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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Archdiocesan District Clergy Syndesmos Meet for Annual Spring Meeting »
"Get Back Up!" Summer 2024 Camp Saint Paul »
Ordination Remarks of Reverend Presbyter Gabriel Galifianakis to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America »
Parish Highlight: Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church Poughkeepsie, New York »
The Archdiocesan District Department of Education held its Annual Spelling Bee at Archdiocese Headquarters »
Special announcement from His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael regarding the election of our new Metropolitan Constantine of the Metropolis of Denver. AXIOS! God grant him many years!
Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit Presides Over Lamentations, Anastasi, and Agape Vespers in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit »
Save the Date: 25th Anniversary Enthronement Celebrations Honoring His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit »
Metropolis of Detroit YAL Lenten Retreat Registration Open »
St. Nicholas Philoptochos Ann Arbor, MI hosted their annual Fall OCF Student Dinner »
Metropolis of Detroit New Metropolis Youth Director Appointed »
Metropolis of Pittsburgh Family Camp at Camp Nazareth »
"In Her Embrace" Wonderfully Made Retreat Held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Youngstown, Ohio for families with special needs »
Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh Presides over Anastasis Service at St. Nicholas Cathedral Followed by an Anastasi Meal »
April Edition of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh Philoptochos newsletter »
Official Schedule of His Eminence Savas of Pittsburgh Holy Week & Pascha, 2024 »
Multi-Parish Youth Retreat in San Francisco, California August 24, 2024 »
Ordination of Rev. Father Gabriel Cupsa by Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco »
Greek Village Camp 2024 Camper Online Registration and Staff Applications Available Now! »
Metropolis of San Francisco Young Adult Lenten Retreat 2024 “Discovering Our Spiritual Heritage - The Ecumenical Patriarchate” »
City of San Jose Recognizes Greek Independence Day with Annual Flag Raising Ceremony »
His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey Celebrates Feast of Our Lord at Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Fairview, NJ »
Annual Metropolis Northern New Jersey Honoree Grand Banquet »
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey Visits Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Frederick, MD »
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey Celebrated the 5th Sunday of Holy and Great Lent at the Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Holmdel, New Jersey »
Catechism School of the Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Fairview, New Jersey Hosts 2024 Pascha Retreat »
Join Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Sioux City, IA at the Opa Open Golf Tournament »
St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in South Bend, Indiana Continues Community Garden »
Metropolis of Chicago, Archons in Chicago, and Hellenic Society of Constantinople Present Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople »
Metropolis of Chicago 2023 Annual Impact Report "Embracing Our Christ-Centered Vision" »
Metropolis of Chicago "Pick up Your Cross and Follow Me" and "Team Belong" Saturday of Lazarus Retreat »