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Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Archbishop Elpidophoros to Lead October Pilgrimage to Constantinople
The October 19-23 pilgrimage will commemorate the 35th anniversary of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s enthronement. Additional details are still being finalized.
Orthodox Youth Invited to Enter ‘Green Patriarch’ Poster Contest
Orthodox students ages 5 to 18 may submit hand-drawn artwork honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s 35 years of leadership and environmental advocacy.
John V. Kassimatis, 9/11 Hero and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Dies
John V. Kassimatis, a former Port Authority Police officer and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, died after an illness linked to 9/11. His life connected Ground Zero, Saint Nicholas, and decades of service.
Christ Gust Kraras
Christ Gust Kraras, known for his work in Reading and his decades of service at Saints Constantine and Helen Church, passed away March 23, 2026, at 79.
60 Years Since the Founding of the Archons: A Quiet Force Behind the Ecumenical Patriarchate
For 60 years, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate have supported religious freedom and the future of Orthodoxy. What their work means today.
Great Vespers at Annunciation Marks Elevation of Fr. John L. Johns to Protopresbyter
Annunciation Church in Elkins Park marked its feast day with Great Vespers led by Metropolitan Apostolos, including the elevation of Fr. John L. Johns.
His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos Visits St. Sophia in Jeffersonville
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey visited St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville, presided over the Divine Liturgy, and marked the start of Fr. Konstantinos Loukas’s ministry.
Archons Host Symposium in Philadelphia on the Legacy of Nicaea
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, together with the Metropolis of New Jersey, will host “Nicaea Then and Now” on November 15 at St. George Cathedral in Philadelphia.
