New Frequently Asked Questions have been added to the GOA Charter website (charter.goarch.org/faq), an interactive site dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and up-to-date information regarding the proposed revisions to the GOA Charter.
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Discussions on the revision of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese’s Charter continued on Thursday, August 3, as His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America held virtual forums with clergy from the Metropolises of Pittsburgh and Denver.
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Today, July 7, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America met with the Metropolis of Chicago Clergy Syndesmos for an open forum on the proposed revisions to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's Charter. His Eminence has also recently held virtual meetings with clergy from the Archdiocesan District and the Metropolises of Boston, New Jersey, and Detroit.
Read MoreI would like to thank all of you for coming today, and for the gracious and fraternal welcome by His Eminence. This Syndesmos gathering has one significant purpose: to present to you my thoughts on the process leading to a revised Charter, and for you to ask questions in a free and open forum of dialogue. In the sanctity of our spiritual relationship – as brothers committed to the Church – I am hopeful that our dialogue and discussion can lead us to a sense of solidarity. I will make my introductory remarks from a text, as I wish to be very precise and not misunderstood.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, July 5, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America met virtually with clergy from the Metropolis of Detroit for an open dialogue about the proposed revisions to the Charter of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. This is the fourth meeting of its kind following last month’s virtual sessions with clergy from the Archdiocesan District and the Metropolises of Boston and New Jersey
Read MoreΟ Σεβ. Αρχιεπίσκοπος κ. Ελπιδοφόρος προήδρευσε σήμερα της Ιεράς Επαρχιακής Συνόδου που συνήλθε σε έκτακτη συνεδρίαση μέσω τηλεδιάσκεψης.
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Reverend Protopresbyter James C. Moulketis, former Vicar of the Northern Region of the Metropolis of New Jersey and former Chair of the Archdiocesan Presbyters Council, discusses the importance of moving beyond our borders to restore togetherness and unity in our Church.
Read MoreHis Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America participated in the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. His Eminence had the opportunity to brief the participants on the ongoing developments regarding the proposed revision of the Charter of the Archdiocese.
Read MoreYesterday, June 20, and today, June 21, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America held the first of a series of virtual meetings with esteemed clergy from the Archdiocesan District, the Metropolis of Boston, and the Metropolis of New Jersey for the purpose of further exploring the proposed revisions to the Charter of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese together.
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The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) announces the launch of a dedicated website (charter.goarch.org) aimed at providing comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate information concerning the proposed revision of the Archdiocese’s Charter.
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Ο Σεβ. Αρχιεπίσκοπος κ. Ελπιδοφόρος προήδρευσε σήμερα της Ιεράς Επαρχιακής Συνόδου που συνήλθε σε έκτακτη συνεδρίαση μέσω τηλεδιάσκεψης για να θεωρήσει τρέχοντα ζητήματα που αφορούν τη ζωή της Εκκλησίας.
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Ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρος, ως μέλος της Αγίας και Ιεράς Συνόδου του Οικουμενικού Πατριαρχείου, συμμετείχε στις εργασίες της Συνόδου στις 29 και 30 Μαΐου, υπό την προεδρεία του Παναγιωτάτου Οικουμενικού Πατριάρχου κ.κ. Βαρθολομαίου. Κατά τις συνεδριάσεις αυτές πάρθηκαν σημαντικές αποφάσεις για την Ιερά Αρχιεπισκοπή Αμερικής.
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Ο Σεβ. Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρος επέστρεψε στις ΗΠΑ μετά την ολοκλήρωση μιας πολύ παραγωγικής και επιτυχημένης συνάντησης στο Οικουμενικό Πατριαρχείο της Κωνσταντινούπολης.
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As announced by the Ecumenical Patriarchate during today's meeting of the Holy and Sacred Synod, His All-Holiness designated as members of the Joint Committee on the Charter of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, on behalf of the Ecumenical Patriarchate,
Read MoreThis week, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate lifted the suspension of the Charter of the Archdiocese. The charter was initially placed in abeyance, by the decision of the Holy and Sacred Synod on October 8, 2020, for the purpose of developing a new charter for the Archdiocese
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New York—On Thursday, April 14, 2022, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America convened a regular meeting of the Holy Eparchial Synod. The meeting was held virtually.
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