The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley has named Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the recipient of the Eleftheria Medal. The Eleftheria Medal is given annually in honor of an individual who was perpetuated Hellenism.
Dr. Limberakis remarked: “It is my immense honor to be receiving the Eleftheria Medal, for the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate work tirelessly for the protection and support of our beloved Ecumenical Patriarchate. Consequently, receiving a medal of liberty is particularly gratifying for me. It constitutes recognition from the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley of our efforts in defense of the Sacred Center of our Holy Faith.”
The presentation of the Medal to Dr. Limberakis is part of the 2024 Greek Independence Celebrations of the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley, which will begin with the Flag Raising Ceremony at Philadelphia’s City Hall on Friday, April 5, 1 PM. The elite military unit of Greece, the Evzones (the Presidential Guard), whose duties include guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion, will be present.
The Medal will be presented to Dr. Limberakis on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Eleftheria Medal and Dignitaries Dinner, which will begin at 5 PM at the Adelphia, 1750 Clements Bridge Road in Deptford, New Jersey. Then on Sunday, April 7, the Federation will present the Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade, featuring Dr. Limberakis and Parade Grand Marshal Archon Philip Christopher, who is President of the International Coordinating Committee-Justice for Cyprus, as well as President of the Pancyprian Association of America.
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is the umbrella organization of over 45 Hellenic-American associations, representing thousands of individuals in the Greek community.
The Federation consists of member church communities, organizations, and societies each striving to promote the prosperity of Hellenic Ideals.
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is a devoted group of passionate leaders, relentlessly focused on protecting religious freedom for everyone and ensuring the future of the Ecumenical Patriarchate – the historical spiritual center of the world’s 300+ million Orthodox Christians.
