The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with its headquarters located in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, The mission of the Archdiocese is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox Christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the Church in the United States of America according to the Orthodox Christian faith and tradition.
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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros (Lambriniadis) of America was born in 1967 in Bakirköy, Istanbul.
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In birth, you preserved your virginity; in death, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions. (Apolytikion of the Feast)
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The Greek Orthodox Church in its tradition of prayer and worship is rooted in the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
In 2022, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese is celebrating its past 100 years, both online and in person!
Translation of the Image of Our Lord and God and Savior, Jesus Christ Today is Fast Free
July 1, 2022
Archbishop Elpidophoros Concelebrates Divine Liturgy with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Panagia Soumela Monastery
Kimisis Tis Theotokou Vespers in Poughkeepsie
In Trabzon, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Presides Over Great Vespers for the Dormition of the Theotokos
Camp St. Paul Concludes 17th Successful Summer
Archdiocese Audit Committee Updates the Clergy-Laity Congress on Audit Results
Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Balikli Hospital Following Devastating Fire
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Financial Statements
Time and Despondency with Nicole Roccas
2022-2023 Digital Planner: Orthodox Daily Calendar
The Church’s Traditional Teaching about Hell: Fr. Lawrence Farley
Preparing Our Youth for College Life
SUTS Walking with God: Week Six
