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Communique of the Holy Eparchial Synod, 18 February 2026
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
Today, February 18, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros presided over the regular Spring session of the Holy Eparchial Synod, convened via teleconference. At the opening of the Synod’s session, the Archbishop,...
How one donor’s private photographs are reshaping the historical record
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
Phoenix, Ariz. — At the recent Leadership 100 Annual Conference, amid conversations about the future of preservation and the past we risk forgetting, Cassandra Romas approached His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros...
Historic visit of His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania to the U.S.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
On behalf of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is pleased to announce the historic visit of His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës,...
On final day, FDF looks to the future
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
The Metropolis of San Francisco closed its 49th Annual Greek Orthodox Folk Dance and Choral Festival (FDF) yesterday, celebrating another successful event and looking toward the future of FDF. At...
FDF participants express shared faith at Sunday liturgy
Sun, 15 Feb 2026
This morning, the final day of the Metropolis of San Francisco’s 49th Annual Greek Orthodox Folk Dance and Choral Festival (FDF) began with participants celebrating the Divine Liturgy together in...