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Archbishop Elpidophoros

Message from Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Clergy-Laity Congress 2024

Message from Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Clergy-Laity Congress 2024

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Greek Independence Day Celebrated at the White House

Greek Independence Day Celebrated at the White House

Yesterday, April 4, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, and members of the Greek American community were warmly welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden for a celebration marking the 203rd Anniversary of Greek Independence. The distinct recognition by the White House has been an honored tradition since 1987. 

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Vice President Kamala Harris Hosts Archbishop Elpidophoros and Distinguished Greek American Leaders at The White House

Vice President Kamala Harris Hosts Archbishop Elpidophoros and Distinguished Greek American Leaders at The White House

On the eve of the official celebrations for Greek Independence Day, Vice President Kamala Harris extended a warm welcome to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, alongside California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and esteemed members of the Greek American community, at The White House.

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Metropolis Clergy-Laity: September 29, 2018, Holy Cross Pittsburgh

The 2018 Metropolis Clergy-Laity & Philoptochos Assembly will take place at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Mt. Lebanon (suburb of Pittsburgh) on Sep. 29, 2018.

To register, click the link here.

Among the matters to be discussed at the Clergy-Laity are:

· The prior year and current year finances for the Metropolis, as well as its proposed 2019 budget

· Changes to the Youth Safety Guidelines for the Archdiocese and Metropolis

· Updates to the New Metropolis Center project

· Progress Reports from the various Metropolis Ministries

Each parish is entitled to send:

· To the Clergy-Laity Assembly: 4 voting delegates—parish priest, council president (or another council member in their place) and 2 elected lay delegates

· To the Philoptochos Assembly: 3 voting delegates—chapter president (or another board member in her place) and 2 elected Philoptochos delegates.

A room block has been arranged at the nearby Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites - Pittsburgh South at $124/night.  Call 412-833-5300 to reserve a room, using the group name "Greek Orthodox Metropolis."
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