From October 6-8 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America participated in the Consecration events of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana. His Eminence led the Holy Rites of Consecration with His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, Holy Trinity parish priest Rev. Fr. Gregory Hohnholt, Rev. Fr. William Bartz, Rev. Fr. James Rousakis,…

On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Archdiocesan District Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministies is excited to announce that PARATHOSI 2024 – A Celebration of Hellenic Heritage & Dance – will be held on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. This will be more than just a celebration of Hellenic Heritage & Dance. It…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will issue an Encyclical on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod designating October 22, 2023, the Sunday prior to the Feast Day of Saint Iakovos on October 23, as the fifteenth observance of National Leadership 100 Sunday. The celebration is held on the Name Day of Archbishop Iakovos of…

The Archdiocesan District hosts numerous one day seminars called “The Journey of Marriage” that helps prepare couples to be wed in the Church through discussion, reflection and fellowship. The Greek Orthodox Church of our Saviour in Rye, NY hosted a seminar on Saturday October 7, 2023 with over 19 couples participating from throughout the District….

Balamand, October 8, 2023 Further to the statement issued by the Antiochian Orthodox Media Center on 7-10-2023 regarding the case of Archimandrite Jean Mansour, the former patriarchal vicar in Sweden and Scandinavia, and in light of a decision by the Patriarchal See to defrock Archimandrite Mansour from the priesthood and laicize him, we give the…

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On Saturday, September 24th/October 7th, 2023, the feast of the Holy First Martyr and Equal to the Apostles Thekla was celebrated by the Patriarchate. On this feast, the Church remembers that Saint Thekla came from Iconium in Asia Minor and from the age of 18 she followed the Apostle Paul and was taught the Christian…

On the morning of Friday, September 23 / October 6, 2023, the International Commission for Dialogue between the Anglican Community and the Orthodox Church visited the Patriarchate, convened in Jerusalem at the invitation of Mr. Hosam Naoum, Anglican Archbishop,. Jerusalem and St. Georges Cathedral Close’ in Jerusalem from October 5 to 12, 2023. Anglican Churches…

The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack, as the military labored into Monday to crush fighters still in southern towns and intensified its bombardment of the Gaza Strip. The toll passed 1,100 dead and thousands wounded on both sides….