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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The Greek Orthodox Church in its tradition of prayer and worship is rooted in the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church.
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In 2022, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese is celebrating its past 100 years, both online and in person!
Ἀνακομιδή Λειψάνων Ἰωάννου Χρυσοστόμου Κατάλυσις οἴνου καί ἐλαίου
January 13, 2023
October 18, 2022
Archbishop Makes Pastoral Visits in Long Island
Archepiscopal Encyclical on the 2023 Archepiscopal Encyclical on the Feast of the Three Hierarchs and the Day of Greek Letters
It Rained and It Poured Love, Affection and Gratitude for the Very Reverent Father John S. Bakas at a Tribute Gala Honoring His Decades of Service, Devotion and Dedication at Saint Sophia Cathedral and Marking His Retirement
Rev. Dr. George Parsenios Resigns as Dean of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Remarks For the National Philoptochos Board Affirmation of Office
Archbishop Elpidophoros Offers Affirmation of Office to St. Michael's Home Board
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Family Connection Activities for the Sundays of Great Lent
2023 Directory
Centennial Video Series
Webinar: How Do We Understand Orthodox Marriage Today
Greek Education Professional Development Conference Day November 8, 2022
Prosphoro - an Introduction
Dos and Donts When Explaining Disability to Your Typically Developing Children