Archbishop Elpidophoros

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the faithful of the Archdiocese and the people of New York City are kindly invited to join St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine

This morning, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America marked the end of the Dormition Fast with the following social media post: Tomorrow we transit from the Fast to the Feast of the Dormition, our solemn

This morning, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America marked the beginning of the Dormition Fast with the following social media post: Today, we joyfully embark upon the Fast for the Dormition of the Theotokos. These

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has announced the appointment of Rev. Protopresbyter Gregory Gilbert as the new Dean of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York, New York, effective September 1,

Upon the announcement of His Eminence Archbishop-elect Apostolos (formerly Metropolitan of New Jersey)’s election as Archbishop of Canada, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued the following message via his social media accounts: With profound

This morning, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued a statement on the anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus: “On this solemn anniversary, we remember the illegal invasion and occupation of Cyprus by Türkiye that

ATHENS, Greece — The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Greek-American community reaffirmed their enduring commitment to Greece through the donation of a new state-of-the-art firefighting vehicle to the Penteli Volunteer Fire Unit, strengthening

ATHENS — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America met with United States Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic Kimberly Guilfoyle in Athens on Thursday, July 16, 2026. During the cordial meeting, Archbishop Elpidophoros and Ambassador Guilfoyle

NEA IONIA, Greece — Celebrations marking 100 years since the laying of the foundation stone of the Church of St. Stephen the Protomartyr and Archdeacon of Saframboli in Nea Ionia culminated with particular splendor on

Today, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, to offer his warm congratulations and best wishes upon the beginning

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America made a courtesy visit to His Excellency the Ambassador of Greece to the United States, Mr. Antonios Alexandridis, reciprocating the Ambassador’s official visit to the headquarters of the Greek

On July 4th, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued an encyclical for the Fourth of July, on the 250th anniversary of the United States of America’s Declaration of Independence. “This Fourth of July

After full days of workshops, panels, liturgical services, and ministry presentations, clergy and lay delegates gathered on Thursday, July 2, 2026, for the Plenary Session of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio, to

On July 1, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the Chaplains Meeting at the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, offering his blessing and remarks to the gathered Military and Institutional Chaplains. The Archdiocese’s

On July 1, an Ecumenical Luncheon took place as part of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio.  His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America offered a prayer and blessing over the meal, presenting gifts

On a warm summer evening in Cleveland, the busy schedule of the Clergy-Laity Congress gave way to an evening devoted to family, fellowship and joy–the traditional Clergy-Laity Congress Clergy Family Dinner, sponsored by the Archons

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Synodal Archierarchical Divine Liturgy on the morning of July 1 during the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio. The Divine Liturgy, celebrated with the full

On June 30, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over a Vespers Service as part of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, hosted at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. “Prayer is the breath

The 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America officially opened in Cleveland, Ohio this morning as delegates from across the Archdiocese gathered to inaugurate the assembly, celebrate shared ministry, and set

Today, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the School of Byzantine Music, one of the Ministry Tracks featured at the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland. Reflecting on the visit, His Eminence remarked: “The

More than 150 registered presvyteres from across the country gathered on June 30 in Cleveland for their biennial meeting, held concurrently with the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. President

On June 30, Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) held a reception in the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, as part of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress. The gathering brought together

On Tuesday morning, July 30, more than 400 hierarchs and clergy gathered for a cherished tradition of the Clergy-Laity Congress, the Clergy Breakfast. More than a meal, this is an opportunity for brothers in Christ

On the evening of June 29, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America hosted a “Thank You Dinner” for the dedicated committee members and volunteers who contributed to the organization of the Clergy-Laity Congress. The gathering