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Kimisis tis Theotokou Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for First Bridegroom Service in Island Park, NY
Mon, 06 Apr 2026
The community of Kimisis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Island Park, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Sunday, April 5, for the...
Two modes, one Church: Orthodoxy’s arrival in America
Mon, 06 Apr 2026
If breathless parish anecdotes and fresh-off-the-press media profiles are to be believed, the Orthodox Church is one of few religious communities experiencing growth today in the United States. Largely convert-driven,...
Transfiguration Church celebrates Palm Sunday with Archbishop Elpidophoros in Corona, NY
Sun, 05 Apr 2026
The community of Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Corona, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Sunday, April 5, for Orthros and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of...
Archangel Michael Church honors Lazaros Saturday with Challenge Liturgy in Port Washington, NY
Sat, 04 Apr 2026
The community of Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Port Washington, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Saturday, April 4, 2026, for the Divine Liturgy of...
Archbishop Elpidophoros approves incardinations, ordination, confers Offikia
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
In his sacred responsibility as described in the Charter of our Sacred Archdiocese, and in his pastoral oversight and fatherly care, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has approved the...