Official BlueSky account of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America | Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής, Ελπιδοφόροςhttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lv6weicnrk26Today, on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we are reminded that millions are enslaved in our time. Scripture exhorts us: “Speak out for those who cannot speak” (Proverbs 31:8). As Orthodox Christians, we cannot remain silent. Join us: freedom.goarch.org #EndTrafficking #FaithInAction30 Jul 2025 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv6weicnrk26https://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lu6feyqbus2vIn the words of Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras, "May this meeting be the dawn of that blessed and luminous day in which future generations, communing from the same chalice, may partake of the Holy Body and precious Blood of our Savior, and in love, peace, and unity, praise and glorify Him.”17 Jul 2025 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu6feyqbus2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3ltv3u2ckds2mI am heartbroken by the tragic shooting that occurred today at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. May our Lord, the Prince of Peace, comfort the grieving, strengthen the injured, and guide us all towards a world where no church, no house of worship, is ever touched by fear.14 Jul 2025 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltv3u2ckds2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lpk3jgrqo22iAs we remember the tragedies endured by Pontic Greeks, Armenians, Syrians, and others at the end of World War I, we pray for their eternal memory. May this inspire reconciliation, lasting peace, and an end to such catastrophes in our modern world.19 May 2025 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpk3jgrqo22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lndgacw4ks2rThe joy of Pascha is tinged with a note of sadness today, as we learn of the repose in the Lord of Pope Francis. In a world of increasing animosity, conflict, and hate, Pope Francis was a towering figure of compassion, empathy, and love. Memory Eternal - “Requiescat in Pace”21 Apr 2025 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lndgacw4ks2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lk6t7zp2ms2cHonored to visit Ambassador Nassika at the Embassy of Greece, following her gracious visit to our Archdiocese in NYC. We discussed Greek Independence Day preparations, the importance of Greek language to our identity, and education's importance: www.goarch.org/-/nassika.12 Mar 2025 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6t7zp2ms2chttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3ljikjo6yik2iAs we begin Great Lent, we cut off our self-cherishing ways, our φιλαυτία, through an abstinence filled with love - love for our God, love for our fellow human beings, and love for all of creation. Icon: Mosaic of the creation of greater and lesser lights, Monreale Cathedral, Sicily, c.1100-1200.03 Mar 2025 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljikjo6yik2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3ljbhh2u6nk27On this joyous day, we give thanks to God for His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the loving Shepherd of the Mother Church of Constantinople, who celebrates his birthday on February 29. Χρόνια Πολλά! Εἰς πολλὰ ἔτη, Δέσποτα! Photos: Orthodox Observer/Brittainy Newman.28 Feb 2025 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljbhh2u6nk27https://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3leick3ljts2fThe passing of President Jimmy Carter, an Archon of our Ecumenical Patriarchate and a close friend of our Archdiocese, reminds us of a life rooted in faith, integrity, and service to all. His legacy of compassion calls us to reflect on our shared values. Eternal Memory!30 Dec 2024 00:45 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3leick3ljts2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lcvsttxtbk2fThe downfall of Assad's dictatorial regime marks a pivotal moment for Syria. We call upon the international community to assist in rebuilding efforts, ensuring that all communities, including the Christians of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch, can live in peace, dignity and mutual respect.09 Dec 2024 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcvsttxtbk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lco5wsgjps2zWhat can we learn from Saint Nicholas? All of us are called to live in service to one another, and that service may be eminently simple: a kind word, a gesture, or a smile. A gift that is truly given, with no strings attached. A prayer silently offered for the benefit of someone else.06 Dec 2024 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lco5wsgjps2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lbzkc5i4b22sOn this Thanksgiving Day let us give thanks unto the Lord, Who has gifted us with life and the knowledge of His truth. I am enormously thankful for all of the faithful members of our Church, because it is through your prayers and support that our ministry of God’s care for the world is energized.28 Nov 2024 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbzkc5i4b22shttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lbkhol6kds2zSt. Iakovos Tsalikis, whose feast day we celebrate today, is especially near to my heart. When I signed the Act of Canonization for St. Iakovos - my final signature before becoming the Archbishop of America - I considered it a blessing from the Saint, that he will follow me throughout my whole life.22 Nov 2024 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbkhol6kds2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lbi55yjvhk2wToday, on the Feast of the Entrance of the All-Holy Theotokos into the Temple, the Mother of God was brought close to that Altar of Sacrifice by the High Priest who himself dared to enter only once a year, and replaced the Temple of the Law by becoming Herself the Temple of the Incarnate God.21 Nov 2024 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbi55yjvhk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lbhurspdjc2tYesterday, I warmly welcomed to our Archdiocese Dr. Theodoros Rousopoulos, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, and Despina Chatzivassiliou-Tsovilis, its Secretary General. Having known and respected both for many years, their visit was particularly enjoyable.21 Nov 2024 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbhurspdjc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/elpidophoros.goarch.org/post/3lbf6qys4a22kI have had the privilege to know Senior Rabbi Arthur Schneier for many decades, and the Appeal to Conscience Foundation, founded by Rabbi Schneier, holds a special place in my heart.20 Nov 2024 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:e6u44ajabeh7krkaiac3soga/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbf6qys4a22k