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.

Latest News

Metropolis of Chicago Archons Hold Business Retreat

Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Metropolis of Chicago

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Annual Reports

• 2021 Annual Report – Metropolis of Chicago Archon Regional Commanders
• 2020 Annual Report – Archon National Headquarters

The Five Key Issues Impacting the Ecumenical Patriarchate

• The Turkish Government Imposes Restrictions on the Election of the Ecumenical Patriarch and Hierarchs Who Vote for Him by Requiring That They Must Be Turkish Citizens
• The Ecumenical Patriarchate Has No Legal Identity or Bona Fide Legal Personality in Turkey
• The Turkish Government Does Not Recognize the “Ecumenical” Status of the Ecumenical Patriarch and Ecumenical Patriarchate
• The Turkish Government Has Confiscated Thousands of Properties From the Ecumenical Patriarchate
• The Ecumenical Patriarchate Cannot Train New Clergy in Turkey and Its Theological School Was Forcibly Closed Down by the Turkish Government

For more information

Archons website: www.archons.org

Ecumenical Patriarchate Website: www.patriarchate.org

Contact Person(s): Gus M. Pablecas, John G. Manos
Email metropolischicagoarchons@gmail.com