trying to seal them well. (You can make the packets ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator until time to grill or cook).
  5. Place the packets directly on the grill or on a baking sheet if you will bake them in the oven. Cook 10-12 minutes for medium salmon or a little longer for well done.
Notes
ΣΟΛΩΜΟΣ ΜΕ ΝΤΟΜΑΤΑ ΚΑΙ ΚΑΠΑΡΗ

ΥΛΙΚΑ
3-4 ντομάτες ρόμα ψιλοκομμένες χωρίς σπόρους
½ κούπα φρέσκο ψιλοκομμένο μαϊντανό
2 κουταλιές της σούπας κάπαρη
Χυμό και ξύσμα λεμονιού
2 ψιλοκομμένες σκελίδες σκόρδο
2 κουταλιές της σούπας ελαιόλαδο
Αλάτι και πιπέρι
4 φέτες φιλέτο σολωμού των 6oz (170γρ)

ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ
1. Προθερμαίνουμε το γκριλ για μέτρια φωτιά ή το φούρνο στους 400°F(200°C).
2. Σε ένα μέτριο μπολ, ανακατεύουμε τις ντομάτες, το μαϊντανό, την κάπαρη, το χυμό και το ξύσμα λεμονιού, το σκόρδο και το ελαιόλαδο και προσθέτουμε αλάτι και πιπέρι κατά την προτίμησή μας.
3. Αλείφουμε με αλάτι και πιπέρι το σολωμό και από τις δύο πλευρές.
4. Βάζουμε κάθε κομμάτι ξεχωριστά σε αλουμινόχαρτο και γαρνίρουμε με λίγες κουταλιές από το προηγούμενο μείγμα και τα διπλώνουμε καλά. (Μπορούμε να τα φτιάξουμε από πριν και να τα διατηρήσουμε στο ψυγείο μέχρι να έρθει η ώρα να τα ψήσουμε).
5. Βάζουμε τα πακέτα κατευθείαν στο γκριλ ή χρησιμοποιούμε χαρτί ψησίματος αν τα βάλουμε στο φούρνο.
Ψήνουμε για 10-12 λεπτά ή λίγο παραπάνω αν το θέλουμε καλοψημένο.
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FAQ: What Is Philoptochos?

What is Philoptochos? While the Greek word “philoptochos” means “friends of the poor”, it does not begin to describe the many facets of the organization that chose this name. The Greek Orthodox women of Philoptochos are involved in all areas of philanthropy...
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atlanta metropolis philoptochosInspired by teachings of Christ to love and care for all people, the Metropolis of Atlanta joins close to 30,000 National members to help those in need.
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