Archbishop of America visited the Ambassador of Greece to the U.S.

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America made a courtesy visit to the Ambassador of Greece to the United States, Mr. Antonios Alexandridis, reciprocating the Ambassador’s official visit to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

Archbishop Elpidophoros was received with particular warmth and joy, and the meeting was conducted in an atmosphere of mutual esteem, and commitment to the enduring bonds of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Greece

During the course of their discussion, Archbishop Elpidophoros informed the Ambassador of the successful conclusion of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, held recently in Cleveland, Ohio. Archbishop Elpidophoros reflected upon the spirit of unity, renewal, and common purpose that characterized the deliberations and proceedings of the Congress, expressing gratitude for the broad participation and enthusiastic engagement of clergy and laity from throughout the United States.

The Archbishop and the Ambassador also exchanged views regarding the continuing efforts and encouraging developments surrounding the reopening of the Theological School of Halki. In a spirit…