Archbishop Elpidophoros Attends Annual OXI Day Celebration
10/31/2024
On Oct 30, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the Annual OXI Day Celebration held at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington DC. The event is organized by the Washington OXI Day Foundation to honor “today’s heroes around the world who — in the spirit of Oxi Day — courageously battle Goliaths for freedom and democracy and are nominated by America’s policymakers and opinion leaders to be honored before international and national leaders convening in Washington, D. C.”
Archdiocesan District Council Holds First Meeting of the New Ecclesiastical Year
10/30/2024
The Archdiocesan District Council met for their first meeting of the New Ecclesiastical Year at the Archdiocese Headquarters in New York. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros blessed the members of the District Council with their Affirmation of Office.
Archdiocesan District Spiritual Court Members
10/30/2024
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed the newly appointed Spiritual Court members of the Archdiocesan District on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Receives Fr. Capones at GOA
10/29/2024
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received, at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Rev. Presbyter Ioannis Capones to wish him farewell.
Metropolis of Pittsburgh Hosts 4th YAL Conference
10/29/2024
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Savas, the Metropolis of Pittsburgh welcomed close to 300 young adults from across the country and Canada to their fourth YAL Conference, this year in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 18-20, 2023.
American School of Classical Studies at Athens and the Gennadius Library Present "In the Name of Humanity" at the Maliotis Cultural Center
10/29/2024
The event "In the Name of Humanity - American Aid to Greece from 1918-1929," presented by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and the Gennadius Library at the Maliotis Cultural Center on Monday, October 21, was significant.
Metropolitan Constantine Blesses New Crosses in Austin and Fort Worth, TX
10/28/2024
Over the past few days, His Eminence Metropolitan Constantine of Denver blessed two new crosses in Texas.
Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC) Hosts Annual Fall Camp
10/28/2024
The Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC) hosted its annual Fall Camp program from Saturday, October 12 to Monday, October 14 at the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center Contoocook, NH. With over 200 campers and young adult staff, the program was the largest Fall Camp in MBC history.
6th Annual Greek Education Conference "Innovative Approaches to Literacy: Engaging Students in Greek Language and Culture"
10/28/2024
On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Department of Greek Education, and the High Council for Greek Education, we extend a cordial invitation to our upcoming in-person annual Greek Education conference on Tuesday, November 5th, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM EST.
Celebrating Nikos Kazantzakis: A Transformative Experience for Greek American Students
10/28/2024
The recent visit by the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis to the Greek American schools within the Archdiocese of America was not just an event; it was a celebration of cultural heritage and an opportunity for our youth to engage deeply with one of Greece's most revered literary figures.
FREEDOM Ministry Director Fr. Peter Spiro Attends Human Rights Advocacy Training in Geneva, Switzerland
10/28/2024
Rev. Dr. Peter J. Spiro, the Director of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese National FREEDOM Ministry, recently participated in the Human Rights Advocacy Training in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Orthodox Observer Interviews Fr. Philip Zymaris
10/28/2024
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with one of Holy Cross’s professors, the Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris. We talked about his teaching and research at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits St. Demetrios in Jamaica
10/27/2024
day, October 23, 2024, Rev. Protopresbyter Konstantinos Kalogridis and the community of St. Demetrios Church in Jamaica, NY warmly welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Divine Liturgy.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Consecrates St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Saginaw, MI
10/27/2024
This morning, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy of Consecration at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Saginaw, Michigan, celebrating alongside His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, Rev. Economos Timothy Cook, and Rev. Economos Peter Bistolarides.