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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America 2019 Yearbook Now Available Online
01/09/2019
Yearbook 2019
Archdiocese Unveils New Youth Safety Videos & Resources
07/10/2019
NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is announcing a new ten-episode video series introducing the faithful to the new Policies for the Safety of Children and Youth. These new resources also include step-by-step checklists designed to help parishioners and communities follow the new guidelines.
Policies for the Safety of Children and Youth are Being Implemented Throughout the Archdiocese and in Every Metropolis
09/05/2019
The implementation and enforcement of the Policies for the Safety of Children and Youth take another step forward towards the goal of ensuring that every ministry and event is physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe and healthy for the children of all Greek Orthodox Churches in America.
Letter from Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Regarding New Youth Safety Policies
09/05/2019
I am writing as Archbishop to bring to your attention an important matter that is and must be an urgent concern for all of us who work with children in every aspect of the Archdiocese, in every Metropolis and in every parish and youth ministry. This letter is to call each of us to action, and to encourage us as our clergy, our lay leaders and our fellow parishioners to mobilize to serve our children and youth.
Cardinal Dolan Welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros at St. Patrick's Cathedral
09/04/2019
Cardinal Dolan honored Archbishop Elpidophoros of America by hosting a lunch today, September 4, 2019, to welcome him to New York. After initial introductions and warm greetings, the Cardinal and Archbishop exchanged remarks.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Expresses Condolences to the OCA for the Falling Asleep of Archbishop Nikon
09/03/2019
On behalf of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Archbishop Elpidophoros expresses his deep condolences to the Orthodox Church in America for the falling asleep of Archbishop Nikon.
GOA Center for Family Care Host Clergy Peer Learning Group Training Event
09/12/2019
SOMERSET, NJ – Sixteen clergy from various places throughout the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America completed training on September 10-12, 2019 for expanding the ministry to support our clergy. The Archdiocesan Center for Family Care recently received a generous grant from Leadership 100 to train facilitators to lead clergy peer learning groups throughout the country.
Archbishop Receives ABC Representatives
09/10/2019
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros met with leaders of the Archdiocese Benefits Committee Monday, Sept. 9, in his office at the Archdiocese. His Eminence initiated the meeting with Fr. James T. Paris, Chairman of the ABC; Fr. James Greanias, Vice-Chairman of the ABC, and Mrs. Anna Vrettos, Director of the ABC.
The US Secretary of Commerce at the Ecumenical Patriarchate
09/09/2019
The Secretary of Commerce of the USA, Wilbur Ross, visited the see of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Phanar today, Sunday, September 8, 2019, and was welcomed with the honors set forth in the Patriarchal Protocol.
Archbishop Receives D.A.D. Executive Board of the Federation of Church Musicians
09/16/2019
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros met with the Direct Archdiocesan District Executive Board of the Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians on Monday, September 16, in his office at the Archdiocese. Members of the Executive Board are Mrs. Anna Dounelis, President; Mr. Theodore Brakatselos, Vice-President; Mrs. Irini Kapareliotis, Treasurer; Mrs. Fay Pavlidis, Mrs. Peggy Stilianos, Public Relations Office, and V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostomos Gilbert, Spiritual Advisor.
Conclusions from Pan-Orthodox Meeting on Homelessness
09/16/2019
On Friday, September 13, 2019, ten Pan-Orthodox organizations concluded a vibrant and productive meeting on the crisis of homelessness. The twenty experts arrived at the following common multi-faceted understanding
Archbishop Elpidophoros Welcomes the President of the Republic of Cyprus to Archdiocese Headquarters
09/27/2019
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elphidophoros welcomed today, the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades to the headquarters of the Archdiocese.
Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis Visits Archbishop Elpidophoros
09/27/2019
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros today joyously welcomed the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Prime Minister Mitsotakis is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
Meeting of the Archbishop with the President of Turkey
09/26/2019
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America had a previously unscheduled meeting, late yesterday evening, with the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Manhattan’s Cipriani Hotel. Accompanying President Edogan was his close advisor Mr. Ömer Çelik, former Minister of European Affairs.
Agiasmos for the New School Year at St. Nicholas' William Spyropoulos School
09/25/2019
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, celebrated today the service of the Sanctification of the Water for the new school year, at the Greek-American Day School “William Spyropoulos” of the Parish of Saint Nicholas in Flushing New York, one of the largest parishes in the Archdiocese. This was the second Agiasmos Service the Archbishop conducted for the start of the new school year.
Archbishop Chairs Meeting of the Direct Archdiocesan District Council
09/25/2019
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros chaired his first meeting of the Direct Archdiocesan District Council on Tuesday, September 24 at the Archdiocese. His Grace Bishop Andonios, Chancellor, was also present. Members of the Executive Board are Larry Hotzoglou, Vice-President; V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostomos Gilbert, Secretary; and Theodore Germanakos, Treasurer.
Minister of Education and Religious Affairs Niki Kerameus Visits Archbishop Elpidophoros
09/25/2019
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed today Her Excellency Ms. Niki Kerameus, Minister of Education and Religious Affairs of Greece.
Επίσκεψη του Αναπληρωτή Υπουργού Προστασίας του Πολίτη κ. Γιώργου Κουμουτσάκου
09/23/2019
ΝΕΑ ΥΟΡΚΗ – Ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρος δέχθηκε σήμερα την επίσκεψη του κ. Γιώργου Κουμουτσάκου Αναπληρωτή Υπουργού Προστασίας του Πολίτη της Ελλάδος, ο οποίος είναι αρμόδιος για τη Μεταναστευτική Πολιτική.
The Archbishop Appoints New Officers, following the resignation of the Vice President and Secretary of the Archdiocesan Council
09/23/2019
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces that the Hon. Mr. George Tsandikos and the Hon. Mrs. Catherine Bouffides-Walsh have submitted to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, their voluntary resignations from the positions of the Vice-President and Secretary of the Archdiocesan Council, respectively.
First Ever Monastic Assembly Convened in America Concludes
09/22/2019
Archbishop Attends Installation of UConn New President
10/04/2019
STORRS, Conn. – Archbishop Elpidophoros is attending today, Oct. 4, 2019, the installation of Dr. Thomas C. Katsouleas as the 16th President of the University of Connecticut.
Athens Philharmonic Concert at Carnegie Hall to Benefit Saint Nicholas Shrine
10/04/2019
NEW YORK – Yiannis Hadjiloizou, conducting the Athens Philharmonic in Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” will debut at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 8 p.m. to benefit Saint Nicholas Church and National Shrine.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Calls on Communities to Support "College Student Sunday"
10/04/2019
NEW YORK – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has designated October 6, 2019 as Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s College Student Sunday.
Archbishop Elpidophoros To Lead Delegation to Hurricane-Ravaged Bahamas
10/10/2019
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will arrive in the Bahamas on October 13 for a pastoral visit to areas recently affected by Hurricane Dorian. Leading a delegation from the Archdiocese, His Eminence is scheduled to celebrate a Hierarchal Divine Liturgy at the parish of the Annunciation of the Mother of God in Nassau.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Saint Basil Academy
10/09/2019
On October 3, 2019, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was joyously welcomed by Saint Basil Academy’s administrators, children and staff. The Archbishop began with a Trisagion service at the gravesite of Archbishop Michael of blessed memory.
Assembly of Bishops of the USA and the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches Revive the Joint Commission of Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches
10/08/2019
NEW YORK – Representatives of Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Christian churches met today at the Armenian Cathedral of St. Vartan for the first meeting of the joint commission in nearly a decade. The meeting began with a common prayer service followed by open discussions.