June 10th, 202101798
New York.-
On the occasion of the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821 the Office of the Greek Education of the Holy Archdiocese of America, the Chian Federation of New York, the Panchiaki Korais Society and the United Chios Societies of America and Canada are co-organizing a virtual event on...
May 26th, 202101566
Spring Meeting of the Archdiocesan Council
New York.- Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the Spring Meeting of the Archdiocesan Council on May 25, 2021. The meeting, held via Zoom, included members of the Archdiocesan Council and also the Senators for Orthodoxy and Hellenism.
In his Opening Remarks, the His Eminence...
April 15th, 20210812
New York.- (GreekNewsOnline)
On Thursday, April 15, 2021, in a historic vote, the Archdiocese Benefits Committee voted to secure the future of the “Pension Plan for Clergymen and Lay Employees of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America”, was announced by the GOA.[ After many months of diligent work, and with the loving support...
February 13th, 202101793
New York.-
The 30th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, a virtual event scheduled for February 17-19, 2021, will begin with the Executive Committee, Board of Trustees and General Assembly meetings. One of the highlights of our Conference will include A TRIBUTE TO GREECE, In Celebration of the Bicentennial of the Greek Revolution of...
January 24th, 20213769
Washington, D.C. (GreekNewsOnline)
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris began their first full day in office attending a virtual Presidential Inaugural Interfaith Prayer Service.
The event was hosted by the Presidential Inaugural Committee and the Washington National Cathedral. Speakers gathered virtually...
December 28th, 202001268
New York.- On December 10, 2020, the Saint Basil Academy children and staff welcomed Archbishop Elpidophoros for their socially distant Christmas celebration. Traditionally, in the past, the Greek Orthodox Archbishop visits the Academy for the annual Christmas celebration: His Eminence is welcomed by hundreds of guests who come to watch...
December 28th, 202001794
New York.- (GreekNewsOnline)
On October 8, 2020, the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate reprimanded the most senior Metropolitan of the Throne in America, Methodios of Boston, putting him on a three month suspension. Although no details of the charges were official published, Metropolitan Methodios was accused of “Tyreia”...
December 16th, 202001517
New York, NY –
Archbishop Elpidophoros convened the new Archdiocesan Council that will last until the 2022 Clergy Laity Congress. Just prior to the meeting, the Archbishop addressed the newly established “Senators for Orthodoxy and Hellenism,” a special new organization that brings together clergy and laity from around the...
November 1st, 202002856
When His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros came to America, it was the first time many of us heard the name Elpidophoros. We knew the name in Greek, meant “hope-bearer” but perhapsdid not know it was the name of a great martyr. Even if and when there was a feast day was probably unknown to many of us. Today, November 2, the Orthodox...
October 25th, 202001605
NEW YORK – Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has announced his appointments to the 2020-2022 Archdiocesan Council. The Archdiocesan Council is advisory and consultative body to the Archbishop and to the Holy Eparchial Synod and is concerned with the ministries, institutions and financial affairs of the Archdiocese. Its voting...