Reportage από την επίσκεψη Ελπιδοφόρου

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— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 28, 2024

Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής @Elpidophoros: «Στη δική μας Εκκλησία δεν θεωρούμε ότι υπάρχει κάποιο κώλυμα για ένα παιδί οποιαδήποτε προέλευσης» Συνέντευξη στα @ta_nea : https://t.co/oNEA5mVy6d pic.twitter.com/WLf3HPoAQZ

— GOARCH Press Office (@GOARCH_Press) January 27, 2024

Honored to visit H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Ms Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou, to voice the gratitude of all Greek-Americans for sending the Presidential Guard to the March 25th Parade every year. We shared our commitment to strong bonds between Greece & the Diaspora. pic.twitter.com/QzvwClz6VL

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 25, 2024

Paying my respects to His Beatitude Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece is a personal pleasure and a distinct privilege, inasmuch as I bear the greetings and respects of the entire Greek-American community for this most honorable servant of God. pic.twitter.com/3X2gL2Rzrq

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 25, 2024

It’s always a joy to meet with Governor @Tzitzikostas, a staunch supporter of our Ecumenical Patriarchate with strong ties to our Church and Omogeneia. I congratulated him on his reelection and invited him to join us for the upcoming Greek Independence Day Parade in New York. pic.twitter.com/cX7BMLKUx0

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 24, 2024

Υποδέχθηκα σήμερα στην Περιφέρεια Κεντρικής Μακεδονίας τον Αρχιεπίσκοπο Αμερικής κ.κ. Ελπιδοφόρο. Έναν Ιεράρχη που επιτελεί σπουδαίο έργο στην άλλη πλευρά του Ατλαντικού, κρατώντας σταθερά το τιμόνι της Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας στην Αμερική και την ομογένειά μας ενωμένη. pic.twitter.com/tseW5SuvE2

— Apostolos Tzitzikostas (@tzitzikostas) January 24, 2024

While visiting Deputy Minister Konstantinidis, I reflected on my deep personal ties to Thessaloniki from my student years. As I lead a Greek American delegation, I do believe that our community will appreciate discovering Northern Greece's rich Byzantine heritage. pic.twitter.com/8Qy3fRoVue

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 24, 2024

Pleased to present my book on #Ukraine to the Turkish Consul General Serkan Gedik in Thessaloniki, the very city from where the brothers, Cyril and Methodios, emerged to bring the Gospel to the Slavs. pic.twitter.com/I4B1f6XZQG

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 24, 2024

We bring home blessings from our Pilgrimage to Mount Athos in order to share with others spiritual fruits that only the Garden of the Panagia can offer. pic.twitter.com/WLIFabegi1

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 23, 2024

Delighted to visit @USConsulateThes and Consul General Jerrier Ismail. At the end of our fruitful discussion, I presented to him my book on #Ukraine, highlighting the Ecumenical Patriarch’s wisdom in granting autocephaly to its Orthodox Church. pic.twitter.com/40lawPEnXT

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 23, 2024

#CGIsmail: Honored to meet His Eminence @Elpidophoros of America in Thessaloniki. Our discussion highlighted the strong bonds between the United States and Greece, rooted in our mutual respect for all and shared values. Our meeting today reinforced the bonds of unity, humanity,… pic.twitter.com/R4lkN2PMGd

— US Consulate Thess (@USConsulateThes) January 23, 2024

During the heartfelt reception at the Holy Monastery of Simonos Petra, I seized the opportunity to reiterate the unwavering faithfulness of the Greek-American community. Their love and reverence for Mount Athos are profound. pic.twitter.com/Bc1MLbEyik

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 21, 2024

We arrive at the Monastery of Philotheou, where righteous Elder Ephraim once presided in in love and faith. Our pilgrimage unites the great monastic traditions of Holy Athos and America, where the Elder planted ancient roots in new cultural soil to yield fresh spiritual wine. pic.twitter.com/SZu4PCHMha

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 20, 2024

Φτάσαμε στην Ι. Μ. Φιλοθέου, όπου κάποτε προεξήρχε, διαπνεόμενος από αγάπη πίστη ο Γέροντας Εφραίμ. Το προσκύνημα ενώνει τις μεγάλες μοναστικές παραδόσεις του Αγίου Όρους και της Αμερικής, εκεί όπου ο Γέροντας έσπειρε τις Ορθόδοξες παραδόσεις μας σε νέο πολιτισμικό έδαφος. pic.twitter.com/XPDmT42YZd

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 20, 2024

We celebrated the Feast of Theophany at the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos. pic.twitter.com/Q4HQ8OoYdR

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 20, 2024

Surrounded by the serene beauty of the “Garden of the Panagia,” we celebrated the Feast of Theophany with our brothers on Mount Athos. May the Waters of Sanctification imbue the whole world with peace and blessing. pic.twitter.com/rRQPSeqt0E

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 19, 2024

Στο Περιβόλι της Παναγίας, περιτριγυρισμένοι από τη γαλήνια ομορφιά του, τιμήσαμε την εορτή των Θεοφανίων μαζί με τους αγιορείτες αδελφούς μας. Είθε τα ύδατα του Αγιασμού να φωτίσουν όλο τον κόσμο με ειρήνη και ευλογία. pic.twitter.com/lJo9Y6yjGu

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 19, 2024

Our pilgrimage to Mount Athos began yesterday with a reception at the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos. / Day 1 of our pilgrimage to Athos. We have been welcomed at the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos. pic.twitter.com/r0DyWT4SR0

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) 19 Ιανουαρίου 2024

We begin this holy pilgrimage to Mount Athos with a profound sense of awe and joy, welcomed by Elder Alexios, the Αbbot of the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos. May our pilgrimage be blessed! pic.twitter.com/texnknTkoT

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) 18 Ιανουαρίου 2024

Mε συγκίνηση και χαρά ξεκινάμε το ιερό προσκύνημά μας στο Άγιον Όρος από την Ι. Μονή Ξενοφώντος, όπου μας υποδέχθηκε ο Ηγούμενος Αρχιμανδρίτης Αλέξιος. Ας είναι ευλογημένο το προσκύνημα μας! pic.twitter.com/qLli6baaeU

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) January 18, 2024

A great joy to receive His Excellency Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. We spoke about the struggle of the Ukrainian people against the brutal Russian invasion. In @GOARCH we pray for peace and justice to prevail in Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/DXWdKmWma4

— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) December 23, 2023