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REGISTER NOW FOR THE ARCHON LENTEN RETREAT, MARCH 31–APRIL 1


REPORT ON ARCHON ADVANCE PREPARATORY MISSION TO ATHENS, GREECE AND MONTE CARLO,
MONACO


MEETING WITH THE MAYOR OF ATHENS KONSTANTINOS BAKOYANNIS


PILGRIMAGE OF DISCOVERY – A TRANSFORMATIVE 7-DAY, EXPENSES-PAID JOURNEY THROUGH
CONSTANTINOPLE


DIVINE LITURGY WITH METROPOLITAN THEODORETOS


FOUNDERS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW FOUNDATION

Latest list who have committed to ensuring the financial foundation of the
Mother Church



Archon News

Ecumenical Patriarch blesses Archons to move forward with International...

8 Tage ago



Archon News

Metropolis of San Francisco Archons Welcome Archbishop Elpidophoros for Folk...

14 Tage ago



Archon News

Archons of New Jersey ‘Women In Orthodoxy’ Lenten Retreat with Young Adults A...

14 Tage ago



Archon News

Seattle Archons offer Lecture on Early 20th Century History and Context of...

18 Tage ago



Archon News

Archon Webinar: Religious Freedom, Self-Defense, and the Orthodox Communities...

18 Tage ago



Archon News

LIVE-STREAMED: Archon Commander Limberakis to Offer Multimedia Program on...

20 Tage ago



Archon News

New Regional Commanders of Boston Metropolis Appointed

26 Tage ago



Patriarchal News

The Ecumenical Patriarch expresses his grief over the fatal accident in Greece

27 Tage ago



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THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW FOUNDATION

General

Archbishop Elpidophoros Gives Presentation on Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Foundation to the Synaxis of...

1 Jahr ago


General

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Establishes Audit Committee

1 Jahr ago


General

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Establishes Investment Committee

1 Jahr ago


Founders

The National Philoptochos Society Becomes a Founder of the Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew Foundation

1 Jahr ago


Founders

Saints Constantine and Helen Brooklyn Cathedral Becomes Founding Member, Pushing
Donations Over $10 Million Mark

1 Jahr ago


Founders

Founding Members Raise TEN MILLION DOLLARS for the Holy Mother Church

1 Jahr ago


Founders

Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation Completes Its Extraordinary
Million-Dollar Matching Grant to the...

3 Monate ago


General

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Holds Inaugural Founders Dinner

1 Jahr ago


General

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Nears TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS In
Donations As His All-Holiness...

1 Jahr ago


Founders

Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos First Assistant Bishop to Become FOUNDER of
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew...

1 Jahr ago


General

Archbishop Elpidophoros Gives Presentation on Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Foundation to the Synaxis of...

1 Jahr ago


General

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Establishes Audit Committee

1 Jahr ago


General

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Establishes Investment Committee

1 Jahr ago


Founders

The National Philoptochos Society Becomes a Founder of the Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew Foundation

1 Jahr ago


Founders

Saints Constantine and Helen Brooklyn Cathedral Becomes Founding Member, Pushing
Donations Over $10 Million Mark

1 Jahr ago


Founders

Founding Members Raise TEN MILLION DOLLARS for the Holy Mother Church

1 Jahr ago


Founders

Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation Completes Its Extraordinary
Million-Dollar Matching Grant to the...

3 Monate ago


General

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Holds Inaugural Founders Dinner

1 Jahr ago


General

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Nears TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS In
Donations As His All-Holiness...

1 Jahr ago


Founders

Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos First Assistant Bishop to Become FOUNDER of
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew...

1 Jahr ago


General

Archbishop Elpidophoros Gives Presentation on Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Foundation to the Synaxis of...

1 Jahr ago


General

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Establishes Audit Committee

1 Jahr ago

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THE PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS

Nigeria

Nigeria: Christians in northern part of the country living ‘under bondage,’ says
archbishop

14 Tage ago


Uganda

Uganda: Pastor Is Invited to Debate, Then Violently Attacked After 37 People
Convert to Christianity

15 Tage ago


China

China: Christians Must Submit Online Form to Attend Church

16 Tage ago


Iran

Iran: Arbitrarily detained Christian pastor released from prison but faces
flogging and exile

17 Tage ago


Congo

DR Congo: IS group says it killed more than 35 Christians

18 Tage ago


Nigeria

Nigeria: ‘My parishioners shot dead in cold blood’: Priests, lay faithful
describe attacks

19 Tage ago


Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan: Police fine nun for alleged evangelization

6 Stunden ago


Nigeria

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 27 Christians in Kaduna State

1 Tag ago


Iraq

Iraq: Two Decades of Persecution Leaves Christians with an Uncertain Future

2 Tage ago


Iran

Iran: Church of huge significance for Christians to be sold by organization
headed by Supreme Leader

3 Tage ago


China

China: Christian Parents Asked to Sign a ‘Kindergarten Family Commitment Not to
Believe in Religion’

4 Tage ago


India

India: 66 Christians Kicked Out of Their Village

5 Tage ago


Sudan

Sudan: Christian Mother Chained, Called ‘Mad’ for Her Faith

6 Tage ago


Congo

DR Congo: Over 70 Christians Killed in Two Weeks

7 Tage ago


General News

Christianity Is the Most Persecuted Religion in the World, Warns Hungarian State
Secretary

8 Tage ago


Nigeria

Nigeria: Fresh Attack in Christian-Majority Southern Kaduna Ahead of
Gubernatorial Election

9 Tage ago


Indonesia

Indonesia: Muslims Block Christians’ Construction of a Church

10 Tage ago


Nigeria

Nigeria: 17 Christians Killed by Militants in Southern Kaduna

11 Tage ago


Iran

Iran: Christian convert strip-searched, interrogated, held in ‘one of the worst
and most unsanitary prisons in...

12 Tage ago


China

China: Elderly Christian Defies Torturers

13 Tage ago


Nigeria

Nigeria: Christians in northern part of the country living ‘under bondage,’ says
archbishop

14 Tage ago


Uganda

Uganda: Pastor Is Invited to Debate, Then Violently Attacked After 37 People
Convert to Christianity

15 Tage ago


China

China: Christians Must Submit Online Form to Attend Church

16 Tage ago


Iran

Iran: Arbitrarily detained Christian pastor released from prison but faces
flogging and exile

17 Tage ago


Congo

DR Congo: IS group says it killed more than 35 Christians

18 Tage ago


Nigeria

Nigeria: ‘My parishioners shot dead in cold blood’: Priests, lay faithful
describe attacks

19 Tage ago


Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan: Police fine nun for alleged evangelization

6 Stunden ago


Nigeria

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 27 Christians in Kaduna State

1 Tag ago


Iraq

Iraq: Two Decades of Persecution Leaves Christians with an Uncertain Future

2 Tage ago


Iran

Iran: Church of huge significance for Christians to be sold by organization
headed by Supreme Leader

3 Tage ago


China

China: Christian Parents Asked to Sign a ‘Kindergarten Family Commitment Not to
Believe in Religion’

4 Tage ago


India

India: 66 Christians Kicked Out of Their Village

5 Tage ago

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PHOTOS


3/8/2023
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Tampa Bay Archons host U.S Policy event

3/15/2023
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Metropolis of San Francisco Archons Welcome Archbishop Elpidophoros for Folk
Dance and Choral Festival

2/14/2023
4 photos

Archon presentation at YAL Snow Conference

3/23/2023
2 photos

Archbishop Elpidophoros meets with South Florida Archons

3/8/2023
14 photos

Florida Archons celebrate Sunday of Orthodoxy

3/8/2023
6 photos

Tampa Bay Archons host U.S Policy event

3/15/2023
8 photos

Metropolis of San Francisco Archons Welcome Archbishop Elpidophoros for Folk
Dance and Choral Festival

2/14/2023
4 photos

Archon presentation at YAL Snow Conference

3/23/2023
2 photos

Archbishop Elpidophoros meets with South Florida Archons

3/8/2023
14 photos

Florida Archons celebrate Sunday of Orthodoxy

3/8/2023
6 photos

Tampa Bay Archons host U.S Policy event

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THE FIVE ISSUES OF CONCERN

Our Orthodox Faith is being challenged by the Turkish Government. If not
addressed, it can lead to the asphyxiation of Orthodox Christians. The Archons
of the Ecumenical Patriarchate are fighting to defend and protect the religious
freedoms of our Holy and Great Mother Church.

 * Government Interference in Patriarchal Elections

 * Non-Recognition of "Ecumenical" Status

 * No Legal Identity

 * Closing of Seminary and Inability to Train New Clergy

 * Confiscation of Property


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A Disturbing Observation by Sir Steven Runciman–The Renowned British Historian
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On 60 Minutes, when Bob Simon asked if His All-Holiness sometimes felt like he
is being crucified, he replied:


"YES, I DO."




ABOUT THE ORDER

The Order of St. Andrew's fundamental goal and mission is to promote the
religious freedom, wellbeing and advancement of the Ecumenical Patriarchate,
which is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.


WHO ARE WE ?

Those selected to serve as Archons have demonstrated a commitment greater than
average toward the stewardship of time, talent and treasure for the betterment
of the Church,...

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WHAT IS AN ARCHON ?

An Archon is an honoree by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for
his outstanding service to the Church, and a well-known distinguished, and
well-respected leader...

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ABOUT SAINT ANDREW

Andrew was one of the twelve Apostles and is known as the "Protocletus" (the
First Called) because he was the first Apostle to be summoned by Jesus into His
service.

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ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE

Our Orthodox Faith is being challenged by the Turkish Government. If not
addressed, it can lead to the asphyxiation of Orthodox Christians. The Archons
of the Ecumenical...

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