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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Centennial Pilgrims and His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, made their way to the Holy Land after paying respects to the Mother Church at the Phanar.
New York – In a moving ceremony on the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas, the Church and National Shrine that bears his name celebrated its official opening today and the start of its full liturgical and parochial life for the first time in over two decades.
The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas, in the center of Manhattan, was destroyed during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack at the World Trade Center, in New York. The iconic shrine reopened yesterday and it is not only one of the most important Greek Orthodox churches in America but also a cenotaph for the 3,000 souls lost on that day at the World Trade Center. Hellenic Daily News was there since day one with the man behind the ambitious and colossal project of Saint Nicholas' restoration and iconography, Lou Katsos.
NEW YORK, NY— St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine was consecrated on Monday, July 4, in New York City. The original church, founded in 1916 on nearby Cedar Street in lower Manhattan, was destroyed in the aftermath of the attacks on 11th September.
Due to the large number of visitors in Hagia Sophia, the caretakers decided to wash the floors with a special machine. This is causing destruction to the ancient floors, reports CNN Greece, citing Turkey’s Cumhuriyet News.
The Consecration Service of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine will be on Monday, July 4.
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the Flag Raising Ceremony at Bowling Green in New York, yesterday June 3, 2022. Read his inspiring remarks.
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On Monday, May 9, 2022, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. They discussed the importance of interfaith dialogue and cooperation, especially in light of the current developments in the Middle East and the invasion of Ukraine.
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