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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Join us this summer as we explore the beauty of God's creation! This summer program can be modified to your liking, and according to your family dynamics.
A downloadable journal guide is included for each episode.
Soak Up the Son - Week 1: Angels
It's time to Soak Up the Son! Welcome to the first week of our summer series. This week we talk about God's first created beings...angels!
Soak Up the Son - Week 2: First Day of Creation
Soak up the Son - Week 3: The Sky
Soak Up the Son - Week 4: Earth, Seas, & Plants
Soak Up the Son - Week 5: Sun, Moon, & Stars
Soak Up the Son - Week 6: Birds & Fish
Soak Up the Son - Week 7: Animals & Humans
Soak Up the Son - Week 8: God Rested