Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Elpidophoros to represent Greek-American community at White House reception
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will represent the Greek-American community at the White House's celebration of Greek Independence Day.
Pope Benedict commemorated by Archbishop Elpidophoros
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America paid tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Monday, extolling his efforts for dialogue with the Orthodox Church.
Greek nationalists slam Archbishop Elpidophoros after attending Turkish event in New York
Greek and Greek Cypriot nationalists have targeted Archbishop Elpidophoros Lambriniadis, the head of the Greek Orthodox Church in U.S., after he attended the opening ceremony of the Turkish House (Türkevi) in New York City with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar.
Tempest in a teapot: The attacks on Archbishop Elpidophoros and foreign policy stunts
By George Gilson
Those who are at all familiar with the Eastern Orthodox Church are well aware that Archbishop Elpidophoros (Lambriniadis) of America long before becoming leader of the Greek Orthodox Church in the US was one of its most eminent and respected hierarchs.
Archbishop Elpidophoros: Our loud call for justice and equality reflects the spirit of the 4th of July
In a statement issued on the occasion of US Independence Day, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America said that all Orthodox Christians in the US raise their voices in defence of justice and equality with support for the downtrodden and those treated unjustly.
Archdiocese of America to participate in Greece's bicentennial
The Archdiocese of America and its members will take "active part" in the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the 1821 Greek War of Independence, Archbishop Elpidophoros said on Friday, during regular meeting of church officials.
Elpidophoros said it is a "historic anniversary" for the Greek nation and "for all of us Greek-Americans."
Elpidophoros expresses grief over death of Greek-American author Harry Mark Petrakis
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has expressed his grief over the death of Greek-American author Harry Mark Petrakis who passed away Tuesday.
Elpidophoros offers prayer at US Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service
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 leaders were joined by their spouses, and Biden's children and grandchildren at the White House Thursday.
The prayer service was hosted by the Washington National Cathedral.
Archbishop Elpidophoros to join prayer for new US administration
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has been invited to join the customary prayer held the day after a new US president is inaugurated, which is scheduled to take place, virtually, on Thursday, at 10 a.m. local time at Washington National Cathedral.
Elpidophoros calls for racial justice on Martin Luther King Day
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America called for "racial justice, equality and peace" in a message to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States on Monday.