Presidential Inaugural Events: St. Paul Medal Ceremony
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate attended celebratory events in Washington, D.C. as part of a series of events recognizing the Presidential Inauguration. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presented the Medal of Saint Paul to John Catsimatidis, Deputy US Secretary of State-designate Michael Rigas, White House Science & Technology Director-designate Michael Kratsios, Congresswoman Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, and Nevada Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony..
Special guests and hosts included U.S. Ambassador to Greece-designate Kimberly Guilfoyle, Archons John Catsimatidis, Michael Psaros, John Georges, John Payiavlas, and Savas Tsivicos.
