Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Address at the Ordination of Bishop-Elect Nektarios of Diokleia April 13, 2024
On this auspicious day, you behold Hierarchs from across our Sacred Archdiocese and across the ocean, gather together to lay their hands upon you, and prayerfully and piously beseech the Holy Spirit of God to elevate you into the brotherhood of the Episcopacy of our Holy Orthodox Church.
Read MoreApril 14, 2024
Once again, on the hallowed Ground of the World Trade Center, we have the superlative honor of receiving the Presidential Φρουρά – the elite guard of the Hellenic Republic, who represent the glory of Greece throughout the entire world.
Read MoreApril 13, 2024
Message from Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Clergy-Laity Congress 2024
Message from Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Clergy-Laity Congress 2024
Read MoreApril 11, 2024
Let us bow our heads in prayer:
We give thanks to you, O God, for this day of celebration of Greece and Orthodoxy by the City of New York.
We express our gratitude to Mayor Adams, and to all his co-workers who serve the good people of New York.
Sustain their efforts.
Read MoreApril 10, 2024
Once again we are assembled for the Clergy Laity Assembly of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey, and we convene with your new Metropolitan, His Eminence Apostolos. As you all know, his elevation to the Office of Metropolitan did not suddenly bring him into your lives. He served here with distinction and true pastoral ministry as an Auxiliary Bishop. Now, he assumes all the responsibilities for your spiritual welfare.
Read MoreApril 10, 2024
We have just come from the Divine Service, where we remembered the ever-blesséd Father Nicholas Nikokavouras, and prayed in solidarity for his eternal repose in the Lord. He was an example of the best of Hellenism and the best of Orthodoxy, and I feel that today’s celebration – falling on the day of his Forty Day Memorial – is an auspicious sign for us all.
Read MoreApril 8, 2024
Archbishop Elpidophoros Archdiocesan District Clergy-Laity Assembly Address
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
It seems fitting, that as we pray throughout the Holy Lenten Season to arrive at the Holy Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are meeting as the Archdiocesan District Clergy-Laity Assembly in the District’s one parish named for this glorious truth of our faith.
Read MoreApril 7, 2024
Archbishop Elpidophoros Remarks at the White House Celebration of Greek Independence
Mr. President and Dr. Biden,
Once again, you honor the Greek-American People of America in this most extraordinary way, with the Annual Greek Independence Day celebration here at the White House. As ever, we are humbled by the prestige of this celebration, and on behalf of all, I thank you for continuing this wonderful tradition that recognizes the Hellenic roots of Democracy.
Read MoreApril 5, 2024
Archbishop Elpidophoros Invocation, Remarks & Benediction at March 25 Celebration March 26, 2024
I want to express my gratitude to the Greek-American members of the New York Legislature who have made today’s celebration possible:
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024