The 4th Archon
International Conference
on Religious Freedom

Schedule

Updated as of May 24th, 5:10PM EEST.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

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.

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.

Foreign Affairs

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

 

Monday, May 27, 2024

Official Opening

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

First Session

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

Private Tour of Acropolis Museum

Buses begin departing King George Hotel for the Acropolis Museum and Welcome Dinner. Gather in front of King George Hotel.

A private tour of the museum will be offered by official Acropolis guides

Welcome
Dr. Nikos Stampolidis
Director-General of the Acropolis Museum

Welcome Dinner

Hosted by Archon Athanasios and Marina Martinos

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

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

Remarks

Driving Change To Deliver A People-Centric Energy Transition
Georgios Stassis

Chairman and CEO of Public Power Corporation, DEI

Luncheon

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

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

Buses begin departing King George Hotel for American School of Classical Studies. Gather in front of King George Hotel.

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

Buses begin departing American School of Classical Studies for King George Hotel. Gather at point of entry.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

The 1st Summit of Global Archons

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

Farewell Dinner

Buses begin departing King George Hotel for Zappeion. Gather in front of King George Hotel.

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

Buses begin departing Zappeion for King George Hotel. Gather at point of entry.

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