It is an honor to be with you tonight to discuss the troubling increase in persecution of Christians around the world, including in the Middle East. The Middle East was the birthplace of Christianity and has been home to millions of believers for generations.

Farewell Dinner Remarks by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis

Statement on Destruction of Religious Sites by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis

Greetings at Newseum Luncheon by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis

Welcome at Wednesday Breakfast by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis

Persecution of Christians in the Holy Lands and Middle East: Consequences and Solutions By Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) Kennedy Caucus Room, Russel Bldg. Washington, DC 12/5/17

Banquet Remarks by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis

Introduction of Archbishop Demetrios by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis

Introduction of Secretary Wilbur Ross by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis

Welcoming Remarks by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis

Greetings at Capitol Hill Luncheon by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis

Opening Remarks Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis

I would like to convey the blessings and greetings of His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem, who is currently in Russia continuing a shuttle tour to garner support from the international community on some of the issues I will discuss here today.

KALIMERA, good afternoon, and EFHARISTÓ POLÝ, many thanks to the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle for granting me the opportunity to discuss the plight of the Middle Eastern Christians in one of the most powerful centers of the world.