His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, accompanied by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco and His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey, presided at the Investiture of thirty-nine new Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate from throughout the United States, following the Divine Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Like their distinguished brethren among the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the new Archons have dedicated themselves to the protection and defense of the Mother Church of Constantinople.
The National Commander of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, said: “It is with great joy that we welcome the Archon Class of 2023. These dedicated Orthodox Christians have demonstrated exemplary Christian Stewardship in offering their time, talent and treasure over the years to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. They will be recognized from here on with the ancient and illustrious Byzantine offikion of Archon. To the Archon Class of 2023, we offer our heartfelt congratulations. In addition, we extend our deep appreciation to the Committee to Recommend New Archons chaired by Archon Constantine G. Caras, Esq. who administered the selection process in a most systematic, comprehensive and diligent manner.”
During the solemn Archon Investiture service, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, with His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos and His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos, presented each Archon with the Cross of St. Andrew, along with the official Patriarchal Certificate specifying the Offikion designated by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for each Archon.
Archons invested:
Michael Amiridis, Ph.D, Prostatis Ton Gramaton, Columbia, SC, President, University of South Carolina
Louis George Apostol, Esq., Nomophylax, Northfield, IL, Attorney
Gerasimos Athanasatos, Hymnodos, New York, NY, Clothing Manufacturer
John Michael Athas, MD, Orphanotrophos, New York, NY, Physician, Diagnostic Radiology
Robert Peter Badavas, Chartoularios, Boston, MA, Senior Corporate Executive
Michael Dimitri Bousis, Depotatos, Niles, IL, Food Retail Industry, Owner, Greek Soccer Team, Owner
Michael Damian Camarinos, Esq., Dikaiophylax, Tenafly, NJ, Attorney
Christos Frank Chrisafides, Depotatos, Manchester, NH, Senior Corporate Executive
Thomas John Cox, Eftaxias, Jeffersonville, PA, Employee Benefits Advisor
Spiro Ioannis Dongaris, Maistor, Tenafly, NJ, Environmental Engineer
Apostolos Fisfis, Laosynaktis, Elkins Park, PA, Food Service Industry
Craig Lawrence Godshall, Esq., Nomodotis, Elkins Park, PA, Attorney
Gregory James Halvatzis, Skevophylax, Houston, TX, Petroleum Engineer
Spiro Kailas, Aktouarios, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, Real Estate Corporate Executive
Nicholas Spyridon Kass, Referendarios, Bethesda, MD, U.S. Diplomat, Retired, International Corporate Affairs
James Ketis, Notarios, Naples, FL, Industrial Contracting
Dimitris Kyriazis, MD, Ostiarios, Mobile, AL, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
John Konstantine Lazares, Protonotarios, Cincinnati, OH, Public School Superintendent
Nikolaos Letsios, Notarios, Whitestone, NY, Senior Manager, Automotive Sales
George Panagiotis Liakeas, MD, Aktouarios, New York, NY, Physician
Nabeel Jameel Issa Madanat, MD, Ostiarios, Daily City, CA, Pediatrician
Vasilios George Marutsos, Depotatos, Redondo Beach, CA, Business Insurance Consultant
Antonis Mistras, Orphanotrophos, Wilmington, DE, Investments Manager
Michael P. Neamonitakis, Maistor, Brooklyn, NY, Real Estate Investor
Chris G. Pallis, Laosynaktis, Seattle, WA, Real Estate Developer
Peter John Panton, MD, Chartoularios, Chicago, IL, Surgeon
George Nicholas Papas, Ekdikos, Tenafly, NJ, Food Service Industry, U. S. Marines, Retired
George N. Pappas, Nomodotis, Cherry Hill, NJ, Certified Public Accountant
Nicholas James Pappas, Esq., Nomophylax, Westfield, NJ, Attorney
Jimmy Theo Patronis, Jr., Dikaiophylax, Panama City, FL, Florida Chief Financial Officer
Anthony John Payiavlas, Referendarios, Warren, OH, Food Service Industry, Owner
Phillip J. Philliou, Esq., Eftaxias, Tenafly, NJ, Attorney, Executive, Technology Industry
George Pete Psefteas, Skevophylax, Castro Valley, CA, Senior Executive, Chevron Corp.
Harry Gregory Ruska, Notarios, Columbus, OH, Chemical Engineer
Samuel William Spanos, Hieromnemon, Aliquippa, PA, Wealth Advisor
Theodore Speros, Hypomnematographos, Arlington, MA, Real Estate Developer
Andrew Nick Theodore, Depotatos, Columbia, SC, Executive, Insurance Industry
John Vasiliou, Ostiarios, Upper Darby, PA, Private Label Meats, Owner
Kevin M. Wilcox, Chartophylax, Little Rock, AR, Financial Services
