NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Becomes Recipient of Patriarch Athenagoras Human Rights Award
Recipient of Patriarch Athenagoras Human Rights Award

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NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Becomes Recipient of Patriarch Athenagoras Human Rights Award

 

Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York, receive this year's Patriarch Athenagoras Human Rights Award presented by the Order of Saint Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, at the organization's annual banquet Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Governor Cuomo, a strong advocate for religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate, was the instrumental person in the process of securing an agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey regarding the rebuilding and resurrection of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center, which was destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

National Commander Dr. Anthony Limberakis noted that "For Christians and non-Christians the world over, Hagia Sophia in modern day Istanbul is one of the most magnificent edifices in the world. Now, with the building of the Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center, the Western Hemisphere will possess its own little "Hagia Sophia" as a true witness to our Greek Orthodox Faith and our Holy Mother Church of Constantinople, as well as a symbol of religious freedom whose luminance will be seen the world over. We owe this to Governor Cuomo who is most worthy to receive the Athenagoras Human Rights Award."

Upon the invitation of the Archons of the Order of St. Andrew, His Grace Bishop Daniel participated in the award ceremony in New York City on October 15, 2016, honoring the Governor of New York.

Past recipients of the award have included Presidents Jimmy Carter and George H. W. Bush, Vice President Joe Biden, Mother Teresa, Elie Wiesel, Mikhail Gorbachev, Admiral James Stavridis and last year's recipient Vice President Joe Biden.

The Award is named in memory of Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras, who served in that capacity from 1948 until his death in 1972. Prior to his selection as Ecumenical Patriarch, Athenagoras served as Archbishop of North and South America.

Established in 1986, the Athenagoras Human Rights Award is presented annually at the Order of Saint Andrew's grand banquet to a person or organization, which has consistently exemplified by action, purpose and dedication concern for the basic rights and religious freedom of all people.

Recipient of Patriarch Athenagoras Human Rights Award

Recipient of Patriarch Athenagoras Human Rights Award - 10/15/2016

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