Today, Nov. 10, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America participated in the U.S. citizenship Oath of Allegiance naturalization ceremony.
Photo by Orthodox Observer/Dimitrios PanagosIn a social media post, His Eminence issued the following statement:
“With gratitude and humility, I thank this great nation for welcoming me six years ago—and today, for granting me the honor of becoming an American citizen. This solemn moment fills my heart with joy and renewed purpose. I pledge to redouble my efforts in serving the faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the wider society of this blessed land, especially in these turbulent times. As Scripture reminds us, ‘Every good and every perfect gift is from above’ (James 1:17)—and today, I receive this gift with thanksgiving and love.”
Photo by Orthodox Observer/Dimitrios Panagos
