Archbishop Elpidophoros of America departed for Constantinople yesterday, Saturday, March 13. Throughout the course of his trip, the Archbishop will attend meetings at the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
While at the Phanar, the Archbishop will pay his respects at the tomb of his father.
On Saturday, March 20, the Archbishop will participate in the enthronement of the newly-elected Elder Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, and on Sunday, March 22, he will participate in the Patriarchal Liturgy commemorating the Sunday of Orthodoxy.
Upon his return, the Archbishop will preside over the Bicentennial celebrations commemorating the Greek Revolution of 1821.