The new Metropolitans of Thessaloniki, Florina and Paramythia were elected by the Hierarchy of the Church of Greece on the first day of its meeting. Bishop Filotheos of Oreoi was elected as the new Metropolitan of Thessaloniki with 73 votes, while Archimandrite Barnabas Giagkou and Archimandrite Iakovos Athanasiou also distinguished themselves in the triprosopon. Archimandrite…

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce that it has granted $450,000 in scholarships to over 95 students, for the 2023-2024 academic year. These scholarships represent a significant increase in the number of recipients and aggregate dollar amounts over 2022. The principal scholarships administered by the Archdiocese include: The Gioles and Malta…

To read the full newsletter click here. Director’s Update Dear Friends, Q3 of 2023 has been busy months at the Assembly of Bishops. The Executive Committee met in early July and agreed to hold the next Assembly of Bishops meeting in Atlanta, GA from September 28 – October 1, 2024. Atlanteans, Save the Date! The…

From October 6-8 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America participated in the Consecration events of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana. His Eminence led the Holy Rites of Consecration with His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, Holy Trinity parish priest Rev. Fr. Gregory Hohnholt, Rev. Fr. William Bartz, Rev. Fr. James Rousakis,…

On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Archdiocesan District Department of Youth & Young Adult Ministies is excited to announce that PARATHOSI 2024 – A Celebration of Hellenic Heritage & Dance – will be held on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. This will be more than just a celebration of Hellenic Heritage & Dance. It…

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will issue an Encyclical on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod designating October 22, 2023, the Sunday prior to the Feast Day of Saint Iakovos on October 23, as the fifteenth observance of National Leadership 100 Sunday. The celebration is held on the Name Day of Archbishop Iakovos of…

The Archdiocesan District hosts numerous one day seminars called “The Journey of Marriage” that helps prepare couples to be wed in the Church through discussion, reflection and fellowship. The Greek Orthodox Church of our Saviour in Rye, NY hosted a seminar on Saturday October 7, 2023 with over 19 couples participating from throughout the District….

Balamand, October 8, 2023 Further to the statement issued by the Antiochian Orthodox Media Center on 7-10-2023 regarding the case of Archimandrite Jean Mansour, the former patriarchal vicar in Sweden and Scandinavia, and in light of a decision by the Patriarchal See to defrock Archimandrite Mansour from the priesthood and laicize him, we give the…

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