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 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)
By Ben Malian/Orthodox Observer Today marks the six-year anniversary of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America’s enthronement. On June 22nd, 2019, the Archbishop was consecrated in the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York, NY. In attendance were numerous Orthodox hierarchs and clergymen, laity from across the archdiocese, and faith…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the eve of the 83rd Commencement at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, its Board of Trustees met from May 15-16 for two days of focused discussions, strategic planning, and advancement of the institution’s mission. Meetings took place on the HCHC campus and were led by…| Orthodox Times (en)
Within the context of the moving and historic pilgrimage “On the Road to Nicaea”, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America led a group of 40 faithful from throughout the Archdiocese and 20 senior seminarians from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology to the ancient city of Nicaea, modern day İznik, the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Religious Leaders for President Donald J. Trump’s newly established Religious Liberty Commission. The Commission, created by executive order on May 1, 2025, aims to advise the federal government on safeguarding and promoting religious freedom across the United States.…| 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)
The afternoon of Saturday, June 7, 2025, Saint Basil Academy (SBA) celebrated its 78th Annual Commencement Exercises in Garrison, New York. Saint Basil Academy is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese’s home for children in need and a national not-for-profit philanthropic center for children and young adults, with a mission to provide…| 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)
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Challenge Liturgy for the Saturday of Lazarus, joining Proistamenos Fr. John Lardas, at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Port Washington New York. The Archangel Michael parish started the Challenge Liturgy. Created in 1990, the Challenge Liturgy reaches…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City celebrated the Sunday of Orthodoxy on March 9, 2025 with Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, Dean of the Cathedral V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostomos Gilbert and faithful of the community including many children…| Orthodox Times (en)
In the 2025 Encyclical for the Sunday of Orthodoxy, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA reflect on the restoration of holy icons and its significance for the unity of the Orthodox Church. The Assembly highlights the decision of the 7th Ecumenical Council…| Orthodox Times (en)
The Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria, St. Demetrios at a general assembly meeting held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, cast a two-thirds majority vote in favor of transferring a percentage of the newly-constructed building across St. Demetrios Church to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in exchange for cash consideration…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, October 20, 2024, the investiture of twenty-eight new Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate will take place following the Divine Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City. Presided over by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the ceremony will serve as the culmination of the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Following his attendance at the Holy Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America accompanied Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Halki, the second-largest of the Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul, Türkiye, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. As the former Abbot of Halki’s Monastery…| Orthodox Times (en)