His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has been invited to Washington D.C. for official ceremonies marking the 182nd Anniversary of Greek Independence Day. The Celebration will be highlighted by the presentation of the Greek Independence Day Proclamation. Following is the Schedule of Archbishop Demetrios for Monday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25, 2003.

March 24
4:00-6:00 p.m.

Department of State Benjamin Franklin Room
Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Spyridon Pope will host a Reception in Celebration of Women’s History Month and Greek Independence Day

March 25
9:30 a.m.

Saint Sophia Cathedral Washington, DC
Annunciation Liturgy and Doxology in Celebration of Greek Independence Day Reception in Cathedral Hall

2:00 p.m.

Eisenhower Executive Building
Room 450 17TH St. & Pennsylvania Avenue
Presentation of the Greek Independence Day Proclamation

6:00 p.m.

The Ritz Carlton Hotel
Greek Ambassador George Savvaides
Hosts Greek Independence Day Reception