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His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos Celebrates 16 Years Since Enthronement

It was 16 years ago today – April 2, 2005 – that His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos was enthroned as the Metropolitan of San Francisco. During these past 16 years, we have been blessed to witness the growth of our Metropolis through the expansion of our ministries, the development of a comprehensive Strategic Plan, and the careful cultivation of programs for the spiritual, educational and emotional wellness of our clergy and faithful. Read More
Ἀντιφώνησις On the Occasion of the 29th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew And the Feast of Saint Elpidophoros

I am very humbled this day, because of the many congratulations and well wishes I have received for the occasion of my Nameday. But even as we praise the Martyrs of this day, among whom is Elpidophoros, who gave his blood for the testimony of our Lord Jesus Christ, this day brings an even greater occasion to ascribe glory unto the Name of the Lord. Read More
Video: Archbishop Elpidophoros Ἀντιφώνησις On the Occasion of the Anniversary of His Enthronement

I glorify God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for allowing me to be here today, one year from my enthronement as Archbishop of America, to be here with you so that I may be your servant, your brother, and your friend Read More
Video: Remarks of Father Andreas Vithoulkas, One Year Anniversary of the Enthronement of Archbishop Elpidophoros

Your Eminence: you have stood in the breach for all of us in these crises of faith and conscious. Where there is weakness, you have brought strength. Where there is fear, you have brought courage. Where there is anxiety, you have brought comfort. And where there has been a vacuum of leadership, you have brought moral and spiritual bravery to the fore, as you, like our Holy Ecumenical Patriarch, fear only God alone. Read More
Enthronement Luncheon Proceeds to Benefit St. Nicholas

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America reports that a donation of $260,000 is being made to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine from the proceeds of the Enthronement Luncheon for His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros. Read More
Enthronement Address of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros

Indeed, my heart, soul, and mind are ready and eager to embark on this great challenge and charge that our Thrice-Holy God has granted to me by His grace, with my election, at the recommendation of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, by the most reverend members of the Holy and Sacred Synod, in order that I might serve you, the beloved faithful of America, as your spiritual father and pastor, the seventh Archbishop of the Holy Archdiocese of America. Read More
Remarks of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros at Reception and Dinner with Priests and Presvyteres of the Direct Archdiocesan District

I stand here before you this evening, and I think about all that has transpired in just the past few weeks, and I have to say that I am so happy when I reflect upon my first interaction with the clergy of the Archdiocese, in the phone call of Thursday May 16th, just five days after my election as Archbishop of America. Read More
The First Day of a Long and Fruitful Ministry

“This is the first day of a long and fruitful ministry,” said His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America shortly after he arrived today at the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. He was welcomed by the Hierarchs, the clergy and the lay staff, who joyfully anticipated the moment they would see and meet their new Archbishop and spiritual father. Read More
Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex. M. Azar II to Attend Enthronement of Archbishop Elpidophoros

NEW YORK – Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar II will represent the President of the United States at the Enthronement Ceremony of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11:00 am, at the Holy Trinity Archdiocesan Cathedral. Read More
Orthodox Faithful Welcome with Love and Enthusiasm Archbishop Elpidophoros of America

Archbishop Elpidophoros received an enthusiastic welcome upon his arrival in the United states as hundreds of faithful from various New York area parishes gathered today June 19, 2019, in the arrival hall of Terminal One, at John F. Kennedy International Airport to welcome their new spiritual leader. Read More
Arrival Remarks of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Arrival Remarks on June 19, 2019 at John F. Kennedy Airport, New York. Read More
Archbishop Elpidophoros arriving today, June 19 in New York

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is arriving today June 19, 2019 at 5:25 p.m. at New York’s JFK International Airport. He will be welcomed by Hierarchs of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, dignitaries, clergy and faithful of the New York Area parishes. Read More
Archbishop Elpidophoros to be Enthroned June 22 in New York

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will be enthroned as the seventh Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Manhattan (337 East 74th Street, NYC). Read More
Arrival and Enthronement of Archbishop Elpidophoros

NEW YORK – Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, the Archiepiscopal Vicar, announces that the Enthronement Ceremony for His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will take place at the Holy Trinity Archdiocesan Cathedral, 337 East 74th Street, New York, NY, on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 11:00 am. The Ceremony of Enthronement will be followed by an Enthronement Luncheon at 1:30 pm at the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas). Read More
Announcement Regarding the Election of Archbishop Elpidophoros

Today, May 11, 2019, under the presidency of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate deliberated and elected Metropolitan Elpidophoros (Lambriniadis) of Bursa and Exarch of Bithynia as the new Archbishop of America. Read More
Formal Election Announcement Mega Minima for Archbishop Elpidophoros

NEW YORK – Following the unanimous election of Metropolitan Elpidophoros of Bursa as Archbishop of America, His Eminence was presented with the Announcement of his election (Mikro Minima) and the Formal Election Announcement (Mega Minima) at the Sacred and Patriarchal Church of Saint George. After the ceremony he received the good wishes and blessings of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Mother Church upon the assumption of his new duties. Read More
Metropolitan Elpidophoros of Bursa Elected Unanimously Archbishop of America

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