"The Archon" Newsletter
The Official Newsletter of The Order of Saint Andrew
2013 - Spring
His All-Holiness attends Pope Francis' installation
The Inauguration of the U.S. President and Vice President
Secretary of State John Kerry visits the Phanar
Father Maximos of Mount Athos leads 2013 Archon Lenten Retreat
2012 - November-December
Athenagoras Human Rights Award bestowed upon the Stavros Niarchos Foundation
His All-Holiness addresses crowds at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City
NY Times articles focuses on Ecumenical Patriarch's leadership role of work in environment
HANAC honors the Order of Saint Andrew
Archons and Pilgrims celebrate St. Nicholas in Havana, Cuba
2012 - April–October
Archon Pilgrimage to the historic sites of the Holy Land and Sacred Land of Cappadocia
Archon delegation paves way for 2013 International Archon Religious Freedom Conference in Berlin
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew greets world-renowned British anthropologist Jane Goodall during first-ever Halki Summit
White House Deputy National Security Advisor speaks on International Religious Freedom
Join the Order of Saint Andrew as they celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker in Havana, Cuba
2012 - January / February / March
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew welcomes Vice President Biden to the Phanar
Archons make Religious Freedom Mission for the Ecumenical Patriarchate to the European Union
Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu makes historic visit to the Phanar
Archbishop Ieronymos II of Athens and All Greece, The Constantinopolitan Society honor National Commander Limberakis
The Enthronement of Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh
2011 - October / November / December
Archbishop Demetrios leads Archons in pilgrimage for twenty-year anniversary celebrations for His All-Holiness
Admiral James G. Stavridis receives Athenagoras Human Rights Award
Twenty-nine new Archons invested, District 10 Archons host first religious freedom symposium
2011 - June / July / August / September
Secretary of State Clinton meets with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Archon Behrakis becomes first recipient of ‘Bouras Stewardship Award’
Legislators present Religious Freedom Letters to Archbishop Demetrios
Archdiocesan Youth Choir performs in honor of His All-Holiness twentieth anniversary of election and enthronment
2011 - February / March / April / May
Archons lead religious freedom mission to the European Union
Remembering Metropolitan Nicholas of Amissos
Supreme Allied Commander Stavridis to be honored with Athenagoras Award
George Behrakis named first recipient of Nicholas J. Bouras Award
2011 - November / December / January
International Archon Religious Freedom Conference in Brussels
Confiscated Patriarchal Orphanage Returned
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick receives Athenagoras Human Rights Award
National Vice Commander Nicholas J. Bouras honored by brother Archons
Christian Graves Vandalized
2010 - August / September / October
First liturgy in nearly 9 decades celebrated at ancient Soumela Monastery
CNN's 'World's Untold Stories' documents the Ecumenical Patriarchate's plight
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick named Athenagoras recipient,
Oct. 30
2010 - April / May / June / July
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew makes official visit to the Church of Russia
Turkey remains on religious freedom "Watch List"
Episcopal Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Hierarchs of North and Central America
Remembering Archbishop Iakovos
2010 - January / February / March
Archons lead Religious Freedom Mission to the European Union in support of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Turkish citizens hold demonstration outside Phanar supporting religious minorities
2009 - November / December
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Archbishop Demetrios honor National Commander with Athenagoras Human Rights Award
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew appears on 60 Minutes Segment on Orthodox Christianity
2009 - August / September / October
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to make Apostolic Visit to the United States
His All Holiness discusses minority rights with Turkish PM Erdogan
90 tombs desecrated in historical Baloukli Cemetary
2009 - May / June / July
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew receives Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia
2009 - March / April
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew holds private discussions with President Obama
2009 - December / January / February
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presides at funeral of Patriarch Aleksy II of Moscow
Archon delegation returns from Religious Freedom Mission to European Union
2008 - September/ October/ November
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew convenes Leaders of World Orthodoxy
His All Holiness delivers Historic Address to Pope, Catholic Synod of Bishops in Sistine Chapel
Archons honor Rabbi Schneier with Athenagoras Human Rights Award
2008 - July / August
Archbishop Demetrios and Archons join Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Rome
European Court of Human Rights recognizes legal status of Ecumenical Patriarchate, condemns Turkey
2008 -
May / June
Time Magazine names Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew among World’s 100 Most Influential People
2008 - March / April
OCF Team renovates Church, explores religious freedom during ‘Real Break’ to Ecumenical Patriarchate
2008 -
January / February
Archons honor Archbishop Demetrios with the 2007 Athenagoras Human Rights Award
Archons support Mother Church at European Court for Human Rights
2007 -
Summer
Religious Freedom Crisis Escalates: Turkish Supreme Court criminalizes "Ecumenical"
His All Holiness summoned to court to defend his title
2007 -
Spring
Turkish Extremists target Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Archons witness Historic Meeting between Patriarch and Pope
Archon Leaders meet to discuss religious freedom strategy with Undersecretary of State Burns
2006 -
Fall
Archons Nicholas J. Bouras, 2006 Athenagoras Human Rights Award Recipient
2006 -
Spring
Archons continue fight for Religious Freedom on behalf of Ecumenical Patriarchate
Religious Freedom Initiative, Archons urge senators to sign letter to President
2005 -
Fall
Mikhail Gorbachev receives Athenagoras Award
Task Force Champions Ecumenical Patriarchate at EU
2004 -
Winter
Return of Holy Relics Highlights Annual Pilgrimage
Archon Alex G. Spanos honored with Athenagoras Award
2004 -
Spring
Archon leaders return from Pilgrimage to Ecumenical Patriarchate and Religious Freedom Mission to Ankara
2003 -
Fall
Archons meet New Ambassador to Turkey, See Undersecretary of State, Prepare Strategic Trip to Mother Church
Archons receive AHEPA Medal of Freedom cited for support of Ecumenical Patriarchate
2000 -
Fall / Winter
Archons return inspired from Pilgrimage to Holy Land and Ecumenical Patriarchate
2000 -
Spring
Archbishop Desmond Tutu receives 2000 Human Rights Award