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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State Proclamations for Greek Independence Day 2021
Father Michael Gulgas Falls Asleep in the Lord
Parish Highlight: Transfiguration of Christ Corona, NY
Sunday Sermon Series Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt April 21
Register for the 2024 National Philoptochos Convention in San Diego, CA
Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate: Faith in Youth
Save the Date: 25th Anniversary Enthronement Celebrations Honoring His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit
Rev. Deacon John Kokenis Lieutenant of the United States Navy is Welcomed to the Archdiocese Headquarters
Metropolis of Atlanta HDF Odyssey Scholarship Applications
2024 Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade
Episode 4 – Season 2, The Black American Orthodox Experience on OCN. An Interview with Rebecca Hernandez: Native Americans in the Church
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