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"We have concluded that when the principle of racial division (i.e. phyletism) is juxtaposed with the teaching of the Gospel and the constant practice of the Church, it is not only foreign to it, but also completely opposed, to it. We decree the following in the Holy Spirit: 1. We reject and condemn racial division, that is, racial differences, national quarrels and disagreements in the Church of Christ, as being contrary to the teaching of the Gospel and the holy canons of our blessed fathers, on which the holy Church is established and which adorn human society and lead it to Divine piety. 2. In accordance with the holy canons, we proclaim that those who accept such division according to races and who dare to base on it hitherto unheard-of racial assemblies are foreign to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and are real schismatics." Constantinople...1872 * Pray and Work for Orthodox Unity in North America!!! * St. Andrew House announces Agreement to fund Orthodox Unity effort for years to come - see www.orthodoxdetroit.com * Welcome to the St. Andrew House Discussion Forum * Coming Soon - Orthodox Business Directory * Visit our Home Page at www.orthodoxdetroit.com

    Thomas D Demery - May his memory be eternal

    Posted by Dean Calvert (dcalvert) on 8/11/2007, 5:52 pm

    THOMAS D DEMERY CPA

    August 10, 2007

    Financial Advisor and Philanthropist, dies at 87. Thomas (Tas) Dermousis Demery died August 8 at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak due to complications following heart surgery. Born December 25, 1919 in Aegina, Greece, Tom is survived by his devoted wife, Beck; children Tom (Carol), Jason, and Cindy (Pat) Crosson; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Tom was a servant of God and his church, loving husband, father, grandfather, veteran of WWII, friend, partner, and advisor to many. He served as an Archon, Order of St. Andrew, an active member of Leadership 100, past president of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and board member, board member of the Metropolis of Detroit, and member of Orthodox Christian Missions Center. He began his professional career as a partner at Plante Moran, founded Demery Seed Capital Fund, was director of Carhartt Inc., and currently chairman of College Park Industries. Family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday from 3-8 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver), with Trisagion Sunday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 760 W. Wattles Road, Troy. Visitation at church begins Monday at 9:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Nicholas Endowment Fund.

    Benefactor, mentor, adviser, counselor, friend.. will be greatly missed.

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