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Pilgrimage of Discovery – A Transformative 7-Day, Expenses-Paid Journey Through Constantinople

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 We are excited to announce the 2024 Pilgrimage of Discovery! This year, The Pilgrimage of Discovery will be open to young adults nationwide!

The Pilgrimage of Discovery is an annual, 7-day, all-expense paid, religious and cultural journey to Constantinople awarded to young adults across the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, connecting them with their ancestral religious roots. 
 
Experience the 2023 journey firsthand through the first-of-its-kind, Pilgrimage of Discovery Documentary.  Learn more by visiting our Instagram and Facebook, or by clicking the button below.
 
The Pilgrimage of Discovery is funded by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

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The mission of the Order of St. Andrew is to defend the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which is headquartered in Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey; promote its well-being and advancement; advance religious freedom of the Ecumenical Patriarchate; and preserve its important role in the spiritual life of Orthodox Christians, as well as all persons of faith in the world.

Archons are distinguished and well-respected leaders of the Orthodox Christian community whose titles are bestowed by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. With 72 Archons in the Metropolis of Chicago, under the direction of Regional Commanders Gus M. Pablecas and John G. Manos, the Metropolis of Chicago Archons are among the most active in promoting and defending the Holy and Great Mother Church.

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5/16/24 – Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople Event, St. John the Baptist, Des Plaines, IL

4/7/24 – Archons participate in the Hellenic Heritage Parade

2/17/24 – Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate present the Pilgrimage of Discovery at the Metropolis of Chicago Y.A.L. Conference

1/14/24 – Pilgrimage of Discovery Alumni, Cally Kobza presents the POD experience with the Archons at Annunciation Cathedral, Milwaukee, WI

12/19/23 – Annual Archon Meet & Greet Christmas Party at the National Hellenic Museum

10/12/23 – Alumni present Pilgrimage of Discovery with Archons at Metropolis of Chicago Clergy Laity Conference, Meridian Banquets
 
10/21/23 – Alumni present Pilgrimage of Discovery with Metropolis of Chicago Archons at National Archon Weekend, New York, NY

10/1/23 –  Pilgrimage of Discovery Alumni, George Valcarcel presents the POD experience with the Archons at St. George, Chicago

9/24/23 –  Pilgrimage of Discovery Alumni, Deana Kolas presents the POD experience with the Archons at St. Mary, St. Paul, MN

7/31/23 – 8/7/23 – Metropolis of Chicago Archons embark on inaugural Pilgrimage of Discovery to Constantinople with 5 young adults

6/1/23 – Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople Event, SS Peter & Paul, Glenview, IL

4/7/23 – Metropolis of Chicago Archons Participate in the Chicago Greek Heritage Parade

2/23/23 – Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Participate in Annual YAL Conference

12/7/22 – Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Metropolis of Chicago in conjunction with the National Hellenic Museum Host Christmas Meet & Greet at the National Hellenic Museum>>