His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has proclaimed May 18, 2025, as “AHEPA Sunday” in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.This special day honors the contributions of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) to our community and the promotion of Hellenic heritage and values. We are grateful for the leadership and guidance of Archbishop Elpidophoros as we come together to reflect on our shared history and commitment to education, philanthropy, and service.
Christian Pappas
The Encyclical, issued by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, states:
“Today is our annual observance of AHEPA Sunday, a day when we recognize both the interdependence of our Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, and also the many achievements that AHEPA has accomplished in its 103-year history. AHEPA represents the aspirations of the Omogeneia around the Nation and indeed the world, and it expresses these hopes and intentions with dignity and grace.
“Whether it is AHEPA’s commitment to our All-Venerable Ecumenical Patriarchate, or its representation of Hellenic interests in our Nation’s Capital, as well as State legislatures around the Country, AHEPA provides expertise, energy and resources to the issues that are vital to our communities. It partners with our parishes in order to give expression to what is best and brightest in Hellenic and Philhellenic causes within our communities. And its philanthropy and educational initiatives are well known to all.
“Therefore, on this Third Sunday in May, let us recognize our friends and family who make up AHEPA, and acknowledge their positive impact in the life of Greek-America and the world. We are grateful for the courage and resilience that founded this Association of Hellenes, and we continue to marvel at their impact in the lives of our faithful and around the globe.”
