Save the date for October 17-20, 2024, as the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate gather together in New York City for the Annual Archon Weekend focusing on religious freedom pursuits for the Mother Church of Constantinople. Day-by-day details along with room rates and reservation link are found below.
1335 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Board of Trustees Breakfast Meeting
9:00–11:00AM
New York Hilton Midtown, 2nd Floor, Nassau
Board members of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation will gather to deliberate and decide on important issues regarding the Foundation.
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
Engagement Committees joined by National Council, Regional Commanders Luncheon Meeting
12:00–3:00PM
New York Hilton Midtown, 2nd Floor, Murray Hill
Private meeting of Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Archon Engagement Committees with National Council members and Regional Commanders to coordinate and launch new engagement activities.
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
An Evening With Maria Callas for FOUNDERS in good standing
6:00–10:00PM
The University Club of New York, 1 West 54th Street, New York 10019
FOUNDERS in good standing (pledges up-to-date) of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation are invited to attend An Evening with Maria Callas–a performance in support of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation by the world-renowned opera company Teatro Grattacielo. An elegant reception will begin at 6:00PM followed by dinner and performance at 7:00PM.
Maria Callas (Maria Anna Cecilia Sofia Kalogeropoulos) was a Greek-American soprano who was one of the most celebrated and significant opera singers of the twentieth century. Her awe-inspiring musical and dramatic abilities led to her being widely known as La Divina (“The Divine One”).
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Coffee and Danish Served
8:30–9:30AM
Archon Boot Camp
9:30–11:30AM
New York Hilton Midtown, 2nd Floor, Nassau
Chair John Zavitsanos, Esq. and Archon Committee members will address Archons-elect and their families as they are about to assume the serious responsibility to defend the Holy Mother Church. National Council members and Regional Commanders and all Archons are invited to attend and reenergize their commitment to the mission of the Order.
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
National Council and Regional Commanders Luncheon Meeting
12:00–3:00PM
New York Hilton Midtown, Lower Level, Concourse A
Private meeting with members of the National Council and Regional Commanders who will offer an overview and briefing of regional Archon activities in their respective jurisdictions.
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
Nicholas J. Bouras Award For Extraordinary Archon Stewardship Award Presentation and Dinner Dance
6:00PM Cocktails
7:00PM Dinner and Dancing
New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019
(9 Minute Walk from Hilton Hotel)
Bus Transportation will be offered starting at 5:00PM, on the Hilton Hotel side entrance of 54th Street
9:30PM Buses begin returning to the Hotel
All Archons, Archons-elect and family members are invited as we begin the evening with a cocktail reception, followed by an elegant dinner and formal presentation of the Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship to Peter J. Skeadas, Archon Hieromnimon by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the National Commander. After the presentation program, the evening concludes with festive dancing and fellowship where Archons, Archons-elect and their families meet and socialize within the Archon Family. Archons-elect will be gratis.
The Award is named after the late National Vice Commander Nicholas J. Bouras, Archon Depoutatos, who had demonstrated during his lifetime, and now through his Foundation, remarkable leadership as a faithful son of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and extraordinary Archon stewardship of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
An Official Invitation will follow to All Archons and Archons-elect.
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Orientation Breakfast for Archons-elect and their families, together with National Council members and Regional Commanders, and Engagement Chairs
7:30–9:30AM
New York Hilton Midtown, 3rd Floor, Rendezvous Trianon & Petit Trianon Room
Archons-elect and their families will gather for an orientation presentation by the National Commander who will offer a multi-media program reviewing the awesome responsibilities and roles of Archons, who are advocates of religious freedom and Protecting the Future of Faith.
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
Official Portraits, Pilgrimage of Discovery Booth and Pop-Up Shop
10:00AM–12:00PM
New York Hilton Midtown, 3rd Floor, Petite Trianon
A photographer will be present to take official portraits of Archons and Archons-elect. Everyone is encouraged to take their photo so we have a complete directory and archive.
There will be a booth offered by the Pilgrimage of Discovery participants who will explain about their recent trip to Constantinople.
A pop-up shop will also be available to purchase t-shirts, coffee mugs, hats and other Archon-branded attire outside of the Meeting room.
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Order of St. Andrew Annual Meeting
10:00AM–12:00PM
New York Hilton Midtown, 3rd Floor, Trianon Ballroom
All Archons, Archons-elect and families are expected to attend the annual meeting to discuss the vision and strategy to secure religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Specific religious freedom programing, formal committee reports and other items of concern regarding the well-being of the Ecumenical Patriarchate will be presented thereby offering an open Archon forum for deliberation. Archons-elect will be introduced to Archbishop Elpidophoros.
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
Archon Agape Family Luncheon and Presentation of Archon Sophia Award for Excellence
12:30–2:30PM
New York Hilton Midtown, 3rd Floor, Mercury Ballroom
All Archons, Archons-elect and families are invited to attend our annual Agape Family Luncheon which will feature the presentation of the Archon Sophia Award for Excellence to Archon John G. Gumas.
The Archon Sophia Award for Excellence is given annually by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate to an individual or individuals who have distinguished themselves in endeavors that serve the needs of the Holy Mother Church and the Sacred Mission of the Archons of the Great Church of Christ.
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
Athenagoras Human Rights Award Banquet
6:00PM Cocktails
7:00PM Dinner
New York Hilton Midtown, 3rd Floor, Grand Ballroom
The black-tie gala is the Archon premier event and fundraiser which begins with a one-hour cocktail reception, followed by the introduction of the dais and the presentation of the 2024 Athenagoras Human Rights Award to Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of martyred Russian hero Alexei Navalny and now herself the leader of the Russian opposition.
An Official Invitation will follow to All Archons and Archons-elect.
Attire:
- Black tie
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- Cross of The Order of Saint Andrew
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Matins and Procession of Archons and Archons-Elect
8:30AM
Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Archons and Archons-elect will assemble in Cathedral undercroft for a group portrait and additional instructions. Then all Archons will process into the Cathedral together for Matins, Divine Liturgy and the Archon Investiture service.
Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
337 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-3215
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- Cross of The Order of Saint Andrew
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
Divine Liturgy and Archon Investiture
9:45AM–1:00PM
Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
The morning begins with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and members of the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Archdiocese participating. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, the Archon Class of 2024 will be invested and presented with their Offikia and Cross of Saint Andrew.
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- Cross of The Order of Saint Andrew
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
Archon Fellowship Reception
1:00PM
Following Divine Liturgy and the Investiture of the Archon Classes, an Archon Fellowship Reception of Thanksgiving hosted by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate will be offered in the adjacent Cathedral Center ballroom.
Attire:
- Business
Archon Emblems:
- AEP Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagled Pocket Insert
- Cross of The Order of Saint Andrew
- EPBF FOUNDERS Pin
