Former US Secretary of State Pompeo to be a key guest at the Phanar forum
Patriarch Bartholomew and Mike Pompeo. Photo: archons.org
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be a key guest at the International Archons Conference in Athens, Greece, as reported on the "Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate" website.
The conference, dedicated to human rights, democracy and religious freedom, will be held at the behest of Patriarch Bartholomew, the Phanar head, on 26-29 May 2024.
"The Archons have long been a bulwark in the defense of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and of people of faith around the world," the website quoted the former US secretary of state as saying.
"As we confront a rising tide of religious persecution and conflict around the world, and I am proud to continue contributing to the important work of the Archons," said Mike Pompeo.
“Secretary Pompeo placed religious freedom front and center during his tenure at the Department of State," said Archon Dr. Antonios Liberakis. "We are honored to have such a distinguished speaker address the 4th Archon Conference on Religious Freedom."
The agenda of the conference, as the organizers inform, will cover, among other things, the protection of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the role of religion in global geopolitics.
Members of the organisation declare "focus on defending religious freedom for everyone and securing the future of the Ecumenical Patriarchate".
As reported by UOJ, the US State Department has stated concerns about censorship and persecution of journalists in Ukraine.
Read also
UOC cleric shares details of attempted takeover of Odesa’s Trinity Cathedral
The priest described how OCU raiders allegedly falsified documents in an attempt to take over the Odesa Eparchy cathedral.
UA Baptist leader to US audience: There is no religious persecution in Ukraine
Valeriy Antoniuk called reports of restrictions on religious freedom and persecution in Ukraine enemy propaganda.
UGCC bishop urges Hungarian minister to back Ukraine’s EU integration
A UGCC bishop urged the Hungarian authorities to support Ukraine’s accession to the EU, pointing to the price Ukrainians have paid for their European choice.
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra relics go on display in London
Seven relics from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra have gone on display at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.
Odesa Eparchy organizes aid for victims of attacks
Volunteers and priests of the Odesa Eparchy are preparing humanitarian aid for those affected by the attacks.
Volodymyr-Volynskyi Eparchy supports families of fallen soldiers
A project of the Volodymyr-Volynskyi Eparchy combines prayer and psychological support for families of fallen soldiers.