His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America - Orthodox Church His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros (Lambriniadis) of America was born in 1967 in Bakirköy, Istanbul. On May 11, 2019, he was elected Archbishop of America.
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View the Full Biography of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros » Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Website: http://www.goarch.org/ Name day: November 2 View » Members of the Holy Eparchial Synod His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: March 1, 2011 Name day: November 2 His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston Metropolis of Boston Consecration date: April 8, 1984 Name day: June 14 His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver Metropolis of Denver Consecration date: May 25, 1986 Name day: May 9 His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta Metropolis of Atlanta Consecration date: May 17, 1987 Name day: March 17 His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit Metropolis of Detroit Consecration date: April 3, 1999 Name day: December 6 His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh Metropolis of Pittsburgh Consecration date: February 2, 2002 Name day: December 5 His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco Metropolis of San Francisco Consecration date: February 9, 2002 Name day: October 20 His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey Metropolis of New Jersey Consecration date: December 20, 2014 Name day: June 30 His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago Metropolis of Chicago Consecration date: March 17, 2018 Name day: June 11 Auxiliary Bishops His Grace Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: December 9, 2006 Name day: October 26 His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: December 6, 2011 Name day: December 18 His Grace Bishop Joachim of Amissos Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: December 22, 2019 Name day: September 9 His Grace Bishop Spyridon of Amastris Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: November 14, 2020 Name day: December 12 His Grace Bishop Timothy of Hexamilion Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: December 5, 2020 Name day: January 22 His Grace Bishop Ioannis of Phocaea Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: December 19, 2020 Name day: January 7 His Grace Athenagoras of Nazianzos Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: June 5, 2021 Name day: July 24 His Grace Bishop Constantine of Sassima Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: October 15, 2022 Name day: May 21 Former Archbishops His Eminence Spyridon Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: November 5, 1985 Name day: December 12 His Eminence Demetrios Consecration date: September 17, 1967 Name day: October 26 Retired Bishops His Eminence Metropolitan Dimitrios of Xanthos Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: May 31, 1998 Name day: October 26 His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Consecration date: February 23, 2002 Name day: January 17 Metropolises & Hierarchs Hierarchs Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Metropolises of the Archdiocese Browse By Topic: Bible & Scripture Church Structure Health & Wellness Families & Parenting Feasts of the Church Liturgy & Worship Parish & Church Life Prayer & Spiritual Life Relationships Society & Culture Theology Browse By Demographic: Clergy Educators Families Inquirers Lay Leadership Marriage & Couples Musicians Parish Council Young Adults Youth Find a Greek Orthodox Parish: Ecclesiastical Hierarchy: Ecumenical Patriarchate Holy Eparchial Synod Metropolises Assembly of Bishops Products and Services: Bibles Brochures, Flyers, & Posters Lesson Plans & Activities Live Broadcasts Mobile Apps & E-Books Publications More » Find a Greek Orthodox Parish: Browse By Topic: Bible & Scripture Church Structure Health & Wellness Families & Parenting Feasts of the Church Liturgy & Worship Parish & Church Life Prayer & Spiritual Life Relationships Society & Culture Theology Ecclesiastical Hierarchy: Ecumenical Patriarchate Holy Eparchial Synod Metropolises Assembly of Bishops Products and Services: Bibles Brochures, Flyers, & Posters Lesson Plans & Activities Live Broadcasts Mobile Apps & E-Books Publications More » Browse By Demographic: Clergy Educators Families Inquirers Lay Leadership Marriage & Couples Musicians Parish Council Young Adults Youth Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Celebrating 100 years! 8 East 79th Street • New York, NY 10075 Phone: (212) 570-3500 • Contact Download VCF • Join our Mailing Lists • Donate © 2023 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. 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