One of our own UK Cypriot Louis Loizou was honoured by the Ecumenical Patriarch, on the recommendation of his Eminence the Archbishop Gregorios of Thyateira and Great Britain.
Louis was honoured for his outstanding service to the Greek Orthodox Church, Louis Loizou is a Trustee of the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain and the Twelve Apostles Church in Brookmans Park.
Louis was honoured on Sunday the 14th January 2018 by Archbishop Gregorios of Thyateira and Great Britain at the Twelve Apostles Church in Brookmans Park.
Louis Loizou was born in Komi Kebir Cyprus and came to England at a young age he attended Ambler primary school then Holloway Secondary School and the University of Wales where he obtained a BA in Economics and History.
He then went onto own a well known fashion business supplying major fashion stores in the UK and Europe and a property investment company.
Louis is married to Liz and has three children, Flora, Zoe and Chris and four Grandchildren.
Official Definition of a Archon
from the Ecumenical Patriarchate
“An Archon is an honoree by His All Holiness, the Ecumenical Patriarch, for his outstanding service to the Church, and a well-known distinguished, and well-respected leader of the Greek Orthodox Community (at large).
It is by the grace of God that the Archon has been able to offer his good works and deeds of faith. Further, it is the sworn oath of the Archon to defend and promote the Greek Orthodox faith and tradition. His special concern and interest is to serve as a bulwark to protect and promote the Holy Patriarchate and its mission. He is also concerned with the human race’s inalienable rights wherever and whenever they are violated – and the well-being and general welfare of the Church.
This honor, extended by the Church, carries with it grave responsibilities, deep commitments, and sincere dedication. Consequently, it is of utmost importance that this honor of obligation be bestowed upon individuals of proven Orthodox Christian character, who conform faithfully to the teachings of Christ, and the doctrines, canons, worship, discipline, and encyclicals of the Church.
Furthermore, the honoree should have demonstrated to a greater than average degree his commitment toward the stewardship of time, talent, and treasure, for the betterment of the Church; Parish-Diocese; Archdiocese; and the community as a whole, and must truly be deserving of the proclamation – AXIOS.”
