AHEPA honored the Commander of the Order of Lords Antonios Lymberakistranslated

In the presence of a large number of guests on the evening of Friday, July 31, 2026, the National Commander of the Lords of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Dr. Anthony J. Liberakis, was honored with the "Archbishop Iakovos" Humanitarian Award of AHEPA, which is awarded to personalities who dedicate their lives and actions to the defense of human and political rights, as well as the religious freedom of people who are suffering from tyranny and oppression.

AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) is the largest and oldest organization of Greeks and philhellenic diaspora worldwide. The prestigious award was presented by its Supreme President and Arch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Emmanuel (Chris) Kaitson, during the official Grand Dinner of the AHEPA Supreme Conference, which was held before a packed house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The honoree was presented with particularly warm and meaningful words by the National Deputy Commander of the Lords of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Theodoros (B. Theodore) Bozonelis.

In his speech, Dr. Liberakis specifically stated:

"Receiving an award named after...