Archbishop Elpidophoros Named Grand Marshall of Boston’s Parade
BOSTON – Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has accepted the invitation of the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England to be the Grand Marshal in this year’s parade organized by the...
View ArticlePatriarch of Jerusalem Expresses ‘Delight’ at the Release of Naama Issachar
JERUSALEM – On January 30, His Beatitude Theophilos III, Patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed his joy at the release of Naama Issachar, following meetings last week between His Beatitude, His Excellency...
View ArticleHCHC President Cantonis Visits Metropolis of Detroit
BROOKLINE, MA – George M. Cantonis, president of Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology visited the Metropolis of Detroit at the invitation of His Eminence Metropolitan...
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Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Annunciation Cathedral of San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, continuing his archpastoral visit to the Metropolis of San Francisco and after having visited Arizona and Hawaii, on Jan, 26 received a...
View ArticlePublic Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Jan. 31 – Feb. 4, 2020
NEW YORK – The public schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros from January 31 to February 4 follows: Fri., Jan. 31, 2020 11: 00 a.m. National Philoptochos Executive Board Meeting 126 E 37...
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Pompeo Visits Ukraine, Meets with Metropolitan Epifaniy
KYIV — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo opened a visit to Ukraine on Friday facing a delicate balancing act as he tries to boost ties with a critical ally at the heart of the impeachment trial while...
View ArticleGeorge Tsougarakis Appointed Archdiocese General Counsel
NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America today announced that attorney George A. Tsougarakis has joined the Archdiocese as General Counsel. As the Archdiocese’s chief legal officer...
View ArticleEncyclical of Archbishop Sotirios of Canada in Greek Letters
Archbishop Sotirios of Canada marked this year’s celebration of Greek culture and language with an encyclical titled Greek Letters Plain, but Clear Words. The full text follows” “The celebration of the...
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Archbishop Elpidophoros Presides over Three Hierarchs Divine Liturgy and...
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America officiated over the Divine Liturgy of the feast of the Three Hierarchs at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Manhattan. The...
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Ioannis Biros on Preserving Hellenic Cultural Heritage and History in...
CONSTANTINOPLE – Ioannis Biros, the artist cataloguing the treasures of Halki Monastery and other religious artifacts in Constantinople, spoke with The National Herald about his work preserving...
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Archbishop Elpidophoros Ordains George Giavris in Chicago
CHICAGO – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros on February 2 ordained George Giavris to the Diaconate at the Church of Saint Demetrios in Elmhurst, Illinois. With the Archbishop concelebrated...
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Dennis Mehiel and Michael Psaros, Chairman and Vice Chairman of Friends of...
BOSTON – The construction the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine has already resumed according to Dennis Mehiel and Michael Psaros, chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of...
View ArticleConference on Family Held in Houston
HOUSTON – Clergy, counselors, pastoral care workers, and lay persons from across the United States gathered in Houston to share insights, tools, and resources for strengthening of marriages and...
View ArticleDelegation of U.S. Museum of the Bible Visits Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
CONSTANTINOPLE – Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received a delegation from the Washington, D.C.-based Museum of the Bible on the occasion of the signing of a co-operation agreement between the...
View ArticleArchbishop Elpidophoros Creates High Council for Greek Education in the U.S.
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announced the creation of the High Council for Greek Education in the U.S. The Archbishop made the announcement during an evening celebration...
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Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus in the U.S. for Medical Treatment
CHARLOTTE, NC – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America together with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta and the Greek Orthodox Community of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Charlotte, North Carolina...
View ArticleArchbishop Attends Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration
PALO ALTO, Calif. – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, attended a commemoration event at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center in...
View ArticleArchbishop Elpidophoros Creates Five Archdiocesan Regions and Appoints Vicars
NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the decision of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, after much consideration and in collaboration with His Eminences’ advisors, to...
View ArticleArchbishop Elpidophoros Honored with 24th Phidippides Award
NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was honored for his advocacy of Hellenism and Orthodoxy on February 6 at the 24th Annual Phidippides Award Dinner Gala by the Greek radio...
View ArticleSaving St. Nicholas
No one has been more disheartened than I have been by the unfortunate fate of the St. Nicholas Shrine at Ground Zero, which should have been finished two years ago at half the cost of what it will now...
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