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)
With great pleasure, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago welcomed the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Ioannis Loverdos, during his visit to Chicago. The meeting, which included a wide-ranging discussion with representatives of the Greek diaspora, was also attended by Mr. Emmanuel Koubarakis, Consul General of Greece in Chicago, Georgia…| 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)
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, New Hampshire State Senator Denise Ricciardi (R-Bedford) made a speech in the New Hampshire State Senate, urging the state body to adopt a Proclamation for Religious Freedom. Spearheading this all-important initiative was Archon Christos Chrisafides. The Proclamation, signed by Ricciardi and 22 other New Hampshire…| Orthodox Times (en)
With the Archpastoral blessing of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the following clergy assignments are joyfully announced by Archdiocesan District Chancellor Fr. Elias Villis: Fr. Demetrios Kazakis has been appointed Proistamenos of the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, New York, beginning June 16, 2025. A native of Syracuse, New York,…| 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)
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 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)