On Sunday, March 31, 2024, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Metropolis of Chicago held a Pilgrimage of Discovery (POD) presentation at Holy Taxiarhai & St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Niles, Illinois. During the event, the Archons discussed the five key issues impacting the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the 2023 POD Program, an all-expenses paid trip to Constantinople and an audience with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for five young adults from the Metropolis of Chicago, which was sponsored by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America.  

POD Ambassador Dr. Demetrios Maroutsos of Holy Taxiarhai & St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Niles, joined Archon Regional Commander John G. Manos and Archon Hon. Jeffery Chrones and spoke about his experiences during the Pilgrimage of Discovery. The event culminated with a question-and-answer session.

To spread awareness about the inaugural Pilgrimage of Discovery trip and the plight of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate produced a documentary of trip, which can be viewed at https://www.pilgrimageofdiscovery.org/journey-experience. The 2024 Pilgrimage of Discovery, an all-expense paid journey through Constantinople for up to 16 young adults, will take place from August 4-11. For more information visit https://www.pilgrimageofdiscovery.org/. 

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