place. When Charles and his brothers were still trying to get ahead in Hollywood, he made a vow to God that he would build a majestic cathedral if God would grant him success in show biz. Charlie Skouras got his wish. He went on to become the head of National Theatres and a man of his word, built the Saint Sophia church in 1952 at a cost of $2 million, in what was then the Greek section of Los Angeles. In recognition, he was made Knight Commander of the Order of the Phoenix of Greece in 1952. Skouras first suffered a heart attack in January 1953 and again in October 1953. On Sunday, October 17, 1954, he suffered another attack, his fifth and died at Cedars of Lebanon hospital in Hollywood on October 22. The funeral service was held at the church he built. References Chrissochoidis, Ilias (ed.). Spyros P. Skouras, Memoirs (1893-1953). Stanford, 2013. . American film studio executives Greek emigrants to the United States 1889 births 1954 deaths