Archbishop Elpidophoros Arrives in Northern California for Pastoral Visit
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was greeted at San Francisco International Airport airport today, February 25, 2023, by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco and Chancellor of the Metropolis His Grace Bishop Ioannis of Phocaea. The Archbishop is making a pastoral visit to the area from February 25 through March 3 and is scheduled to visit a number of parishes including Annunciation Church in Sacramento, Saint Katherine Church in Elk Grove, Saint Anna in Roseville, Ascension Cathedral in Oakland, and Holy Cross Church in Belmont.
“It is a blessing and honor to have His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America in our midst as we begin our Lenten journey,” stated His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco. “There will be several opportunities for our faithful to receive the blessing of our Archbishop and Spiritual Father, and to join in prayer and fellowship with our brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Archbishop Elpidophoros is also scheduled to meet with Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis and other government officials who will officially welcome him to the state capital. While in San Francisco, Archbishop Elpidophoros will also meet with His Excellency Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco.