On April 4, 2025, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Service of the Akathist Hymn at the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton, New York.
In his remarks His Eminence addressed Father Alexander Karloutsos, Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne, and shepherd of the Southampton parish.
He noted Fr. Alex and Presvytera Xanthi’s undying commitment to their flock, and wished him a very Happy Birthday, in advance of Fr. Alex’s 80th birthday celebration, planned for April 5th.
Blessing Fr. Alex, His Eminence prayed that “the Good Lord, the Son of the Virgin who is honored so magnificently in this Parish, grant you many years of health, happiness, and spiritual prosperity, and grant that we may all complete the course of the fast, and arrive in joy at the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, through her holy intercessions.”
Photos: Orthodox Observer/Dimitrios Panagos
