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Below please find the Nativity Encyclicals in English and Greek from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.

2020_encyclical_for_christmas_-_dec_25_-_en.pdf
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Below please find an Archiepiscopal Encyclical in both English and Greek from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for Thanksgiving.

2020_encyclical_for_thanksgiving_-_nov_26_-_en.pdf
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Below please find an Archiepiscopal Encyclical in both English and Greek from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Feastday of the Synaxis of the Archangels on November 8th. 

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Below please find an Archiepiscopal Encyclical in both English and Greek from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Feastday of the Holy Unmercenaries, Saints Cosmas and Damian on November 1st.

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Archdiocese Announces COVID-19 Relief Program - April 3, 2020

New York - The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the creation of the “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese COVID-19 Relief Fund” as an important part of its efforts to support those around the country who have been impacted by the current pandemic.  One-time grants of up to $2,500 will be made available to those who are facing extreme financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. 
 
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros had urged the creation of the Fund and commented:
 
“During this desperate time, we believe it is our responsibility to provide, in addition to our spiritual care, material support for our brothers and sisters who are facing unexpected financial hardship. We now have the ability to provide funding up to $500,000, but I want to challenge everyone to help our Church raise an additional $500,000, as we expect the consequences of the Pandemic to extend at least through the end of this year. We are committed to helping people in their daily lives, and are grateful to those who will join our cause.”
 
Archbishop Elpidophoros named Bishop Apostolos of Medeia  to lead a committee to approve applications for relief.  Those facing an economic or financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and in need of emergency help with expenses such as rent, mortgage, utilities, food, childcare, medical, funeral or other daily costs, may apply to the COVID-19 Relief Fund, which has been privately funded, through the GOARCH website https://www.goarch.org/covid19relief

 
Those who wish to contribute to the Fund may do so at www.goarch.org/covid19/donate.
 
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Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas
Office of the Chancellor 
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
8 East 79th street, New York, NY 10075
phone: 212.774.0282 Fax:212.774.0495
email:
 Frandreas@goarch.org
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Please click below on either the English or Greek Biographical profile of Archbishop Elpidophoros.

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Below please read the Archpastoral message of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros to the Faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Click on the letter to view it as a .pdf.
 

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