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The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces that His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has returned to the United States and the headquarters of the Sacred Archdiocese following a deeply meaningful pilgrimage to Constantinople, Mount Athos,

The final dinner of the pilgrimage and educational tour of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, alongside the graduating class of the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Boston, took place at Mount Athos. The

Congratulations to the 15 students from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco that graduated from Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Students on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The Maliotis Center was

In his sacred responsibility as described in the Charter of our Sacred Archdiocese, and in his pastoral oversight and fatherly care, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has approved the following incardinations and ordinations: Rev.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America chaired the spring meeting of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA Governing Board. The gathering is being held at the

On the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, which coincided with Mother’s Day, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church in Greenlawn, New York. His

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is overjoyed to announce the official launch of the Apostolic Anchor, the premier newsletter of the Apostolic Mission to the African Diaspora in the Americas, West Indies, and Caribbean.

NEW YORK–Yesterday, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announced the appointment of Archdeacon Dionysios Papiris as Director of the Office of the Archbishop, effective June 1, 2026. Archdeacon Dionysios succeeds the Reverend Protopresbyter of the

Watch the video of the visit of Hellenic Parliament President Nikitas M. Kaklamanis to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York. President Kaklamanis was received by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in a spirit of Paschal joy, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the residence of His Eminence Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Newark. The meeting provided an

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Angelo Bruno has been appointed as the new Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Direct Archdiocesan District (DAD). Angelo was born and

Rev. Protopresbyter Dr. Peter J. Spiro, Chief Chaplain of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Director of the FREEDOM Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and founder of the ARISTEVI Foundation, visited St. Athanasios

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Reverend Presbyter Steven J. Sarigianis has been assigned to serve at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Waterbury, Connecticut, effective June 1, 2026. Reverend Father

NEW YORK – The visit of Mr. Michael Kalaitzis, Archon Protomaistor of the Great Church of Christ to New York during Bright Week 2026 was concluded with great splendor and ecclesiastical magnificence. The visit was

NEW YORK — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed dignitaries—church leaders, government officials, regional representatives and members of the Hellenic Armed Forces—to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America on Thursday, as

NEW YORK — Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed earlier today in separate meetings the Governor of the Ionian Islands Region, Ioannis Trepeklis, and the Mayor of the Sacred City of Messolonghi, Spyros Diamantopoulos. Both officials

The community of Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in West Nyack, New York, led by presiding priest Fr. Michael Palamara, welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros for Thomas Sunday on April 19, 2026.  

Please join His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Friday, April 24, 2026 to welcome the Presidential Guard of the Hellenic Republic to New York City for the Greek Independence Parade Weekend. The Hierarchical Doxology

On Friday, April 17, 2026, His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern Diocese), visited His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the Archdiocese Headquarters. The two hierarchs exchanged warm

Yesterday, April 16, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited Zoodohos Peghe Greek Orthodox Church in the Bronx, New York, where he celebrated the Great Vespers of the Life-Giving Fountain. “Every year, I look forward

The community of Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Brookville, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the afternoon of Sunday, April 12 for the Vespers of Agape. Celebrating alongside His Eminence were

Just before midnight on Saturday evening, April 11, clergy and faithful gathered at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York, New York for the Service of the Resurrection, Orthros, and Hierarchical Divine

The community of Sts. Catherine and George Greek Orthodox Church in Astoria, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the morning of Saturday, April 11, for the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint

The faithful filled St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center on the evening of Friday, April 10, as His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Orthros of