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Holy Cross Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for Orthros of Holy Friday in Whitestone, NY
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
The community of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Thursday, April 9, for the Orthros of...
Archbishop Elpidophoros celebrates Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at Archdiocesan Chapel on Holy Thursday
Thu, 09 Apr 2026
The staff of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America gathered on the morning of Thursday, April 9, as His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Vesperal Liturgy of St....
Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, NY celebrates Sacrament of Holy Unction
Thu, 09 Apr 2026
The community of the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, New York celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Unction on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Celebrating were Presiding Priest...
Kimisis tis Theotokou Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for Third Bridegroom Service in Brooklyn, NY
Wed, 08 Apr 2026
The community of Kimisis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Brooklyn, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, for the Orthros...
Way of the Cross over the Brooklyn Bridge marks 30th anniversary, concludes at St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine
Tue, 07 Apr 2026
Last Friday, April 3, 2026, thousands of Catholic and Orthodox faithful participated in the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge to mark Good Friday according to the...