With the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, and in consultation with His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, The Archon Grand Aktouarios and National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, has appointed Archon George P. Psefteas a Regional Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Metropolis of San Francisco, joining Regional Commanders Isidoros Garifalakis, Gerry Ranglas, Theodore Konopisos and Hon. Steven G. Counelis.
National Commander Dr. Limberakis offered deep gratitude to outgoing Regional Commander Archon Paul P. Sogotis for his years of service, especially for distinguishing himself serving as an essential member of the Advance Team preparing the way for a number of Patriarchal Voyages to the United States.
Regarding Archon Psefteas, Dr. Limberakis said: “For many years now, Archon George has demonstrated remarkable and exemplary energy, the vision, and the love for our Holy Mother Church of Constantinople. I am confident that he can accomplish great things for Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The Regional Commanders organize their fellow Archons and energize them to be worthy Defenders of our Holy Faith, and Archon George is just the man to do that. A native son of Canada, Archon George will help enhance the Archon collaboration with our northern brother Archons and the new Archbishop of Canada (and former Metropolitan of New Jersey), His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos.”
“It is a tremendous honor for me to be appointed as Regional Commander for the Metropolis of San Francisco,” Archon Psefteas stated. “I am immensely grateful to serve His All-Holiness and support, protect, and defend the Ecumenical Patriarchate. I am also deeply humbled to be entrusted with this extraordinary opportunity and thank Archon Commander Dr. Limberakis for his visionary leadership and His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros and His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos for their blessings and spiritual guidance.”
Archon Psefteas has served with distinction at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Resurrection in Castro Valley, California in multiple Parish Council officer roles; he also actively serves on the Metropolis Council and the Archdiocesan Council. He has likewise served, and continues to serve as a Co-Vice Chair on the Archdiocesan Finance Committee.
George P. Psefteas was invested as an Archon on October 22, 2023 and conferred with the offikion Skevophylax.
According to the Bylaws of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Order’s National Commander, following the election of the National Council officers, is to appoint Regional Commanders to serve for a period of one year. Each Regional Commander serves as the representative of the National Council in the region in order to carry out the purposes, objectives and principles of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
