Friday, January 24, 2020
Washington, D.C. - The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops
of the United States of America sent a delegation to the annual March
for Life in the nation’s capital on Friday, January 24, 2020. The event
marks the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision
that legalized abortion.
Bishop Apostolos of Medeia led the delegation. He was joined by
Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop Daniel, Archbishop Melchisedek, Bishop
Thomas, Bishop Daniel and Bishop Paul.
Bishop Apostolos also attended the National Prayer Vigil for Life at
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on
Wednesday, January 23, the evening before the march.
The rally, attended by President Donald J. Trump, began at noon with a
prayer offered by Bishop Apostolos on the National Mall at 12th Street.
Orthodox Christian marchers gathered under the “Orthodox Christians for
Life” banner and signs.
The march began at 1 p.m. and proceeded along Constitution Avenue to
the U.S. Supreme Court, where prayers for the victims of abortion were
offered.