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With the blessings of our Spiritual Shepherd, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael, more than 75 faithful from across the Metropolis of Chicago gathered at Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church in Lincolnshire on April 5, 2025 for the Family Synaxis Lenten Retreat.

In a powerful display of unity, faith, and gratitude, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sophia is proud to continue hosting a three-day tribute honoring the courageous men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Battalion 11.

On Great and Holy Friday, April 18, 2025, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Winston-Salem, North Carolina was blessed with a visit from His Eminence Metropolitan Sevastianos of Atlanta, who offered the Lamentations Service alongside Proistamenos Fr. Minas Tsambounieris.

On May 6, 2025, join the American School of Classical Studies for an illuminating conversation on the pivotal role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in preserving and promoting Hellenism throughout history, with Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley), Helen Evans (The Metropolitan Museum of Art), Tom Papademetriou (Stockton University) and George Demacopoulos (Fordham University).

On April 11, 2025, Pilgrimage of Discovery announced its 2025 recipients. The 16 young adults selected, representing each Metropolis, will embark on a trip of a lifetime to Constantinople this summer, exploring sacred sites, deepening their faith, and strengthening their connection to the Church.

Within the framework of official celebrations planned by the Ecumenical Patriarchate in commemoration of the 1700th anniversary since the First Council of Nicaea, an Academic Symposium will be held in Constantinople and Nicaea on April 24–26, 2025.

On Palm Sunday, the FREEDOM Ministry, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Peter J. Spiro, welcomed and embraced 28 survivors of human trafficking at the Chapel of Saint Barbara - Shrine for Human Freedom in Tennessee. The sacred gathering served as a moment of spiritual renewal, healing, and community.

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended a Mass celebrated in Pope Francis\'s memory.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Agape Vespers at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Merrick, New York, on the evening of Holy and Great Pascha. His Eminence celebrsted with His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, and Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos.

Today, April 21, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America offered the following message via social media: \"The joy of Pascha is tinged with a note of sadness today, as we learn of the repose in the Lord of Pope Francis. In a world of increasing animosity, conflict and hate, Pope Francis was a towering figure of compassion, empathy and love. Memory Eternal, Requiescat in Pace.\"