Clergy-Laity workshop informs delegates on protecting children in the digital age
On the final day of the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress, Rev. Dr. Peter J. Spiro presented the workshop “Protecting Children in the Digital Age: Cyberbullying, Online Predators and Trafficking Risks” on behalf of the FREEDOM Ministry
A pastoral reflection on human trafficking and the Church
Over the past two years, I have traveled extensively, speaking at parishes throughout the United States and abroad. Through the course of this work, I have come to know with certainty that human trafficking is
Fr. Peter Spiro promotes human trafficking awareness at St. Athanasios Church in Aurora, IL
Rev. Protopresbyter Dr. Peter J. Spiro, Chief Chaplain of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Director of the FREEDOM Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and founder of the ARISTEVI Foundation, visited St. Athanasios
FREEDOM ministry visits Annunciation Church in Little Rock, Arkansas
At the invitation of Rev. Dr. Nicholas Verdaris and the parish community of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, Rev. Dr. Peter J. Spiro visited the parish to address human trafficking awareness and
GOARCH ministries collaborate to address vulnerabilities of children with disabilities
The FREEDOM National Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America partnered with the Department of Marriage & Family Ministry to record a powerful new podcast episode examining a critical issue: What makes children with
Fr. Peter Spiro visits Holy Trinity Church in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR — Fr. Peter Spiro, Chief Chaplain for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Director of the FREEDOM Ministry and the ARISTEVI Foundation, recently visited Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Portland, Oregon, where
FREEDOM ministry visits St. Anna Church in Roseville, California
Fr. Peter Spiro, Director of the GOARCH FREEDOM National Ministry and the ARISTEVI Foundation, recently visited St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Roseville, California, where he delivered a series of educational and theological presentations as
FREEDOM Ministry participates in high-level U.N. meetings on global anti-trafficking action
New York, NY —FREEDOM Ministry Director Rev. Protopresbyter Dr. Peter J. Spiro participated in high-level United Nations sessions this week as member states adopted a renewed Political Declaration under the Global Plan of Action to Combat
Fr. Peter Spiro raises human trafficking awareness at Saint Basil Academy
Saint Basil Academy (SBA) in Garrison, New York welcomed Fr. Peter Spiro as a guest speaker for an important educational session focused on human trafficking awareness and prevention. Fr. Peter, Director of the GOARCH FREEDOM
FREEDOM Ministry training comes to Flushing, Astoria
New York, NY — The FREEDOM Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America recently brought its national human trafficking awareness and prevention training to two vibrant New York communities—Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Flushing and St.
FREEDOM Director returns to speak at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
Fr. Peter Spiro, Director of the FREEDOM National Ministry and leader of the ARISTEVI Foundation, delivered a special presentation and luncheon address at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, D.C., highlighting the FREEDOM Ministry’s
Fr. Peter Spiro presents on cybersecurity and human trafficking at conference in the Bahamas
Fr. Peter Spiro, Director of the GOARCH Freedom National Ministry, recently presented at a Cybersecurity and Human Trafficking Conference hosted by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Nassau, Bahamas. The event brought together faith leaders,
Fr. Peter Spiro features at U.S. Attorney General’s summit on human trafficking
Father Spiro was honored to participate as a featured speaker at the U.S. Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Summit, a three-day gathering of national leaders dedicated to eradicating human trafficking across the United States.
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Parish gifts handmade crucifix to FREEDOM National Ministry
St. Demetrios Church’s Stephanos Valantasis, son of Proistamenos Fr. Costa, learned that the FREEDOM Ministry’s St. Barbara Chapel was in need of a large crucifix.
Fr. Peter Spiro, Director of FREEDOM Ministry, speaks at U.S. Chamber of Commerce Approaches to Combatting Human Trafficking Summit
Fr. Peter Spiro, Director of the FREEDOM Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, served as a panelist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s national summit on human trafficking, held in Washington, D.C.
Fr. Peter Spiro Honored with Inaugural 2025 Athena’s Court Warrior Award for Advocacy in Human Trafficking Response
Fr. Peter Spiro, Director of the Freedom Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Director of the ARISTEVI Foundation (Active Response in Supporting Trafficked: Educational Vocational Initiative), has been awarded the inaugural 2025 Athena’s Court Warrior Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and unwavering advocacy on behalf of survivors of human trafficking.
