Communique From the Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
November 23, 2021
On November 22, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the Holy Eparchial Synod via video conference for a regularly scheduled meeting. Read More
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Communique of the Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
September 16, 2021
On Thursday, September 16, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened a regular meeting of the Holy Eparchial Synod via video conference, in order to deliberate on significant matters that affect the Archdiocese of America. Read More
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Communiqué of the Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
June 16, 2021
Today, June 16, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the Holy Eparchial Synod via video conference for a regularly scheduled meeting. Read More
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Communiqué of the Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
April 5, 2021
Today, April 5, 2021 His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the Holy Eparchial Synod via video conference for a regularly scheduled meeting. Read More
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Communiqué of the Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
March 1, 2021
Today His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the Holy Eparchial Synod via teleconference for a regularly scheduled meeting. The proceedings focused on the preparation for the 200-year Anniversary of the Greek Revolution. Read More
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Communiqué of the Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
February 4, 2021
On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the Holy Eparchial Synod via videoconference for a regularly scheduled meeting. The discussion focused on the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821. Read More
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Communique of the Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
February 3, 2021
Today, February 3, 2021, the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Sacred Archdiocese of America convened at the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for a regularly scheduled videoconference in order to review pending issues concerning the life of the Church. Read More
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Archdiocese Sends $50,000 in Financial Aid to Beirut, Lebanon
Holy Eparchial Synod
December 30, 2020
Following a devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon in August, the Holy Eparchial Synod implored the parishes and monasteries of the Holy Archdiocese to make a special collection in order to assist those Orthodox Churches and faithful that were adversely affected by the blast. Read More
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Holy Eparchial Synod Meets, Sends Christmas Wishes
Holy Eparchial Synod
December 22, 2020
This, the 99th, meeting of the Holy Eparchial Synod is of historic significance in expectation of the 100th Anniversary of the Archdiocese, which will be celebrated in the year 2022. Among the important decisions of the Holy Eparchial Synod were the appointment of the Synodal Hierarchs as Chairmen of the newly composed Archdiocesan Council committees. Read More
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Fall Meeting of the Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
September 28, 2020
On September 28th, 2020, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened a regularly scheduled Holy Eparchial Synod meeting via a teleconference in order to review the up-to-date matters of the Agenda. Read More
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Holy Eparchial Synod Addresses Pension of Hierarchs in America
Holy Eparchial Synod
August 13, 2020
On Thursday, August 13th, 2020, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America called together a Holy Eparchial Synod meeting via a teleconference to review significant matters of the Holy Archdiocese. Read More
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Holy Eparchial Synod Designates July 24 as a Day of Mourning
Holy Eparchial Synod
July 16, 2020
Again and most fervently, the Members of the Holy Eparchial Synod of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, under the presidency of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, write to you with urgency, determination, and great faith; for we have heard your cries of anguish and pain over the seizure of the Great Church of Holy Wisdom, our Ἁγία Σοφία. Read More
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THE HOLY EPARCHIAL SYNOD OF THE GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA
Holy Eparchial Synod
July 11, 2020
We, the Members of the Holy Eparchial Synod of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, under the presidency of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, write to you in the power of the Holy Spirt in these anguished days when the Great Church of Christ, the Patriarchal Cathedral of Holy Wisdom, Ἁγία Σοφία, institutionalized for the past ninety years as a museum and world cultural monument, has been re-converted into a mosque. This egregious and unnecessary action has gravely wounded all Orthodox Christians, indeed all Christians around the world and all people of faith and good will. Read More
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Communiqué of the Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
June 19, 2020
On Thursday, June 18, 2020, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America via videoconference for their regular Spring Session. The Holy Synod addresses the constantly changing spiritual and pastoral needs of the faithful with a spirit of compassion, cooperation and love. With this in mind, the Archbishop thanked the Metropolitans for their harmonious and energetic collaboration during the challenging time of the pandemic. Read More
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Holy Eparchial Synod Communique
Holy Eparchial Synod
May 7, 2020
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the Holy Eparchial Synod via videoconference, in order to discuss and decide on a process for the reopening of parishes. Read More
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Holy Eparchial Synod Communique
Holy Eparchial Synod
April 6, 2020
On Monday, April 6, 2020, the Holy Eparchial Synod convened via teleconference, in order to discuss significant matters that affect the Archdiocese of America, and unanimously decided the following: Read More
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Communique of the Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
March 31, 2020
On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the Holy Eparchial Synod convened via teleconference, in order to be informed and to discuss significant matters that affect the Archdiocese of America, and unanimously decided the following. Read More
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Further Guidance From The Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
March 14, 2020
For the benefit and protection of the faithful, and taking into account the recent scientific findings, we advise our faithful not to be exposed in places of public assembly (including attending church) during the next few weeks. Read More
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Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the Holy Eparchial Synod issue Guidelines on Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
Holy Eparchial Synod
March 6, 2020
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the Most Reverend Members of the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, have issued guidelines to the Clergy and Laity of the Archdiocese to face the outbreak of the Coronavirus, Covid-19, that has spread throughout the world. Read More
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Communiqué of the Holy Eparchial Synod
Holy Eparchial Synod
October 17, 2019
NEW YORK - The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America convened for their regular fall meeting, October 15-16, under the presidency of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and: Read More
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