New Secretary of State Marco Rubio was Featured Speaker at AEP’s Third International Conference on Religious Freedom
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (AEP) congratulates the Hon. Marco A. Rubio upon his assumption of office as the 72nd United States Secretary of State; Secretary Rubio took office on Jan. 20, 2025 after being confirmed by a 99-0 vote in the U.S. Senate. Secretary Rubio has a longtime concern for human rights and […]
Archon Engagement Committee Webinar: Archiving and Translating Ottoman Historic Records at Mount Athos, the Holy Mountain
On Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 p.m. EST/9 p.m. Athens EEST, the Academia Symposium Committee of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate will present a webinar, “Archiving and Translating Ottoman Historic Records at Mount Athos, the Holy Mountain.” The distinguished panelists will include: Prof. Dr. Johannes Niehoff- Panagiotidis – Freie Universitat Berlin Anastasios Nikopoulos […]
Archon Religious Freedom Symposium to be held at University of South Carolina, March 22, 2025
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, will address a Religious Freedom Symposium, “God Created Us to Live In Harmony (Romans 12:16).” This symposium is presented by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Other featured speakers will include His Eminence Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States from the […]
In Memoriam: Dr. William N. Hunter
Dear Brother Archons, The Archon office was recently notified regarding the sad news of the passing of Archon Dr. William N. Hunter, Archon Hartoularios, of Bethesda, MD who fell asleep in the Lord on January 11, 2025. He was invested as an Archon on October 15, 1995. On behalf of the Archons of the Ecumenical […]
SAVE THE DATE: The John Halecky, Jr. 21st Annual National Archon Lenten Retreat
Archon News ATTENTION:Two Retreat Weekend Locations With the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Archons will be hosting two Retreat weekends: the first on the West Coast and the second on the East Coast in order to extend our spiritual outreach to our brother Archons. Father Stavros […]
The Late Archon James H. Moshovitis’ Oral History of His World War II Experiences
Archon James H. “Jimmy” Moshovitis, who fell asleep in the Lord on December 28, 2024, provides in this video a riveting and detailed recollection of his experiences during World War II. This oral history, which is part of the Digital Collections of the National WWII Museum, offers unique insight into what life was like for […]
AEP Welcomes Decision of Turkey’s Constitutional Court on Violation of Rights of Greek Orthodox Clerics
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (AEP) has welcomed a ruling of Turkey’s Constitutional Court which stated that two Greek Orthodox clerics were unlawfully forbidden from serving on a foundation board. The court ruled that this was a violation of their constitutional right to freedom of association. Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander of the […]
Call for New Archons: Class of 2025
Dear Brother Archons, It’s that time of year again when we nominate worthy, outstanding churchmen to join the ranks of Archons of the Great Church of Christ, as Protectors of the Future of Faith. If you have carefully identified an exceptional Orthodox faithful who exemplifies the qualities requisite in receiving the oldest and most profound […]
In Memoriam: Ted. J. Theodore
Dear Brother Archons, The Archon office was recently notified regarding the sad news of the passing of Archon Ted J. Theodore, Archon Didaskalos Tou Genous, of Cleveland, OH who fell asleep in the Lord on January 7, 2025. He was invested as an Archon on March 10, 2002. On behalf of the Archons of the Ecumenical […]
AEP Establishes New Archon Engagement Committee: Archon Medical and Dental Missionary Work
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (AEP) has established a new Archon Engagement Committee: The Archon Medical and Dental Missionary Work Engagement Committee. This much-needed new committee is designed to facilitate the providing of basic medical and dental care to indigent children in Orthodox countries. Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander of the Archons of […]
