Sunday, May 26, 2024
- 7:00AM
Orthros
All are invited to attend the Orthros and Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, at the historic Annunciation Metropolitan Cathedral, the cathedral church of the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece.
- Annunciation Metropolitan Cathedral
- Mitropoleos Sq, Athens
- 7 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
- Learn More About This Venue
- Attire
- Business
- Archon Emblems
- Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagle Pocket Insert
- Archon Cross
- Assistance
- If you need assistance, please look for the Hospitality staff with blue – yellow colored Tshirts, in front of King George Hotel and throughout the journey to each venue
- 8:30AM
Archieratical Divine Liturgy
Following the Divine Liturgy, a 50-year anniversary Memorial Service commemorating the victims of the tragic invasion of Cyprus and all other martyrs who have lost their lives because of religious persecution.
- 6:00–8:00PM
Welcome Reception at the Foreign Ministry
A reception will be held at the Foreign Ministry welcoming participants.
Welcome
Minister Kotsiras
Greetings
Athanasios Martinos
Archon Exarchos
President of the Pammakaristos Brotherhood of Archons in Europe
Conference Co-Chair
Anthony J. Limberakis, MD
Archon Megas Aktouarios
National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
in America
Conference Co-Chair
Response
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Patriarchal Representative
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- 1 Academias Str. Athens
- 5 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
- Attire
- Business
- Archon Emblems
- Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagle Pocket Insert
- Assistance
- If you need assistance, please look for the Hospitality staff with blue – yellow colored Tshirts, in front of King George Hotel and throughout the journey to each venue
Monday, May 27, 2024
Official Opening
- 10:00AM–12:00PM
Stoa of Attalos: The Archons’ Fourth International Conference commences at Stoa of Attalos.
Welcome
Anthony J. Limberakis, MD
Archon Megas Aktouarios
National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
in America
Conference Co-Chair
Athanasios Martinos
Archon Exarchos
President of the Pammakaristos Brotherhood of Archons in Europe
Conference Co-Chair
Remarks
Haris Doukas
Mayor of Athens
His Beatitude Archbishop Ieronymos II
Archbishop of Athens and All Greece
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Patriarchal Representative
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Archbishop of Constantinople, New-Rome and Ecumenical Patriarchate
(via video)
Keynote Speaker
John Chrysoulakis
Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Museum of the Ancient Agora
- 24 Adrianou Str, Athens 105 55
- 15 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
- Learn More About This Venue
- Attire
- Business
- Archon Emblems
- Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagle Pocket Insert
- Assistance
- If you need assistance, please look for the Hospitality staff with blue – yellow colored Tshirts, in front of King George Hotel and throughout the journey to each venue
First Session
- 2:30–4:30PM
Democracy, Authoritarianism and The Implications (Challenges and Opportunities) for Faith Communities Worldwide
Convener
George C. Rockas, Esq.
Archon Dikaiophylax
Keynote Speaker
Archbishop of Vilnius, Gintaras Grušas
President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE)
Roman Catholic Church
Vilnius, Lithuania
Moderator
William J. Antholis, PhD
Archon Prostatis Ton Grammaton
Director and CEO of the Miller Center of Public Affairs
University of Virginia
Questions and Answers
- Old Parliament
- National Historical Museum, 13 Stadiou Str Athens 105 61
- 4 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
- Learn More About This Venue
- Attire
- Business-casual
- Archon Emblems
- Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagle Pocket Insert
- Assistance
- If you need assistance, please look for the Hospitality staff with blue – yellow colored Tshirts, in front of King George Hotel and throughout the journey to each venue
Private Tour of Acropolis Museum
- 5:30PM - First Bus
- 7:00PM - Last Bus
Buses begin departing King George Hotel for the Acropolis Museum and Welcome Dinner. Gather in front of King George Hotel.
- 6:00PM
A private tour of the museum will be offered by official Acropolis guides
Welcome
Dr. Nikos Stampolidis
Director-General of the Acropolis Museum
- Acropolis Museum
- 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Str, Athens 117 42
- 15 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
- Learn More About This Venue
- Attire
- Business
- Archon Emblems
- Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagle Pocket Insert
Welcome Dinner
- 7:30-10:00PM
Hosted by Archon Athanasios and Marina Martinos
- 9:30PM - First Bus
- 11:00PM - Last Bus
Buses begin departing Acropolis Museum for King George Hotel. Gather at point of entry.
Invocation
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Patriarchal Representative
Welcome
Athanasios Martinos
Archon Exarchos
President of the Pammakaristos Brotherhood of Archons in Europe
Conference Co-Chair
Greetings
Anthony J. Limberakis, MD
Archon Megas Aktouarios
National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Conference Co-Chair
Toast
Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis
Archon Ekdikos
National Vice Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America
Remarks
Hon. George J. Tsunis, Esq.
Archon Hypomnematografos
U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic
Response
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Patriarchal Representative
Benediction
His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel Geron of Chalcedon
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Second Session
- 10:00AM–12:00PM
How is Freedom of Religion or Belief Related to Current Global Trends and Humanitarian Need
Convener
Constantine Sideridis
Archon Proto Notarios
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Despina Chatzivassiliou-Tsovilis
Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Moderator
Dr. Elizabeth H. Prodromou
Boston College, Professor, International Studies Program; and The Atlantic Council, Eurasia Center
Non-Resident Senior Fellow
Questions and Answers
- Zappeion
- Vas. Olgas Ave. Athens 105 57
- 14 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
- Learn More About This Venue
- Attire
- Business-casual
- Archon Emblems
- Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagle Pocket Insert
- Assistance
- If you need assistance, please look for the Hospitality staff with blue – yellow colored Tshirts, in front of King George Hotel and throughout the journey to each venue
Remarks
- 12:00–12:15PM
Driving Change To Deliver A People-Centric Energy Transition
Georgios Stassis
Chairman and CEO of Public Power Corporation, DEI
Luncheon
- 12:30–2:00PM
Luncheon Invocation
His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain
Toast
Gus M. Pablecas
Archon Ostiarios
National Secretary of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America
Luncheon Breakout
Benediction
His Eminence Metropolitan Theodoritos of Laodicea
Director of the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s Representation Office in Athens
Third Session
- 2:30–4:30PM
Human Rights and Religious Freedom and Their Implications to the Geopolitical Order
Convener
John A. Catsimatidis
Archon Notarios
Chair, Religious Freedom Committee, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America
Keynote Speaker
Hon. Michael R. Pompeo
70th Secretary of State
United States of America
Moderator
James Rockas
Questions and Answers
Cocktail Reception
- 5:30PM - First Bus
- 6:15PM - Last Bus
Buses begin departing King George Hotel for American School of Classical Studies. Gather in front of King George Hotel.
- 6:30–8:30PM
Master of Ceremonies
George T. Orfanakos
Executive Director, American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Short Film
About the American School
Welcome
Andreas Zombanakis
Archon Orphanotrofos
Trustee, American School of Classical Studies at Athens; Chair, Board of Overseers of the Gennadius Library
Remarks
Chrisostomos Perentes
Archon Aktouarios
President, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Canada, Order of Saint Paul the Apostle
Response
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Patriarchal Representative
Private Tour of American Classical School and the Gennadius Library
- 8:30PM - First Bus
- 9:00PM - Last Bus
Buses begin departing American School of Classical Studies for King George Hotel. Gather at point of entry.
- American School of Classical Studies
- Cotsen Gardens and Cotsen Hall, 54, Souidias Str. Athens 106 76
- 23 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
- Mini Van Transfer Service will be offered for all
- Learn More About This Venue
- Attire
- Business-casual
- Archon Emblems
- Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagle Pocket Insert
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The 1st Summit of Global Archons
- 9:00AM–1:00PM
Opening Remarks and Call to Order
Anthony J. Limberakis, MD
Archon Megas Aktouarios
Invocation
His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel
Geron of Chalcedon
Patriarchal Representative
Patriarchal Exhortation (via video)
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Archbishop of Constantinople, New-Rome and Ecumenical Patriarchate
Greetings
Athanasios Martinos
Archon Exarchos
President of the Pammakaristos Brotherhood of Archons in Europe
Chrisostomos Perentes
Archon Aktouarios
President, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Canada
Order of Saint Paul the Apostle
The Global Mission of the Archons
His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel
Geron of Chalcedon
Patriarchal Representative
Archons: A Global Ecumenical Ministry
Anthony J. Limberakis, MD
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Anthony J. Limberakis, MD
Chair, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation
Open Discussion
Benediction
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
- Old Parliament
- National Historical Museum, 13 Stadiou Str Athens 105 61
- 4 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
- Learn More About This Venue
- Attire
- Business-casual
- Archon Emblems
- Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagle Pocket Insert
Farewell Dinner
- 6:45PM - First Bus
- 7:15PM - Last Bus
Buses begin departing King George Hotel for Zappeion. Gather in front of King George Hotel.
- 7:30–10:00PM
Master of Ceremonies
Hon. B. Theodore Bozonelis
Archon Ekdikos
National Vice Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America
Invocation
His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel
Geron of Chalcedon
Patriarchal Representative
Welcome
Athanasios Martinos
Archon Exarchos
Conference Co-Chair
Greetings
Boris Gurov
Archon Orphanotrophos
Sofia, Bulgaria
Toast
Peter J. Skeadas
Archon Hieromnimon
National Treasurer of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America
Remarks
Anthony J. Limberakis, MD
Archon Megas Aktouarios
Conference Co-Chair
Address
Evangelos Venizelos
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Greece–Professor of Constitutional Law at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Response
His Eminence Metropolitan Emmanuel Geron of Chalcedon
Patriarchal Representative
Benediction
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
- 10:00PM - First Bus
- 11:00PM - Last Bus
Buses begin departing Zappeion for King George Hotel. Gather at point of entry.
- Zappeion
- Vas. Olgas Ave Athens 105 57
- 14 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
- Learn More About This Venue
- Attire
- Business
- Archon Emblems
- Lapel Rosette
- Double-Headed Eagle Pocket Insert
