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Abp. Elpidophoros calls for aid, enduring peace in Middle East
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
Responding to recent ceasefire agreements, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America shared his prayers for peace and increased humanitarian relief in Gaza. In an Oct. 17 encyclical, the Archbishop marked...
St. Nicholas Church brings healing and hospitality to St. Louis
Thu, 16 Oct 2025
On Sunday mornings in the Central West End of St. Louis, Missouri, angelic voices chanting the Kyrie Eleison echo throughout Forest Park Avenue. The Avenue is lined with the various...
E.U. Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism visits Archdiocese
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, at the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York. Commissioner...
Assumption Church in Chicago celebrates centennial anniversary
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago celebrated its Centennial Anniversary the weekend of October 11 and 12, 2025. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy along...
Clergy gather in Florida for ‘Honoring the Sacred Trust’ retreat
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
This past week, from October 6–9, 221 clergy from across the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America gathered in Naples, Florida, for the Bi-Annual Archdiocesan Presbyters Council (APC) National Clergy Retreat....