His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the Parish of St. Gerasimos in New York City where he officiated the Orthros and Divine Liturgy on New Year’s Eve day. After the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence bestowed the title of Archon Hymnodos to Mr. Gerasimos Athanasatos, President of the Community. Mr. Athanasatos couldn’t receive this honor on Archon Sunday 2023 due to his pivotal role in His Eminence’s visit to Kefalonia in October. Additionally, Archbishop Elpidophoros also awarded parish priest of St. Gerasimos, Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Fr. Panagiotis Papazafiropoulos, with a Centennial Cross of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Photos: GOARCH/Dimitrios Panagos
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Read His Eminence’s full Homily here.