Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Closing Remarks Inauguration Ceremony for Hope For Children CRC Policy Center USA
Tonight, has been a truly moving and inspirational occasion, bringing so many members of our Cypriot and Greek communities together with concerned fellow citizens of the world – and so many high-level members of the United Nations Diplomatic presence. I am honored to be among all of you, to offer a few words in closing for this most worthy endeavor -- the inauguration of the “Hope For Children” CRC Policy Center USA. “Hope For Children” has had such a positive impact – not only on the lives of children around the world, but in raising our shared societal consciousness about their safety and welfare. Read More
January 27, 2022
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Address at Priestly Ordination of Deacon Sophronios Vomend
Today, you increase the measure of your faith, and take on new responsibilities as a Presbyter of our Holy Orthodox Church. Anticipating your life of service and ministry, our great Spiritual Father, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, chose for you the name, “Sophronios.” You were called after the newly-glorified Saint Sophrony the Hagiorite, and your name bears great wisdom for you, as you ascend the ranks of the clergy. Read More
January 22, 2022
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Introduction & Prayer, March for Life Rally
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Today, we come together in solidarity with our Brother Bishops of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America. Read More
January 21, 2022
Eulogy for John Halecky, Jr., Archon Ekdikos
We commence this New Year with a profound loss — a loss to you, his beloved family, to our Ecumenical Patriarchate, to our Church here in America, and to the Order of Saint Andrew, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, who are so well-represented here today. Read More
January 3, 2022
New Year Message from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
May 2022 truly be a year of the Grace of our Lord and a special blessing for us and the world around us, as we celebrate the one-hundredth anniversary of our Sacred Archdiocese. A happy, safe and healthy New Year to all. Read More
December 31, 2021
Christmas 2021 Message from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
This Christmas, let us celebrate these gifts, together with all of the other spiritual gifts that we receive from our Heavenly Father. He sent His Only-Begotten Son to be with us – beginning in the Cave in Bethlehem, but continuing in the cave of every human heart. And all we need to do is to humbly receive this gift, and then to practice sharing it and giving it away to others freely. Read More
December 23, 2021
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Greeting for the Cathedral School Christmas Concert
I am very pleased to be with all of you this evening, and to listen to this special Christmas program. Tonight, our precious children join the ranks of the Angels; they lift praises to God and sing joy to the world. I have visited many communities in order to partake of such wonderful programs throughout this Christmas Season. But it is most special to be here – in our own Cathedral and spiritual home – so as to celebrate with all of you. Read More
December 22, 2021
Archbishop Elpidophoros Greetings to Northern New Jersey Christmas Show
In a very early Christian writing that is not found in the New Testament, called the Protevangelion of James – which is a source of some traditions of the Church – we hear a detail of the journey that is not usually mentioned in the stories of Christmas. Read More
December 22, 2021
Archbishop Elpidophoros Greetings at Archdiocese Christmas Open House
It gives me great pleasure to welcome all of you to our Sacred Archdiocesan Headquarters this evening for our annual Christmas Open House. We have gathered together – with a degree of caution and being as careful as possible – to affirm our faith in the spirit of the season, as well as our hopes for the future. Read More
December 21, 2021
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Closing Remarks to the Annual Cathedral Christmas Concert
What joyous sounds have filled our ears, our minds, our hearts and our imaginations this wonderful evening. I want to congratulate Maestro Costas Tsourakis, the Cathedral Music Director, and all of the musicians and singers, for a truly inspirational performance. Read More
December 18, 2021
