Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne in America, the clergy, and the faithful Orthodox people of the United States will joyfully welcome the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States for an official visit in September 2025. The visit follows the announcement of the Templeton Foundation…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the concluding evening of a meaningful pilgrimage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew offered heartfelt remarks during a dinner held in his honor. Surrounded by hierarchs, clergy, and faithful from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and guests from the Roman Catholic Church, the Patriarch reflected on…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Wednesday, May 21st, the feast of Sts. Constantine and Helen, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, received Archbishop Elpidophoros of America in an audience with the Holy Cross senior students on the St. Helen’s Pilgrimage led by Archimandrite Bartholomew Mercado, a member of the Holy Cross faculty. Archbishop Elpidophoros offered remarks…| Orthodox Times (en)
In the wake of a devastating act of violence that struck the Greek Orthodox Church of the Prophet Elias (Mar Elias) on the outskirts of Damascus, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has issued a statement, expressing sorrow, solidarity, and a renewed call for peace. Read below the statement of Archbishop Elpidophoros…| Orthodox Times (en)
Yesterday, June 29, 2025, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited St. Paul Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hempstead, New York, where he presided over the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul as well as the ordination of Dn. Flavianos Katerinakis to the priesthood. Additional clergy in attendance included…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America stood today before His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, joining him as pilgrims on a sacred journey through the historic and spiritual heartlands of Christianity: Rome, Constantinople, and Nicaea. “Today, we stood before His Holiness Pope Leo XIV as pilgrims,” said Archbishop Elpidophoros, “journeying together not only…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the occasion of July 4th, a day marking America’s freedom and independence, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America delivers a message that transcends the historic bounds of the celebration. In an era where truth and liberty are tested daily, the Archbishop reminds us of Christ’s fundamental teaching, which tightly binds true…| Orthodox Times (en)
In a solemn and uplifting event held at Saint Bartholomew’s Church on June 10, 2025, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America paid tribute to the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the occasion of his Patronal Feast. The tribute concert also honored the late Nikolaos Steliaros, Archon Mousikodidaskalos of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, whose legacy…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has appointed the Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne, Fr. Gregory Stamkopoulos, as the new Director of the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. This appointment follows the resignation of Dr. Anastasios Koularmanis, who stepped down from the position for personal reasons.…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Monday, June 2, 2025, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended a symposium titled “A Century of Patriarchate, a Legacy of Faith: The Romanian Orthodox Church through History.” The event was organized by the Romanian Orthodox Metropolia of the Americas, the Consulate General of Romania in New York, and the Romanian…| Orthodox Times (en)
The late former Lead Chanter, Leonidas Asteris, funeral service will be held at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday, December 6, at 14:00. His burial will occur at the Divine Transfiguration Cemetery in Sisli. The announcement of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is as follows: The Ecumenical Patriarchate announces the repose in the…| Orthodox Times (en)