On Thursday, September 8, 2011, the National Council of the Order of Saint Andrew honored Archon James D. Speros, who retired from the council. National Commander Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, and members of the Executive Committee, presented Archon Speros with a commemorative plaque at the conclusion of their meeting, which read, "In grateful acknowledgment to James D. Speros, Archon Kastrinsios for your exemplary National Council service. God grant you many years, good health, abundant blessings and continued commitment to our Orthodox Faith through the Ecumenical Patriarchate and its Apostolates. Axios! Axios! Axios!" (Photos by J. Mindala)