Below, you will find a comprehensive listing of the latest news, articles, video, and other content on the official website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
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Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos Begins New Ministry
Press Office
October 16, 2019
Saint Augustine, Fla. – Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos visited Saint Augustine, Florida, the week of September 30—October 4, as he began his new ministry as the Hierarchal Proistamenos of the Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, as well as Synodal Liaison of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the USA to the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) also headquartered in Saint Augustine. Read More
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Archbishop Elpidophoros meets with top Bahamian officials, offers support of Archdiocese and IOCC
Press Office
October 15, 2019
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America completed an historic three-day visit to The Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. On Monday morning (Oct. 14, 2019) he met with the Governor General, the Most Honorable Sir Cornelius Alvin Smith. Read More
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Remarks of Archbishop Elpidophoros at the Dinner with Parish Leadership of the Annunciation Church in The Bahamas (October 13, 2019)
Messages
October 13, 2019
I ask you, as parish leaders, to reach out to those who have been away, especially among your own family members. Talk to your sons and daughters. Let them know they are wanted and needed. Give them tasks to do, even if that means the senior generation must step aside and make room. Give them space to try new things. Read More
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Homily of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros on the Sunday of the Seventh Ecumenical Council
Homily
October 13, 2019
Homily of Archbishop Elpidophoros to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Parish in The Bahamas on the occasion of his Archpastoral visit to the people and communities impacted by Hurricane Dorian. Read More
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Archbishop Elpidophoros meets with the Priests and Parish Councils of two parishes in the New York area
Press Office
October 11, 2019
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Archbishop Elpidophoros To Lead Delegation to Hurricane-Ravaged Bahamas
Press Office
October 10, 2019
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will arrive in the Bahamas on October 13 for a pastoral visit to areas recently affected by Hurricane Dorian. Leading a delegation from the Archdiocese, His Eminence is scheduled to celebrate a Hierarchal Divine Liturgy at the parish of the Annunciation of the Mother of God in Nassau. Read More
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Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Saint Basil Academy
Press Office
October 9, 2019
On October 3, 2019, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was joyously welcomed by Saint Basil Academy’s administrators, children and staff. The Archbishop began with a Trisagion service at the gravesite of Archbishop Michael of blessed memory. Read More
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Assembly of Bishops and the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches Revive Joint Commission
Press Office
October 8, 2019
NEW YORK – Representatives of Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Christian churches met today at the Armenian Cathedral of St. Vartan for the first meeting of the joint commission in nearly a decade. The meeting began with a common prayer service followed by open discussions. Read More
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September-October 2019 Orthodox Observer
Orthodox Observer
October 8, 2019
The September-October 2019 Edition of the Orthodox Observer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Read More
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Homily of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America - 3rd Sunday of Luke
Homily
October 7, 2019
In today’s Gospel, this truth is proclaimed directly. Saint Luke tells us how Christ came to the gates of a city, just as a funeral procession was passing by. It was for a young man, the son of a widow. Read More
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Archbishop Attends Installation of UConn New President
Press Office
October 4, 2019
STORRS, Conn. – Archbishop Elpidophoros is attending today, Oct. 4, 2019, the installation of Dr. Thomas C. Katsouleas as the 16th President of the University of Connecticut. Read More
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National Church Music Sunday 2019
Musicians: Choirs and Chanters
October 4, 2019
Each year, on the first Sunday in October (on or after the Feast of St. Romanos the Melodist, the patron saint of church musicians), parishes across the Archdiocese of America celebrate NATIONAL CHURCH MUSIC SUNDAY. This commemoration was inaugurated by His Eminence, Archbishop Iakovos of North and South America in 1982, and has been re-affirmed by His Eminence, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. Read More
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Athens Philharmonic Concert at Carnegie Hall to Benefit Saint Nicholas Shrine
Press Office
October 4, 2019
NEW YORK – Yiannis Hadjiloizou, conducting the Athens Philharmonic in Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” will debut at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 8 p.m. to benefit Saint Nicholas Church and National Shrine. Read More
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Εκλογή νέου Επισκόπου στο Οικουμενικό Πατριαρχείο
Ecumenical Patriarchate News Release
October 4, 2019
Στην εκλογή νέου Επισκόπου, βοηθού του Παναγιωτάτου, με τον τίτλο της πάλαι ποτέ δια-λαμψάσης Επισκοπής Τράλλεων, προχώρησε σήμερα, Παρασκευή, 4 Οκτωβρίου, η Αγία και Ιερά Σύνοδος του Οικουμενικού Πατριαρχείου, η οποία συνεδριάζει για δεύτερη ημέρα, στο Φανάρι, υπό την προεδρία του Οικουμενικού Πατριάρχου Βαρθολομαίου. Read More
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Archbishop Elpidophoros Calls on Communities to Support "College Student Sunday"
Press Office
October 4, 2019
NEW YORK – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has designated October 6, 2019 as Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s College Student Sunday. Read More
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First Meeting of the Preparatory Committee - Theological Dialogue between the Lutheran World Federation and the Orthodox Church
Ecumenical Patriarchate
October 2, 2019
First Meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the 18th Plenary Session of the International Joint Commission on the Theological Dialogue between the Lutheran World Federation and the Orthodox Church Read More
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Homily of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the 2nd Sunday of Luke
Homily
September 30, 2019
This is very difficult. It goes against human nature. The human instinct for self-preservation is strong. It can give people extraordinary strength, so that they can do things they normally could not do. The Lord commands us, however, to use that strength on behalf of our neighbor, to love him as ourselves. Read More
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Remarks at the Centennial Banquet of Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church - Orange, CT
Message
September 30, 2019
Today, this parish continues to build on the spiritual foundation that was laid by previous generations of priests and laity. You carry forward their legacy of love and labor. You follow in their manner of life and their spirit of stewardship, as you give generously of your time, talents, and treasures. Read More
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