Remarks at the Nashville Proclamation of the 200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821
On behalf of the Greek-American Community of the United States of America, and all those who love Greece, I want to thank you and the Citizens of Nashville for this special commemoration of the Bicentennial of the Greek Revolution. Read More
April 1, 2021
Invocation and Opening Remarks At The Maliotis Cultural Center
I want to congratulate and express my abiding gratitude to the Maliotis Cultural Center, our Hellenic College and Holy Cross, and The Dean C. and Zoë S. Pappas Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies of Stockton University, for offering us this remarkable and most significant exhibition entitled: “The Greek Revolution through American Eyes, 1821-1829.” Read More
April 1, 2021
#WomensHistoryMonth Message from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros
In gratitude for women’s contribution to the good of our world, on this #WomensHistoryMonth let's educate ourselves: women are the backbone of our parishes and deserve much more credit than they receive. Ι urge women of our Church to get more involved by taking leadership roles. Read More
March 1, 2021
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros MLK Day Message 2021
The wounds of centuries of slavery have not been fully overcome simply because there was a Civil War, or because there was Reconstruction, or when the Voting Rights Act was signed. Justice takes hard work over generations, and as Christians, we are called to that work. #MLKDay Read More
January 18, 2021
Christmas Message from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros
In these dark nights of Winter, the brightest Star that ever shone arises. It glimmers in our hearts to illumine the way the Nativity of God in the Flesh. May you know His presence shining in you like the Star, and may it guide you to a blessed and prosperous New Year. Read More
December 23, 2020
Address at the Ordination of Bishop-Elect Ioannis of Phocaea
Today, we have assembled in this wonderful Parish of Saint George the Great-Martyr and Trophy-Bearer to bring you into the fullness of the ministry of the Great High Priest – our Lord Jesus Christ – and, together with our Brother Hierarchs, to elevate you to be the Bishop of Phocaea. Read More
December 19, 2020
Welcome of Archbishop Elpidophoros to Saint Thomas Church, NJ
Με αισθήματα σεβασμού, χαράς, αλλά και ιεράς συγκινήσεως Σας υποδεχόμαστε σήμερα στην Ενορία μας και Σας ευχαριστούμε που μας τιμήσατε με την σεπτή Σας παρουσία και τελέσατε το Μυστήριο της Θείας Ευχαριστίας. Read More
December 13, 2020
Thanksgiving Message from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros
Αντιμετωπίζουμε μία κρίσιμη στιγμή για την υγεία τόσο στη χώρα μας όσο και στις ψυχές μας. Ας δείξουμε αγάπη ο ένας στον άλλο προστατεύοντας τον κατ' εικόνα Θεού πλασμένο άνθρωπο. Read More
November 25, 2020
Address at the 4th Annual National Advanced Orthodox Leadership Conference
I greet all of you with a salutation of peace at the beginning of this new Church year which, as you all know, also coincides with the day of prayer for the protection of the environment on September 1st. I mention this because I believe there can be no leadership without stewardship. Read More
September 18, 2020
Today, after a hiatus of more than two and one half years, and thanks to the truly extraordinary generosity of the Friends of Saint Nicholas and the dedication and devotion of a few noble families, we begin again the construction to complete, to finish, and to bestow the Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center. We have heard the Voice of the Lord, and we are rebuilding His Church! Read More
August 3, 2020
