2017 Washington D.C.
Speakers
Conference Chairman

Panel Chair



George E. Demacopoulos
Fr. John Meyendorff & Patterson Family Chair of Orthodox Christian Studies at Fordham University

Anthony J. Limberakis, M.D.
National Commander, Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Panelist


Kristina Arriaga
Vice Chairwoman, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

Archbishop Vicken Aykazian
Diocesan Legate in Washington, D.C. and Ecumenical Director of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) USA




Nathaniel Hurd
Policy Advisor, Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe, US Helsinki Commission

Archbishop Dionysius Kawak
Archbishop and Patriarchal Vicar, Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese of the Eastern United States




Mark L. Movsesian
Frederick A. Whitney Professor and Director of the Center for Law and Religion, St. John’s University

Kate Nahapetian
Executive Director of the Armenian Legal Center for Justice and Human Rights




James C. Skedros
Professor of Byzantine Studies, Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology


Session Moderator


George E. Demacopoulos
Fr. John Meyendorff & Patterson Family Chair of Orthodox Christian Studies at Fordham University
Speaker

Senator Ben Cardin
Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and former Chairman, Helsinki Commission

Archbishop Demetrios
Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America

Dr. Andrew J. Ekonomou
PhD, Senior Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice and the European Centre for Law and Justice



Anthony J. Limberakis, M.D.
National Commander, Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Reince Priebus
Former White House Chief of Staff and former Chairman of the Republican National Committee



Senator Marco Rubio
Chairman, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Human Rights Subcommittee & Commissioner, Helsinki Commission

Jay Alan Sekulow
Chief Counsel, American Center for Law and Justice and the European Centre for Law and Justice


Speeches & Addresses
Persecution of Christians in the Middle East by Chairman Ed Royce - Remarks as Prepared for Delivery
Farewell Dinner Remarks by Archons Commander Anthony J. Limberakis
Statement on Destruction of Religious Sites by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis
Greetings at Newseum Luncheon by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis
Welcome at Wednesday Breakfast by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis
GREETING By His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
Rep. Chris Smith: Persecution of Christians in the Holy Lands and Middle East: Consequences and Solutions
Banquet Remarks by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis
Introduction of Archbishop Demetrios by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis
Introduction of Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis at the Metropolitan Club
Welcoming Remarks by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis
Greetings at Capitol Hill Luncheon by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis
Opening Remarks by Archon Commander Anthony J. Limberakis
Anna Koulouris - Panel Session 2: Persecution of Christians and Possible Solutions
Seven Steps America Can Take to Save, Protect and Empower the Aramean Christians of the Middle East
News
Order of Saint Andrew Establishes New Website On Worldwide Christian Persecution
3rd Archon International Conference on Religious Freedom in Washington focuses on persecution of Christians
Sen. Rubio urges help for displaced Middle East Christians
Leading Senators and Members for Religious Freedom urge stronger action to protect religious liberty
US Secretary of Commerce troubled by persecution of Christian
3rd Archon International Conference on Religious Freedom to spotlight persecution of Christians and impending disappearance of Christianity from the Holy Lands and Middle East
The 3rd Archon International Conference on Religious Freedom to be held in Washington, D.C., December 4-6, 2017
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Schedule
The Persecution of Christians
in the Holy Lands & Middle East
Consequences & Solutions
The 3rd Archon International Conference on Religious Freedom
Washington, D.C.
December 4-6, 2017
(As of 11/28/17)
Monday, December 4, 2017 – Day One
3:00 – 5:00 pm | Conference Registration [Trump Hotel, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Presidential Ballroom] |
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5:30 pm | Buses begin departing Trump Hotel for Metropolitan Club | ||
6:00 – 8:00 pm |
Welcome Reception Program
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8:15 pm | Buses return to Trump Hotel |
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 – Day Two
8:00 – 9:30 am |
Breakfast and Opening Remarks [Trump Hotel, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Presidential Ballroom] Program:
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10:00 – 11:30 am |
Session One: History of the Christian Church [Trump Hotel, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Presidential Ballroom] Moderator/Panel Chair:
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12:30 – 1:30 pm |
Capitol Hill Lunch [Capitol Hill, Russell Senate Office Building, 2 Constitution Ave, NE, Kennedy Caucus Room] Program:
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2:30 – 4:00 pm |
Session Two: Persecution of Christians and Possible Solutions [Capitol Hill, Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium] Please note that this event is not covered by the conference registration fee and is free. Opening Remarks:
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6:30 – 7:15 pm |
Cocktails |
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7:30 – 10:00 pm |
Conference Banquet [Trump Hotel, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Presidential Ballroom] Hosted by The Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation Program:
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Wednesday, December 6, 2017 – Day Three
8:00 – 9:30 am |
Breakfast [Trump Hotel, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Presidential Ballroom] Program:
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10:30 – 12:00 pm |
Session Three: Freedoms of Religion and the Press [Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Auditorium] Opening Remarks:
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12:30 – 1:30 pm |
Lunch [Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave, NW] Hosted by the American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association (AHEPA) Program:
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1:45 pm |
Participants begin walking from Newseum to Trump Hotel |
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2:30 – 4:00 pm |
Session Four: Sacred Sites and Property Rights [Trump Hotel, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Presidential Ballroom] Opening Remarks:
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6:30 pm |
Buses begin departing Trump Hotel for USIP |
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7:00 pm | Cocktails | |
7:00 – 9:30 pm |
Farewell Dinner [US Institute of Peace, 2301 Constitution Avenue, NW] Program:
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9:30 pm |
Buses return to Trump Hotel |
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Conference Concludes |