THE ORDER OF SAINT ANDREW THE APOSTLE, ARCHONS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE IN AMERICA | FALL 2018

THE MOTHER CHURCH AND UKRAINE Metropolitan Emmanuel and the A sign to strengthen bold statement of the Ecumenical a nation’s aspirations Patriarchate during celebrations marking 1,030th anniversary of and religious liberty the baptism of Kyivan Rus FALL 2018

Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate: His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios Geron of America

Spiritual Advisor: Rev. Alexander Karloutsos

National Commander: Anthony J. Limberakis, MD, Aktouarios

National Vice Commander: John Halecky, Jr., Ekdikos

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew meets with the Secretary: President of Turkey Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis, Ekdikos Treasurer: His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch The President of Turkey showed Peter J. Skeadas, Hieromnimon Bartholomew met with His Excellency particular interest in the issues of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Legal Counselor: the Republic of Turkey, on Wednes- Community. Christopher Stratakis, Esq., Notarios day, April 25, 2018 at the Presidential Accompanying His All-Holiness Palace in Ankara and lasted more were His Eminence Metropolitan El- Historian: than half an hour. pidophoros of Bursa, Archimandrite George E. Demacopoulos, PhD Didaskalos Tou Genous His All-Holiness thanked President Joachim Billis, Chief Secretary of the Erdogan for everything he has done Holy and Sacred Synod, Archon Laki Sergeant-at-Arms: so far to solve the issues of the He- Vingas and Mr. Georgios Papaliaris, Alexander Pritsos, Hieromnimon llenic Community and the Ecumenical Vice-President of the Supporting As- Patriarchate and raised the issues that sociation of Roman Community Insti- Assistant Treasurer: are still pending. tutions.  Andreas D. Comodromos, CPA Dikaiophylax

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Award, The Nicholas J. Bouras [email protected] COVER PHOTO BY PRESIDENT.GOV.UA Award and the Investiture The Ecumenical Patriarch “will not leave his Ukrainian sons unprotected and abandoned”

In a momentous statement at the ob- that the Ecumeni- servance of the 1030th anniversary of the cal Patriarchate is baptism of Kyivan Rus in which the Sla- on your side. You vic Peoples were Christianized through will not be orpha- the missionary work of Saints Cyril and ned because the Methodios sent by Ecumenical Patriarch Mother Church Photios in the 9th century, His Eminence will find a way to Metropolitan Emmanuel of France, re- become involved presenting His All-Holiness Ecumenical in your progress, Patriarch Bartholomew, declared that His your success, your All-Holiness “will not leave his Ukrainian growth in the faith sons unprotected and abandoned.” He of Christ,” Metro- added: “The Ecumenical Patriarch can- politan Emmanuel not remain blind and deaf to the appeals said. that have been repeated for more than Ukraine’s Pre- a quarter of a century. Sons of the Ukrai- sident Petro Po- roshenko added: “Autocephaly is an 2008 Celebration issue of our inde- In 2008, His All-Holiness participated in the 1,020th baptismal pendence. This anniversary celebration of Kiev-Russia. He is joined by Metropolitan is an issue of our Volodymyr of Kiev and then President Viktor Yushchenko. national security. This is an issue of Orthodox nations, even at the cost of the entire world geopolitics. Dear friends, its own jurisdictional or other benefits, the time of autocephaly of the Ukrainian co-operating always on equal terms with Orthodox Church has definitely come.” the civic and political leadership of these Referring to interference from Moscow, nations, in accordance with the shining he said it was “absolutely necessary to example set by our Lord, the Apostles Meeting in Ukraine cut off all the tentacles used by the coun- and the eminent Fathers of the Church.” Metropolitan Emmanuel meets with Ukraine try-aggressor within our state body.” We offer our prayers to our Lord Jes- President Poroshenko. What His All-Holiness stated ten us Christ and beseech the Most Gracious years ago, during the 1020th baptismal Savior to bring peace and a new flowe- anniversary of Kiev-Russia, remains true: ring to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.  nian Church and its leaders have the right “As the Mother Church of all Orthodox to their place among the Churches. The people, the Ecumenical Patriarchate ne- Mother Church already passed the ruling ver identified itself with one Orthodox on April 20 this year. Namely – to begin nation in particular, but rather suppor- the procedure for achieving the ultima- ted willingly the historic destinies of all te goal – to provide autocephaly [inde- pendence] to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.” His Eminence Metropolitan Em- manuel added that this procedure beca- me possible after the appeal of the Ukra- inian authorities, the president of Ukraine, “which is the successor to the political structure of Kyivan Rus.” “We are sure PHOTOS BY N. MANGINAS; PRESIDENT.GOV.UA; AND ISTOCK

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 1 The Order regrets pressure placed upon religious minorities by Turkish Government

The Order of Saint Andrew, Archons tian Church bestowed the honor of the the plight of religious minorities in Turkey, of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, regrets title of Ecumenical Patriarch upon the it is clear that Erdogan is acting as a dic- the pressure that the Turkish government Patriarch of Constantinople, St. John the tator, going to religious minorities asking has clearly placed upon that nation’s reli- Faster, in the year 586, and all of St. Jo- them to sign a paper that belies reality gious minorities in obtaining a statement hn’s successors have held it since then. when they are in no position to refuse, for on religious freedom from them. It is absurd for the Turkish government, fear that their situation will deteriorate Turkey’s Anadolu Agency reported over fourteen centuries later, to withhold even more. Wednesday: “On Tuesday, in a joint de- this title from the Ecumenical Patriarch, The U.S. Commission on International claration, Turkey’s minority community in a deliberate and calculated gesture of Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recently representatives — including followers disrespect, while claiming that “Turkey released its 2018 Annual Report, which of the Greek Orthodox and Armenian has no problems related to [religious] documents violations of religious free- churches — said that people of different minorities.” dom around the world, and makes re- faiths live ‘freely’. ‘We as religious repre- The Greek Orthodox and Armenian commendations to the U.S. government sentatives and foundation directors of communities within Turkey are well aware on how this fundamental freedom can societies of different religions and beliefs, of the five principal issues of concern that be more effectively protected worldwi- who have been settled in this country for the Order of Saint Andrew has identified de. Once again, the USCIRF has included centuries, are free to follow our beliefs regarding religious freedom for the Ecu- Turkey among its Tier 2 violators – that and practices,’ the declaration read.” menical Patriarchate and all Christians in is, countries where religious freedom On the basis of this statement, Tur- Turkey: violations are systematic, ongoing, and/ kish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan 1. The lack of any legal identity or egregious. This coerced statement declared on Wednesday: “Turkey has no afforded to the Ecumenical Pa- amounts to yet another violation of reli- problems related to [religious] minorities. triarchate by the Turkish state; gious freedom in Turkey. Threatening language of the U.S. evan- 2. The closing in 1971 of the Patriar- gelist, Zionist mentality is unacceptable.” chate’s theological seminary and Religious freedom goes hand in hand One need not be a “U.S. evangelist” the resultant inability to train new with freedom of the press, and more or have a “Zionist mentality” to see that clergy; journalists are imprisoned in Turkey than the statement from representatives of the 3. Confiscation of thousands of the anywhere else in the world. Accordingly, Greek Orthodox and Armenian churches Ecumenical Patriarchate’s pro- we hope that this egregious statement, and other religious minority communities perties by the host government; clearly obtained under duress, will inspire was obtained under duress. 4. Interference in Patriarchal elec- journalists worldwide to investigate and The Turkish government also raised tions; shed light upon the plight of the Ecu- concerns with its reference to His All-Ho- 5. The non-recognition of the Pa- menical Patriarchate and of all Christians liness the Ecumenical Patriarch as the triarchate’s historic and venera- and other religious minorities in Turkey. “Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarch Dimitri ble “Ecumenical” status. And once again, we fervently pray Bartholomew,” as reflected in this Hürri- All these conditions go to the very for our suffering Christian brothers and yet Daily News report. This usage once core of this ancient religious community’s sisters and all those who are persecuted again denies His All-Holiness his rightful very ability to survive. simply for professing their faith in Turkey Ecumenical status. The undivided Chris- In light of them and other aspects of and elsewhere. 

MARCH – JUNE 2018 List as of August 2, 2018

Thomas J. Calamaras, Depoutatos Lee G. Rallis, Ostiarios Nickas J. Yiannias, Depoutatos New York, NY Denver, CO Dubuque, IA Departed on 3/14/2018 Departed on 4/5/2018 Departed on 5/11/2018

Gust C. Kraras, Depoutatos Nick M. Stratas, Depoutatos Xenophon Zapis, Ekdikos Reading, PA Mobile, AL Westlake, OH Departed on 5/5/2018 Departed on 3/22/2018 Departed on 6/13/2018

Captain Mark Poneros, Maestor Judge Nicholas Tsoucalas, Hartoularios James Zathas, Notarios Englewood Cliffs, NJ Weston MA San Diego, CA Departed on 3/12/2018 Departed on 3/22/2018 Departed on 3/31/2018

2 The Archon Newsletter | Fall 2018 Orthodox Christian Leaders hold Religious Freedom Summit

FOCUS ON SURVIVAL AND THE PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND TURKEY

Recently, the senior leaders of the Ar- course of their efforts, they have been tters. In this effort, they were joined by chons of Saint Andrew met in New York honored by the Ecumenical Patriarcharch a handful of churchmen, diplomats and in their indefatigable effort to assist the himself for their service to the Church academic and former governmental ex- senior leader of the Orthodox Christian and the faith they share, with members- perts. All told, the group totaled 30 con- Church in the world - Ecumenical Pa- hip in the order of Saint Andrew. cerned Orthodox Christians, who were triarchate Bartholomew of Constantino- Drawing strength from the exemplary guided all day by Archbishop Demetrios ple - to maintain his perilous perch in the wellspring of appreciation of religious of America at the Archdiocese headquar- Church's most prestigious Sacred See in freedom in the United States, they have ters in New York City. Istanbul. supported the Ecumenical Patriarchate The Order of Saint Andrew has con- The Order of the Archons of Saint An- through decades of difficulties, providing sistently identified five principal issues of drew - the "first-called" apostle and bro- the encouragement, moral leadership, concern regarding the plight of the Ecu- ther of Saint Peter, and the founder of the and financial support that has enabled menical Patriarchate in its relationship Christian Church of Constantinople - is a the institution to survive through diffi- with host Turkish government: 1) the lack group of several hundred accomplished cult times, including pogroms, fire, and of any legal identity afforded to it by the Greek Orthodox laymen, mostly from the all manner of harassment and vandalism. Turkish state; 2) the closing in 1971 of the United States. They have been drawn to- Amidst a disturbing increase of the per- Patriarchate's theological seminary and gether by their devotion to their Church, secution of Christians in the broad area the resultant inability to train new clergy; and have dedicated their lives and all of the Holy Lands and the Middle East, 3) confiscation of thousands of properties manner of their personal resources to the the senior Archons met, as they have by the host government; 4) interference fundamental mission of promoting the several times done in years past, to up- in Patriarchal elections; 5) the non-recog- religious freedom, well-being, and ad- date themselves on current conditions, nition of the Patriarchate's historic and vancement of the Ecumenical Patriarcha- identify the most pressing problems, and venerable "Ecumenical" status. All these te in an often hostile environment. In the develop strategies to address these ma- conditions are fundamental abridgments

Metropolitan Emmanuel of France Archons Laki Vingas and George Gigicos Nicholas Kass PHOTOS BY J. MINDALA

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 3 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM SUMMIT PHOTOS BY J. MINDALA

4 The Archon Newsletter | Fall 2018 of religious freedom. They also go to the Protestant pastor Andrew Brunson, who of Christians in Turkey and neighboring very core of this ancient religious com- has lived and worked in Turkey as a mi- countries. munity's very ability to survive. They are, nister of religion for over two decades The Archons emerged from the day correspondingly, matters that lay at the and has now been charged by the gover- heart of the work of the Archons, and nment with "illegal activity." Linked with having absorbed much information and were at the center of the day's discus- the Archons by a conference call, famed insight, and used it to help articulate con- sions. American religious freedom champion cerns and form new strategies. Their goal In addition, related matters of per- and attorney Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel is to now develop a 2018 strategic plan secution of Christians throughout the of the American Center for Law and Jus- for the Order of Saint Andrew's Religious broader geographic region were ad- tice, who is helping to represent Pastor dressed, both in fact-finding and in stra- Brunson, briefed the group on the on- Freedom Initiatives, that will serve as the tegy-making. Central to this issue is the going trial in Turkey and the conditions roadmap for their efforts in the next three ongoing trial in Turkey of U.S. citizen and there that add to concerns of oppression years. 

Summit Participants • His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios • Archon Peter Skeadas, Treasurer • Archon Andrew E. Manatos Geron of America • Archon Constantine Caras • Archon Alexander Pritsos • His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel • Archon John A. Catsimatidis • Archon Michael Psaros of France • Archon Theofanis V. Economidis • Archon George C. Rockas, Esq. • Fr. Alexander Karloutsos, Archon • Prof. Andre Gerolymatos • James G. Rockas Spiritual Adviser • Archon Andrew J. Ekonomou, JD, PhD • Jay Alan Sekulow, PhD, JD (by phone) • National Commander Anthony J. • Archon Stephen P. Georgeson, Esq. • Archon Rocky Sisson Limberakis, MD, Summit Chair • Archon George D. Gigicos • Archon Christopher Stratakis, Esq. • Archon John Halecky, Jr., National Vice • Fr. Nick Greanias • Archon Andrew Veniopoulos Commander • Hank Hanegraaff • Archon Laki Vingas • Archon Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis, • Archon Peter Kakoyiannis, Esq. • Archon John Zavitsanos, Esq. Secretary • Nicholas Kass

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 5 Turkey Rwanda July 1, 1964: Over 8,000 Turkey bans churches the teaching of closed Greek on the following new island on which government the Ecumenical directive Patriarch Bartholomew was born Offering insights on the issues facing Christians living in the Holy Lands and the Middle East, and wherever they are suffering for their faith. Cyprus Turkey Orthodox U.S.C.I.R.F. ChristianPersecution.com Christians once again in northern names Turkey In accord with the goals of the 3rd Archon Interna- Cyprus still face among the tional Conference on Religious Freedom (Washing- discrimination ton, D.C., December 2017), and as a result of the fo- most egregious llow-up meeting of the Religious Freedom Summit and persecution; violators of (New York, May 2018), the Order of Saint Andrew Turkish religious freedom the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, occupation must throughout the has established a new and dynamic website dedica- end world ted solely to the burning issue of the persecution of Christians worldwide. The new site, ChristianPersecution.com, which launched on July 1, 2018, calls attention to the dis- turbing increase in the persecution of Christians in the broad area of the Holy Lands and the Middle East, and worldwide, by posting news articles about Pakistan Iraq this persecution, along with commentary to help Or- Persecution Kurdish thodox Christians, other Christians, and all people of good will understand what is happening to Chris- of Pakistani Government tians around the world, and why. Articles are publi- Christians imposes shed almost daily, and the site also offers people an heightens in discriminatory opportunity to report on instances of persecution wherever and whenever they take place around the first six months new regulation globe. of 2018 on Assyrian One principal focus of ChristianPersecution. Christians com is to provide ongoing news updates about the plight of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in its relations- hip with host Turkish government. This site also provides regular news of the per- secution of Christians throughout the broader geo- graphic region and around the world. As Orthodox Christians and Archons of the Ecumenical Patriar- Syria Chad chate, our concern for our fellow Christians is truly Historic “A threat to ecumenical; we stand in solidarity and raise our voices in fervent prayer for all of those around the Christian the way we world who are suffering for bearing the name of Je- presence in live together”: sus Christ. the Middle New ruler of Above all, we should heed the words of the Lord Jesus: “Love your enemies and pray for those who East dwindling Chad appoints persecute you” (St. Matthew 5:44) because Muslim sultan The Archons also hope that the news presen- of conflict, to govern ted on this site about the persecution of Christians worldwide will help to inspire concerted efforts persecution Christian area by governments, human rights organizations, and other relevant entities to alleviate their plight. 

6 The Archon Newsletter | Fall 2018 RUSSIA

Algeria UN Human Rights Committee calls on Algerian government to “guarantee TURKEY freedom of religion to all,” SYRIA CYPRUS stop harassing IRAQ IRAN Christians WEST BANK ALGERIA EGYPT

Iran Christians seized from CHAD homes, pastor arrested and tasered despite NIGERIA offering no

resistance UGANDA

RWANDA

Egypt Egypt Egypt West Bank Copts’ homes Coptic Mob attack Catholic priest attacked after Christians on Coptic attacked in they protest attacked after Orthodox Bethlehem after Muslim men Facebook church giving refuge swimming post showing encouraged to tourists naked in front ‘contempt of by police, mob of them Islam’ chants ‘No church will be allowed here’

Uganda Nigeria Nigeria Russia Christian Over 6,000 Death toll in Modern children Christians – Jos, Nigeria diplomacy kidnapped “mostly children, attacks at publishes by Islamists in women and the 218, including Russian-linked Uganda in 2015 aged” – killed Assemblies of propaganda are found this year God pastor, to discredit wife and son Ecumenical Patriarchate

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 7 Who is Pastor Andrew Brunson? Brunson is a native of North Carolina and an evangelical Presbyterian pastor who worked in Izmir on Turkey’s Aegean coast, where he was a pastor at the Izmir Resurrection Church. He is being accused of terrorism and espionage related charges by the Turkish Government and faces up to 35 years in prison if convicted. His trial is set to resume in October 2018.

Statement of National Commander Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, calling for the Immediate Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson from Turkish Prison

We note with sorrow that there has been explains that Pastor Brunson is “an Ame- worked in Turkey for over 22 years.” little progress in Turkey regarding the un- rican citizen and leader of a small Protes- The American Center of Law and Jus- alienable rights that democratic nations tant Christian church who is facing up to tice (ACLJ) explained the truth about the take for granted. Chief among these is 35 years imprisonment on false terrorism charges against Pastor Brunson: “Pastor the freedom of religion, which the gover- and espionage related charges.” Andrew is innocent. This isn’t a real trial nment of Turkey is brazenly disregarding According to USCIRF, Pastor Brunson -- it’s a show trial. He’s being held as a po- in holding the American Pastor Andrew “was initially detained by Turkish officials litical prisoner because of his Christian Brunson prisoner since October 2016. on October 7, 2016 and accused of mem- faith.” The Order calls upon the government of bership in an armed terrorist organiza- The Turkish government, however, is Turkey to release Pastor Brunson imme- tion. On March 13, 2018, Turkish prosecu- not even allowing Pastor Brunson the ri- diately and reaffirm its commitment to tors indicted Pastor Brunson on terrorism ght to defend himself against these false religious freedom as an unalienable hu- and espionage related charges, seeking accusations. Instead, their proceedings man right. a sentence of up to 35 years’ imprison- against him on these trumped-up char- The United States Commission on In- ment. His first hearing took place on April ges are as hollow and dishonest as the ternational Religious Freedom (USCIRF) 16, 2018. Pastor Brunson has lived and charges.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Approx 1995 April 2016 July 15, 2016 October 2016 Dec 9, 2016 March 2017 May 2017 Brunson moves Brunson files A coup d’état Several months Court hear- Formally in- Erdogan to Turkey an application was attempted after the failed ing indicates dicted in March questions why to become to renew his in Turkey coup attempt Brunson has on charges of US is asking Evangelical residence visa against state in Turkey, been charged espionage and for Brunson’s pastor institutions, Brunson is with “mem- having links to release even as including the arrested and bership in an terrorist organi- the US refused government accused of armed terrorist zations to extradite and President plotting to organization.” Fethullah Recep Tayyip overthrow the The judge Gulen. Gulen Erdoğan. Turkish govern- reportedly is an exiled ment. mentioned cleric living in allegations PA whom the that Brunson Turkish govern- is linked to the ment accuses Gülen move- of being be- ment hind the failed coup attempt.

8 The Archon Newsletter | Fall 2018 “We leave the courthouse with serious concerns. Today’s eleven hours of proceedings were dominated by wild conspiracies, tor- tured logic, and secret witnesses, but no real evidence to speak of. Upon these rests a man’s life. Worse still, the judge’s decision at the conclusion of today’s hearing to dismiss all of the witnesses called by Pastor Brunson’s defense without listening to a single minute of their testimony is simply unconscionable.”

USCIRF Vice Chair Sandra Jolley after attending the May 7, 2018 Turkish court proceedings

USCIRF Vice Chair Sandra Jolley at- of their testimony; it was all completely Pastor Brunson, but is grateful for Sena- tended the May 7, 2018 Turkish court hearsay and conjecture. In fact, in what tor Lankford’s attention to this all-impor- proceedings against Pastor Brunson and would have been stunning admissions tant issue and determination to bring the commented: “We leave the courthouse in an American courtroom, all 7 witnes- plight of Pastor Brunson to the United with serious concerns. Today’s eleven ses testified that they had not perso- States Congress. We hope that Congress hours of proceedings were dominated nally seen or heard Pastor Andrew do by wild conspiracies, tortured logic, and anything.” will act as is necessary in this case, and secret witnesses, but no real evidence The Order applauds the statement that Turkey will choose freedom and res- to speak of. Upon these rests a man’s of Senator James Lankford (R-OK), who pect for the human rights of Pastor Brun- life. Worse still, the judge’s decision at spoke at the Third Archon International son over the alienation of its most impor- the conclusion of today’s hearing to dis- Religious Freedom Conference last De- tant NATO ally. miss all of the witnesses called by Pastor cember: “It is unconscionable that Tur- With trust in our Lord and Savior Brunson’s defense without listening to a key, a NATO ally, has unjustly held an Jesus Christ and gratitude to Almighty single minute of their testimony is simply American pastor in prison since October God for our Orthodox faith, we stand unconscionable.” 2016.... If Turkey does not release Dr. An- in prayerful hope and solidarity with The ACLJ, which also had a represen- drew Brunson, Congress stands ready to tative at the May 7, 2018 hearing, noted take necessary and appropriate action.” our fellow Christians and all people of that, as at past hearings, “the first two The Order hopes that such action will good will, praying urgently for the re- witnesses were once again ‘secret.’ They be rendered unnecessary by the gover- lease of Pastor Brunson and for his safe had no firsthand knowledge about any nment of Turkey’s immediate release of return to his family. 

Aug 24, 2017 May 15, 2018 July 18, 2018 July 25, 2018 July 26, 2018 July 31, 2018 Aug 1, 2018 Anadolu, a National President Turkey releases Vice President A Turkish court US imposes state-run Commander Trump said Brunson to Pence calls rules against sanctions on news agency, Limberakis, it is a “total house arrest on Turkish Brunson’s two Turkish reports that calls for disgrace” that on Wednesday President appeal to be officials prosecutor Immediate Turkey won’t re- and orders Erdoğan to re- released from submits new Release of lease Brunson him to wear lease Brunson house arrest evidence cor- Brunson from an electronic or face signifi- roborating two Turkish Prison monitoring cant sanctions charges against device Brunson: sup- port of a terror- ist organization and political or military espio- nage

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 9 ANNUAL

Father Alexander and Presbytera Xanthi Karloutsos to be recipients of 2018 Athenagoras Human Rights Award Father Alexander and Presbytera for the basic rights and religious freedom partnership and team well-known throu- Xanthi Karloutsos will be honored as of all people. ghout the Archdiocese and the Orthodox the 2018 recipients of the Athenagoras Past recipients of the Award have World. Father Alex and Presbytera Xanthi Human Rights Award. The Award will be included Presidents Jimmy Carter and have served with unparalleled distinction presented by the Order of Saint Andrew, George H. W. Bush, Mother Teresa, Elie the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Greek Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarcha- Wiesel, Mikhail Gorbachev, Admiral Ja- Orthodox Archdiocese of America, their te, at the organization’s annual banquet mes Stavridis, Vice President Joe Biden beloved Dormition Church of the Hamp- Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at the New York and last year’s recipient, Emilia Kamvisi Hilton Hotel. and Efstratios Valamios, representing tons and innumerable philanthropic en- The Award, established in 1986, is pre- the fishermen of Lesbos and the Greek deavors in the international community. sented annually to a person or organiza- Islands. Indeed, they are most worthy recipients tion that has consistently exemplified by Father Alexander and Presbytera of the 2018 Athenagoras Human Rights action, purpose and dedication concern Xanthi Karloutsos, who have been a true Award. 

George E. Safiol named recipient of Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship The Order is pleased to announce that Limberakis, MD, said, "Archon Safiol has field of higher edu- George E. Safiol, Archon Archiophylax, has exemplified tremendous stewardship of cation and name been nominated as the recipient of this time, talent and resources in support of him as the re- year's Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Ex- the Mother Church of Constantinople, cipient of this traordinary Archon Stewardship. Archon the Orthodox Christian Church throu- prestigious Safiol has been a member of the Order's ghout the United States, and to the Award in governing body, the National Council, for mission of the Order of Saint Andrew in recogni- nearly 20 years and served as Chairman of which all children of God should be gran- tion of the the Audit Committee and of the Bouras ted religious freedom as a fundamental, extraordi- Award for the last seven years. A special tri- inalienable human right. With the bles- nary service bute dinner dance will be held at the New sings of Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of exemplified York Athletic Club, Friday evening, Oct. 26, America, the National Council deemed it by National as part of the Order's annual three-day as- most appropriate to recognize his many Vice Comman- sembly, Oct. 26-28. accomplishments within the Church, the der Bouras of bles- National Commander Anthony J. business world, the military and in the sed memory." 

10 The Archon Newsletter | Fall 2018 ARCHON WEEKEND

Friday 4PM—5:30PM Joint Meeting of National Council and Regional Commanders NEW YORK HILTON MIDTOWN, CONCOURSE A, LOWER LEVEL  Private meeting OCT 26 with members of the National Council and Regional Commanders

7PM—11PM Nicholas J. Bouras Award For Extraordinary Archon Stewardship Award Presentation and Dinner Dance NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB  Honoring George A. Safiol, Archon Archiophylax

Saturday 8:30AM—9:30AM Orientation Breakfast for Archons-elect and their spouses NEW YORK HILTON MIDTOWN, RENDEZVOUS & PETIT TRIANON  Presentation by the OCT 27 National Commander

9:30AM—12:30PM Archon General Assembly

NEW YORK HILTON MIDTOWN, TRIANON BALLROOM  Meeting to discuss religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

NOW TAKING 12:30PM—1:30PM Archon Agape Luncheon ROOM RESERVATIONS NEW YORK HILTON MIDTOWN, MERCURY SUITE  Agape  212-586-7000 Luncheon which will feature Her Royal Highness Tatiana New York Hilton Midtown of Greece and Denmark. 1335 6th Avenue New York, NY 10019 1:30PM—2:30PM Archon Boot Camp Group discounted rate is:  Chairman John Zavitsanos to $329.00 (Code: ARCHONS) NEW YORK HILTON MIDTOWN, NASSAU ROOM Effective until address Archons-elect on responsibilities. September 22, 2018

6PM—10PM Athenagoras Human Rights Award Banquet

NEW YORK HILTON MIDTOWN, GRAND BALLROOM  Black-tie gala honoring Father Alexander and Presbytera Xanthi Karloutsos.

Sunday 9AM Matins and Procession of Archons and Archons-Elect ARCHDIOCESAN CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY TRINITY, UNDERCROFT  Group portrait OCT 28 and procession into the Cathedral for Matins.

10AM Archiepiscopal Divine Liturgy and Investiture of the Class of 2018

ARCHDIOCESAN CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY TRINITY  Divine Liturgy and Investiture.

1PM Archon Fellowship Reception PHOTOS PANAGOS BY D. AND J. MINDALA CATHEDRAL CENTER BALLROOM  Archon Fellowship Reception of Thanksgiving

Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle 11 PHOTO BRIEFS Archons at the Clergy-Laity Congress The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle held an Archon Family Reception during the Clergy-Laity Congress in Boston, MA, July 4, 2018. National Commander Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis welcomed guests and hierarchs which included His Eminence Archbi- shop Demetrios Geron of America, His Eminence Apostolos Elder Metropolitan of Derkon, His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos of Selyvria, and His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston. Later that week, the Order hosted a luncheon at Mistral Restau- rant in honor of the Patriarchal Representatives in attendance. 

Archon Family Reception Luncheon in honor of representatives A custom 4th of July themed plate depicting Paul Revere holding a Archons with the representatives from the Ecumenical Patriarchate. lantern with the slogan, “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works in heaven.” were presented to the hierarchs. PHOTOS BY J. MINDALA

Metropolitan Maximos with Archon Michael Psaros greets Archon Arthur Anton, Sr. speaks Dr. Limberakis with Archons George Father Alex and Dr. Limberakis. Archbishop Demetrios and at the Grand Banquet. Behrakis and George Danis. Metropolitan Apostolos.

“All of us want you to know – especially those of us who have been granted the honor to bear the name “Archon” – that although our bodies dwell here in these United States, our hearts are with you in the Queen of Cities, our beloved Constantinople. Our industry and professions are here, but our intentions and meditations are there. Our daily thoughts and concerns are here in the mundane pursuits of our lives, but our eternal aspirations and cares are with you; for without you, there is no more Orthodox Christian Faith in this land we call America.” –National Commander 12 The Archon Newsletter | Fall 2018 Annual Archon Lenten Retreat The 15th Annual Archon Lenten Retreat took place at the Dormition of the Vir- gin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton, NY, March 16-18, 2018. Hank Hanegraaff, also known as the Bi- ble Answer Man, was the retreat speaker who spoke on the topic of “Experiencing the Authentic Christian Life”. The retreat was organized under the chairmanship of Archon Peter J. Skeadas and co-chair- man Archon Michael G. Psaros. 

Archon Peter Skeadas, Spirituality Committee Hank Hanegraaff, “The Bible Answer Man”. Chairman.

Archon Damianakis leads Lenten Retreat on Iconography Archons of the Metropolis of Atlanta hold spring meeting On March 23-25, 2018, Archon Elias Damianakis of New Port Richey, With the blessings of Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, twenty-two Florida led a Lenten Retreat for 15 students at Hellenic College Holy Archons from the Metropolis of Atlanta gathered on March 10, 2018 Cross, aimed at promoting the art of iconography. Archon Damianakis, for their annual Spring Meeting and Banquet in Atlanta, Georgia. a professional iconographer himself, emphasized the importance Regional Commander Dr. Manuel Tissura organized and led meetings of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on the development of Christian Art, for the weekend. Reports were heard from Archons Stephen Orthodox Iconography, and the Fine Arts in general during a casual Georgeson and Michael Missios. discussion. Archon Historian George Demacopoulos, Ph.D, Professor of Theology Students of various Greek, Russian and Coptic Orthodox jurisdictions at Fordham University was the featured speaker that weekend who participated, including several clergy children from surrounding area spoke about the Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham parishes. The students completed an icon of the Theotokos in honor University where one of the main concerns is the topic of Orthodoxy

ARCHON RETREAT PHOTOS BY J. MINDALA of the Annunciation.  and Human Rights. 

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List complete as of August 2, 2018 List includes donor name, city and state of residence and offikion date. Each day sponsored represents at least a $3,000 pledge donation.

33 Days Sponsored 1 Day Sponsored Frank N. Demeris • Houston, TX • 10/16/16 The Nicholas J. & Anna K. Bouras Harold Anagnos John W. Demetropoulos • Scottsdale, AZ • Foundation, Inc. • Summit, NJ 10/10/04 Leon W. Andris • Silver Spring, MD • 3/9/03 George C. Demos, Esq. • Huntington Beach, Merkourios Angeliades • Sands Point, NY • CA • 10/20/13 10/20/13 10 Days Sponsored Peter M. Dion • Palm Beach, FL • 3/23/86 Peter T. Arbes • Chatam, NJ • 10/31/10 Peter Karmanos, Jr. • Orchard Lake, MI • Nikitas Drakotos • Riverdale, NY • 3/3/85 5/6/15 Lewis A. Assaley, Ph.D. • Cincinnati, OH • 10/26/08 Theofanis V. Economidis • Los Altos, CA • 3/3/96 Harry G. Athanasiou • Pittsburgh, PA • 3 Days Sponsored 10/22/17 Anastasius Efstratiades, J.D. • Cherry Hill, NJ • 10/19/14 Thomas S. Cappas • Highland, IN • 10/10/04 Arthur C. Anton, Sr. • North Andover, MA • John P. Eliopoulos, M.D. • Swampscott, MA Michael S. Johnson • Denver, CO • 1/1/80 4/7/76 • 10/31/10 John Pappajohn • Des Moines, IA • 2/18/01 Arthur Balourdos • Lincolnwood, IL • 10/26/08 John Fotopoulos, Ph.D. • Munster, IL • Harry W. Spell • Edina, MN • 10/16/11 10/22/17 Michael Bapis • Manhasset, NY • 10/22/17 William Spell • Edina, MN • 10/18/15 Isidoros Garifalakis • Vancouver, WA • Nick Bapis • Salt Lake City, UT • 10/28/07 10/10/04 Christ Stratakis • New York, NY • 3/8/98 Drake Behrakis • Sudbury, MA • 10/16/11 Thomas Gatzunis • Marlborough, MA • Tim Tassopoulos • Atlanta, GA • 10/28/07 Dr. Gerald Biernacki • Toledo, OH • 10/21/12 10/22/17 Frank Boardman • Charlotte, NC • 10/22/17 David P. Gdovin • Vestal, NY • 10/31/10 2 Days Sponsored Dr. Nicholas Bournias • Birmingham, MI • Geofrey J. Greenleaf • Novelty, OH • Peter J. Barris • McLean, VA • 10/10/04 10/18/15 10/19/14 Stephen Cherpelis • Douglaston, NY • Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis • Chatam, NJ Vassilios B. Grous • Greenwich, CT • 2/18/01 • 10/28/07 10/28/07 Peter Chiopelas • Beechhurst, NY • 10/16/16 Justin Bozonelis • New York, NY • 10/22/17 John Halecky, Jr. • Summit, NJ • 7/20/82 Stephen A. Georgeson • Atlanta, GA • Paul A. Bregianos • Brooklyn, NY • 10/18/15 Stavros Haviaras • Muttontown, NY • 10/20/13 3/9/03 Daniel Breno • Mt. Airy, MD • 11/1/09 John A. Hilaris • Elmhurst, IL • 10/16/16 Demitrios Halakos • Greenville, DE • Anthony Brigis • Sea Cliff, NY • 10/18/15 10/18/15 Carl R. Hollister • Mason, OH • 10/22/17 Robert M. Buchanan, Jr. • Jackson, MS • Theodore D. Konopisos • Newport Beach, 10/20/13 Timothy J. Joannides • Cheyenne, WY • CA • 10/18/15 10/23/05 John S. Buzas • San Marino, CA • 10/19/14 Steven M. Laduzinsky • Chicago, IL • 11/1/09 Peter Kakoyiannis • Yardley, PA • 3/8/98 John P. Calamos, Sr. • Aurora, IL • 10/18/15 Nicholas L. Lekas • Hudson, OH • 10/20/13 Demetrius G. Kalamaras • Staten Island, Tykye G. Camaras • Corona Del Mar, CA • NY • Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis • Rydal, PA • 3/12/95 3/8/87 Dr.George Kallins • Downey, CA • 10/31/10 Constantine G. Caras • Greenville, DE • Dr. Michael J. Patzakis • San Marino, CA • 3/8/98 Chris Karamanos • Toms River, NJ • 10/16/11 10/22/06 Nicholas Carras • Myersville, MD • 10/23/05 Dr. Stamatios Kartalopoulos • Annandale, Paun Peters • Fort Worth, TX • 10/19/14 NJ • 2/28/99 James C. Catrickes • Haverford, PA • George E. Safiol • Weston, MA • 3/16/97 10/18/15 Michael Kavourias • Manhasset, NY • 10/16/16 Franklin Sisson • Paradise Valley, AZ • Zenon Christodoulou, Ph.D. • North Branch, 10/16/16 NJ • 10/16/16 Konstantinos Kazakos • Clemmons, NC • 10/22/06 John Zavitsanos • Houston, TX • 10/10/04 John N. Colis • Glenview, IL • 10/20/13 Lazaros Kircos • Grosse Pointe, MI • Thomas E. Constance • Sands Point, NY • 10/10/04 10/23/05 Theodore X. Koinis • PearLand, TX • John J. Couchell • Spartanburg, SC • 10/21/12 10/21/12

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1 Days Sponsored (continued) Michael Spanos • Stockton, CA • 6/6/04 Drake Behrakis • Sudbury, MA • 10/16/11 William Korchak • Seaford, NY • 10/22/17 James D. Speros • Wellesley, MA • 3/10/02 Anastasios S. Betzelos • Chicago, IL • 3/19/89 Dr. Harry N. Kotsis • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI • Christos Spyropoulos • Old Brookville, NY • Dr. Gerald Biernacki • Toledo, OH • 10/21/12 11/1/09 10/22/06 Michael Bilirakis • Tarpon Springs, FL • 3/23/86 Demetrios Stathopoulos • Victor, NY • 10/19/14 John S. Koudounis • Chicago, IL • 10/16/16 John J. Blazakis • Somerset, NJ • 10/31/10 Michael Stefanoudakis • Denver, CO • 10/18/15 Mihail D. Koulakis • The Hills, TX • 11/1/09 Frank Boardman • Charlotte, NC • 10/22/17 Thomas M. Suehs • Austin, TX • 10/16/11 Arthur Labros • Brookfield, WI • 10/31/10 Dr. Nicholas Bournias • Birmingham, MI • Markos Lagos • Dunedin, FL • 10/19/14 Nicholas E. Terezis • Pittsburgh, PA • 10/18/15 10/18/15 Elias Lambiris • New York, NY • 10/18/15 George Tsandikos • New York, NY • 3/20/94 Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis • Chatam, NJ • 10/28/07 Nick Latousakis • Weirton, WV • 10/16/16 Peter A. Tsudis • Pittsburgh, PA • 10/22/17 Justin Bozonelis • New York, NY • 10/22/17 Constantine Liollio • Houston, TX • 10/22/17 George A. Tsougarakis • Englewood, NJ • 10/16/11 Paul A. Bregianos • Brooklyn, NY • 10/18/15 Andrew Liveris • Midland, MI • 10/31/10 Dr. Sotirios J. Vahaviolos • Princeton, NJ • Daniel Breno • Mt. Airy, MD • 11/1/09 Emanuel N. Logothetis • Summit, NJ • 2/28/88 10/10/04 Anthony Brigis • Sea Cliff, NY • 10/18/15 Costas T. Los • Harrison, NY • 3/4/90 George Vittas • Bedford, TX • 10/22/17 Robert M. Buchanan, Jr. • Jackson, MS • Dr. Nicholas G. Loutsion • Canonsburg, PA • Peter A. Vlachos • New York, NY • 2/18/01 10/20/13 3/9/03 Dr. Theodore Vlahos • Safety Harbor, FL • John S. Buzas • San Marino, CA • 10/19/14 Keith Maib • Leawood, KS • 10/19/14 10/22/06 Emil Bzdil • Freeland, PA • 2/17/01 George G. Makris • Alpine, NJ • 10/23/05 Gus Vratsinas • Little Rock, AR • 3/10/02 John P. Calamos, Sr. • Aurora, IL • 10/18/15 Andrew E. Manatos • Bethesda, MD • 2/24/91 Gary M. Vrionis • Danville, CA • 10/23/05 Tykye G. Camaras • Corona Del Mar, CA • Nikitas Manias • Palm Harbor, FL • 10/18/15 Leonard Zangas • Manhasset, NY • 10/31/10 3/12/95 Theodore P. Maniatakos • Los Angeles, CA • Steve Zervoudis • Englewood, NJ • 10/16/16 Thomas S. Cappas • Highland, IN • 10/10/04 10/18/15 George P. Zimmar, Ph.D. • Briarcliff Manor, NY Constantine G. Caras • Greenville, DE • 3/8/98 John G. Manos • Bloomingdale, IL • 3/1/13 • 10/23/05 Nicholas Carras • Myersville, MD • 10/23/05 George Marinides, M.D., Ph.D. • Amherst, NY • 10/22/17 Nick T. Catranis • Mobile, AL • 3/5/00 All Exarch’s Appeal Participants Nikiforos Mathews • Stamford, CT • 11/1/09 James C. Catrickes • Haverford, PA • 10/18/15 Peter Allan, Ph.D. • Fort Lee, NJ • 3/19/89 Richard K. McGee • Houston, TX • 10/16/16 James T. Cavalaris • Charlotte, NC • 3/3/85 Ernest W. Anast • Yorba Linda, CA • 3/3/96 Jeffrey Michals • Wall, NJ • 10/22/17 Arthur Chagaris • Mahwah, NJ • 3/9/03 Ernie Anastos • Armonk, NY • 3/8/87 Frank Mihalopoulos • Dallas, TX • 10/31/10 Stephen Cherpelis • Douglaston, NY • 2/18/01 Leon W. Andris • Silver Spring, MD • 3/9/03 George H. Mitsanas • Palos Verdes Est., CA • Peter Chiopelas • Beechhurst, NY • 10/16/16 10/22/17 Merkourios Angeliades • Sands Point, NY • Zenon Christodoulou, Ph.D. • North Branch, NJ 10/20/13 Anthony A. Nichols • Skokie, IL • 2/24/91 • 10/16/16 Arthur C. Anton Jr. • Carlisle, MA • 10/20/13 Tom Nixon • Charlotte, NC • 10/16/16 Gerald B. Clonaris • Charlotte, NC • 3/3/96 Arthur C. Anton, Sr. • North Andover, MA • Steve C. Padis • Danville, CA • 10/20/13 John N. Colis • Glenview, IL • 10/20/13 4/7/76 Anthony Palmieri • Newtown Square, PA • Thomas E. Constance • Sands Point, NY • Prof. John Antonopoulos • Staten Island, NY • 10/21/12 10/23/05 3/15/92 James Pantelidis • New York, NY • 10/21/12 Demetrios P. Constantinides • Brookhaven, GA Peter T. Arbes • Chatam, NJ • 10/31/10 • 4/3/16 Peter G. Pappas • Centerville, MD • 3/23/86 Kostandinos Arger, MD • Reno, NV • 10/16/11 Panagiotis Contos • Denver, CO • 10/22/06 Pete Parthenis, Sr. • Inverness, IL • 10/28/07 Dr. James P. Argires • Lancaster, PA • 2/24/91 Jerry A. Costacos • Seattle, WA • 7/4/82 Solon P. Patterson • Atlanta, GA • 3/9/03 Clifford Argue • Mercer Island, WA • 10/10/04 Prof. Demetrios Costaras • Beechhurst, NY • Gus G. Perdikakis • Maineville, OH • 3/7/82 Hon. Andrew S. Armatas • Denver, CO • 3/7/82 3/11/79 Demetrios Polos • Highland Park, NJ • 10/19/14 Lewis A. Assaley, Ph.D. • Cincinnati, OH • Jon J. Couchell • Spartanburg, SC • 10/21/12 Theodore J. Poplos • Memphis, TN • 10/19/14 10/26/08 George Danigeles • Elmhurst, IL • 10/28/07 Gerry Ranglas • Rancho Santa Fe • 3/10/02 Basil M. Assimakopoulos • Potomac, MD • Christo Daphnides • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL • Dr. Peter Scamagas • Fresno, CA • 10/28/07 6/1/99 1972 Byron Scordelis • Saratoga, CA • 10/16/16 Dr. Vaios N. Athanasiou • Bee Cave, TX • George J. Dariotis • Manhasset, NY • 2/18/01 10/22/06 John C. Scurtis • Miami, FL • 10/28/07 George Demacopoulos Ph.D. • Commack, NY Peter Baganakis • New Milford, NJ • 3/9/03 • 10/31/10 Constantine Sideridis • Salem, MA • 10/18/15 Arthur Balourdos • Lincolnwood, IL • 10/26/08 Harry J. Demas • Bay Head, NJ • 2/28/99 George A. Sifakis • Arlington, VA • 10/22/17 Andrew T. Banis • Walnut Creek, CA • 3/4/02 Frank N. Demeris • Houston, TX • 10/16/16 John Sitilides • McLean, VA • 10/22/17 Michael Bapis • Manhasset, NY • 10/22/17 John W. Demetropoulos • Scottsdale, AZ • Peter J. Skeadas • Greenwich, CT • 10/10/04 Nick Bapis • Salt Lake City, UT • 10/28/07 10/10/04 Alex Spanos • Stockton, CA • 1/14/72 Peter J. Barris • McLean, VA • 10/10/04 George C. Demos, Esq. • Huntington Beach, Dean Spanos • San Diego, CA • 6/6/04 CA • 10/20/13 Peter J. Basset • Weston, MA • 3/20/94

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All Exarch’s Appeal Participants (continued) Stratos E. Inglesis • Potomac, MD • 11/8/98 Thomas C. Kyrus • Virginia Beach, VA • 1/1/78 Dennis K. Dickos, MD • Carmel, IN • 3/15/92 Timothy J. Joannides • Cheyenne, WY • Arthur Labros • Brookfield, WI • 10/31/10 10/23/05 James Dimitrion • Waretown, NJ • 3/5/00 Steven M. Laduzinsky • Chicago, IL • 11/1/09 Michael S. Johnson • Denver, CO • 1/1/80 Peter M. Dion • Palm Beach, FL • 3/23/86 Markos Lagos • Dunedin, FL • 10/19/14 Thomas G. Jordan • Grosse Pointe, MI • Elias Lambiris • New York, NY • 10/18/15 George N. Donkar • Savannah, GA • 10/21/12 10/31/10 Nick Latousakis • Weirton, WV • 10/16/16 Poti G. Doukas • Littleton, CO • 10/18/15 Constantine Kaganis • Bronx, NY • 10/16/11 George K. Lavas • Rockville Centre, NY • Steven Doulaveris • Florence, SC • 11/1/09 Peter Kakoyiannis • Yardley, PA • 3/8/98 3/20/94 Nikitas Drakotos • Riverdale, NY • 3/3/85 Demetrius G. Kalamaras • Staten Island, NY • Nicholas L. Lekas • Hudson, OH • 10/20/13 Theofanis V. Economidis • Los Altos, CA • George M. Kalambokis • Palm Harbor, FL • William G. Lianos • Grosse Pointe, MI • 3/3/96 3/4/90 10/16/16 Victor J. Economy • Decatur, GA • 10/10/04 Stephen S. Kalivas, R. Ph. • Peabody, MA • Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis • Rydal, PA • 3/8/87 Anastasius Efstratiades, J.D. • Cherry Hill, NJ 10/21/12 Anthony C. Limberakis • Newtown, PA • • 10/19/14 William Kallinikos • Oceanside, NY • 10/23/05 Dr. Cary J. Limberakis • Ambler, PA • 10/10/04 Andrew J. Ekonomou, Ph.D. • Atlanta, GA • Dr. George Kallins • Downey, CA • 10/31/10 10/19/14 Demetreos A. Limberakis • Peabody, MA • John Kalucis, M.D. • Middleburg Heights, OH 10/31/10 John P. Eliopoulos, MD • Swampscott, MA • • 10/20/13 10/31/10 Dr. John Lingas • Portland, OR • 1/1/85 Andrew Kampiziones • Florence, SC • 3/26/83 Michael S. Emanuel • McLean, VA • 11/1/09 Constantine Liollio • Houston, TX • 10/22/17 Demitri P. Karagias • Deal, NJ • 3/5/00 John Fotopoulos, Ph.D. • Munster, IL • 10/22/17 Andrew Liveris • Midland, MI • 10/31/10 George L. Karagias • West Allenhurst, NJ • Dr. Kenneth Frangadakis • Saratoga, CA • 3/16/97 Demetrios Logothetis • Riverwoods, IL • 3/5/00 10/10/04 Chris Karamanos • Toms River, NJ • 10/16/11 Phillip T. Frangos • East Lansing, MI • 10/20/13 Emanuel N. Logothetis • Summit, NJ • 2/28/88 Tom Karas • Sonoma, CA • 11/21/12 Nick Furris • Jacksonville, FL • 10/23/05 Arthur Loridas • Needham, MA • 10/22/06 Peter Karmanos, Jr. • Orchard Lake, MI • 5/6/15 Jim Gabriel, Jr. • Centerport, NY • 11/1/09 Costas T. Los • Harrison, NY • 3/4/90 Dr. Stamatios Kartalopoulos • Annandale, NJ Michael P. Gabriel, M.D. • Brooklyn, NY • 1997 • 2/28/99 Dr. Nicholas G. Loutsion • Canonsburg, PA • 3/9/03 Alvin C. Galloway • Tucker, GA • 3/19/89 John V. Kassimatis • Garden City, NY • 3/9/03 Steven Lukac • Hubbard, OH • 10/16/11 Isidoros Garifalakis • Vancouver, WA • 10/10/04 Emanuel G. Katsoulis • Manhasset, NY • Thomas Gatzunis • Marlborough, MA • 10/31/10 Alexander Mackiewicz • Allenton, PA • 3/20/94 10/22/17 Michael Kavourias • Manhasset, NY • 10/16/16 Eleftherios Maggos • Leo, IN • 10/21/12 David P. Gdovin • Vestal, NY • 10/31/10 Theodore G. Kays • Coral Gables, FL • 3/9/03 Keith Maib • Leawood, KS • 10/19/14 Leslie P. George • Marietta, GA • 10/22/06 Konstantinos Kazakos • Clemmons, NC • George G. Makris • Alpine, NJ • 10/23/05 Stephen A. Georgeson • Atlanta, GA • 3/9/03 10/22/06 John D. Malatras • Charlotte, NC • 2/28/99 Nicolaos A. Georgiafentis • Itasca, IL • 10/26/08 Lazaros Kircos • Grosse Pointe, MI • 10/10/04 Chris C. Maletis • Portland, OR • 10/26/08 Renos Georgiou • Bayside, NY • 10/23/05 Sam N. Kleto • Charlotte, NC • 10/23/05 Louis G. Malevitis • Oak Brook, IL • 3/3/96 Fotios Gerasopoulos • Jackson Heights, NY • Theodore P. Klingos • New York, NY • 11/1/09 Andrew E. Manatos • Bethesda, MD • 2/24/91 3/20/94 Theodore X. Koinis • PearLand, TX • 10/21/12 Mike A. Manatos • Bethesda, MD • 10/22/06 Larry R. Gess • Atlanta, GA • 3/12/95 George Kokkinakis • Ramsey, NJ • 3/8/87 Nikitas Manias • Palm Harbor, FL • 10/18/15 John Gidicsin • Brooklyn, NY • 2/17/01 George M. Kondos • Scarsdale, NY • 3/10/02 Theodore P. Maniatakos • Los Angeles, CA • Geofrey J. Greenleaf • Novelty, OH • 10/19/14 Nicholas D. Konides • N.Wildwood, NJ • 10/18/15 Dr. John Grossomanides, Jr. • Westerly, RI • 3/12/95 John G. Manos • Bloomingdale, IL • 3/1/13 4/14/12 Theodore D. Konopisos • Newport Beach, CA William B. Marianes • Tucker, GA • 2/18/01 Vassilios B. Grous • Greenwich, CT • 10/28/07 • 10/18/15 George Marinides, M.D., Ph.D. • Amherst, NY Gary C. Grysiak • Monroeville, PA • 2/28/99 George J. Kontogiannis • Columbus, OH • • 10/22/17 10/10/04 Demitrios Halakos • Greenville, DE • 10/18/15 Nikiforos Mathews • Stamford, CT • 11/1/09 William Korchak • Seaford, NY • 10/22/17 John Halecky, Jr. • Summit, NJ • 7/20/82 Richard K. McGee • Houston, TX • 10/16/16 George H. Kossaras • Carefree, AZ • 3/10/02 Dn. Stephen E. Hall • Millsboro, DE • 2/28/99 John A. Mehos • Jersey City, NJ • 2/18/01 Dr. Harry N. Kotsis • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI • Eva Hannen • Linden, NJ • 10/22/06 Jeffrey Michals • Wall, NJ • 10/22/17 John C. Harbilas • Harrisburg, PA • John S. Koudounis • Chicago, IL • 10/16/16 Emmanuel Mihailides • East Greenwich, RI • 10/23/05 Stavros Haviaras • Muttontown, NY • 10/20/13 Mihail D. Koulakis • The Hills, TX • 11/1/09 Nick Mihalios • Malba, NY • 3/4/90 John A. Hilaris • Elmhurst, IL • 10/16/16 Christ G. Kraras • Wyomissing, PA • 3/12/95 Frank Mihalopoulos • Dallas, TX • 10/31/10 Carl R. Hollister • Mason, OH • 10/22/17 Michael Kusturiss, Jr. • Eighty Four, PA • John C. Hrapchak • Columbia, MD • 2/28/99 10/21/12 George D. Mihaltses, Esq. • Bayside, NY • 11/1/09 Dr. William N. Hunter • Bethesda, MD • Pavlos Kymissis, M.D. • Manhasset Hills, NY • 10/15/95 10/16/11 William Mitchell • Wildwood, NJ • 10/28/07

16 The Archon Newsletter | Fall 2018 George H. Mitsanas • Palos Verdes Est., CA • Michael G. Rallis, M.D. • Burgaw, NC • 10/21/12 George Tsandikos • New York, NY • 3/20/94 10/22/17 Gerry Ranglas • Rancho Santa Fe • 3/10/02 Elias Tsekerides • Brewster, NY • 10/19/14 Nicholas C. Moraitakis • Atlanta, GA • 3/20/94 Harry Raptakis • Mineola, NY • 3/15/92 Savas Tsivicos • Wayside, NJ • 3/16/97 James H. Moshovitis • Washington, DC • George E. Safiol • Weston, MA • 3/16/97 Peter A. Tsudis • Pittsburgh, PA • 10/22/17 2/28/88 Anthony T. Saris • Mill Valley, CA • 3/10/02 George A. Tsougarakis • Englewood, NJ • Harry Moskos • Knoxville, TN • 2/24/80 10/16/11 Nicholas C. Sarris • Tyngsboro, MA • 3/10/02 Dr. Nick M. Moustoukas • Metaire, LA • Manuel Tzagournis, M.D. • Columbus, OH • 10/22/06 William Scaljon • Atlanta, GA • 3/3/96 3/9/03 Bert W. Moyar • Cleveland Heights, OH • Dr. Peter Scamagas • Fresno, CA • 10/28/07 Andreas G. Tzakis, M.D. • Miami, FL • 10/10/04 1/1/96 James S. Scofield • St. Petersburg, FL • 8/10/68 Dr. Sotirios J. Vahaviolos • Princeton, NJ • Anthony A. Nichols • Skokie, IL • 2/24/91 Byron Scordelis • Saratoga, CA • 10/16/16 10/10/04 Theo Nicolakis • Woodbridge, CT • 10/16/11 John C. Scurtis • Miami, FL • 10/28/07 Peter N. Vatsures • Columbus, OH • 10/16/11 Louis Nicozisis • Manalapan , FL • 3/15/92 Theodore Sepsis • Elmhurst, IL • 10/23/05 George Venizelos • Sparta, NJ • 10/20/13 Tom Nixon • Charlotte, NC • 10/16/16 Demetrios Seremetis • Canton, MA • 11/1/09 Stefanos Vertopoulos • Vancouver, WA • George J. Omiros • Uniontown, PA • 2/18/01 Michael Serko, Jr. • Endwell, NY • 3/5/00 10/28/07 Gus M. Pablecas • South Barrington, IL • Harry G. Siafaris • Los Angeles, CA • 3/3/96 Theodore Veru • Fort Lee, NJ • 10/28/07 10/22/06 Constantine Sideridis • Salem, MA • 10/18/15 George M. Ververides • Princeton, NJ • 3/15/81 Steve C. Padis • Danville, CA • 10/20/13 George A. Sifakis • Arlington, VA • 10/22/17 George Vittas • Bedford, TX • 10/22/17 Anthony Palmieri • Newtown Square, PA • Peter A. Vlachos • New York, NY • 2/18/01 10/21/12 Louis S. Sinopulos • Deerfield Beach, FL • 1/1/68 Dr. Theodore Vlahos • Safety Harbor, FL • James Pantelidis • New York, NY • 10/21/12 Franklin Sisson • Paradise Valley, AZ • 10/16/16 10/22/06 Peter Clyde N. Papadakos, Esq. • McKeesport, Thomas Vlahos • Bronx, NY • 2/18/01 PA • 10/22/06 John Sitilides • McLean, VA • 10/22/17 John P. Volandes • Brooklyn, NY • 3/12/95 Dr. Gregory Papadeas • Greenwood Village, Peter J. Skeadas • Greenwich, CT • 10/10/04 CO • 11/1/09 George Skoufis • Atlanta, GA • 3/5/00 Bill J. Vranas • Skokie, IL • 3/20/94 John Pappajohn • Des Moines, IA • 2/18/01 Nick Smyrnis • Indianapolis, IN • 3/11/84 Gus Vratsinas • Little Rock, AR • 3/10/02 Aristotle Papanikolaou, Ph.D. • Bradford, MA Alex Spanos • Stockton, CA • 1/14/72 Constantine N. Vrettos • Charlotte, NC • • 10/31/10 10/23/05 Dean Spanos • San Diego, CA • 6/6/04 Dr. James P. Pappas • Norman, OK • 10/26/08 Gary M. Vrionis • Danville, CA • 10/23/05 Michael Spanos • Stockton, CA • 6/6/04 Peter G. Pappas • Centerville, MD • 3/23/86 Nicholas Yakubik • Cary, NC • 10/28/07 Harry W. Spell • Edina, MN • 10/16/11 Nicholas L. Papson • Washington Township, NJ G.Thomas Yearout • Birmingham, AL • 3/8/98 William Spell • Edina, MN • 10/18/15 • 3/10/02 Nickas J. Yiannias • Dubuque, IA • 10/23/82 James D. Speros • Wellesley, MA • 3/10/02 Pete Parthenis, Sr. • Inverness, IL • 10/28/07 George P. Zaharas • Cheyenne, WY • 10/16/11 Arthur G. Spirou • Ft. Wayne, IN • 3/4/90 John G. Patronis • Atlanta, GA • 3/19/89 Leonard Zangas • Manhasset, NY • 10/31/10 Christos Spyropoulos • Old Brookville, NY • Prof. Lewis J. Patsavos • Cambridge, MA • John Zavitsanos • Houston, TX • 10/10/04 11/1/09 11/1/09 Steve Zervoudis • Englewood, NJ • 10/16/16 Solon P. 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Archbishop Demetrios raises the Issues of Religious Freedom of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in State Department Ministerial to advance

Religious Freedom PHOTO BY GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios ly, the Ecumenical Patriarchate had only On the sidelines of the Ministerial Geron of America, at the invitation of the one theological school, located on the conference, His Eminence had the oppor- Secretary of State of the United States island of Halki, which has been closed by tunity to meet with several officials -in Mike Pompeo, participated in the first- the Turkish authorities for almost 50 years cluding Sam Brownback, United States ever Ministerial to Advance Religious and remains closed, despite the efforts of Ambassador-at-Large for International Freedom, July 24-26, 2018, held at the many people and countries in the West, Religious Freedom; John J. Sullivan, De- State Department. including repeated appeals by U.S. Pre- puty Secretary of State; Knox Thames, Archbishop Demetrios, addressing sidents. Special Advisor for Religious Minorities the plenary meeting on July 25, raised the The Ministerial convened a broad ran- in the Near East and South/Central Asia; issue of religious freedom for the Ecume- ge of stakeholders from eighty countries, nical Patriarchate and in particular said including foreign ministers, ambassadors, and religious and political leaders from that the Ecumenical Patriarchate is depri- international organization representatives, around the world. ved, first of a legal status which limits its religious leaders, and civil society represen- The last day of the conference, Archbi- ability to exercise its duties and ministry; tatives, to discuss challenges, identify con- shop Demetrios attended the introductory secondly the Ecumenical Patriarchate crete ways to combat religious persecution address of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has suffered a massive confiscation of its and discrimination, and ensure greater res- and the very comprehensive Keynote Ad- properties buildings, and land; and third- pect for religious freedom for all. dress of Vice President Mike Pence. 

Archons in Canada publish book celebrating His All-Holiness

The Order warmly recognizes the Ecumeni- Serbia), along with Fr. John Chryssavgis, Mo- cal Patriarchate Archons in Canada for orga- ther Abbess Theoxeni of Chrysopigi, and Ar- nizing and publishing Bartholomew in Canada: chon Evagelos Sotiropoulos (Editor). A Twenty Year Celebration. They have each developed texts that inclu- The book commemorates the 1998 visit to de personal stories, scholarly precision, and Canada by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Pa- faithful insights. The book highlights the con- triarch Bartholomew. With the blessing of His tributions of the Patriarchate to the world. It Eminence Metropolitan Sotirios, Exarch of All focuses on the person of His All-Holiness and Canada, and the support of the Greek Or- calls attention to the future of the Great Church thodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada), Bar- of Christ headquartered at the Phanar in that tholomew in Canadaincludes contemporary great City of Constantine. Some of the subjects contributions by foremost Orthodox clergy covered include an examination of His All-Ho- and monastics. liness’ tenure as Ecumenical Patriarch (by his Authors include Metropolitan Genna- official biographer, Fr. John Chryssavgis); the dios of Sassima, Metropolitan Elpidopho- future of the Halki Theological School; the Ecu- ros of Bursa, Archbishop Job of Telmessos menical Patriarchate and pan-Orthodox unity; (Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantino- and, inter-Christian dialogue and religious to- ple), Bishop Maxim Vasiljević (Church of lerance. 