Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America 8 East 79th Street, New York
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONFERENCE PRESENTATION OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM LETTERS
Archbishop Demetrios, the Leader of Greek Orthodox Christians in the U.S. Thursday, May 12, 2011 – 3:00PM Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Headquarters 2nd floor Parlor – 10 East 79th Street, NYC Reception to follow until 5:00 PM
All 62 members of the New York State Senate and 144 members of the New York State Assembly signed letters calling for the Turkish Government to cease its discrimination of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Holy See for millions of Orthodox Christians in the United States and around the world.
Similar to 43 religious freedom resolutions passed in 37 states, the NY effort was led by Senators Dean Skelos and Michael Gianaris and Assemblywomen Aravella Simotas and Nicole Malliotakis.
All four legislators are expected to be in attendance to present the letters to Archbishop Demetrios of America, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, and spiritual leader of more than 2.5 million Greek Orthodox Christians in the US.
Attendees:
Archbishop Demetrios, Primate – Greek Orthodox Church in America
Dr. Anthony Limberakis, Archon National Commander
Dean Skelos, NYS Senate Majority Leader
Mike Gianaris, NYS Senator
Nicole Malliotakis, NYS Assemblywoman
Aravella Simotas, NYS Assemblywoman
John Catsimatidis, Archon National Coordinator for Religious Freedom
Nikiforos Mathews, Archon Regional Commander
Background information available at the Press Conference and online at www.archons.org/resolutions
