Athenian Epicurean Program on Thomas Jefferson And Epicurus

    I just learned about this via Google. I will see what else I can find out. Apparently there was something in late June that I wasn't aware of at all -

    Dr. Yapijakis to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with Epicurean Philosophy Presentation - The National Herald
    NEW YORK – As 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, the Epicurean philosophy that influenced and inspired founding…
    www.thenationalherald.com

    Clicking the registration link gives this:

    Second Session: " I too am an Epicurean " Thomas Jefferson - The pursuit of happiness in the Declaration of Independence and Epicurean Philosophy

    Date & Time

    Jul 25, 2026 11:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Description

    Thomas Jefferson and the Art of Happiness in Epicurean Philosophy You are cordially invited to celebrate the 250 th anniversary of American Independence in a two- session online event on Saturday, June 27 th , 2026 and Saturday, July 25 th , 2026. We commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Epicurean Philosophy that inspired and influenced Thomas Jefferson. His enduring legacy honors the history and fundamental rights of Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness that shaped this nation since 1776. Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos and Christos Yapijakis – Co-Founders of the “Society of Epicurus” – Garden of Athens - will present to us the enormous influence of the ancient Greek civilization and Epicurean philosophy on Thomas Jefferson - one of the Founders of the United States of America, Author of the Declaration of Independence, and third President of the United States of America. Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence with HAWC in this first session online program on Epicurean Philosophy and its influence on Thomas Jefferson, the Author of the Declaration of Independence, with two outstanding speakers, Mr. Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos, and Dr. Christos Yapijakis - Co-Founders of the " Society of Epicuros" - Kepos of Athens. Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence in this second session online program on Epicurean Philosophy and its influence on Thomas Jefferson, the Author of the Declaration of Independence, with two outstanding speakers, Mr. Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos, and Dr. Christos Yapijakis - Co-Founders of the " Society of Epicuros" - Kepos of Athens. The Second session topic is: The pursuit of happiness in the Declaration of Independence and Epicurean Philosophy " Second session: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time ( 6:00 p.m. Greek Time ) " I too am an Epicurean by Christos Yapijakis

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    Date & Time

    Jul 25, 2026 11:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

    Thanks, Cassius for alerting us. I’ve registered for the July 25th session.

    Would you feel comfortable reaching out to either of the speakers to get a copy/url for the video of their June 27 session?

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    Hosted by Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos and Christos Yapijakis, co-founders of the Society of Epicurus – Garden of Athens, the first event in the series took place on June 27 and focused on Jefferson’s life and inspirations from the ancient Greeks.

    Patrikios

    Unfortunately I've never received any info on the first program but I did just receive this as a reminder for today


    The Hellenic American Women's Council – HAWC Great Lakes Region – under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Chicago -cordially invite you to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence in a two-session online program on

    Thomas Jefferson and the Art of Happiness in Epicurean Philosophy

    Our two speakers Mr. Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos and Dr. Christos Yapijakis – Co-Founders of the "Society of Epicurus" – Garden of Athens – http://www.epicuros.gr/ will present to us how the Epicurean Philosophy inspired and influenced Thomas Jefferson – one of the Founders of the United States of America, Author of the Declaration of Independence, and 3rd President.

    The 1st session was presented by Author Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. C.T. (9:00 p.m. Greek Time)

    2nd session: Saturday, July 25th, 2026

    at 10:00 a.m. Central Time U.S. and Canada (6:00 p.m. Greek Time)

    "I too am an Epicurean "

    Thomas Jefferson

    The pursuit of happiness in the Declaration of Independence

    and Epicurean Philosophy

    by Dr. Christos Yapijakis

    Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…QSA6dpwAXGQJw1A

    We would like to thank Cosmos Press / Dina Ress for her generous support in the preparation of the program.

    You may register and share the attached program with family and friends.

    All the best,

    Dr. Christina Georgakis

    HAWC Director Educational / Cultural programs