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American Archbishop Elpidophoros to be enthroned on Saturday

The new archbishop of America, Elpidophoros, who will be enthroned on Saturday, is seen addressing members of the Greek Orthodox Church and diaspora in New York on Friday. The archbishop declared that his top priority will be the swift completion of restoration works on the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero in Manhattan.

Benaki Museum presents the Reconstruction of St. Nicholas Church at Ground Zero

Benaki Museum will inaugurate the Reconstruction of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero by Santiago Calatrava on Thursday, Sept. 24, and exhibition that will last until Oct. 25.

The exhibition will present sketches, drawings, plans, photographs and audiovisual material.

Fire breaks out at Greece’s tallest building

A fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in the tallest of the two blocks that comprise the Athens Towers complex in the neighborhood of Ambelokipi, near central Athens, caused a panic among residents and office workers but was brought under control by fire service workers before it could cause any significant damage or injuries.