Posts tagged with "Elpidophoros"
Confusion in the Direct Archdiocesan District on the mode of the distribution of the Holy Communion
July 4th, 20200370 New York.- By Apostolos Zoupaniotis Faithful and priests in the Direct Archdiocesan District are rather confused about the mode of distribution of Holy Communion. On May 18, the Chancellor Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas in a memo send to all priests of the Direct Archdiocesan District said that “As a temporary measure only, Holy...
Ecumenical Patriarchate Acts on Mode of Distribution of Holy Communion
June 25th, 20200387 NEW YORK – Today, June 25, 2020, The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate released the summation of their work at the Meeting of the Holy Synod in Chambésy, Geneva at Orthodox Center of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. This included consideration of the responses of the Local Autocephalous Churches to the May 17,...
Communiqué of the Holy Eparchial Synod
June 20th, 20201317 New York.- (GreekNewsOnline) On Thursday, June 18, 2020, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America via videoconference for their regular Spring Session. The Holy Synod addresses the constantly changing spiritual and pastoral needs of the...
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Distributes More Than a Quarter of a Million Dollars to Applicants Affected by the COVID19 Pandemic in the USA – Number of applicants relatively small
June 16th, 20201586 New York.- (GreekNewsOnline) The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOARCH) announced on Wednesday the distribution of more than $250,000 from the Archdiocese Covid-19 Relief Fund, to people affected financially by the Covid-19 pandemic. Created under the direction of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Relief Fund is an...
Archbishop Elpidophoros marches alongside Brooklyn political leaders in honor of the victims of police brutality
June 3rd, 202001084 New York.- By Apostolos Zoupaniotis “We are all Americans, we are protecting the American values, human dignity and liberty, against racism and any kind of discrimination environment,” said Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, who lead a large peaceful protest in honor of victims of police brutality, with Brooklyn Borough...
May 17, 2020 is AHEPA Sunday
May 13th, 20200510 Washington, DC.- (GreekNewsOnline) Keeping up with a long tradition, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has proclaimed May 17 as “AHEPA Sunday” in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.AHEPA Sunday is an annual recognition of a long and cherished relationship between AHEPA and the Greek Orthodox Church in...
Holy Eparchial Synod decided to follow directives of local authorities for the Church services
May 7th, 20200466 NEW YORK – On Thursday, May 7, 2020, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened the Holy Eparchial Synod via videoconference, in order to discuss and decide on a process for the reopening of parishes. During the meeting, the Hierarchs expressed solidarity and empathy for the pain and loss felt by the Faithful of late,...