Schedule
Sunday, May 26, 2024
ArchieraticalDivine Liturgy
7:00AM - Orthros8:30AM - 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.
- Mitropoleos Sq, Athens 105 56
- 7 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
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Welcome Reception by the Foreign Ministry
5:00PM–6:30PM
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Conference participants will be welcomed by His Excellency Giorgos Gerapetritis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece.
- 1st Vas. Sofias Ave. Athens 106 71
- 5 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
Concert for Peace and Religious Freedom
8:00PM–10:30PM
Odeon of Herodes Atticus:
Conference participants will be welcomed to a concert for Peace and Religious Freedom featuring Mario Frangoulis.
- Dionysiou Areopagitou Str, Athens 105 55
- 23 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
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Monday, May 27, 2024
Official Opening
10:00AM–12:00PM
Stoa of Attalos: The Archon’s Fourth International Conference commences at Stoa of Attalos.
- Museum of the Ancient Agora, 24 Adrianou Str, Athens 105 55
- 15 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
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First Session
2:30PM–4:30PM
Democracy, Authoritarianism and The Implications (Challenges and Opportunities) for Faith Communities Worldwide
Old Parliament: The first session begins at the Old Parliament Building.
- National Historical Museum, 13 Stadiou Str Athens 105 61
- 4 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
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Private Tour of Acropolis Museum
6:00PM
Acropolis Museum: An optional private tour of the museum will be offered by guides.
- 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Str, Athens 117 42
- 15 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
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Welcome Dinner
7:30PM–10:00PM
Acropolis Museum: A welcome dinner will be held at the Acropolis Museum.
- 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Str, Athens 117 42
- 15 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
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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
Zappeion: The second session will be held at Zappeion Hall, and National Garden of Athens.
- Vas. Olgas Ave. Athens 105 57
- 14 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
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Lunch
12:30PM–2:00PM
Zappeion: A meal will be provided at the Zappeion.
- Vas. Olgas Ave. Athens 105 57
- 14 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
Third Session
2:30PM–4:30PM
Human Rights and Religious Freedom and Their Implications to the Geopolitical Order
Zappeion: Afternoon sessions will continue in the Zappeion Hall
- Vas. Olgas Ave Athens 105 57
- 14 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
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Cocktail Reception
6:30PM–8:00PM
American School of Classical Studies: A reception will be held at the American School of Classical Studies, Kolonaki. The evening is free after the reception.
- 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
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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The 1st Summit of Global Archons
9:00AM–1:00PM
Old Parliament: With the blessings of His All-Holiness, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate from around the world will gather, for the first-ever summit of global Archons. The meeting will be held at the Old Parliament.
- National Historical Museum, 13 Stadiou Str Athens 105 61
- 4 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
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Farewell Dinner
7:30PM–10:00PM
Zappeion: We gather to say farewell and thank you to all of our Conference participants during a dinner at the Peristilio, Zappeion Hall.
- Vas. Olgas Ave Athens 105 57
- 14 min walk from hotels around Syntagma Square
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