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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, in his Archiepiscopal Encyclical for Archon Sunday (November 23, 2025), praised the Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called Disciple, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and urged the faithful in […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros calls on faithful to stand with the Archons appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Konstantinos Argiros, a well-known Greek singer, visited the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America headquarters yesterday, Nov. 21, to offer his greetings to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. During their warm and friendly meeting, His […]\nThe post Greek pop singer Konstantinos Argiros visits Archdiocese appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

For the full homily in which His Eminence speaks about Saint Iakovos and his role in the Archbishop’s election can be found here.  Saint Iakovos (Tsalikis) of Evia is one of the Church’s most beloved […]\nThe post Abp. Elpidophoros on the Feast Day of Saint Iakovos (Tsalikis) of Evia appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

This morning, Nov. 21, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued a statement regarding “the position of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in relation to our sister Churches.” The message is as follows: “Recently […]\nThe post Abp. Elpidophoros issues statement on GOARCH’s relationship to sister Churches appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

It is with deep sorrow yet with hope in the Resurrection that the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the passing of Bishop Timothy (Bakakos) of Hexamilion, who fell asleep in the Lord on November […]\nThe post Bp. Timothy of Hexamilion falls asleep in the Lord appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America joyfully received and blessed the new ministry of Fr. Gabriel Galifianakis, as seen in the accompanying photo with the District Chancellor, the Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Elias […]\nThe post Fr. Gabriel Galifianakis assigned to Archangel Michael Church in Port Washington, N.Y. appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America blessed and formally assigned Fr. Gregory Gatanas to his new ministry, as shown in the accompanying photo with the District Chancellor, the Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Elias […]\nThe post Fr. Gregory Gatanas assigned to Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, D.C. appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek Orthodox Basketball League of the Archdiocesan District of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America recently experienced two meaningful moments that highlighted the faith, unity, and lasting legacy that shape our community.  On November […]\nThe post A special visit and meaningful remembrance for Orthodox basketball league appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed the Mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phaedonos, to the Archdiocese for a warm and substantive meeting, joined by two senior leaders of the American University of Beirut: Dr. Imad […]\nThe post Cypriot, Lebanese delegation discusses academic collaboration with Abp. Elpidophoros appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Last Sunday, Nov. 16, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros presided over the Divine Liturgy at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Jamaica, New York.\nThe post Abp. Elpidophoros presides over liturgy at St. Demetrios Church appeared first on Orthodox Observer.