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 […]
Archons Call Upon Moscow Patriarchate to End Its Support for Putin’s War and Uncanonical Aggression in Africa and Elsewhere
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (AEP) has called upon the Patriarchate of Moscow and His Beatitude Patriarch Kirill to end their support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, as well as to cease all uncanonical interference in other territories that lay outside of Moscow’s patriarchal jurisdiction. A Feb. 2024 report from the Reuters Institute noted […]
In Memoriam: James H. Moshovitis
Dear Brother Archons, The Archon office was recently notified regarding the sad news of the passing of Archon James H. Moshovitis, Archon Depoutatos, of Washington, D.C. who fell asleep in the Lord on December 28, 2024. He was invested as an Archon on February 28, 1988. Archon Jimmy was an early member of L100, a FAITH Founder, […]
On WABC Radio, Father Alex Karloutsos Recalls His Encounters with ‘Gentleman President’ Jimmy Carter
On Monday, December 30, 2024, Father Alexander Karloutsos, Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Spiritual Advisor of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, appeared on WABC Radio’s Sid & Friends in the Morning to discuss his meetings with the late President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia on December 29, […]
President Jimmy Carter, Recipient of the Athenagoras Human Rights Award, Passes Away at 100
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 1987 Athenagoras Human Rights Award, passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was 100 years old. The New York Times notes that as president, Carter “signed […]
