ΕΑΝ ΠΡΟΤΙΜΑΤΕ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΠΑΤΗΣΤΕ ΤΗ ΣΗΜΑΙΑ ΣΤΟ ΚΑΤΩ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΘΟΝΗΣ
It is not easy to understand what AB Elpidophoros was looking for by associating closely with Giorgos Patoulis, a low-level Greek politician known for his attention-grabbing qualities, let’s say the equivalent of Chuck Schumer, but totally an empty suit… They probably match in terms of their shallow personalities...
By Helleniscope’s Editorial Team
Today in Lagonisi, Archbishop Elpidophoros once again found himself at the center of a high-profile gathering that blended religion, politics, celebrity culture, and public spectacle.
The Archbishop officiated the baptism of the son of Georgios Patoulis, the former Attica regional governor and one of the most recognizable personalities in Greek local politics. The child was given the name Nikolaos, and the ceremony drew a crowd of ministers, political figures, media personalities, and members of Greece’s social elite. Greek outlets described the event as one of the major society gatherings of the season.
But the story is also about the man whose family was being celebrated.
Patoulis has long cultivated a reputation as a politician who thrives on visibility. Critics and supporters alike often describe him as someone who is rarely far from a camera, a microphone, or a public event. Over the years, he became known less for ideological battles and more for relentless self-promotion, public appearances, and an instinct for placing himself at the center of attention.
Many in the Greek-American community still remember the scene at a White House Greek Independence Day celebration several years ago, when Patoulis drew attention after video footage circulated of him aggressively maneuvering through attendees to reach the front and personally greet the President. The moment generated widespread commentary among Greek observers, reinforcing an image that had already followed him throughout much of his political career: a figure constantly seeking visibility and proximity to power. Video from the White House Greek Independence Day events remains publicly available and has become part of the broader discussion surrounding his public persona.
Against that backdrop, today’s baptism carried symbolism beyond a family milestone.
The guest list itself told part of the story. Government ministers, political operatives, local power brokers, and public figures gathered under the same roof, creating a familiar image in modern Greece: the intersection of church, politics, media, and personal networks. The baptism became not simply a religious sacrament but a display of relationships and influence.
In many ways, today’s baptism was less about the child at its center and more about the constellation of personalities surrounding the baptismal font—a reminder that in Greece, even private celebrations can become public theater.
Jun 1, 2026, n.stamatakis@aol.com www.helleniscope.com
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What I want to know why he went out of his way, just to baptize a baby. Who paid for the logistics of his “romp”? Did he stay at the Grande Bretagne ultra luxury Hotel, at $5.000 per night, as he had stayed there at the time he was on his way to America. Once you stay at the Grande Bretagne, on Syntagma square, any other hotel would feel like the poor house. Who among us thinks he”ll tell us, who pay his bills where he stayed?
Another point is that when a poor mom with three kids was being tossed out of St Basil’s home, she attempted to get in touch with him, but, of course, he wouldn’t return her call, along with the parasitic scribe of the archdiocese. He has no time for the poor. Unless you’re famous, gay and wealthy, you’re a nobody. Just as Christ commanded us: “let the poor be poor, as long as they dont bother me.”
Great photo folks.
I would seriously and strongly recommend that a paternity DNA test be administered.
A perfect match, really: all incense, cameras, and importance-by-association with the poor sacrament reduced to background scenery. Our ancestors are turning over in their graves.