Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Welcomes Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan to the Archdiocese - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America - Orthodox Church On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America warmly welcomed His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, the primate of the Eastern Diocese of America in the Armenian Church, to the Archdiocesan Headquarters. Bishop Mesrop, consecrated to the episcopacy on October 8, 2023, b…
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During their meeting, the two hierarchs delved into the rich spiritual ties and historical proximity shared between the Greek and Armenian communities. They also discussed the imperative of ministering to the youth and the challenges associated with preserving faith, culture, and language. In closing, Archbishop Elpidophoros extended his warmest wishes for a Merry and Blessed Christmas to Bishop Mesrop, who would be celebrating the occasion on January 6, following the Armenian tradition. Photos: GOARCH Print Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Welcomes Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan to the Archdiocese What's New on GOARCH? 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