Message
May 21, 2022
Bless O Lord, our precious Σχολή and illumine the hearts and minds of the Students, Faculty, Administration, and most especially today’s Graduates, with the Light of the Resurrection. As these new alumni of Hellenic College and Holy Cross set out from the safe harbor of this School across the ocean of their lives, may the Holy Cross be their shining, guiding star, as it was for Saint Constantine. Read More
Message
May 21, 2022
O Christ our God, Conqueror of Death and Captain of our Faith, bless us all, as we celebrate the commencement of ministry for the graduates of our beloved Hellenic College and Holy Cross. Read More
Address
May 21, 2022
I am so happy to be here with you this week and this very special day, my second Hellenic College and Holy Cross graduation in person – but my first as Archbishop of America! It was 2004, and I was teaching here for a semester. Who could have predicted at that time the tremendous obstacles and difficulties that would lie in wait for us, so many years later? Read More
Homily
May 21, 2022
As we inaugurate this day of new beginnings for our proud graduates, it is indeed “meet and right” that we begin with the Divine Worship of God, here in our magnificent Chapel of the Holy Cross. Especially because this is the Feast of Saints Constantine and Helen, the Equals-to-the-Apostles! Read More
Message
May 20, 2022
Thank you all for your presence today, in these wonderful times of the first Graduation Exercises in three years! I want to congratulate you on two counts – but first, I want to, once again, emphasize the extraordinary leadership of this Institution by its President, George Cantonis. George, you are leading an amazing team to build up this School to a level not known for decades. Read More
Homily
May 20, 2022
Tonight, my beloved Christians, we join our celebrations for the Commencement of our prized Σχολἠ, to the Feast of the Equals-to-the-Apostles Saints Constantine and his Holy Mother, Helen. The former saw the fiery Cross in the heavens, and by the sign of this Cross, conquered in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Read More
Assembly of Bishops
May 20, 2022
With great sorrow, we learned today of the passing of the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, the ever-memorable Metropolitan Hilarion (Kapral). Read More
Homily
May 19, 2022
In this week of celebration over the first Commencement here at our School in three years, we find ourselves in a unique week in the life of the Church – that of Mid-Pentecost. This halfway point between the Rising of the Lord and the Descent of the Holy Spirit reminds us powerfully of the reality of both Pascha and Pentecost, for we experience them both in every Divine Liturgy. Read More
Orthodox Observer
May 19, 2022
ΒΟΣΤΩΝΗ, 19 Μαίου 2022 – Στην ιερή αυτή ημέρα Μνήμης της Γενοκτονίας του Ποντιακού Ελληνισμού, ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής Ελπιδοφόρος ανακοινώνει το τρίτο Προσκύνημα με αφορμή την εκατονταετία της Ι. Αρχιεπισκοπής στον Πόντο και τη Μ. Ασία από τις 8 έως τις 19 Αυγούστου 2022. Read More
News Release
May 18, 2022
This evening we have gathered to recognize our Alumni, with the bestowal of special crosses for the occasion. I would note that this Vespers coincides with the feast of the Holy Hieromartyr Patrick, Bishop of Prousa. This was the See to which I was elected many years ago, and in which I labored on behalf of the small but vibrant Greek Orthodox Community there, before coming to America as your Archbishop. Read More
Message
May 18, 2022
What a joy it is to be gathered with our alumni – for the first time in three years! – to celebrate the accomplishments of all, and to highlight the special distinctions of a few. In naming alumni of the year, we pause to acknowledge the contributions to our Church and to our precious Σχολή of exemplary graduates – clergy and lay. Read More
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
May 18, 2022
Find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading for the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, where Apostle John talks about the conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. Why is this conversation a theological milestone in the Gospel? And why is Jesus revealing Himself to her? To find out, read this sermon from the Department of Religious Education (DRE): goarch.org/documents/32058/6612234/Sunday+of+the+Samaritan+Women Read More
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
May 18, 2022
Dr. Nina Glibetic: Assistant Professor | Researcher | Lecturer Read More
News Release
May 18, 2022
Today’s the day! Registration is officially open for the National YAL Conference in NYC this June 30-July 4, 2022. We can’t wait to see you all in the big apple for YAL’s NYC Homecoming. The first 100 people to buy tickets get them at an early price. Read More
St. Photios Shrine
May 18, 2022
On Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. EST, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Saint Photios National Shrine will present the Shrine's Third Annual Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople. The video presentation, hosted by Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, the Hierarchal Proistamenos of the Shrine, is titled, “The Last Emperor of Byzantium – Constantine XI Palaiologos.” Read More
Orthodox Observer
May 17, 2022
Washington, DC – On Monday, May 16, 2022, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America participated in the Bicentennial Greek Independence celebration at the White House with President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Mrs. Mareva Grabowska-Mitsotakis. Read More
News Release
May 17, 2022
We give especial thanks this day to God Almighty, for the providential love that has united our two Republics within the sanctum of the Capitol of the United States, this God-protected Temple of freedom and democratic ideals. Read More
Centennial
May 17, 2022
2021 is the Centennial Celebration of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America! Over the course of the year, the Archdiocese will celebrate its past 100 years, both online and in person. Read More
Department of Religious Education (DRE)
May 17, 2022
One week only, shop and receive 50% off selected items. Find religious gifts and books on sale for you and your loved ones. Sale items include icons, prayer books, bibles, children’s books, jewelry, Light & Life publications, and more. The Spring Sale runs until Monday, May 23rd. (No promo code required) Read More
St. Basil's Academy
May 17, 2022
Christ has risen! It has been a very special time for the children of Saint Basil Academy. Our children began the season of Lent with a wonderful Kathara Deftera event hosted by our friends from AHEPA Chapter 455. Read More
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