Dear Brother Archons and Friends,
THE ARCHONS NICK HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK AT THE 48TH BIENNIAL CLERGY-LAITY CONGRESS (CLC) in Cleveland this past week!
Led by Regional Commanders Archons Nick Tranto and Nick Terezis, together with Archons Dr. Nick Loutsion and Nick Spanakis, who organized the ARCHON FAMILY RECEPTION and ARCHON BOOTH at the CLC were truly outstanding! BRAVO!
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO CONGRESS CO-CHAIRS ARCHON JOHN & EFFIE TRIHAS…A MOST IMPRESSIVE HUSBAND/WIFE TEAM WHO DID A MAGNIFICENT JOB! BRAVO!
It was a great privilege to stand side-by-side with the AEP Officers who attended: National Vice Commander Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis, National Secretary Gus (Kosmas) Pablecas and National Treasurer John G. Manos who traveled from across the country to be present at this important GOA event.
As a father, I was especially pleased (and proud) to attend the CLC with my own son Anthony C. Limberakis, President of the Annunciation Church, Elkins Park, PA, the 6th oldest parish of the GOA and celebrating its 125th Anniversary on October 10, 2026 in Philadelphia and Chair of the AEP Technology Diakonia.
Special thanks is offered to our outstanding Archon Administrator and FOUNDER Leah Kats who coordinated and assisted throughout the weeklong conference.
Of course, deep gratitude is expressed to our beloved spiritual father in America, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros and the esteemed Patriarchal Representatives, His Eminence Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria, His Eminence Metropolitan Filotheos of Thessaloniki and Grand Archimandrite Rev. Fr. Iakovos, as well as the host Metropolitan, His Eminence Savas of Pittsburgh.
Special thanks to Father Evagoras Constantinides, a brother PK who is the proistamenos of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Brooklyn, NY – the first parish in the United States which committed to becoming a FOUNDER of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation.
Once again, it was a tremendous honor for the AEP to sponsor the Clergy Family Dinner, where our beloved frontline Priests, selfless Presvyteres and Brother and Sister PKs were present to share fellowship at a gorgeous venue: The Great Lakes Science Center (adjacent to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)! (The AEP $85,000 donation to the GOA to underwrite this event was worth every penny!)
One last thing: please note the listing of the major sponsors below: ONE ARCHON AFTER ANOTHER STEPPED UP AND SUPPORTED OUR HOLY ARCHDIOCESE….TRULY EXEMPLARY!
AXIOI!
Sponsors
CORNERSTONE ~ $50,000+
The Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation
The Archbishop lakovos Leadership 100 Fund Inc.
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh – Parishes
Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate | Order of St. Andrew
Archon F. John & Joyce Frangakis
Archon Peter Giorgi
Archon Nick & Kathleen Lekas
Archon Michael & Robin Psaros
PILLAR ~ $25,000-$49,999
John & Christine Kellamis
Archon Gerry & Jeannie Ranglas
The Order of AHEPA – National
BUILDER ~ $15,000-$24,999
Archon Angelo & Christine Coutris
Archon John & Effie Trihas
In the Service of the Ecumenical Patriarchate,
Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis
Archon Grand Aktouarios
National Commander
