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We are thrilled to announce that the recipients of the 2026 Pilgrimage of Discovery have been selected! This year, 18 outstanding young leaders from across the country, representing every Greek Orthodox Metropolis, are selected to take part in this transformative journey, making this our largest cohort yet. The Pilgrimage of Discovery is a unique program designed to immerse young Orthodox leaders, ages 23–30, in the history of Constantinople and the spiritual significance of

The Pilgrimage of Discovery Alumni Leadership Network conducted its second annual retreat in Chicago, Illinois the weekend of April 17-19, 2026. Funded by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and by charitable contributions from generous donors across the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Pilgrimage of Discovery (POD) is a religious and educational journey through Constantinople awarded to Orthodox Christian young adults across America. The Alumni Leadership N

In "Our Sleeping Queen of Cities: A Pilgrim’s Reflections in Constantinople" published in The National Herald, Stavros Piperis shares his thought-provoking impressions gained while on the Pilgrimage of Discovery. Full article linked here or read below . Stavros Piperis during his visit to Constantinople. Photo: Courtesy of Stavros Piperis A drowsy wind blows across the blue-gray waters of the Bosphorus. On it a lone seagull flies, lilting along the air current. Behind it loo

The Pilgrimage of Discovery is pleased to announce that applications for its 2026 program are now officially open and will remain available until January 31, 2026. Now entering its fourth year, this initiative continues its mission to connect young Orthodox leaders with the roots of their faith in Constantinople, the heart of global Orthodoxy. The Pilgrimage of Discovery identifies and cultivates emerging leaders from across Orthodox jurisdictions under the Ecumenical Patriar

We are thrilled to announce that the recipients of the 2025 Pilgrimage of Discovery will be revealed on April 11th across our social...

The Pilgrimage of Discovery is excited to announce its Alumni Leadership Network