Protecting the Future of Faith
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is a devoted group of passionate leaders, relentlessly focused on protecting religious freedom for everyone and ensuring the future of the Ecumenical Patriarchate — the historical spiritual center of the world’s 300+ million Orthodox Christians.
With 65 Archons in the Metropolis of Chicago, under the direction of Regional Commanders Gus M. Pablecas, John G. Manos and Perry C. Siatis, the Archons in the Metropolis of Chicago are among the most active in promoting and defending the Holy and Great Mother Church.
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Recent News
Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chicago Hold 8th Annual Business Meeting
Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chicago held their 8th Annual Metropolis of Chicago Archon Business Meeting at the Saint Iakovos Retreat Center in Kansasville, Wisconsin, on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Honored guests His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of...
Metropolis of Chicago Archons Participate in the Chicago Greek Heritage Parade
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, Metropolis of Chicago Archons walked in the Greek Heritage Parade, which took place in the heart of Greektown Chicago. Archon and U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic George J. Tsunis served as the Grand Marshal of the parade. The event...
Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Participate in Annual YAL Conference
Members of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chicago participated in the YAL Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago from February 17-19, 2023. During a lunchtime session, with the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of...
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
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Metropolis of Chicago held their first Christmas Meet & Greet at the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago. Esteemed guests included His Eminence...
Annual Reports
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
Pilgrimage of Discovery – pilgrimageofdiscovery.org
Contact Person(s): Perry C. Siatis, Esq., and James G. Lakerdas, Esq
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