Message by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America For the Memorial Service in Memory of the Victims of the Tragic Train Collision In Tempi, Greece
Today is a day dedicated to the souls of all those who have fallen asleep, as well as a day of immense mourning and sincere meditation. For it is with deep sorrow that we offer up prayers to the Lord of the living and the dead on behalf of the large group of individuals who perished in the tragic train crash at Tempi, Greece, a municipality in the greater region of Larissa. It is a rather unfortunate accident caused by human error and negligence in making necessary upgrades to the infrastructure of the railroad network and its systems. And I am saddened that we did not pray in advance to the Lord — first and foremost, I, myself — to protect our people from these kinds of catastrophes. Read More
March 4, 2023
Watch Now: Commemorations During Divine Liturgy, and On Unity Across Our Archdiocese
What is the vision for the new GOA charter? In this second video, from the Leadership 100 Conference in Phoenix from Feb. 2 - Feb. 5, 2023, Read More
March 3, 2023
Thank you for arranging this luncheon and for our time together here today. These moments, when I have the opportunity to exchange ideas and dialogue with Parish leadership, are very precious to me. I am usually asked a lot of questions, but somehow – I would say by God’s grace – I come away with much more than I give. And it’s because you, the dedicated laywomen and laymen of the Church, inspire your clergy – whether the local priest or the Archbishop – by your love of Christ and His Holy Orthodox Church. Read More
March 3, 2023
Greeting To the San Francisco Metropolis Bay Area Parish Leadership
I am delighted to be with you this evening. I express my gratitude and appreciation to Father Peter and the leadership of Holy Cross here in Belmont, for hosting this dinner and providing this forum. Read More
March 3, 2023
Yesterday, I was with the brothers in Sacramento, and was very impressed by their dedication and enthusiasm for our season of preparation for Holy Pascha. Today, I have the pleasure to be her with you – the Bay Area clergy. But allow me to say this about your beloved Metropolitan Gerasimos. His Eminence is a pastor’s pastor. His love for all of you, his devotion to serving your needs, and his constant desire to be of help to his clergy, is very moving for me to behold. Read More
March 1, 2023
I am deeply moved by your generosity – for your love and your concern for people you don’t even know. But you do know about the horrific catastrophe in Türkiye and Syria, where nearly fifty thousand human beings have perished as a result of the three earthquakes that have struck. Read More
February 26, 2023
Beloved in Christ, Here we are again! What a joy these past few days have been. This annual celebration of our Faith and our Culture is truly one of the highlights of my year and of our Holy Archdiocese of America. So many congratulations are due to the Metropolis of San Francisco and to all the organizers on both the Metropolis and Parish levels. I know that you labor all year to make these days so very special, and you have certainly done it again this year, the 46th of the FDF. Read More
February 21, 2023
Remarks at the Clergy Family Brunch, 46th Annual Folk Dance and Choral Festival
It is a delight to be with you at the Clergy Family Brunch of the FDF, provided once again, through the generosity of the Sisterhoods of the Metropolis Philoptochos. I want to recognize the Metropolis Philoptochos President, Jeannie Ranglas, and all the members of the Philoptochos for their generous support of the FDF and the Clergy Family Brunch. Read More
February 20, 2023
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Once again, we are here in Phoenix at our Annual FDF, in order to rise to the occasion, and to celebrate our faith and our culture. And that is precisely what we are going to do! We will rise with dance steps that defy gravity. We will rise with music that lifts our hearts, as well as our feet. We will rise with songs that speak across all generations. We will rise with hands joined together in a circle of love. And we will rise with one another – with respect, with generosity, with faith, and with friendship. Read More
February 19, 2023
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Opening Prayer, Remarks, and Closing Prayer February 14, 2023 Georgetown University (Copley Hall) Washington, DC Read More
February 14, 2023
