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Archbishop Elpidophoros approves incardinations, ordinations, and Offikia
Wed, 13 May 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...
Archbishop Elpidophoros chairs National Council of Churches board meeting
Wed, 13 May 2026
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America chaired the spring meeting of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA Governing Board. The gathering...
Archbishop Elpidophoros visits St. Paraskevi Church in Greenlawn, NY
Mon, 11 May 2026
On the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, which coincided with Mother’s Day, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church...
She almost stopped coming. Now she leads her parish’s autism ministry
Mon, 11 May 2026
On Sunday mornings, Abby Vlahos’s day begins before most people are awake. She rises with her nine-year-old son, Cosmas, who wakes at dawn. Then it’s full speed–active play, movement, conversation,...
Parish Ministry Leadership survey charts a strategic path for a growing Archdiocese
Mon, 11 May 2026
At the May 8, 2026 meeting of the Archdiocesan Council, Archon Theo Nicolakis, Director of National Ministries and CIO, together with Dr. Jonathon Wiggins, Senior Research Associate from CARA. presented...