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…

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

Sure let me see what I can do.....

I've sent an email to Christos but it's late in Greece so I presume it will be some time before i hear a response.

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 250^th 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 3^rd President.

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

2^nd session: Saturday, July 25^th, 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