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.
What is Orthodox Christianity? The Orthodox Christian Faith proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Apostles, and the tradition and life of the living Church worldwide through worship, communion, witness, and service.
The Archdiocese responds to the spiritual needs of the Greek Orthodox Christian Faithful through National Ministries, providing programs and services to your local parishes, Metropolises, and you. We invite you to prayerfully consider sharing the resources given to you by God with a donation to the Archdiocese. Your support helps us further the vital ministry work.
The Nativity Fast gives us the opportunity to prepare for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior on December 25.
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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has launched the “COVID-19 Parish Recovery Initiative” to support struggling parishes.
Resources and Information for Parishes, Clergy, and Faithful in Response to the 2020 Coronavirus (Covid-19) Crisis.
"..the greatest of these is love"
Barbara the Great Martyr Fast Day (Wine and Oil Allowed)
November 27, 2020
November 25, 2020
