December 03
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Homily at the Divine Liturgy Archdiocese Presbyters Council Clergy Retreat Phoenix, AZ
11/01/2023
You see the Apostle and First-Called Disciple Saint Andrew handing the Book of the Gospels to this Apostle Stachys. The image conveys both the spiritual lineage of Saint Stachys and his Apostolic appointment and ordination to the episcopacy. The Holy Apostle Paul calls him, “Στάχυν τὸν ἀγαπητόν μου,” in his Epistle to the Romans, showing the engaged ministry of this first Bishop of what would become the City of Constantine.†
Archepiscopal Encyclical for National Philoptochos Sunday
11/09/2023
Today is National Philoptochos Sunday, always on the day that we read the parable of the “Good Samaritan” in our churches across the country. This most famous of parables is an answer to the question: “And who is my neighbor?” – a question that our Philoptochos Societies have been responding to for generations.
Congratulatory Message by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America For the 50th Anniversary of Fr. Dennis Strouzas’ Ordination to the Priesthood
11/06/2023
It is with sentiments of paternal joy that I offer these words of heartfelt Archepiscopal commendation on the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Protopresbyter Dennis Strouzas’ ordination to the priesthood. While I am unable to join you in person this evening, kindly know that I am united with all of you in spirit, as you gather collectively in joyful fellowship to celebrate an exemplary clergyman and servant of the Lord, whose legacy has spanned for fifty years. This is why I also appointed the Chancellor of our Archdiocesan District, the Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Elias Villis, as my personal representative, so as to honor this significant occasion with the proper dignity and respect befitting a high caliber clergyman such as Fr. Dennis.
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Saint Michael’s Home 64th Nameday Gala
11/13/2023
I am deeply pleased to join you once again – for this 64th Annual Saint Michael’s Home Nameday Gala, which benefits this precious Institution of our Sacred Archdiocese. Saint Michael’s Home is a reason for all of us to rejoice, and a cause of pride for our National Church. It is a place that is exemplary in its care and love for its residents, who feel that they are truly members of a family – the family of the Church.
Remarks By His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros At the 19th Biennial National Philoptochos Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon
11/12/2023
Dear Friends,
As some of you know, tomorrow is the Sunday of the Good Samaritan, and I cannot think of a more perfect image for this Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon. Because when I look around this room, I see Samaritans at every table.
Congratulatory Remarks of Archbishop Elpidophoros for Paulette Poulos
11/12/2023
This evening’s celebration of our beloved Paulette Poulos with the Phidippides Award for Passionate Advocacy of Hellenism and Orthodoxy seems to me the most natural, if not consequential, awarding of this special prize in its history. I think I can safely say – everyone knows Paulette!
Homily By Archbishop Elpidophoros of America On the Thirteenth Sunday of Saint Luke Saint Peter Greek Orthodox Church Bronx, New York
11/26/2023
To stand with you today in prayer – especially in the aftermath of our National Feast of Thanksgiving – and to celebrate this Eucharist with you is a profound joy for me. For it is in the worship of the Church that we find our essential union with God and our unity with one another.