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!
Wednesday of the 3rd Week Strict Fast
September 28, 2022
September 1, 2022
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Welcomes His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II to New York
TA NEA: Interview with Archbishop Elpidophoros (English Translation)
Bishop-Elect Constantine of Sassima Receives Great Minima
Β' Μέρος, Συνέντευξη του Αρχιεπισκόπου Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρου με «ΤA ΝEA»: «Η κριτική μου στην Τουρκία έχει κόστος»
Ecumenical Patriarchate Announces Formation of Joint Committee on GOARCH Charter
Συνέντευξη του Αρχιεπισκόπου Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρου με «TA ΝΕΑ»: «Ο Πατριάρχης Μόσχας δεν υπηρετεί ούτε τον Θεό ούτε το ποίμνιό του»
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Lord, Do I Really Love You?
Financial Statements
2022-2023 Digital Planner: Orthodox Daily Calendar
Preparing Our Youth for College Life
SUTS Walking with God: Week Six
SUTS Walking with God: Week Five
