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A 7-day religious & cultural journey to Constantinople for Young Adults. Apply for 2026 Pilgrimage! https://www.pilgrimageofdiscovery.org/application

The Pilgrimage of Discovery is a religious and cultural trip to Constantinople. Deepen your Orthodox faith by exploring holy sites and having a private audience with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Journey through Constantinople - - the 'Queen of Cities', the capital of the Byzantine Empire and the seat of our Orthodox faith - seeing, learning, tasting and experiencing. Travel w

ith your peers to learn more about the history and unbreakable thread of our Orthodox faith. The Pilgrimage of Discovery is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The Pilgrimage of Discovery is funded by the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

03/17/2026

Over the weekend, 2025 Pilgrimage of Discovery recipient, presented at the Transfiguration Church in Lowell, MA! Thank you for sharing your experience!

03/15/2026

Wonderful job and thank you to 2025 POD Alumnus George Anagnostopoulos for serving as Archon Ambassador and presenting to the Lenten Retreat yesterday in Pasadena!

03/11/2026

Huge Pilgrimage of Discovery appreciation and thank you!!

19 archons from the Met of San Francisco made donations toward our 2026 POD financial goals. They graciously donated $12,000 to the POD in honor of Archbishop Elpidophoros at their Archon Dinner honoring HEAE at the annual Folk Dance Festival, this year in Phoenix

Thank you so much for believing in our program!

Archons pictured: Constantine Boukidis, Theo Angelis, RC Paul Sogotis, RC Isidoros Garifalakis, Paul Plumis, RC Gerry Ranglas, RC Counelis, Bishop Ioannis of Phocea, Vasilios Marutsos, Apostolos Pries, Andrew Eliopulos, seated Dr. Michael Patzakis
Hierarchs: Met Gerasimos, Archb Elpidophoros, Metropolitan Kyrillos of Krini and Exarch of Malta

03/04/2026

The Pilgrimage of Discovery always remains in our worship and lives. Year 2 POD recipient, , celebrated Sunday of Orthodoxy, bringing the icon from the church that she went to while on the POD, Panayia Vlaherna ❤️

03/01/2026

As we wait for 2026 Pilgrimage of Discovery recipients to be announced, our 2025 Pilgrims continue to speak to their parishes. Thank you Lucas Carroll, for presenting at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Canonsburg, PA.

02/19/2026

Jack Koulos ‘25 delivered a presentation over the weekend at folk dance festival (FDF) in Phoenix with Archon Ntino Boukidis and Andrew Eliopulos.

It was so well received, tears in the audience, lots of people inspired and wanting to apply!

02/14/2026

Our Pilgrimage of Discovery alumni were proud to speak at the Chicago YAL conference today! Sharing our experiences, especially with those who can apply for the trip, make it extra special. Bravo to and for speaking!

01/31/2026

📣 LAST DAY TO APPLY!

Today is the final day to submit your application for the Pilgrimage of Discovery 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Orthodoxy at its heart and connect with fellow young adults on a meaningful pilgrimage!

01/30/2026

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW!

Don’t forget to apply for the 2026 Pilgrimage of Discovery!

01/29/2026

⏳ 2 DAYS REMAINING
Time is running out to apply for the Pilgrimage of Discovery 2026. This is your chance to take part in a unique spiritual journey rooted in faith, history, and community.

Applications close January 31.

01/28/2026

🚨 Only 3 days left!
The application window for the Pilgrimage of Discovery closes soon. If you’ve been meaning to apply, now is the time. Up to 18 pilgrims will be selected for this life-changing experience.
Apply before January 31!

01/26/2026

⏰ ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO APPLY!
There’s just one week remaining to apply for the Pilgrimage of Discovery 2026. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative, all-expense-paid journey to Constantinople.

Deadline: January 31

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