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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Fr. Patrick Viscuso Elevated to Protopresbyter
On Sunday, June 27, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America elevated Fr. Patrick Viscuso to the rank of Protopresbyter. Father Patrick celebrates 30 years of priestly service this year. AXIOS!
Passing of Mrs. Maria Makedon
HCHC Holds 81st Commencement
Ascension Celebrated at Church of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in Rye, NY
Spring 2023 Archdiocesan Council Meeting Unites in Detroit
2024 Clergy-Laity Congress to convene in San Diego, California
“OI RIZES MOU” Educational Webinar
Sunday Sermon Series - Sunday of the Fathers of the First Council, May 28
Fr. Anthony Falsarella Falls Asleep in the Lord
GOARCH Pilgrims Visit Sinai
Soak Up The Son: The Wonder of God's Creation
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