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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Ascension Celebrated at Church of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in Rye, NY »
Press Release — Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria »
Zodoohos Peghe Celebrated in the Bronx »
Save the Date: Clergy Couples Marriage Workshop »
"The Sounds of Lent": Concert this Saturday at the Archdiocesan Cathedral »
His Grace Bishop Constantine of Sassima at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, May 19-21, 2022 »
2023 Metropolis of Denver Annual Clergy-Laity-Philoptochos Assembly on May 11-13, 2022 »
2023 Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival »
May 9, 2023 Name Day of Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver »
Metropolis of Denver, its Clergy, Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry mourns the loss of Archon George M. Gazis »
Remarks By His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Service of Great Compline »
Remarks of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Meeting with the Clergy of the Holy Metropolis of Detroit »
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Meeting and Lunch with the Metropolis of Detroit Staff »
Archbishop Calls on Detroit to Extend Its Hand Nationally, Stresses Youth Retention »
Remarks By Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Dinner with the Leadership of the Metropolis of Detroit »
2023 Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon, Houston, TX »
Philoptochos: Leadership Retreat, Weekend of Service, Earthquake Relief »
Religious Educator Resources Available »
8th Annual Greek Language Festival »
2023 Greek Language Story Contest »
2023 Missions and Evangelism Conference »
Real Life - Parenting from the Heart, Parenting Workshop - Spring Series »
Young Adult Lenten Retreat Focuses on the Cross »
Ordination of Rev. Father Florin Ristache »
Ordination of Rev. Father Matthew Jouthas »
52nd Annual Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey GOYA Olympics Held over Memorial Day Weekend »
The Metropolis of New Jersey Holds Annual Clergy Laity Assembly and Philoptochos Convention »
Camp Good Shepherd: 2023 Registrations are Open! »
Baltimore Area YAL Gathers for Compline and Discussion led by His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia »
Ordination of John Trevor Bullock to the Holy Diaconate »
Metropolis of Chicago Launches "Higher Calling" Initiative »
YAL Chicago Conference 2023 »
Fanari Camp Celebrates 50 Years! »
Fanari Camp Celebrating 50 Years »
"Strengthen Stewardship Now & Forever" Zoom Meeting Will Take Place August 2nd »