Countering Religious Discrimination
Action is being taken against religious discrimination at a governmental level. The U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) “promotes universal respect for freedom of religion or belief for all as a core objective of U.S. foreign policy.
Faith in Youth
There can, of course, be no future of faith unless young people come to understand the cardinal importance of faith for living a full, rewarding, and happy life.
People of Faith Are Kind to All Others, Including People of Other Faiths
Faith is a great uniter. Fostering kindness among people of all faiths is not only essential for societal harmony but also crucial for protecting religion.
Promoting Unity, Tolerance and Compassion: Inspirational Faith Leaders
All over the world and across all religious traditions, visionary faith leaders are working toward the dawning of a new era of unity, tolerance, and compassion.
Archon Commander Dr. Limberakis Addresses International Religious Freedom Summit
On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate delivered remarks on the pivotal importance of religious freedom and the words and example of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington, D.C. Dr. Limberakis participated in a panel discussion entitled “Law […]
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Welcomes White House Proclamation of Religious Freedom Day
Dear Brother Archons and Friends of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate: The White House proclaimed Tuesday, January 16, 2024 as Religious Freedom Day. The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate welcome this proclamation and are grateful to the Biden administration for issuing it. We hope that it will result in meaningful and consistent global action […]
Athenagoras Human Rights Award Bestowed Upon the Prince’s Trust
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, together with Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, presented the Athenagoras Human Rights Award to the Prince’s Trust. With the blessing of His Majesty King Charles III, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Pavlos, […]
Archon Sisson Raises Awareness of Plight of Ecumenical Patriarchate at OSCE Conference in Warsaw
At the annual Warsaw Human Dimension Conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Archon Rocky Sisson, Archon Prepositos, once again called attention to the ways in which the government of Turkey is depriving the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Christians of that country of basic rights. The conference was held from October 2 to […]
Youth Participation Activities Committee Engages Young Adults at Metropolis of San Francisco YAL Conference
With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos, Archon Regional Commanders Hon. Steven G. Counelis (San Francisco) and Dr. Gregory G. Papadeas (Denver), members of the Youth Participation Activities Engagement Committee, once again, presented at the Metropolis of San Francisco YAL Conference. With over 450 young adults in attendance during Labor Day Weekend in Orange […]
