ANNUAL REPORT 2017

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America The wave of violence that affects many regions of the world has resulted in the annihilation of peoples and the persecution of our Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East. We especially pray for those Christians who have been martyred and address our appeal to all concerned for the cessation of hostility and criminal activity.

Our most holy Church prays for the peace of the whole world and considers the respect of human dignity and freedom as the foundational and indelible right of every person. There is no “sacred” war. Only peace is sacred, and it is the supreme obligation of all.”

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew ANNUAL REPORT 2017

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Despite world-wide recognition of the status of His All-Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and despite his being a Turkish citizen and having honorably served his country in the Turkish military, the government of Turkey will not officially recognize his status as the “Ecumenical” world-wide spiritual leader of all Orthodox Christians. It will give no legal status to his Ecumenical Patriarchate. It will not allow the complete freedom for the election of his successor as Ecumenical Patriarch. It will not allow the training of his clergy and the opening of the Halki Theological Seminary. It will not allow the return of all Greek Orthodox confiscated properties he needs to oversee without restrictions. His religious freedom remains compromised although the history of his country is tied to the historical doctrines and origins of Christianity. To the honorable members of the Order of St. Andrew, esteemed Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate serving in America, our beloved in the Lord: May God’s grace and peace be with you.

It is with sentiments of great paternal love and joy that we address all of you, dear sons of the Ecu- menical Throne, on the occasion of your Annual Meeting and the official presentation of the Annual Report of the Order of St. Andrew for 2017.

As each of you well know, by being granted an honorary title of official rank by the Mother Church of Constantinople, each archon is called to both know and exemplify what it means to live in a man- ner that is pleasing to God. Every year, each of you strives to achieve this personally as well as collec- tively, together with your fellow archons. At this very time, though, having now entered into the new ecclesiastical year, we must not only ask you, but also encourage you in the Lord Jesus to continue to do this even more so than ever before.

Most likely, beloved Archons, many of you probably find yourselves already busy at the start of this year. Around the globe, it seems that everyone’s schedules are easily being filled with endless lists of activities and responsibilities, interests and commitments. However, with our world facing so much distress and unrest at the same time, many of you can easily discern that what is indispensible right now is not so much the advancement of science and technology, or engineering and mathema- tics, even though they are significant as well. In truth, what our world needs today above all else is the advancement of spiritual work. And while the commandments and the basic tenets of our faith are absolutely essential and fundamental elements of Christian theology, they are not ends in themsel- ves—not even means to an end either. They are merely a beginning.

Thus, as a life pleasing to God is by far the most defining characteristic of what it means to be a true Christian, we would like to beseech each and every one of you—having the distinct opportunity of communicating with you at the beginning of the new year—to continue to strive for holiness. Our world is desperately in need of Christian goodwill and kindness more than anything else, so in addition to all of the work that is to be done in the coming year, we must all simultaneously tend to the necessary spiritual work as well—that is, to the true spiritual needs and desires of our own hearts.

In order to navigate, then, through the harsh waters of today, the lamps of our hearts will need spiritual oil to shine brightly in the darkness, and the oars of our hearts will need to be spiritually pro- pelled in order to move forward and make real progress. And together with our Patriarchal blessings and prayers, which we convey to all of you and your families, we beseech our loving Master to grant you strength and health, and to bless all of you with every good and perfect gift from above.

At the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the twentieth of October, 2017 Your fervent supplicant before God,

 BARTHOLOMEW Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch

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Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God (1Peter 4:10).

Dear Dr. Limberakis, Members of the National Council and Archons of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle,

I greet you in the love and peace of our Lord as you gather for the annual weekend of Archon meetings and activities.

Your service to the Church has distinguished you and earned you the noble title, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. With this honor comes the res- ponsibility and privilege of being in the service of the Holy and Great Mother Church of Constantinople, the Sacred See of the First Called Apostle Andrew.

I extend to the Archons Elect who will be invested in the Class of 2017 my wholehearted welcome to New York and offer my heartfelt best wishes as you embark on this new path of Christian servanthood. You join a committed cadre of leaders who promote religious freedom and the well being and ad- vancement of the Ecumenical Patriarchate with the fervor that is characteristic of abiding love for the Church and esteem and respect for His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

I congratulate Archon John Catsimatidis for receiving the Nicholas J. Bou- ras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship. I wish him Godspeed as he continues to offer his bountiful God given talents and resources for the good of the Church. I am also thankful to God for each of you and pray for your con- tinued strength and resolve as you work ceaselessly in support of the ministry of our Ecumenical Patriarchate.

With paternal love in Christ,

+ DEMETRIOS Archbishop of America

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 3 October 20, 2017

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America, Members of the Holy Eparchial Synod, His Eminence Metropolitan Antony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, His Grace Bishop Gregory of Nyssa of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of the USA, Reverend Clergy and beloved Presbyteres and Brother Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America,

From the onset, let us all offer our profound gratitude for the extraordinary ministry of His All-Holiness BARTHOLOMEW, the 269th direct successor of Saint Andrew the First Called Apostle. The dynamic ministry of Martyria (witness) and Diakonia (service) of His All-Ho- liness is intrepid, sacrificial and inspiring. Our worldwide spiritual father continues to serve with unparalleled achievement, despite situated in a country noted for its profound religious freedom deficit and the number of journalists it has imprisoned (the most in the world). Εις πολλά έτη Δέσποτα.

It is with great joy that we offer heartfelt congratulations to our beloved Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America who observes the 50th Anniversary of his ordination into the episcopacy. Since 1999 he has served as Archbishop of America and Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate with distinction and great piety introducing a broad range of ministries serving his flock in America. The Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine stands as an example par excellence of His Eminence’s leadership in America. Εις πολλά έτη Δέσποτα.

The continued rebuilding of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine enabling its resurrection marks another milestone event for 2017. The fulfilled $1 million commitment the Order made towards the rebuilding of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine marked a significant demonstration of collective Archon Stewardship supporting the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness. In this spirit, we Archons have taken the “ecumenical” in the Ecumenical Patriarchate and made it resound throughout our community, for Saint Nicholas will belong to the Nation and to the world, as a living embodiment of the highest values of the Great Church, and Her martyric, peace- loving presence in the oikoumene. Indeed, we look forward to the Thyranoixia scheduled in late 2018! We salute our Spiritual Advisor Fr. Alexander Karloutsos for his dynamism and leadership in raising the funds necessary to build this living monument erected for the Glory of God.

4 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT The ensuing pages of our 2017 Annual Report review the 5 Issues of Concern that constitute the profound religious freedom deficit in Turkey, the major activities and initiatives of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch BARTHOLOMEW and a pictorial summary of the local and national activities of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America.

The Report reviews the multifaceted, domestic and international initiatives of the Order in our relentless pursuit of religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Archon Congressman Gus Bilirakis leads the Washington presence of the Order assisted by the Manatos Team and Archon John A. Catsimatidis who chairs the Religious Freedom Committee. In the European Union arena, the Order works closely with the Liaison Office of the Orthodox Church to the European Union. The major components of our strategy include the following:

• Washington, DC Initiative, coordinated by Regional Commander Archon Andrew E. Manatos and Archon Mike Manatos • White House • State Department • Congress, including meetings with Speaker Paul Ryan and Congressional Foreign Policy leaders • United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

• Archon 50-State Religious Freedom Legislative Resolutions Initiative, coordinated by Archon Stephen P. Georgeson, Esq.

• Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Initiative, coordinated by Archon Constantine G. Caras, Esq and Archon Dr. Stamatios V. Kartalopoulos.

• Legal Committee Initiative, including the European Court of Human Rights, coordinated by Archon Christopher Stratakis, Chair and Archon Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis, Vice Chair

• Patriarchal Properties and Minority Concerns Initiative, coordinated by Archon Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis

• Social Media Initiative, coordinated by Archon John C. Metaxas, Esq. and initially generously funded by Archon Michael G. Psaros and expanded by Archon Theo Nicolakis, Archon James Gabriel, Fr. Constantine Lazarakis, Elizabeth L. Limberakis, MBA, social media coordinator Stavros Antoniou and John Mindala

• European Union Initiative

• Regional Religious Freedom Presentations throughout the United States

• Third Archon International Religious Freedom Conference, scheduled for December 4, 5 and 6, 2017 in Washington, DC, coordinated by Archon Andrew E. Manatos, Archon Mike Manatos, Archon Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis, Archon John Zavitsanos, Archon George D. Gigicos, Archon Alexander Pritsos and Archon Andrew Veniopoulos.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 5 This Annual Report also reviews the spiritual, educational and philanthropic activities of the Order during Archon Weekend, as well, including the Athenagoras Human Rights Award Banquet. The 2016 Athenagoras Human Rights Award was presented to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo who made possible the rebuilding of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, the only religious edifice that was destroyed at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001. Of the 56 governors since the founding of New York, Governor Cuomo stood out as an extraordinary advocate of religious liberty and human rights. It was nearly six years ago to the day on October 14, 2011 that Governor Cuomo in the presence of Archbishop Demetrios of America, the Holy Eparchial Synod and lay leaders of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese announced the Agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey regarding the rebuilding and resurrection of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center and Ground Zero.

During Archon Weekend 2016 twenty worthy churchmen were invested by the Exarch as Archons of the Great Church of Christ, the Ecumenical Patriarchate and to each of them we again proclaim Άξιος!

Integral to Archon Weekend is the presentation of the Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship, named after the beloved and deeply admired late National Vice Commander Nicholas J. Bouras, for whom a lasting tribute was developed seven years ago with the establishment of the Award. This year the 2017 Bouras Award will be presented to Archon John A. Catsimatidis, Chairman of the Order’s Religious Freedom Committee, a most worthy honoree. Archon Bouras of blessed memory through his extraordinary stewardship empowered and continues to empower the Order to pursue its extensive domestic and international religious freedom initiatives that have been effective over the years, but costly. His constant encouragement, advice and exemplary personal conduct as churchman, philanthropist, war hero and patriot will continue to inspire all who had the privilege to know him, and those who will learn of his remarkable life in the years to come.

On behalf of the Order, we extend our deep gratitude to Rev. Alexander Karloutsos, Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and our Spiritual Advisor who indefatigably offers his enormous efforts and guidance to the Order, as the Archons pursue the institutional human rights and religious freedom of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

To our National Archon Office Team, headed by Presbytera Xanthi Karloutsos and joined by Graphic Designer John Mindala II, Administrator Christa Pourou and Administrator Elpida Poumprou we extend our heartfelt gratitude.

In closing, the foundation and strength of an organization is based on its membership and its leadership team. It is a great personal honor for me to work side-by-side with the devoted officers of the Order, National Vice Commander John Halecky, Jr., Treasurer James C. Fountas and Secretary Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis whom we call upon for his sage advice; our hardworking functionaries, Historian Prof. George Demacopoulos, PhD, Legal Counselor Christopher Stratakis, Sergeant-At-Arms Alexander Pritsos and Assistant Treasurer Andreas

6 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT D. Comodromos, CPA; Members of the National Council and the Regional Commanders, including our Religious Freedom Chairman Archon John A. Catsimatidis, Archon Michael G. Psaros Athenagoras Human Rights Award Chairman and Banquet Underwriter along with Archon William P. Doucas and the Bouras Foundation; Archon John Zavitsanos who reorganized the Annual Exarch’s Appeal and who now chairs the new Archon Boot Camp Committee, Archon John C. Metaxas coordinator of our Social Media Initiative and the hundreds of Archons throughout America who offer their Time, Talent and Treasure in service to the Great Church of Christ.

At this time it is fitting to pay tribute to three Archons who not only serve the Ecumenical Patriarchate with distinction, but have selflessly served our beloved nation, as well: Archon Reince Hercules Priebus, former White House Chief of Staff, Archon George D. Gigicos, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of White House Advance and Archon Michael A. Karloutsos, Acting Chief of Protocol, State Department! We all share in heartfelt brotherly pride in the ecclesiastical and patriotic achievements of these exemplary Archons!

The Archons of America, under the leadership of the Exarch Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America again pledge to all that we will relentlessly pursue the institutional human rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate so that one day, the bells of religious freedom will be heard around the world emanating from the Patriarchal Cathedral of Saint George and may that sacred day soon come!

In the Service of the Ecumenical Patriarchate,

Anthony J. Limberakis, MD Archon Aktouarios National Commander

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 7 5 ISSUES of

Government Interference in Patriarchal Elections The Turkish government imposes restrictions on the election of the Ecumenical Patriarch and hierarchs who vote for him by requiring that they must be Turkish citizens. In fact, the government arbitrarily can veto any candidate for the position of Ecumenical Patriarch. With the dwindling population of hierarchs and Orthodox Chris- tians in Turkey, we may not be able to elect an Ecumenical Patriarch in the not too distant future. This is tantamount to the asphyxiation of the leadership of the Holy Mother Church and a clear illustration of the direct intervention of the Turkish government in ecclesiastical matters.

No Legal Identity The lack of a legal identity is a major source of problems for the Ecu- menical Patriarchate including non-recognition of its ownership rights and the non-issuance of residence and work permits for “foreign” (i.e. - non-Turkish) priests who are essential to the continuity and functio- ning of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The Turkish authorities do not allow the Ecumenical Patriarchate to own any property - not even its churches! The Patriarchal house itself is not recognized as the Patriar- chate’s property.

Confiscation of Property The Turkish Government has confiscated thousands of properties from the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Through various methods, the Turkish authorities have confisca- ted thousands of properties from the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Greek Orthodox community over the years including our monasteries, church buildings, an orphanage, private homes, apartment buildings, schools and land. Left unchecked, the remaining Greek Orthodox com- munity of Constantinople (present day Istanbul) - the cultural heirs of the Byzantine Empire - will be threatened and ultimately be no more.

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Non-Recognition of "Ecumenical" Status The Turkish government does not recognize the “Ecumenical” status of the Patriarch and Patriarchate. Turkish authorities do not allow the use of the term or title of “Ecu- menical” for any religious activity whatsoever despite the fact that it has been used since the 6th century A.D. and recognized throughout the world. Turkey regards the Patriarchate as an institution whose lea- der is seen as the spiritual head of Orthodox Christians in Turkey alone rather than the leader of 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide.

Forcible closure of Halki Seminary and Inability to Train New Clergy The Ecumenical Patriarchate is unable to train new clergy in Turkey and its theological school was forcibly closed down by the Turkish Go- vernment. The Theological School of Halki was forcibly closed down by Tur- kish authorities in 1971. Since its closure, the Ecumenical Patriarchate has had to send the young men from its community desiring to enter the priesthood to one of the theological schools in Greece. In many instances, they do not return given the onerous restrictions in getting work permits and the general climate of intimidation. Despite promi- ses by the Turkish government to re-open our theological school, there has been no progress. Left unresolved, the administrativ

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 9 The Church of Constantinople was founded by St. Andrew, the first Apostle. The feast day of its patron is November 30. The first Bishop of Byzantium was Stachys (38-54), Andrew’s disciple.

Following its establishment as capital of the Roman Empire in 330, the status of “Constantinople-New Rome” was elevated to its current position. The 2nd Ecumenical Council (381) conferred on its Bishop second rank after the Bishop of Rome; the 4th Ecumenical Council (451) granted Constantinople equal ranking to Rome, expanding its jurisdiction.

The Ecumenical Patriarchate is referred to as the “Great Church of Christ,” being the reference point for liturgical and administrative matters. It is also called the “Phanar” (or “lighthouse”), referring to the old Greek Orthodox neighborhood in Istanbul. Moreover, it is known as “the Great Monastery,” functioning as a monastic brotherhood under the spiritual direction of the Ecumenical Patriarch. PATRIARCHAL NEWS BARTHO LOMEW “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2Co 12:10) BY EVAGELOS SOTIROPOULOS n June 11th the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostle Bartholomew. OOne of the Twelve Great Apostles, he preached Christ and the good news of salvation throughout Asia, inclu- ding India, and finally in Armenia. It was there, in Albanopolis of Armenia -- the first country to officially declare Christianity the state religion -- where Bartholomew was crucified, and where many miracles occurred over the sacred coffin containing his grace-filled relics. June 11th is also the Name Day of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Pa- triarch Bartholomew, who is named after the Glorious Apostle. Born on February 29, 1940, he grew up on the island of Imvros, in a small village named after Sts. Theodore, the Teron and Stratelates. Recommended by his local bishop and mentor, Meliton of Chalcedon (+1989), Demetrios, for that is Bartholomew’s baptismal name, completed high school and se- minary studies at Halki. It was there at the Theological School of Halki, in the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, where in October 1969 the revered Metropolitan Meliton or- dained Deacon Bartholomew to the holy priesthood. Before this, however, he would complete his mandatory

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two-year military service, and supple- His All-Holiness Ecumenical spiritual guidance of Metropolitan El- ment his academic studies in Euro- Patriarch Bartholomew has not just pidophoros (the seminary regrettably pe, including in Italy, Germany, and survived since being enthroned, he remains closed, for now). Through his Switzerland. He eventually completed has thrived. His well-known work leadership, the Holy and Sacred Sy- his doctoral thesis (The Codification ethic, strategic communication skills, nod is electing and ordaining a new of the Holy Canons and the Cano- and his ability to bridge differences generation of learned hierarchs. nical Constitutions in the Orthodox and build consensus among dispara- Within Orthodoxy, Bartholomew Church) and returned to Constanti- te groups, has enabled his personal has made unity among the 14 auto- nople in 1968 fluent in seven languages. success as patriarch and, more impor- cephalous churches a cornerstone of Since then, for a half-century, His tantly, a robust renewal of the Ecume- his ministry, developing regular Sy- All-Holiness has been at the centre of nical Patriarchate. naxis of Primates -- His All-Holiness both the inner workings and initiati- His accomplishments and accola- has convened and chaired six Synaxis ves, as well as the external activities, des are too many to mention. He has of Primates since being enthroned of the Ecumenical Patriarchate -- the received numerous state awards and as Ecumenical Patriarch. Most of all, first See of the One, Holy, Catholic, honourary degrees from prestigious it was the Holy and Great Council and Apostolic Church. Whether it was universities around the world. He of the Orthodox Church convened learning from the erudite Ecumenical has opened the door of Orthodoxy to on the historic island of Crete where Patriarch, Athenagoras, or serving for many other Christian confessions and the Church manifested its unity on a almost two decades as the director of communities. He has engaged other world scale. Without His All-Holiness the Private Patriarchal Office for his faith communities with honesty and the Holy and Great Council would immediate predecessor, Demetrios, integrity; this includes organizing and have remained an academic idea and Bartholomew exudes the unparalleled participating in many interfaith con- an unreachable dream. history and spirit emanating from the ferences, including one shortly after The power of an apostle, as des- lighthouse that is the Phanar. the 9/11 terrorist attacks where he cribed by St. Paul in his Second Letter Elected 270th Archbishop of addressed a Conference on Peaceful to the Corinthians (cf. 4:7-15), and Constantinople, New Rome and Ecu- Coexistence (Brussels, 2001) between exemplified by St. Bartholomew and all menical Patriarch on October 22, Judaism, Christianity, and the Islamic of Christ’s disciples, is to be hard-pres- 1991, His All-Holiness was enthro- world. He has been an unrelenting ad- sed yet not crushed; perplexed but not ned in the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. vocate for the environment, for God’s in despair; persecuted but not forsaken; George the Great Martyr eleven days creation, well before it became popu- struck down but not destroyed. later, on November 2nd. His longevi- lar or trendy to do so. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholo- ty on the Ecumenical Throne alone is He has strengthened the Patriar- mew has followed in the footsteps legendary -- and historical. According chate, internationally, but in and of his patron saint, the Holy Apostle to the first-ever definitive biography around Constantinople as well. He Bartholomew, preaching Christ cru- of His All-Holiness published last has established many new metropoli- cified. His steadfast faith, unwavering year, Bartholomew: Apostle and Visio- tan dioceses, from Toronto to Korea, loyalty to Holy Orthodoxy, self-sacri- nary, he is one of only four patriarchs to Singapore to Spain. From securing the fice and service to others, in addition serve more than 25-years, joining Titus return of the former Greek Orphana- to his love for man and creation, is to from the third century, Sergius (seven- ge on Buyukada Island to reviving be admired and imitated. th), and Nicholas (twelfth). the monastic life on Halki under the Eis Polla Eti Despota!

OF OURThe Order CENTURYof Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 13 CONCORDIA SUMMIT

14 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT ATHENS

On June 7, 2017, His All-Holiness addressed the Concordia Europe Summit, in Athens, Greece. Concordia is a non-profit organization founded by Mr. Nick Logothetis and Mr. Matthew Swift that cultivates public-private partnerships in order to address issues challenging societies around the world. The Patriarch’s remarks introduced a session His All-Holiness with H.E. Prime Minister focused on the refugee and migration crisis. Alexis Tsipras of the Hellenic Republic.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 15 COPTIC ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS UNDER ATTACK Message of His All-Holiness

Your Holiness Tawadros II, The challenges posed to our Pope and Patriarch of the Cop- present day and age by funda- tic Church in Egypt, our beloved mentalism are great -- the pain of brother in Christ: grace and peace those mourning equally so. Yet, from on high. we understand that our responsi- bility to the contemporary world EGYPT t was with a heavy heart that is to remain resilient in times of we learned of the terrorist terror and faithful in times of Ecumenical Patriarch attacks targeting your chur- doubt and unnerving circum- Bartholomew traveled chesI and faithful flock who, like stances. We worship the One who us, gathered to pray and honor responded to the godless and un- to Cairo and offered a this most holy day of the ec- repentant spirit of humanity, by message of support to clesiastical year marking the descending from His heavenly Patriarch Tawadros II, Lord’s triumphant entry into abode to embrace us. He, for “us Jerusalem. We witnessed in the and our salvation”, became man of the Coptic Church media with great grief the des- in order that “men might be like in Egypt, after two truction and mourning that the- God”. It was through His humility, horrific terrorist attacks se barbaric attacks have brought forbearance, simplicity, and uncea- to your community, as well as to sing and inexhaustible love that He that occurred on Palm all of Christendom, and we has- not only conquered sin, but also Sunday at Churches in ten to convey our wholehearted won for us the ability to be victo- Tanta and Alexandria condolences and the prayers of rious with Him over sin and death. the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Our victory through Christ As a martyric Church, we also Jesus was promised to us, most stand in solidarity with you and especially when persecuted for your people, who have prevailed righteousness and because of His courageously and faithfully for name. At this very moment, we centuries over persecution and remember His words: “Blessed oppression. are you when people insult you, 16 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT persecute you and falsely say all families, and may our Lord grant this “sinful and perverse genera- kinds of evil against you because peace and refreshment to all those t i o n”. of me. Rejoice and be glad, be- suffering. May their memories be Conveying to Your Holiness cause great is your reward in hea- eternal and may He who accepted and the entire Coptic Church our ven...” (Matthew 5:11-12). May the to ride upon a colt “as though ri- sympathies once again, we em- promise of the Kingdom and the ding upon the cherubim” grant us brace you with a “holy kiss” and gift of grace be bestowed upon the all unending faith, courage, and remain with much love and frater- victims of this tragedy and their patience to endure and transform nal honor.

His All-Holiness in Cairo Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Pope Francis and Pope Tawadros II, spiritual leader of Egypt's Orthodox Christians, celebrate a prayer service at the church hit in the December suicide bombing, on April 28, 2017 at St. Mark's Cathedral in Cairo. A day earlier, His All-Holiness met with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, and attended an Interreligious Conference at Al- Azhar University, where he delivered an address in English on the topic “Religions and Peace”.

Palm Sunday Massacre A suicide bombing at St. George Church in Tanta, Egypt, April 9 left this young boy dead during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on Palm Sunday.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 17 GERMANY

On May 29, 2017, His All-Ho- liness travelled to Stuttgart, Ger- many, to visit the Evangelical Church in Germany, which is celebrating the 500-year anni- versary since the Reformation. The Patriarch was invited by the President of Germany Rt. Rev. Bishop Heinrich Bed- His All-Holiness with HIs Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier. ford-Strohm to attend the cele- brations. During his visit, the Patriarch doctorate from the historic Uni- thodoxy and Human Rights”. The met with the Minister President of versity of Tübingen, and traveled Patriarch also met with the new the state of Baden-Württemberg, to Berlin where he was invited by President of the Federal Repu- His Excellency Winfried Krets- the Konrad Adenauer foundation blic of Germany, His Excellency chmann, received an honorary to deliver a lecture entitled “Or- Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Minister President of the state of Baden-Württemberg Honorary Doctorate His All-Holiness with HIs Excellency Winfried Kretschmann Rt. Rev. Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm and Prof. Michael Tilly, Dean of the Protestant Faculty, awarded His All-Holiness an honorary doctorate of the Tübingen Eberhard Karls University.

18 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT ITALY

Lecce and Bari On Thursday evening, December 1, 2016, His All-Holiness departed by plane for Brindisi, Italy, and then by car to Lecce for an official visit to the Grecia Salentina region in order to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Salento and attend the celebrations for the feast day of Saint Nicholas in Bari.

President of Hungary Hungarian President Janos Ader at the Presidential Alexander HUNGARY Palace in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 19 ISTANBUL

Sins Before Our Eyes From February 6-7, 2017, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew hosted a Forum on Modern Slavery, co-sponsored by the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Church of England. The aim of this gathering was to bring together distinguished scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world to discuss modern slavery and emphasize the protection of human dignity and freedom as of vital importance for the Church as well as worldwide religious and human-rights communities.

Prime Minister of Ukraine at Phanar On Wednesday, March 15, 2017, His All- Holiness received the Prime Minister of Ukraine, His Excellency Volodymyr Groysman, at the Phanar, as a part of the Prime Minister’s official visit to Turkey.

President of the Hellenic Republic On Monday, May 22, 2017, His Excellency Prokopis Pavlopoulos, President of the Hellenic Republic, made an official visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, accompanied by His Excellency Terence Quick, Deputy Foreign Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Loukakis, Ambassador to Turkey, and Evangelos Sekeris, Consul General in Istanbul. The President was in Turkey for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Summit.

20 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Ecumenical Patriarch endorses Climate Change Statement

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Pa- religious leaders, representatives "The way we respond to the triarch Bartholomew has officia- of non-government organiza- natural environment is directly lly endorsed a commentary on tions and former heads of State, climate change that appeared in making the article one of the reflects the way we treat Nature (June Issue)–the interna- most significant pieces on clima- human beings. The willingness tional weekly journal of science. te change to date. to exploit the environment is On behalf of His All-Holiness, For over twenty-five years revealed in the willingness Archdeacon John Chryssavgis -- even before the United Na- collaborated with Christiana tions realized the severity of en- to permit avoidable human Figueres -- former director of vironmental degradation -- the suffering. So the survival of the the United Nations Framework Green Patriarch has emphasized natural environment is also the Convention on Climate Change, the need for a collaborative and principal architect of the Paris concerted response to caring survival of ourselves. Agreement, and current conve- for God’s creation. More recent- When we will ner of Mission 2020 -- on a six- ly, he was instrumental in the understand that a point plan entitled “Three Years process leading up to the Paris to Safeguard our Climate.” The Agreement, participating in se- crime against nature sixty-two signatories include veral events in Paris and Manila, is a crime against distinguished scientists, business where he accompanied President ourselves and sin leaders, prominent economists, Hollande of France. The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, againstArchons of the God?" Ecumenical Patriarchate 21 first ever Joint Statement

On World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and His Holiness Pope Francis have issued a joint statement on the "World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation". This is the first time ever that the two leaders of the Catholic and Orthodox communities have jointly issued a statement exclusively on the environment; previously each had issued their own individual statement.

22 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT he story of creation pre- markets -- all these have aliena- thanks to the loving Creator for sents us with a panora- ted us from the original purpose the noble gift of creation and to mic view of the world. of creation. We no longer respect pledge commitment to its care ScriptureT reveals that, "in the nature as a shared gift; instead, and preservation for the sake of beginning", God intended hu- we regard it as a private posses- future generations. After all, we manity to cooperate in the pre- sion. We no longer associate with know that we labor in vain if the servation and protection of the nature in order to sustain it; ins- Lord is not by our side (cf. Ps. natural environment. At first, tead, we lord over it to support 126-127), if prayer is not at the as we read in Genesis, "no plant our own constructs. center of our reflection and cele- of the field was yet in the earth The consequences of this al- bration. Indeed, an objective of and no herb of the field had yet ternative worldview are tragic our prayer is to change the way sprung up -- for the Lord God and lasting. The human environ- we perceive the world in order to had not caused it to rain upon ment and the natural environ- change the way we relate to the the earth, and there was no one ment are deteriorating together, world. The goal of our promise to till the ground" (2:5). The ear- and this deterioration of the pla- is to be courageous in embracing th was entrusted to us as a subli- net weighs upon the most vulne- greater simplicity and solidarity me gift and legacy, for which all rable of its people. The impact in our lives. of us share responsibility until, of climate change affects, first We urgently appeal to tho- "in the end", all things in heaven and foremost, those who live in se in positions of social and and on earth will be restored in poverty in every corner of the economic, as well as political Christ (cf. Eph. 1:10). Our hu- globe. Our obligation to use the and cultural, responsibility to man dignity and welfare are dee- earth's goods responsibly im- hear the cry of the earth and ply connected to our care for the plies the recognition of and res- to attend to the needs of the whole of creation. pect for all people and all living marginalized, but above all to However, "in the meantime", creatures. The urgent call and respond to the plea of millions the history of the world presents challenge to care for creation are and support the consensus of a very different context. It reveals an invitation for all of humanity the world for the healing of our a morally decaying scenario to work toward sustainable and wounded creation. We are con- where our attitude and behavior integral development. vinced that there can be no sin- towards creation obscures our Therefore, united by the same cere and enduring resolution to calling as God's co-operators. concern for God's creation and the challenge of the ecological Our propensity to interrupt the acknowledging the earth as a crisis and climate change un- world's delicate and balanced shared good, we fervently invite less the response is concerted ecosystems, our insatiable desi- all people of goodwill to dedica- and collective, unless the res- re to manipulate and control the te a time of prayer for the envi- ponsibility is shared and ac- planet's limited resources, and ronment on September 1st. On countable, unless we give prio- our greed for limitless profit in this occasion, we wish to offer rity to solidarity and service.

From the Vatican and from the Phanar, 1 September 2017 Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 23 An Archon is an honoree by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for his outstanding service to the Church, and a well- known distinguished, and well- respected leader of the Orthodox Christian community.

It is by the grace of God that the Archon has been able to offer his good works and deeds of faith. Further, it is the sworn oath of the Archon to defend and promote the Orthodox Christian faith and tradition. His special concern and interest is to serve as a bulwark to protect and promote the Sacred See of St. Andrew the Apostle and its mission. He is also concerned with the human race's inalienable rights wherever and whenever they are violated - and the well-being and general welfare of the Christian Church. ARCHON NEWS THE ORDER OF SAINT ANDREW THE APOSTLE Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America

747Archons in the United States 115 59 70 Archons in the Archons in the Archons in the Metropolis of Atlanta Metropolis of Boston Metropolis of Chicago 153 44 50 Archons in the Archons in the Archons in the Archdiocesan District Metropolis of Detroit Metropolis of Denver 140 36 80 Archons in the Archons in the Archons in the Metropolis of New Jersey Metropolis of Pittsburgh Metropolis of San Francisco Spiritual Leadership National Council Regional Commanders

His Eminence Archbishop Thomas S. Cappas, Esq., Nomophylax DIRECT ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT Demetrios, Geron of America Constantine G. Caras Esq., Exarch of the Ecumenical Skevophylax Inspector John V. Kassimatis, Patriarchate Depoutatos John A. Catsimatidis, Notarios Father Alexander Karloutsos Nikiforos Mathews, Esq., Ekdikos Spiritual Advisor Stephen Cherpelis, Dikaiophylax Nikitas Drakotos, Depoutatos METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO Executive Committee Theofanis V. Economidis, Ekdikos John G. Manos, Eftaxias Stephen P. Georgeson Esq., Ekdikos Gus M. Pablecas, Ostiarios Anthony J. Limberakis, MD, Peter Kakoyiannis Esq., Nomophylax Aktouarios Nicholas G. Loutsion, VMD, METROPOLIS OF BOSTON National Commander Aktouarios Drake G. Behrakis, Maestor John Halecky, Jr., Ekdikos George E. Safiol, Archiophylax National Vice Commander Franklin "Rocky" Sisson, Prepositos METROPOLIS OF DENVER James C. Fountas, Depoutatos Treasurer Peter J. Skeadas, Hieromnimon Dr. Gregory G. Papadeas, DO, Aktouarios Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis, Ekdikos Hon. Nicholas Tsoucalas, Secretary Hartoularios Christopher J. Pappas, Maestor Michael G. Psaros, Ostiarios METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA Functionaries Stephen J. Yallourakis, MD, DDS, Aktouarios Manuel N. Tissura, DDS, Ekdikos Christopher Stratakis, Esq., Notarios John Zavitsanos, Esq., Ekdikos Harry T. Cavalaris, Ekdikos Legal Counselor John C. Scurtis, Hartoularios George E. Demacopoulos, PhD, Theodore P. Vlahos, MD, Aktouarios Didaskalos Tou Genous Historian G. Thomas Yearout, Esq., Ekdikos Alexander Pritsos, Hieromnimon Sergeant-at-Arms METROPOLIS OF DETROIT Andreas D. Comodromos, CPA, Lazaros A. Kircos, Orphanotrofos Dikaiophylax Mark D. Stavropoulos, Referendarios Assistant Treasurer

METROPOLIS OF PITTSBURGH Peter C. Papadakos, Esq., Ekdikos

METROPOLIS OF SAN FRANCISCO Theofanis V. Economidis, Ekdikos James G. Kallins, MD, Exarchos

METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY Cary J. Limberakis, DMD, Aktouarios Andrew E. Manatos, Depoutatos George A. Tsougarakis, Esq., Dikaiophylax

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 27 ARCHONS of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle

List as of Septemer 13, 2017

A Dr. James P. Argires, Aktouarios George D. Behrakis, Depoutatos Clifford Argue, Eftaxias Drake G. Behrakis, Maestor Mark Adam, Depoutatos Hon. George Leon Argyros, Notarios Alexander Bellas, Megas Achilles G. Adamantiades, Prostatis Hon. Andrew S. Armatas, Ekdikos Referendarios Ton Grammaton William Aspros, Depoutatos Anastasios Steve Betzelos, John Alahouzos, Depoutatos Hartoularios Dr. Lewis A. Assaley PhD, Eftaxias Dr. Menelaos A. Aliapoulios, Elias Betzios, Depoutatos Dr. Aristides P. Assimacopoulos MD, Aktouarios Aktouarios Dr. Gerald J. Biernacki Ed.D., Dr. Peter Allan Ph.D., Aktouarios Hieromnimon Basil M. Assimakopoulos, Alexander G. Anagnos, Depoutatos Depoutatos John Joseph Bilanin, Referendarios Harold V. Anagnos, Depoutatos Theodore James Athanasakes, The Honorable Gus Bilirakis, Referendarios Ernest W. Anast, Kastrinsios Notarios Hon. Michael Bilirakis, Notarios Theodore Anastasopulos, Depoutatos Dr. Vaios N. Athanasiou, Maestor Nicolaos P. Bissias, Depoutatos Ernie Anastos, Hieromnimon John Avdoulos, Maestor Dr. Rev. George P. Bithos, Exarchos George J. Anderson, Maestor John J. Blazakis, Dikaiophylax Nick Andriotis, Depoutatos B Dr. Theodore Bogdanos, Leon W. Andris, Ostiarios Peter Baganakis, Hartoularios Hartoularios Andrew C. Andron, Depoutatos Bob Bakalis, Maestor Peter E. Bouras, Skevophylax Mike Angeliades, Skevophylax Demetrios A. Bakalis, Notarios Dr. Nicholas J. Bournias, Prostatis Henry Angelo Jr., Depoutatos Dean L. Bakes, Eftaxias Ton Grammaton Tom Angelos, Eftaxias Arthur Balourdos, Dimitris Bousis, Maestor William John Antholis PhD, Hypomnematrografos Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis, Ekdikos Prostatis Ton Grammaton John S. Balourdos, Depoutatos Haralambos Bozonelos, Eftaxias Constantine A. Anthony, Notarios Andrew T. Banis, Megas Paul Bregianos, Depoutatos Peter C. Anton, Depoutatos Hieromnimon Daniel Alex Breno, Depoutatos Arthur C. Anton Sr., Depoutatos Nick Μ. Bapis, Hartoularios Alex R. Breno, Ekdikos Arthur C. Anton Jr., Kastrinsios Fotios Barounis, Orphanotrofos Anthony X. Brigis, Hartoularios Prof. John Antonopoulos P.E., Peter James Barris, Depoutatos Chris J. Brous, Architekton Hartophylax Peter J. Bassett, Ekdikos Robert M. Buchanan Jr., Hartoularios Gregory N. Apostle, Depoutatos Dr. Borys Bazylevskyi, Referendarios John S. Buzas Esq., Proto Ekdikos James Michael Arakas, Kastrinsios Dr. George S. Bebis Th.D., Didaskalos Emil Bzdil, Depoutatos Andrew P. Arbes, Depoutatos Tou Evangeliou Peter Theodore Arbes, Hartoularios Charles Leonard Beck Jr., MD, Dr. Kostandinos M. Arger, MD, Aktouarios Aktouarios

28 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT C Dr. Alexander A. Constantaras, Angelo P. Demos, Ekdikos Nomophylax George C. Demos Esq., Dikaiophylax Thomas J. Calamaras, Depoutatos Demetrios Constantinides, John Demourkas, Ostiarios Referendarios Paul Calamaras, Exarchos Dr. Dennis K. Dickos, Aktouarios Panagiotis Contos, Aktouarios John P. Calamos Sr., Eftaxias James Dimitrion, Laosynaktis Dr. James Coromilas M.D., Tykye G. Camaras, Lambadarios Aktouarios Dr. James F. Dimitriou, Notarios Ronald Emmanuel Canakaris, Robert D. Cosgrove, Laosynaktis Jerry G Dimitriou, Eftaxias Ekdikos Jerry A Costacos, Exarchos Peter M. Dion, Depoutatos George M. Cantonis, Exarchos Prof. Demetrios Costaras, Notarios Chris Dionis, Depoutatos Thomas S. Cappas, Nomophylax Steve J. Costas, Depoutatos George N. Donkar, Orphanotrofos Constantine G. Caras, Skevophylax Charles H. Cotros, Laosynaktis William P. Doucas, Notarios Dr. Nicholas L. Carayannopoulos, John H. Douglas, Exarchos Prostasis Ton Grammaton Peter J. Couchell, Hartoularios Poti G. Doukas, Hymnodo Michael L. Carousis, Depoutatos Jon J. Couchell, Dikaiophylax Steven Doulaveris, Maestor Nicholas Andrew Carras, Ekdikos John Emmanuel Couloucoundis, Laosynaktis Peter N. Dourdas, Hartophylax Nicholas T. Catranis, Ostiarios Nicholas J. Coussoulis, Depoutatos George M. Dovellos, Depoutatos James C. Catrickes, Maestor Angelo J. Coutris J.D., Nomophylax Nikitas Drakotos, Depoutatos John A. Catsimatidis, Notarios Theodore Critikos, Maestor Thomas Dushas, Depoutatos Harry T. Cavalaris, Ekdikos Patrick Roy Crosson, Hartoularios Aristides Duzoglou, Maestor James T. Cavalaris, Depoutatos Peter W.G. Cayias, Depoutatos D E George G. Chacopulos, Diermineus Gus A. Chafoulias, Hieromnimon John Dallas, Ostiarios Constantine Economides, Arthur N. Chagaris, Notarios Thomas N. Dallas, Hartophylax Dikaiophylax Nicholas J. Chakos, Proto Notarios Elias Damianakis, Maestor Theofanis V. Economidis, Ekdikos Anthony F. Chapekis, Dikaiophylax James P. Danalis, Exarchos James Economou, Horarchis Stephen Cherpelis, Dikaiophylax George D. Danigeles, Depoutatos Victor J. Economy, Hypomnematografos Paul G. Chiligiris, Nomophylax George Danis, Hartoularios Anthony Economys, Nicholas E. Chimicles Esq., Christo Daphnides, Kastrinsios Hypomnematografos Nomophylax George J. Dariotis, Ostiarios Anastasius Efstratiades J.D., Peter G. Chiopelas, Ostiarios Jimmy Daskalos, Ostiarios Hypomnematografos Dr. George Christakis, Aktouarios John Daskos, Depoutatos Dr. Andrew J. Ekonomou J.D., Ph.D., Zenon Christodoulou Ph.D., George Demacopoulos Ph.D., Dikaiophylax Skevophylax Didaskalo Tou Genous John P. Eliopoulos MD, Aktouarios Philip N. Christopher, Lambadarios Thomas L. Demakes, Kastrinsios Peter E. Ellis, Depoutatos Peter J. Christopoulos, Primikirios Harry J. Demas, Aktouarios Michael Savas Emanuel, Vassos Chrysanthou, Maestor George Demchenko, Megas Hypomnematografos Gerald Clonaris, Depoutatos Referendarios Antonios J. Emmanouilidis, John Nicholas Colis, Notarios Frank N. Demeris, Orphanotrofos Primikirios Dr. John S. Collis, Aktouarios Hon. Harry Demeter Jr., Megas Andrew Evangelatos, Nomophylax Andreas D. Comodromos, Depoutatos Dikaiophylax Peter G. Demetriades, Skevophylax F Peter John Condakes, Hieromnimon Michael Demetriou, Nomophylax Nikolai Fartuch, Kastrinsios John Basil Conomos, Hieromnimon John William Demetropoulos, George K. Filippakis, Hagiografos Thomas E. Constance, Nomophylax Kastrinsios

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 29 Michael Firilas, Depoutatos Geofrey J. Greenleaf, Depoutatos K Peter N. Fisfis, Depoutatos Dr. Christos S. Gregoriades, George Nicholas Flessas, Kastrinsios Aktouarios Constantine Kaganis, Referendarios Dr. Constantine E. Flokas M.D., George H. Grigos, Maestor Anastasios M. Kaklamanos, Aktouarios George Gritsonis, Ekdikos Depoutatos James C. Fountas, Depoutatos Dr. John Grossomanides Jr., Peter Kakoyiannis, Nomophylax Dr. Kenneth Frangadakis, Ostiarios Hartoularios George M. Kalambokis, Depoutatos George Frangiadakis, Depoutatos Vassilios Bill Grous, Eftaxias Harry Kalas, Kastrinsios Phillip T. Frangos Esq., Referendarios Gary C. Grysiak, Aktouarios Nicholas M. Kalinin, Maestor Nicholas J. Furris, Eftaxias Ike Gulas, Ekdikos John A. Kalinoglou, Aktouarios Michael Gurlides, Depoutatos Stephen S. Kalivas R. Ph., Ostiarios G William C. Kallinikos, Depoutatos H George James Kallins MD, Eftaxias James Basil Gabriel Jr., Ostiarios Dr. James G. Kallins, Exarchos Dr. Michael P. Gabriel, Aktouarios Gabriel Habib, Notarios Dimitrios Kaloidis, Hartoularios Nicholas Gage, Didaskalos Tou Demitrios V. Halakos, Skevophylax Dr. John Kalucis M.D., Aktouarios Genous John Halecky Jr., Ekdikos George Kaludis, Didaskalos Tou John W. Galanis, Notarios John Halecky III, Notarios Genous Nicholas Galifianakis, Depoutatos Michael Halikias, Exarchos Christ J. Kamages, Architekton Alvin C. Galloway, Depoutatos Dn. Stephen E. Hall, Dierminefs Dean C Kamaras, Architekton Isidoros Garifalakis, Depoutatos Ron J. Harb, Depoutatos Andrew G. Kampiziones, Depoutatos Nick Gavalas, Depoutatos Stavros Haviaras, Depoutatos Constantine P. Kanakis, Notarios Spyros A. Gavris, Kastrinsios John A. Hilaris, Asekretes Thomas N. Kanelos, Depoutatos Dr. Peter C. Gazes, Aktouarios Dr. Marinos D. Hionis, Aktouarios Michael Kapeluck, Maestor George M. Gazis, Ostiarios Spiro C. Hondros, Ostiarios John A. Kapioltas, Hartoularios David P. Gdovin, Depoutatos George G. Horiates, Notarios Nicholas Kapnison, Depoutatos A. Jack Georgalas, Ekdikos Larry Hotzoglou, Notarios Pete Kappos, Ostiarios Leslie P. George, Ekdikos John C. Hrapchak, Ekdikos Nicholas A. Karacostas, John Dennis Georges, Kastrinsios Dr. William N. Hunter, Hartoularios Nomophylax Stephen A. Georgeson, Ekdikos Efstathios Karadonis , Nicolaos Apostolos Georgiafentis, I Hypomnematografos Hartoularios Demitri P. Karagias, Aktouarios Stratos E. Inglesis, Depoutatos Cosmas S. Georgilakis, Depoutatos George L. Karagias, Exarchos Constantine Ioannou, Notarios Peter C. Georgiopoulos, Hartoularios Chris Karamanos, Eftaxias Renos Georgiou, Ostiarios Nicholas Ioannou Karamatsoukas, Fotios Gerasopoulos, Exarchos J Ostiarios Larry R. Gess Ph.D., Notarios Gus J. James II, Skevophylax Tom Karas, Hartoularios John Gianakouras, Hartoularios Timothy John Joannides, Maestor Ignatius P. Karatassos, Depoutatos Alexander A. Gianaras, Laosynaktis John E. Johns, Dikaiophylax Prof. Peter Karavites, Notarios Dr. George D. Giannakopoulos, Michael S. Johnson, Depoutatos Michael A. Karloutsos, Eftaxias Aktouarios Theodore S. Johnson, Depoutatos Peter Karmanos Jr., Ypomimniskon John Gidicsin, Hartoularios Thomas G. Jordan, Notarios Dr. Stamatios V. Kartalopoulos, George Dean Gigicos, Hartophylax Exarchos Elias Lee Gounardes, Kastrinsios Inspector John V. Kassimatis, Dr. Steven Gounardes, Hieromnimon Depoutatos

30 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Stephen Katos, Notarios Nikolaos P. Koutsomitis, Depoutatos Steve K. Lioumis, Hartoularios Prof. Constantine N. Katsoris, Christ G. Kraras, Aktouarios Andrew Nicholas Liveris, Proto Ekdikos Gust C. Kraras, Depoutatos Notarios Emanuel G. Katsoulis, Ostiarios John Kritikos, Depoutatos Emanuel N. Logothetis, Depoutatos Michael Kavourias, Nomophylax Michael P. Krone, Dikaiophylax Demetrios G. Logothetis, Kastrinsios Theodore G. Kays, Eftaxias Frank L. Kuchuris, Depoutatos James S. Lolos, Depoutatos Konstantinos T. Kazakos, Michael Kundrat, Orphanotrofos Jerry O. Lorant, Hartophylax Hartoularios Michael Kusturiss Jr., Arthur Loridas, Depoutatos Louis Angelo Kircos, Orphanotrofos Hypomnematografos Costas T. Los, Exarchos Dr. George C. Kiriakopoulos, Dr. Pavlos Kymissis MD, Nicos C. Los, Depoutatos Aktouarios Hartoularios Dr. Nicholas G. Loutsion, Aktouarios Sam N. Kleto, Aktouarios Andreas C. Kyprianides, Steven J. Lukac, Depoutatos Theodore P. Klingos, Referendarios Nomophylax George Sviatoslav Lychyk, John Peter Koclanes, Maestor Steven Kyriakos, Ostiarios Aktouarios Theodore Xenophon Koinis, Ekdikos Socrates A. Kyritsis, Hartoularios Nicholas A. Lyras, Ekdikos George Kokkinakis, Depoutatos Thomas C. Kyrus, Depoutatos Harry T. Kolendrianos Ph.D., Georgios C. Kyvernitis, Notarios M Notarios Dr. Ernest T. Kolendrianos, L Alexander R. Mackiewicz, Aktouarios Hieromnimon George M. Kondos, Eftaxias Arthur Labros, Nomophylax Dr. Spiro J. Macris, Hieromnimon Nicholas D. Konides, Exarchos Steven M. Laduzinsky, Nomophylax Eleftherios Maggos, Maestor Andreas Konnari, Eftaxias John Lagadinos, Maestor Keith A. Maib, Notarios Theodore D. Konopisos, Markos Lagos, Maestor Angelos Maintanis, Ekdikos Hieromnimon Frank Lagouros, Ekdikos George G. Makris, Orphanotrofos George J. Kontogiannis, Eftaxias Theodore A. Laliotis, Hartophylax John D. Malatras, Notarios Evris Kontos, Aktouarios Elias J. Lambiris, Nomophylax Christopher C. Maletis III, Ostiarios Dr. George J. Korkos, Aktouarios Nicholas R. Larigakis, Hartoularios Louis G. Malevitis, Hartophylax Hon. Tom C. Korologos, Ekdikos Nicholas George Latousakis, Dr. Athanasios Mallios, Aktouarios George H. Kossaras, Ostiarios Ieromnimon Andrew E. Manatos, Depoutatos Christos Kossovitsas, Kastrinsios George K. Lavas, Depoutatos Mike Andrew Manatos, John Kost, Depoutatos Nicholas L. Lekas, Proto Notarios Dikaiophylax George J. Kostas, Myrepsos Thomas C. Lelon, Notarios Christopher D. Mandaleris, Peter E. Kostorizos, Exarchos Dr. George G. Lendaris, Hartoularios Hartophylax Dr. Harry Nicolaos Kotsis, Emmanuel Leventelis, Depoutatos Anastasios E. Manessis, Megas Depoutatos Hypomnematografos John L. Liadis, Depoutatos John Mangouras, Kastrinsios Notis Kotsolios, Ostiarios William George Lianos, Exarchos Nikitas N. Manias, Depoutatos Hon. George Koudelis, Ekdikos Hon. Paul Lillios, Proto Ekdikos John Spiro Koudounis, Eftaxias Theodore P. Maniatakos, Constantine Limberakis, Primikirios Dikaiophylax George Koukounaris, Ostiarios Demetreos Anthony Limberakis, Dr. James N. Maniatis, Ekdikos Mihail Koulakis, Hieromnimon Hartoularios Franklin Manios, Depoutatos Dr. George Koulianos, Aktouarios Anthony J. Limberakis, M.D., Aktouarios Paul G. Manolis, Megas Arthur G. Koumantzelis, Depoutatos Hypomnematografos Cary John Limberakis, D.M.D, John A. Koumoulides Ph.D., John G. Manos, Eftaxias Hartophylax Aktouarios Leo J. Manta, Depoutatos Louis E. Koumoutsos, Kastrinsios Dr. John Lingas, Aktouarios

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 31 Mark F. Manta, Depoutatos Demitrios M. Moschos, George Pantelidis , Hartoularios Steve A. Manta, Laosynaktis Dikaiophylax Peter Clyde N. Papadakos Esq., Charles Marangoudakis, Kastrinsios James H. Moshovitis, Depoutatos Ekdikos Zachary Marantis, Depoutatos Harry Moskos, Depoutatos Hon. Nicholas P. Papadakos, Ekdikos George M. Marcus, Exarchos Basil Mossaidis, Maestor Steven P. Papadatos, Ostiarios Pat Margas, Depoutatos Ted Moudis, Maestor Dr. Gregory George Papadeas DO, Aktouarios William B. Marianes, Exarchos Dr. Nick Michael Moustoukas, Orphanotrofos Stavros S. Papadopulos, Aktouarios Markos K. Marinakis, Depoutatos Chris J. Moutos, Lambadarios Fotios Papamichael, Depoutatos Dr. Peter J. G. Maris, Aktouarios Bert W. Moyar, Hartoularios Panayiotis Papanicolaou, James N. Markakis, Depoutatos Daniel J. Mucisko, Depoutatos Laosynaktis John L. Marks, Depoutatos Aristotle Papanikolaou Ph.D., Nikiforos Mathews, Ekdikos N Prostatis Ton Grammaton George V. Matthews, Aktouarios Nikos S. Papathanasiou, Primikirios John M. Mavroudis, Notarios Dr. Steven Naltsas, Aktouarios Christos Papoutsy, Depoutatos Richard Kelly McGee, Referendarios Andrew Stephen Natsios, John G. Pappajohn, Laosynaktis Dennis Mehiel, Orphanotrofos Referendarios Christopher James Pappas, Prostatis John A. Mehos, Kastrinsios James S. Nicholas, Kastrinsios Ton Grammaton Peter Mesologites, Depoutatos Nicholas Nichols, Orphanotrofos Harris James Pappas, Notarios John C. Metaxas Esq., Nomophylax Anthony A. Nichols, Notarios Peter J. Pappas Sr., Exarchos C. Dean Metropoulos, Laosynaktis Stratton J. Nicolaides, Depoutatos T. Peter Pappas, Exarchos Paul Micevych Ph.D., Aktouarios George N. Nicolaides, Depoutatos William C. Pappas, Hartophylax Dr. Louis J. Michaelos, Aktouarios Theo Nicolakis, Kastrinsios George Stephen Pappas, Ostiarios Emmanuel Mihailides, Notarios Louis Nicozisis, Primikirios Ted P. Pappas, Depoutatos Nicholas Mihalios, Notarios Dr. C. L. Max Nikias, Didaskalos Steve George Pappas, Depoutatos Tou Genous Louis Mihalko III, Hartoularios Peter G. Pappas, Exarchos Tom Nixon, Dikaiophylax Frank Mihalopoulos, Depoutatos Harry J. Pappas, Referendarios Gregory Nodaros, Orphanotrofos George D. Mihaltses Esq., Harry L. Pappas, Lambadarios Nomophylax John T. Pappas, Primikirios Orestes J. Mihaly, Nomophylax O Dr. James Pete Pappas, Depoutatos Emmanuel Milias, Depoutatos George J. Omiros, Orphanotrofos Peter Pappas Jr., Notarios Christos G. Miliotes, Hartophylax Dr. Harry Oryhon DDS, Aktouarios William Pappas, Depoutatos Judge E. Leo Milonas, Nomophylax George M. Pappas, Exarchos Spiros Milonas, Depoutatos P Christopher J. Pappas, Maestor Michael H. Missios Ph.D., Eftaxias Dr. Stephen G. Pappas, Aktouarios E. Peter Mitchell, Depoutatos Gus M. Pablecas, Ostiarios Nicholas L. Papson, Nomophylax William Alfred Mitchell, Steve C. Padis, Exarchos Lt. Col. George Parandes Ret., USAF, Hypomnematografos Michael H. Pahos, Ekdikos Ekdikos Thomas N. Mitrakos, Ostiarios Anthony Palmieri, Depoutatos Panagiotis Parthenis Sr., Nicholas C. Moraitakis, Victor A. Panagos, Architekton Referendarios Hieromnimon Dimitrios Panagos, Kastrinsios John Paterakis, Exarchos John Moscahlaidis, Depoutatos George N. Panas, Depoutatos John G. Patronis, Depoutatos Theodoros Moschokarfis, Christos T. Panopoulos, Jimmy T. Patronis Sr., Exarchos Hieromnimon Orphanotrofos Prof. Lewis J. Patsavos, Proto James Pantelidis, Notarios Ekdikos Solon P. Patterson, Skevophylax

32 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Dr. Michael John Patzakis, R Dr. Peter Scamagas M.D., Aktouarios Didaskalos Tou Genous Steven G. Scarvelis, Exarchos Paul Pavlides, Nomophylax John C. Rakkou, Depoutatos James S. Scofield, Megas Ekdikos John A. Payiavlas, Depoutatos Dino A. Ralis, Depoutatos Byron Alexander Scordelis, James Pedas, Hypomnimatografos Lee G. Rallis, Ostiarios Hypomnematografos Theodore Pedas, Exarchos Dr. Michael G. Rallis M.D., John C. Scurtis, Hartoularios Harold A. Peponis, Depoutatos Referendarios John H. Secaras, Depoutatos Constantinos Perdikakis, Ostiarios Gerry Ranglas, Depoutatos Steven N. Sellas, Hieromnimon Gus G. Perdikakis, Depoutatos John G. Rangos Sr., Exarchos Theodore Sepsis, Ostiarios Pantelis Perdikaris, Depoutatos Harry Raptakis, Exarchos Demetrios Seremetis, Constantine A. Pereos, Hartoularios George Timothy Reganis, Hypomimniskontos Referendarios John Perros, Depoutatos Michael Serko Jr., Mousikodidaskalos James A. Regas, Ekdikos Chris Peters, Notarios Robert J. Serko, Depoutatos Michael Ristvey Jr, Nomophylax Panayiotis Peters, Laosynaktis Robert G. Shaw, Megas Proto Constantine M. Rizopoulos, Ekdikos Harry M. Petrakis, Notarios Didaskalos Tou Genous Harry G. Siafaris, Depoutatos Dr. Marinos A. Petratos, Aktouarios George C. Rockas Esq., Dikaiophylax George Siamboulis, Ostiarios Nicholas J. Philopoulos, Depoutatos Constantine M. Rogdakis, Constantine Sideridis, Proto Manuel Pihakis, Maestor Skevophylax Notarios James J. Pitchell, Exarchos Christopher George Rongos, Paul Sieben, Aktouarios Primikirios William P. Planes, Notarios Louis S. Sinopulos, Primikirios Eugene T. Rossides, Ekdikos Harry G. Plomarity, Ekdikos Franklin Gay Sisson Jr., Prepositos Prof. John C. Rouman Ph.D, Paul J. Plumis, Ekdikos Peter J. Skeadas, Hieromnimon Prostatis Ton Grammaton John Poles, Ipomnimon Christos Skeadas, Eftaxias Dr. Louis J. Roussalis, Aktouarios Constantine V. Politis, Referendarios Senator Dean Skelos, Hieromnimon Nicholas Royce, Depoutatos Dean Poll, Kastrinsios Emil Skocypec, Notarios Demetrios Polos, Hieromnimon S George Skoufis, Dierminefs Arthur Poly, Hartophylax Michael A. Smisko, Aktouarios Captain Mark J. Poneros, Maestor Deacon Oleh Saciuk, Nomophylax Nick Smyrnis, Ekdikos Theodore J. Poplos, Hartophylax George E. Safiol, Archiophylax Paul Peter Sogotis, Orphanotrofos George Possas, Depoutatos Nicholas J. Sakellariadis, Michael S. Sophocles, Ekdikos Dr. Steve Poulos, Ekdikos Dikaiophylax George A. Sotir, Depoutatos Harry Steven Poulos, Ostiarios Arthur P. Sakellaris, Orphanotrofos Hon. Michael Sotirhos, Depoutatos Nicholas Poulos, Exarchos George Sakellaris, Ostiarios John J. Spanos, Depoutatos Peter E. Preovolos, Hartophylax John Sakellaris, Hypomnematografos Alex G. Spanos, Depoutatos Reince Priebus, Nomophylax Dr. Costas Sarantopoulos, Michael A Spanos, Depoutatos Aktouarios Apostolos Pries, Skevophylax Dean Spanos, Maestor Alexander Pritsos, Hieromnimon The Hon. Paul S. Sarbanes, Megas Logothetis Raymond E. Speicher, Notarios John Megris Psaltos, Hartophylax Anthony T. Saris, Aktouarios Harry W. Spell, Notarios Gus P. Psaras, Depoutatos Prof. John C. Sarkioglu, Exarchos William H. Spell, Laosynaktis John Psaras, Eftaxias Dr. Arthur L. Sarris, Aktouarios James D. Speros, Kastrinsios Michael G. Psaros, Ostiarios Nicholas C. Sarris, Maestor Spiro Spireas Ph.D., Aktouarios George Chris Psetas, Nomophylax Michael C. Savvides, Exarchos Arthur G. Spirou, Depoutatos George Peter Psihogios, Kastrinsios Dr. William M. Scaljon, Aktouarios Christos Spyropoulos, Proto Konstantinos Pylarinos, Hagiografos Notarios

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 33 George Paul Stamas, Nomophylax Ted J. Theodore, Didaskalos Tou V George Alexander Stamboulidis, Genous Ekdikos Basilios C. Theodosakis, Depoutatos Dr. Dean Vafiadis, Hieromnimon Angelo Stamis, Hartoularios Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, Dr. Sotirios John Vahaviolos, Constantine Stamis, Megas Hieromnimon Hartoularios Depoutatos Theodore J. Theophilos, Nikiforos Valaskantjis, Depoutatos Dikaiophylax Gregory J. Stamos, Proto Ekdikos Demosthenes Vasiliou, Depoutatos Patrick Nickolas Theros, Angelo A. Stamoulis, Notarios Argyris Vassiliou, Notarios Referendarios Demetrios Stathopoulos, Peter N. Vatsures, Kastrinsios Referendarios Dr. Gregory A. Thomas, Hartoularios Emmanuel E. Velivasakis, Eftaxias Panos Stavrianidis Ph.D., Aktouarios James G. Thomas, Depoutatos Konstantine L. Vellios, Depoutatos Peter G. Stavropoulos, Depoutatos James Thomas, Hieromnimon Peter L. Venetis, Ekdikos Gus Stavropoulos, Depoutatos Anthony Thomopoulos, Laosynaktis Andrew Veniopoulos, Hartoularios Mark D. Stavropoulos, Referendarios Dr. Manuel N. Tissura D.D.S, Ekdikos George C. Venizelos, Referendarios William S. Stavropoulos, George J. Veras, Maestor Skevophylax George Tita, Hartoularios Stefanos Vertopoulos, Ostiarios Andreas Stavrou, Dikaiophylax Sirio Tonelli, Exarchos Theodore D. Veru, Maestor Nicholas Stecopoulos, Depoutatos Peter Toutoulis, Exarchos George M. Ververides, Depoutatos Dr. George Stefanidakis Ph.D., Andreas Touzos, Ostiarios Aktouarios Mr, William G. Tragos, Depoutatos Dr. Nick S. Vidalakis Ph.D., Hartoularios Anthony Stefanis, Hieromnimon Costas N. Trataros, Notarios Peter A. Vlachos, Ostiarios Athanasios Stefanopoulos, Constantine M. Triantafilou, Depoutatos Orphanotrofos Thomas Vlahos, Aktouarios Michael L. Stefanos, Lambadarios Angelo K. Tsakopoulos, Ekdikos Dr. Theodore P. Vlahos, Aktouarios Michael N. Stefanoudakis, Kyriakos Tsakopoulos, Eftaxias John B. Vlahos, Nomophylax Orphanotrofos George S. Tsandikos, Hartoularios Theodore D. Vlahos, Hartoularios George R. Stephanopoulos, Megas Nicholas Tsapatsaris, Kastrinsios Peter Vlitas, Hartoularios Nomophylax Ernest N. Tsaptsinos, Ostiarios Dr. Elmer B. Vogelpohl Jr., Wesley Andrew Stinich, Aktouarios Elias Tsekerides, Depoutatos Referendarios John P. Volandes, Hartophylax Dr. Nicholas Tsirilakis, Aktouarios Angelo G. Stoulis, Depoutatos George P. Vourvoulias Jr., Savas Tsivicos, Kastrinsios Christopher Stratakis, Notarios Primikirios Hon. Nicholas Tsoucalas, John C. Stratakis, Dikaiophylax George Voutiritsas, Depoutatos Hartoularios Nick M. Stratas, Depoutatos Bill J. Vranas, Notarios George A. Tsougarakis, Dikaiophylax Thomas M. Suehs, Skevophylax Gus Vratsinas, Ostiarios Dr. Elias N. Tsoukas, Aktouarios William G. Sutzko, Notarios Constantine N. Vrettos, Notarios George James Tsunis, George Svokos, Aktouarios Hypomnematografos Gary M. Vrionis, Eftaxias Dr. Manuel Tzagournis, Aktouarios T Adam M. Tzagournis, Quaistor W

John Tangalos, Dierminefs Dr. Andreas G. Tzakis, Aktouarios Michael Wesko, Notarios James Tasios, Kastrinsios Haralambos D. Tzanetatos, Exarchos Tim Tassopoulos, Maestor George Tzikas, Depoutatos X George S. Tavlas, Ekdikos Basil P. Xeros, Depoutatos Dr. William Tenet, Primikirios Nicholas E. Terezis, Ekdikos Nick A. Theodore, Depoutatos

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Nicholas Yakubik, Referendarios Dr. Stephen James Yallourakis, IN MEMORIAM Aktouarios Philip G. Yamalis, Proto Ekdikos May Their Memory Be Eternal G. Thomas Yearout, Ekdikos Stephen G. Yeonas, Ostiarios October 2016–September 2017 Nickas J. Yiannias, Depoutatos List as of Septemer 19, 2017

Z Nikolas Agathis, Exarchos George J. Kostas, Myrepsos Offikion date: 2/28/1988 Offikion date: 3/10/2002 Andrew Chris Zachariades, Kastrinsios Theodore Anastasopulos, John E. Kusturiss, Depoutatos Prof. Stamos O Zades, Depoutatos Depoutatos Offikion date: 1977 James B. Zafiros, Louis Anderson, Depoutatos Charles T. Masterpolis, Hypomnimatografos Offikion date: 6/14/1981 Depoutatos George P. Zaharas, Myrepso Offikion date: 3/19/1989 Theodore K. Zampetis, Kastrinsios James A. Argeros, Notarios Offikion date: 3/19/1989 George J. Miller, Nomophylax Leonard Zangas, Hieromnimon Offikion date: 10/23/2005 Xenophon Zapis, Ekdikos Chris W. Caras, Sr., Hartoularios Dr. Theodore J. Zaravinos, Offikion date: 2/18/2001 Photis Nichols, M.D., Aktouarios Depoutatos George A. Collias, Depoutatos Offikion date: 1955 James Zathas, Notarios Offikion date: 10/23/1982 John Zavitsanos, Ekdikos William J. Oldham, Andreas Costea, Depoutatos Peter D. Zavitsanos Ph.D., Laosynaktis Offikion date: 2/24/1991 Kastrinsios Offikion date: 2/28/1999 Dr. Nicholas T. Zervas, Ostiarios Costas Costidis, Ipomnimon Hon. Nicholas Papadakos, Steve Zervoudis, Hartophylax Offikion date: 3/16/1997 Ekdikos Offikion date: 2/28/1999 Tikey A. Zes Ph.D., Lambadarios George S. Coumantaros, Megas George Peter Zimmar Ph.D., Skevophylax William C. Pappas, Prostatis Ton Grammaton of the Offikion date: 1/29/1968 Hartophylax Great Church Offikion date: 3/11/1984 Gregory G. Demetrakas, Constantinos Modestos Archon Depoutatos Zografopoulos, Eftaxias Basil Skelos, Eftaxias Offikion date: 1973 Offikion date: 10/26/2008 Demetrius C. Zonars, Maestor Dimitrios Zygouris, Proto Notarios Louis A. Gaitanis, Nomophylax George A. Smisko, Maestor Offikion date: 3/9/2003 Offikion date: 2/28/1999

John Haretakis, Depoutatos Anthony Vasilas, M.D, Offikion date: 7/4/1982 Aktouarios Offikion date: 1978 Nick H. Katapodis, Hartophylax Basil Yanakakis, Offikion date: 11/1/2009 Hypomnematografos

George S. Kleris, M.D., Proto Louis D. Zakas, Referendarios Notarios Offikion date: 3/12/1995 Offikion date: 3/10/2002

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 35 ATHENAGOR AS HUMAN RIGHTS AWAR D Honoring Andrew M. Cuomo NY Governor rchbishop Demetrios of America, Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarcha- Ate together with Archon Natio- nal Commander Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis presented the Athe- nagoras Human Rights Award to New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo at the New York Marriott Marquis, Oct. 15, 2016. Gover- nor Cuomo has been a strong advocate for religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and was the instrumental per- son in the process of securing an agreement with the Port Autho- rity of New York and New Jersey regarding the rebuilding and re- surrection of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National

36 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Axios! Axios! Axios! Archbishop Demetrios of America together with Archon National Commander Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis present the Athenagoras Human Rights Award to New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Shrine at the World Trade Cen- ter--the only house of worship destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In recognizing the Governor’s long history and connection to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the National Commander said, “[In 1990] Governor Mario Cuomo and his beloved wife Matilda, hosted Patriarch Dimitrios, Me- tropolitan Bartholomew of Chal- cedon, and the entire Patriarchal retinue at the World Trade Cen- ter. It was a quintessential New York moment, and in the midst The Governor has had a long family history of working with the Greek Orthodox Church. In 1990, his father, Governor Mario of that fellowship and fraternity M. Cuomo of blessed memory, along with his gracious wife high atop the Twin Towers, who Matilda, hosted a dinner in honor of His All-Holiness Patriarch could have ever imagined that Dimitrios, attended by now Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center attended by those Towers would come cras- Archons and religious, political and community leaders. hing down in the most horrific attack on United States soil in our history, ripping away three thousand lives... and one small church.” The cause of our rejoicing today Dr. Limberakis praised Go- vernor Cuomo, saying, “And is that we see both the then decades later, after the te- gratitude and esteem you rror of those days, the conti- nuous healing for the bereft fa- have for Governor Cuomo milies, and the long struggle to rebuild Ground Zero back into as well as the deep respect the World Trade Center, it was you, Governor Cuomo, in the and appreciation that has same position as your ever-me- been expressed by him and morable father, who led the way to a solution for the little Church his beloved father, former that ultimately comes under the Ecumenical Patriarch. You Governor Mario Cuomo of provided the Solomon-like wis- blessed memory, over the years dom that we needed to bring the Church and the Port Authority to the entire Greek Orthodox to the very happy conclusion that Saint Nicholas would be rebuilt community in the United States.” at Ground Zero. You brought His All-Holiness

38 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Archon Michael G. Psaros, Banquet Chairman, introduces the Father Alexander and Presbytera Xanthi Karloutsos speaking dais. to the Governor.

As Governor, his steadfast leadership in establishing the right of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero to be rebuilt and his prudent and wise guidance that is bringing the rebuilding of this National Shrine of the Holy Archdiocese of America to a reality demonstrates unequivocally his courageous support of religious freedom.”

National Commander Dr. Limberakis

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 39 Archons Alex Pritsos, John A. Catsimatidis, National Commander Limberakis, Archbishop Demetrios, Governor Cuomo, and Dennis Mehiel. Above left: Archon Dennis Mehiel with Steve Plate, Deputy Chief of Capital Planning / Director of World Trade Center Construction.

full circle the hospitality of your on Ground Zero with a beauti- Demetrios stayed on this project father at the World Trade Cen- ful history, there since 1916, one with his quiet persistence year af- ter... by finding a just and equita- of the first places that the Greek ter year, after year. That’s why the ble solution for the World Trade immigrants would visit. The first State of New York made a terrible Center. You merit our thanks and touch stone, they would land on mistake for all those years where our praise for your central role in Ellis Island and they would take they didn’t honor their original providing fairness and justice to a ferry over and St. Nicholas was agreement to build St. Nicholas. the decision process surrounding right there downtown so they And that’s why as Governor of Saint Nicholas. Perhaps in this could get off that boat and they the State of New York, one of a we see a small consequence of the could step into a Church where handful of beautiful accomplish- fact that your name is “Andrew,” they felt comfortable and they felt ments that I’ll have for the rest of the first-called Disciple who reassured with the peace of home. my life, is being able to visit that founded the Church of Constan- A beautiful history, but also a new St. Nicholas. Knowing what tinople, and that your birthday beautiful future.” it stands for. Knowing who built is December 6th, the Feastday of The Governor continued, it. Knowing what it means to the Saint Nicholas whose Shrine is “Because the new St. Nicholas Greeks. Knowing what it means now rising in Liberty Park, cas- is going to be bigger and better to the world. I ask for one thing: ting its light over all who come to than ever. Saying on the side of In one corner, a little picture of pay their respects and tributes at 9-11, the side of the greatest hate, two great friends, two great men the 9/11 Memorial.” I offer you love. That’s what St. who always believed we could be In his response, Governor Nicholas is going to say, because better than we are--Archbishop Cuomo said, “When Archbishop love is better than hate. I offer you Iakovos and Mario Cuomo.” Demetrios spoke about St. Nicho- inclusion, because inclusion is Archon Michael Psaros, las, I heard Archbishop Iakovos’ better than exclusion. I offer you Banquet Chair, introduced the voice, I heard my father’s voice. good, because good defeats evil. dais guests at the beginning of I heard them saying what better And I give you a place of holiness the program, the national an- place than 9-11 to have a monu- and beauty to say, ‘we are one and thems were sung by Eva Aga- ment, a sanctuary that says we are let us come together and focus this. Archon Ernie Anastos, all one people and all are invited on our similarities and let’s dis- Emmy Award Winner, Fox 5 to one, holy place. St. Nicholas regard our differences’. That is St. News, served as the Master of is going to be the only Church Nicholas. That’s why Archbishop Ceremonies.

40 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT As Governor of the State of New York, one of a handful of beautiful accomplishments that I’ll have for the rest of my life, is being able to visit that new St. Nicholas. Knowing what it stands for. Knowing who built it. Knowing what it means to the Greeks. Knowing what it means to the world.” Governor Cuomo, a strong advocate for religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate, was the instrumental person in Governor Andrew M. Cuomo the process of securing the agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey regarding the rebuilding and resurrection of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center.

I extend the profound gratitude of the Church to our precious friend, Governor Cuomo, who understood the human need to rebuild a church lost to national tragedy and resurrect a symbol that represented to the world the bonds that unite the many into one people who cherish liberty for all.”

Archbishop Demetrios 41 The NICHOLAS J. BOUR AS AWAR D

FOR EXTRAORDINARY Archon John Metaxas, National Commander Limberakis, Metropolitan Gerasimos, Roberta ARCHON STEWARDSHIP Hariklia, Theofanis Economidis, Archbishop Demetrios and George Honoring Theofanis V. Economidis Marcus.

is Eminence Arch-bi- nual Archon Weekend on Fri- since its inception for sixteen shop Demetrios of day, October 14, 2016. years ; President of the Board of America joined the Archon Theofanis was joined Hellenic Journal, the only Greek HOrder of Saint Andrew in ho- by his daughter, Roberta, as he American newspaper west of noring Theofanis V. Econo- received the prestigious Award. Chicago; Member of the Metro- midis by bestowing upon him Mr. Economidis has been polis Council of the Greek Or- the “Nicholas J. Bouras Award an active member of the Greek thodox Metropolis of San Fran- for Extraordinary Archon American Community inclu- cisco for over thirty years where Stewardship.” The Award was ding: Past President of the Uni- he has been serving as Vice Pre- presented during a special ce- ted Hellenic Societies Federation sident since 1996; and Member lebratory dinner dance held at of Northern California; Foun- of the Board and Managing Di- the New York Marriott Mar- ding member and Chairman of rector of St. Nicholas Ranch and quis, which launched the An- the Board of the Elios Society Retreat Center.

42 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Archon George Marcus, Mae and John Calamos, Archbishop Demetrios, Theofanis Economidis, Dean Metropoulos, Judy Marcus, National Commander Limberakis and Mrs. Virginia and Dr. James Kallins.

of San Francisco, and 2013, he was assigned by the Or- since 2006 he is also a der of Saint Andrew the Apostle member of the Natio- to represent the Ecumenical Pa- nal Council of the Or- triarchate and defend its Reli- der of Saint Andrew gious and Human Rights at the the Apostle, Archons annual meeting of the Organiza- of the Ecumenical tion for Security and Coopera- Patriarchate. In No- tion in Europe (OSCE) compri- vember of 2006 with sed of 54 European nations, the the blessing of His All US, Canada and 15 other nations Holiness Ecumenical around the world in Warsaw, Po- Patriarch Bartholo- land. In November of 2009 he mew, he served as one presented the problems facing of the two main us- the Ecumenical Patriarchate at hers during the visit the annual meeting of the Euro- of Pope Benedict XVI pean Parliament in Venice, Italy. at the Ecumenical In 1968 Fanis married Cyn- Patriarchate in Cons- thia (Efstathia) Bagles from tantinople (Istanbul), Sheboygan, Wisconsin and they Turkey. In December enjoyed 46 years of marriage of 2006 he was elected until her passing in 2014. Cyn- to serve as the General thia had a prestigious 34-year In 1996, he was bestowed the Chairman of the “In- tenure of service at the Univer- title of Archon of the Ecumeni- ternational Convention of Helle- sity of Wisconsin - Milwaukee cal Patriarchate. He is a member nes Abroad (SAE)” in Thessalo- where she was a professor in of Leadership 100, member of niki, Greece and in the same year The Helen Bader School of the Executive Committee of the he received the highest honor by Social Welfare. They have one Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of the Organization of the Retired daughter, Roberta (Hariklia), America, Regional Commander Greek Artillery General Officers who is a prominent attorney in of the Archons of the Metropolis in Athens, Greece. From 2008 - San Francisco.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 43 The INVESTITURE

On Sunday morning, Oct. 16, Archbishop Demetrios presided at the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City. Following the Divine Liturgy the ceremony of investiture of the new Archons took place.

44 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT of the CLASS OF 2016

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 45 It is the Archon who is the most ardent supporter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate...

46 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT ...and serves as a goodwill ambassador of the Phanar in his daily life.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 47 lenten retreat The 14th Annual Archon Lenten Retreat took place at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton, NY, March 31-April 1, 2017. Fr. Christopher T. Metropulos, president of Hellenic College Holy Cross served as retreat master, focusing on the topic, "Three Things Are Needed: Prayer, Virtue And Humility".

48 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT SOUTHAMPTON

Annual Archon Lenten Retreat Fr. Christopher Metropulos, left, president of Hellenic College Holy Cross, offers the sermon following the Divine Liturgy. Robert Spencer, right, the Director of Jihad Watch, a program of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, was a guest speaker during the Retreat. He has led seminars on Islam and jihad for the FBI, the United States Central Command, United States Army Command, amongst many other organizations and is a baptized Greek Orthodox Christian and a faithful member of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

Superb Leadership The retreat was organized under the chairmanship of Archon Peter J. Skeadas, left, and co-chairman Archon Michael G. Psaros, right.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 49 DEFENDERS of the FAITH

During the course of the year, Archons of the Order of Saint Andrew have continued their martyria (witness) and diakonia (service) and organized several symposiums and presentations throughout the Archdiocese of FLORIDA America, advocating for basic human rights and religious u With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta a symposium was held at St. George Greek freedom for the Mother Church Orthodox Church in New Port Richey, FL on February 7, which focused on the plight of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. and religious freedom issues affecting minorities in the Middle East. The symposium was organized by Archon Elias Damianakis who worked in cooperation with the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle.

WASHINGTON D.C. COLORADO

u On March 26, Archon Mike Manatos spoke to the u With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of community of Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Denver, a symposium was held at the Assumption of the Washington, DC about “Our Church in Crisis: The Future Theotokos Cathedral, Denver, CO, on Saturday, January 28 Survival of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.” attended by over 85 people, which included 14 Archons, The event was organized by Saint Sophia’s Young Adult led by Regional Commander Dr. Gregory Papadeas. The League (YAL) and was attended by over 90 YAL members symposium focused on the historical, canonical and and cathedral parishioners. ecclesiastical significance of the Holy and Great Council From left to right, Father Dimitrios Lee, John Pappas, of the Orthodox Church, which concluded in June 2016, Archon Mike Manatos, Stephanie Zevitas, John Zevitas, including a review of the previous seven Ecumenical Father Steven Zorzos, Parish Council President Ted Planzos. Councils.

50 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT CALIFORNIA u On February 19-21, 2017, the Faith. Dance. Fellowship. (FDF) was held in San Diego, CA. National Commander Anthony J. Limberakis delivered a religious freedom presentation to the Archons of the Metropolis of San Francisco and was welcomed by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco and Regional Commander Theofanis V. Economidis along with several other Archons of the Metropolis of San Francisco.

INDIANA

u A presentation covering the issues of concern facing the Ecumenical Patriarchate was held at St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church in Valparaiso, IN, following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, February 26. Archon Regional Commanders Gus Pablecas and John Manos delivered the presentation and also focused on Indiana Senate Resolution 2. Several Indiana State Senators and Representatives were invited to the special presentation which was attended by over 100 parishioners.

NEW YORK CONNECTICUT u On February 15, seminarians of Holy Cross/Hellenic u A lecture and dialogue was held at Saint Barbara Greek College gathered at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Orthodox Church, Orange, CT, on February 15, focusing on of America where they had the opportunity to become twenty-five years of leadership, accomplishments and further educated on the work of the Order of Saint environmental activism of His All-Holiness. The lecture Andrew. National Vice Commander John Halecky, Archon was presented by the Historian of the Order, Archon Prof. Alexander Pritsos, Sergeant at Arms and Archon Theo George E. Demacopoulos, right. Regional Commander Nicolakis offered presentations on the work of the Order Nikiforos Mathews, left, offered an overview on the and the religious freedom issues effecting the Ecumenical facets of the denials of religious freedom under which Patriarchate. the Ecumenical Patriarchate labors while Archon Gregory Stamos, middle, past Supreme Counselor for the Order of AHEPA, served as moderator.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 51 Archon Leadership goes ABOVE & BEYOND The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America are leading the rebuilding effort of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the rebuilt World Trade Center. Not only has the Order raised to date $1,039,500 from its members, exceeding its pledge of $1,000,000, but many Archons have answered the call above and beyond the Order’s million-dollar pledge.

$1,039,500 Archon Pledges

52 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Received as of Sep. 7, 2017 The Church has signed a 198-year lease with the Port Authority with an option to purchase the land at any time for... $ .00 The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical1 Patriarchate 53 Altogether, Archons and their families have committed at least $25,710,865. Those who have pledged or given one-million or more directly to St. Nicholas are:

Michael Jaharis Family Nicholas J. Bouras Foundation Paul Bregianos and Family John Calamos Family George Coumantaros Family William Doucas Family John Georges Family George Marcus Family Dean Metropoulos Family John Pappajohn Family John Payiavlas Family Michael Psaros Family George Sakellaris Family Alexander Spanos Family Nicholas Tsakalos Family

Because of you … the Shrine is being raised up to the glory of God. The Sphere The great bronze sculpture that stood between ... our Faith will be known the Twin Towers and though severely damaged, across our Nation and the world. survived that fateful day – is facing our Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox National Shrine. ... Saint Nicholas will be the only house of worship at Ground Zero.

54 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Above all rises into the immeasurable air the great helmet of the dome, which, bending over, like the radiant heavens, embraces the church. And at the highest part, at the crown, was the cross, the protector of the city.

Topping Off Ceremony Archbishop Demetrios blessed the temporary Cross at the Topping Off Ceremony in December 2016.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 55 The 2017 PRESIDENTIAL

Up Close and Personal Invited by the Presidential Inauguration Committee, Archbishop Demetrios of America, Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, attende the Presidential Inauguration. He was accompanied by Fr. Alexander Karloutsos, Archon Spiritual Advisor, both of whom were seated at the prominent dignitaries platform at the U.S. Capitol.

56 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT INAUGUR ATION of Donald J. Trump

National Prayer Service His Eminence participated in the National Prayer Service for the new President at Washington’s National Cathedral. National Commander Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Secretary Judge B. Theodore Bozonelis and Regional Commanders of Chicago Gus Pablecas and John Manos were in attendance.

Meeting the President President Donald Trump meets with the Archbishop and Father Alex, above left, prior to Greek Independence Day Celebrations in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, March 24. Archon Priebus with Archon John and Margo Catsimatidis, above right.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 57 ERDOGAN'S ATTACK on U.S. Citizens

Videos and photos tracked the actions of 24 men, in- cluding armed members of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's security detail, who attacked protesters in Washington in May. Many of the protesters were American citizens. The men kicked people lying on the ground and put a woman in a chokehold just a mile from the White House. They outnumbered the protesters nearly two to one. The State Depart- ment condemned the epi- sode, and some American lawmakers have called for the men to be prosecuted. But none were charged with a crime. 58 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT National Commander issues statement regarding remarks of Turkish President Erdogan on so-called lack of “freedom of religion” in the United States

he remarks this week by Throughout the history of the rican respect for all religions at Turkish President Er- modern Turkish state, the person work. However, he has proven dogan on the so-called of the Ecumenical Patriarch has nothing less than a hypocrite in Tlack of “freedom of religion” in been disrespected by the formal his own country, which contains the United States over a single disallowance of his rightful title, the sacred center of Orthodox Iftar-dinner at the US State De- “Ecumenical,” a title belonging Christianity, the second largest partment have demonstrated to his office for 1,400 years. Pre- Christian faith in the world. Pre- once again the absurdity of the sident Erdogan demands every sident Erdogan would do well to Turkish position on human ri- accommodation for his co-reli- look at his own house first, and ghts and religious liberty. To this gionists and countrymen in the acknowledge the abuses of the very minute, Turkey’s oldest reli- United States and around the past and make corrections now gious institution, the Ecumenical world, and indeed anyone who and for the future in his own Patriarchate, goes unrecognized, has been to the Ottoman-style country, if he wishes to be taken harassed, and its purely Theolo- Turkish religious compound seriously when he speaks of reli- gical School on the island of Ha- in the DC suburb of Lanham, gious freedom. lki remains closed for nearly fifty Maryland (diyanetamerica.org) years. can see for themselves the Ame- The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico- military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, OSCE and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis. Ecumenical Patriarchate’s Religious Freedom issues presented by Archons at annual OSCE Human Rights Conference in Warsaw, Poland

he Organization for Se- menical Patriarchate. Archons tunity to respond and does so. curity and Cooperation Constantine G. Caras, Esq. and Because of the stature that the in Europe (OSCE) con- Dr. Stamatios V. Kartalopoulos conference enjoys, the US State Tvenes its Human Dimension Im- represented the Order at this Department sends a delegation plementation Meeting (HDIM) year’s 2017 OSCE Conference in to monitor the meetings as well. in Warsaw, Poland annually. Warsaw. The Archons representing the HDIM is Europe’s largest annual Archons Caras and Kartalo- Order conferred with the parti- human rights and democracy poulos each participated in the cipating U. S. State Department conference and is a platform for assembly on September 13-14, representatives, and provided the 57 OSCE participating nation submitted written statements, them with the most current in- states, international organiza- and presented oral arguments formation regarding the status of tions and other relevant actors to on September 14th detailing our Ecumenical Patriarchate in take stock of the implementation the discrimination and impedi- Turkey, the major issues of which of the OSCE human dimension ments to religious freedom fa- we are all aware, the most recent commitments. ced by the Ecumenical Patriar- developments and current docu- Since 2005, the Order has chate in Turkey today. Many ments of the Order. sent a delegation to the OSCE of the 57 participating nation Archons Caras and Kartalo- meetings, to present to the inter- states send ambassadors to the poulos also conferred with the national community the Turkish OSCE. The Turkish ambassa- Ambassador of the Greek Repu- Republic’s continuing violations dor to the OSCE, who always blic to the OSCE, and others in of human rights and religious attends during presentations by attendance who are sympathetic freedom asphyxiating the Ecu- the Order, is offered the oppor- to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

60 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Indiana State Senate Judiciary Committee passes resolution in support of religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate

In 2006, the National Council of the Order of Saint Andrew initiated the Religious Freedom Resolution project. The goal of this project, which represents one component of the overall, multi-faceted Religious Freedom he Indiana State Senate properties, and the closing of the Initiative, is the Judiciary Committee has only seminary serving Orthodox adoption of Religious recently adopted SR2, a Christians in Turkey in 1971. Freedom Resolutions Treligious freedom resolution in Under the guidance of His support of the Ecumenical Pa- Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mo- in support of the triarchate. kissos, chancellor of the Metro- Ecumenical Patriarchate Once the resolution has been polis of Chicago and Fr. Dean in each individual adopted by the Indiana State Se- Hountalas, chancellor of the nate, then 55 such resolutions Metropolis of Detroit, Archon state within the United will have been adopted by 45 Regional Commanders Gus M. States. The project states. Indiana has yet to join this Pablecas, John G. Manos, and has been overseen group, in part because the state Lazaros Kircos joined numerous is divided between the jurisdic- Greek Orthodox clergy and pari- nationally by Archon tions of the Metropolis of Chi- shioners in testifying before the Stephen Georgeson. cago and Metropolis of Detroit. Indiana State Senate Judiciary The five other States Their Eminences Metropolitan Committee. These members in- Iakovos of Chicago and Metro- cluded Archon Chris Rongos, which have not passed politan Nicholas of Detroit have along with Fr. Hountalas, Fr. Wi- a Religious Freedom been working together to see In- lliam Bartz, Fr. Lucas Christen- Resolution include: diana become the 45th state to sen, Fr. Andrew Walsh, and John pass this important resolution. Ackerman. Montana, Minnesota, The resolution calls on the The legislative effort was led New Hampshire, Turkish government to respect by Indiana State Senator Lonnie Maryland and Hawaii. the religious freedoms and rights Randolph and State Representa- of the minority Greek Orthodox tive Bob Morris, who also com- Church in the predominantly mitted to moving the resolution Muslim nation following decades through the Indiana House of of legal disputes, confiscation of Representatives soon.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 61 HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

This past year, several Archons were recognized for their outstanding achievements due to their hardwork and dedication towards public service, both professionally and in their local and national Church.

DR. ANTHONY J. LIMBERAKIS 20 Years invested as an Archon Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander was honored at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity’s Cathedral Gala on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Guastavino’s in New York. He was recognized for his 20 years of martyria (witness) and diakonia (service) as a ‘Defender of the Faith’ for the Mother Church of Constantinople. 62 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT THE HONORABLE ARCHON MICHAEL KARLOUTSOS U.S. State Department Deputy Chief of Protocol and Acting Chief The Honorable Archon Michael Karloutsos is the new Deputy Chief of Protocol for the U.S. State Department, headed by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. In his new capacity, Archon Karloutsos, who assumed his position on July 23, will be directly involved in promoting cross-cultural exchanges and building new bridges of understanding between people and governments throughout the world.

Regarding his new position, Archon Karloutsos said in an interview with The National Herald, "This is a dream come true. My entire life I wanted to serve our country, the United States of America, and to be able to do it right now under the current administration under these circumstances in which the world finds itself is an incredible honor, but also a great challenge."

"The selection of Archon Karloutsos for this important position in the U.S. State Department is a major achievement for him and as well as for the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate," said Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, National Commander.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 63 64 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT ARCHON REINCE PRIEBUS Former White House Chief of Staff Archon Reince Priebus was selected by President Donald J. Trump as White House Chief of Staff in November 2016. Archon Priebus is known for his devotion to our Holy Orthodox Faith and his patriotism, and reflective of this he keeps on his office lectern The Holy Bible, a copy of the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom and of course, as former Chairman of the Republican Party, a copy of the Republican Party Platform. Archon Priebus ended his tenure with the White House in July 2017. ARCHON ANDREW E. MANATOS Lifetime Achievement Award On June 17, Archon Andy Manatos received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Greek America Foundation's GABBY (Greek America’s Best and Brightest) Awards before 700 people at Carnegie Hall in New York City. He is pictured here with his son, Archon Michael.

66 THE 2017 ANNUAL REPORT ARCHON-ELECT GEORGE SIFAKIS Former Director of the Office of Public Liaison Archon-elect George Sifakis is a government relations professional and the current Director of the Office of Public Liaison. He was appointed by Donald Trump on March 6, 2017.

ARCHON GEORGE GIGICOS Former White House Director of Scheduling and Advance Archon George Gigicos was named deputy assistant to the president and director of Advance in January 2017. He was Donald Trump’s director of advance operations and was one of the first associates in Donald Trump’s team, since the presidential campaign began in 2015. Archon Gigicos ended his tenure with the White House in July 2017.

The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 67 ARCHON JOHN PAPPAJOHN One of the most charitiable Greek Americans in the nation The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation held their 2017 Awards Ceremony and Gala on Saturday, June 17, at the Hilton Chicago for an attendance of 560 contributors, guest and scholarship recipients. The foundation awarded its 2017 Paradigm Award to Archon John Pappajohn of Des Moines, Iowa, one of today's leaders in investing, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. As passionate philanthropists, John Pappajohn and his wife Mary have gifted more than $100 million to various causes.

The Medal of Saint Paul On January 20, Archbishop Demetrios bestowed the Medal of Saint Paul, the highest honor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, to Archons Reince Priebus, Congressman Gus Bilirakis and George Gigicos. Upon receiving the Award, both Archons Priebus and Bilirakis spoke about their deep connection with their Orthodox Christian faith and Hellenic heritage. Archon Gigicos was unable to make the event, due to his involvement in inauguration preparations. His parents Fr. Dean Gigicos, above, and Presvytera Elaine received the medal on his behalf.

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