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    • 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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    Ecumenical Gathering with the NCC USA at Annunciation G.O.C. in Bahamas

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    February 21, 2020

    NASSAU, Bahamas – Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in the Bahamas, together with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, hosted Feb. 20, the Executive Committee of the National Council of Churches USA (NCC) as well as local Christian leaders for prayer and fellowship. Read More

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    Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Palestinian/Jordanian Orthodox in California

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    January 27, 2020

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    First-Ever Vasilopita Celebration at St. Photios National Shrine

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    January 16, 2020

    ST AUGUSTINE, Fla. – In an effort to maintain the traditions and customs of the first Greek settlers that arrived on the American continent, St. Photios National Shrine hosted its first-ever Vasilopita Cutting Celebration with a standing room only crowd of almost 100 people. Read More

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    Patriarchal Proclamation for Christmas 2019

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    December 24, 2019

    Φθάσαντες τήν μεγάλην ἑορτήν τῶν Χριστουγέννων, δοξολογοῦμεν ἐν ὕμνοις καἰ ᾠδαῖς πνευματικαῖς τόν δι᾿ ἡμᾶς τούς ἀνθρώπους κενώσαντα ἑαυτόν καί τήν ἡμετέραν σάρκα ἀναλαβόντα Κύριον, ἵνα λυτρώσηται ἡμᾶς ἐκ τῆς «δουλείας τοῦ ἀλλοτρίου» καί ἀνοίξῃ τῷ γένει τῶν ἀνθρώπων Παραδείσου τάς πύλας. Ἀγάλλεται ἡ Ἐκκλησία τοῦ Χριστοῦ, βιοῦσα λειτουργικῶς τό ὅλον μυστήριον τῆς Θείας Οἰκονομίας, προγευομένη τῆς δόξης τῆς ἐσχατολογικῆς Βασιλείας καί δίδουσα χριστοπρεπῶς τήν καλήν μαρτυρίαν τῆς πίστεως, τῆς ἐλπίδος καί τῆς ἀγάπης ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ. Read More

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    Ordination Address of His Grace Bishop Joachim of Amissos

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    December 22, 2019

    Your Eminence, Archbishop Elpidophoros Your Eminences, Your Graces, I humbly stand here before you about to enter into the high calling of the episcopacy of the Holy Orthodox Church, upon the election of His All-Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Patriarch, and the most venerable members of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Great Church of Christ. This is a great blessing for which, of course, I have done nothing deserving nor am I worthy of such a great gift, a gift bestowed from on high and as a sign of Your Eminence’s paternal love. Read More

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    Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine Christmas Open House

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    November 7, 2019

    SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine invites one and all to a Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 8, from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Guests will be able to tour the Shrine and its exhibits and the ornate chapel on the premises, as well as meet newly-assigned Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, the official representative of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America under whose jurisdiction the Shrine falls. Refreshments will be served. Read More

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    Meeting of Orthodox Hierarchs at the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America

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    October 23, 2019

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    Archbishop Elpidophoros meets with the Priests and Parish Councils of two parishes in the New York area

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    October 11, 2019

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    Dimitrios Kaloidis, an exemplary Christian, has left us for the heavenly abodes

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    September 16, 2019

    NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America received with sadness the news of the passing of one of the distinguished sons of the Church, an exemplary Christian, faithful to the Hellenic traditions, a bearer of the true Orthodox phronema and an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Read More

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    Letter from Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Regarding New Youth Safety Policies

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    September 5, 2019

    I am writing as Archbishop to bring to your attention an important matter that is and must be an urgent concern for all of us who work with children in every aspect of the Archdiocese, in every Metropolis and in every parish and youth ministry. This letter is to call each of us to action, and to encourage us as our clergy, our lay leaders and our fellow parishioners to mobilize to serve our children and youth. Read More

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    Archbishop Demetrios, former of America Receives Highest Honor of the Serbian Orthodox Church

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    July 23, 2019

    LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, former of America, received the Order of Saint Sava of the 1st degree, Sunday, July 14, following the divine liturgy of the Assembly/Sabor of the Serbian Episcopal Council in the USA. This particular recognition is the highest honor bestowed by the Serbian Orthodox Church. Read More

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    National Missions & Evangelism Conference Slated for February 2020

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    July 17, 2019

    The Archdiocese Department of Stewardship, Outreach & Evangelism announces its next National Conference on Missions & Evangelism to be held Feb. 3-5, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. This event is made possible by a grant from Leadership 100. Read More

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    The Church of Constantinople, founded by St Andrew the Apostle, received a fragment of the Holy Relic of St. Peter the Apostle, the brother of St. Andrew

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    July 1, 2019

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    Center for Family Care National Conference 2020

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    June 17, 2019

    Utilizing the expertise of leaders in the field of pastoral care and marriage, the purpose of this conference is to inspire and equip those in the front lines of ministry with tools and resources to effectively serve the pastoral challenges of marriage they encounter. Read More

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    HCHC Students Meet Archbishop Elpidophoros

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    June 13, 2019

    Students of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, while on a pilgrimage in Greece, visited with the newly elected Archbishop Elpidophoros of America in Thessaloniki, Greece. Read More

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    Ionian Village & Leadership 100 Continue Successful Young Adult Program "IV Next" in 2019

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    March 21, 2019

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    PARATHOSI 2019 Youth Dance Festival Celebrated Hellenic Culture and Heritage

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    February 12, 2019

    NEW YORK – Τhe seventh annual celebration of Hellenic Heritage & Dance, PARATHOSI 2019, took place Jan. 26, at Lefrak Concert Hall at Queens College, in Flushing, N.Y. Read More

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    PARATHOSI 2019 Dance Festival Celebrating Hellenic Culture and Heritage

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    January 25, 2019

    NEW YORK – Τhe annual celebration of Hellenic Heritage & Dance, PARATHOSI 2019, of the Direct Archdiocesan District of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, now in its seventh year, will take place Sat. Jan. 26, 2019 at Lefrak Concert Hall at Queens College, in Flushing, N.Y. Read More

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