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In light of the developing situation between Serbia and Kosovo, including the prevention of Patriarch Porfirije on December 26, 2022 by the authorities in Pristina to visit his historic and primatial see of Peć, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, in his capacity as Chairman of the Assembly of Bishops, conveyed an intervention to The Honorable Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In the letter, the chairman asks Secretary Blinken: In light of the developing situation between Serbia a...

On the eve of the Feast Day of St. Andrew on Monday, two new Archons were inaugurated at the Phanar. Participants of the Fourth GOARCH Centennial Pilgrimage attended the investiture, sharing in the joyous celebration as a members from their own group took their place among the new Archons. On the eve of the Feast Day of St. Andrew on Monday, two new Archons were inaugurated at the Phanar. Participants of the Fourth GOARCH Centennial Pilgrimage attended the investiture, sharing in the...

Today, November 28, 2022, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrived in Istanbul with GOARCH pilgrims for the Fourth Centennial Pilgrimage of 2022. His Eminence will also participate in today’s meeting of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Today, November 28, 2022, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrived in Istanbul with GOARCH pilgrims for the Fourth Centennial Pilgrimage of 2022. His Eminence will also participate...

The 2022 Hermes Expo is excited to announce that it will host its 31st annual networking business expo on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The 2022 Hermes Expo is excited to announce that it will host its 31st annual networking business expo on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, in Middlesex County, New...

Students from kindergarten to eighth grade performed songs and poetry, accompanied by Music Director Theodore Alvanos on piano, while family and friends cheered them on in the audience.

On the evening of Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Penridge Suite in north London, an extraordinary Patriarchal Enlightened Evening was hosted in honour of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. On the evening of Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Penridge Suite in north London, an extraordinary Patriarchal Enlightened Evening was hosted in honour of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch...

St. George Cathedral of Philadelphia celebrated its Centennial on Saturday evening, with leaders from across the Omogeneia and the state of Pennsylvania joining the community to celebrate the major milestone. St. George Cathedral of Philadelphia celebrated its Centennial on Saturday evening, with leaders from across the Omogeneia and the state of Pennsylvania joining the community to celebrate the major...

On October 18, 2022, Dr. Mounir Bouchenaki was received by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese headquarters in New York. Dr. Bouchenaki serves as Special Advisor to UNESCO regarding Turkey’s unilateral reconversion of Hagia Sophia to a mosque. On October 18, 2022, Dr. Mounir Bouchenaki was received by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese headquarters in New York. Dr. Bouchenaki serves as Special Advisor...

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Holy Cross School of Theology in Boston held a two-day conference on site at its facilities entitled “The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at 100 Years.” To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Holy Cross School of Theology in Boston held a two-day conference on site at its...

On Saturday, October 8, 2022, the Cathedral of Saints Constantine & Helen in Brooklyn hosted a breakfast in honor of His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria, welcoming Omogeneia leaders and members of the press for the celebration. His Beatitude was accompanied by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Their Eminences Metropolitans George of Guinea and Nikodimos of Memphis, Sub-Deacon Moses Kariuki Maina, his sister Mrs. Argyro Mahlas and his nephew Mr. Michael Mahlas. On S...