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    • 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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Official Documents from the Archdiocese Official Documents from the Archdiocese

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  • Decision of the Supreme Court of New York - August 6, 2004 »

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Assembly of Bishops Assembly of Bishops

  • Communique of the 12th Convening of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA »

  • From OCPM’s Newest Board Member, Larry Fitterer: Friendships that Might Never Have Formed but For His Grace »

  • Attention young adults! Applications for Orthodox Volunteer Corps are due February 6, 2023 »

  • Storybook Connections: OCPM Announces New Ministry for GivingTuesday Nov. 29 »

  • OCAMPR Announces 2022 Conference »

Sermons and Bible Study Sermons and Bible Study

  • Homily by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Divine Liturgy – Veneration of the Cross »

  • Homily by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Third Salutations to the Theotokos »

  • Homily by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Vespers of Contrition »

  • Homily by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America On the Second Sunday of Lent, March 12, 2023 »

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Sessions and Retreats Sessions and Retreats

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Ministry Ideas Ministry Ideas

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