Archbishop Elpidophoros and the Greek Archdiocese stand together with the U.S. State Department against the Russian Orthodox Church, which he and the State Department consider but a tool of the Russian state. On the same day that he offered controversial remarks at the March for Life, Abp. Elpidophoros, the head of the Patriarchate of Constantinople’s…

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, What a joy it is for me to be with you today, so as to share in this annual Vasilopita with you, and to encourage you in your ministry of music to our Holy Church. I would like to thank Fr. John Vlahos, your spiritual advisor, Mrs. Anna Dounelis,…

Read more about the 5 local priests ministering to over 100 growing communities in Guatemala and Southern Mexico. The Orthodox Christian Mission Center reports here. goarch.org   

Dear children, Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, What a delight it is to see all of you today here at our Sacred Archdiocesan headquarters. Your presence truly reminds us of what is most important in our daily ministry – you! This spelling bee is a wonderful opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills with…

Dear Fathers, Presvyteres and children, Beloved sisters and brothers in Christ, It is truly delightful to be here with you – the clergy and families of our Archdiocesan District – in order to share the annual Vasilopita with you. The Feast of Saint Basil has passed, but his spirit remains among us. He was a…

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, This morning we are gathered to pray and worship together, but also to come to an understanding about the meaning of faith – the dynamic of believing. Your community of Saint John the Baptist here in the Grammercy quarter of the City is a precious jewel in the crown…

My beloved Deacon Sophronios, Today, you increase the measure of your faith, and take on new responsibilities as a Presbyter of our Holy Orthodox Church. Anticipating your life of service and ministry, our great Spiritual Father, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, chose for you the name, “Sophronios.” You were called after the newly-glorified Saint Sophrony the Hagiorite,…

A solemn 40-day memorial service for the repose of the soul of the Metropolitan of Gortyna & Megaloupolis Jeremiah was conducted on Sunday the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Nicholas in the central Peloponnese city of Megalopoli. The service was officiated by the Metropolitan of Mantinia and Kynouria, His Eminence Alexandros, and co-officiated by the Metropolitan…

The memory of the Elder Vissarion of Agathonos (the Agathonite), the merciful hieromonk and spiritual father, was venerated on Sunday during a special service at the Holy Monastery in south-central Greece, despite the inclement weather conditions that erupted in the Mt. Oeta area. The Orthros was celebrated by the Metropolitan of Fthiotida, His Eminence Symeon,…