Nearly 3,000 people died when terrorists flew two hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. Among the victims were thirty-eight Greek Americans. Two of the victims were crew members of the planes and the remaining were in the twin towers. At approximately 4:00 pm. Archbishop Demetrios proceeded to the site of the destroyed St. Nicholas Church for a Memorial Service for the victims’ families and survivors.
The list below contains the Greek American victims. Please note some are believed to be Greek because of their surnames. The list was issued by the New York City Coroner’s office and provided to Greek Reporter by Aktina radio.
Joanne Marie Ahladiotis 27
Ernest Alifakos 43
Arlene T. Babakitis 47
Katherine Bantis 48
Peter Brennan 30
Thomas A. Damaskinos 33
Anthony Demas 61
Constantine (Gus) Economos 41
Michael J. Elferis 27
Ana Fosteris 58
Jimmy Grekiotis
Kenneth G. Grouzalis 56
Steven M. Hagis 31
Vasilios G. Haramis 56
Nicholas John 42
John Katsimatides 31
Danielle Kousoulis 29
Thomas Kuveikis 48
James Maounis 42
Philip William Mastrandrea, Jr 42
George Merkouris 35
Stilianos Mousouroulis—-
Peter C. Moutos 44
Nikos Papadopoulos/Papas 29
James N. Pappageorge 29
George Paris 33
Theodoros Pigis 60
Daphne Pouletsos 47
Richard N. Poulos 55
Stephen E. Poulos 45
Anthony Savas 72
Muriel Fay Siskopoulos 60
Timothy Patrick Soulas 35
Andrew Stergiopoulos 23
Michael C. Tarrou 38
Michael Theodoridis 32
William P. Tselepis 33
Jennifer Tzemis 26
Prokopios Paul Zois 46
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church:
St. Nicholas Church was the only religious edifice destroyed in the 9/11 attacks and it is still unknown if the port authority will give the space desired to be rebuilt.
On September 11, 2001 the barbaric attack not only destroyed the majestic Twin Towers but also the tiny yet historic St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. The Greek Church was located south of the second tower of the World Trade Center. In the aftermath of its destruction very little survived from St. Nicholas. Surviving items include two icons of St. Dionysios of Zakynthos and the Zoodochos Pege, along with a few liturgical items, a book, and candles.
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