Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Divine Liturgy today together with Bishop Nikiforos of Amori at the historic Church of Saint Demetrios the Myrhh-Streamer.
A reception at the Christian Youth Shelter followed the service.
The pilgrimage group now embarks on a three-day journey to Mount Athos, stopping first at the Skete of Saint Anne in Karyes, a monastic community of the Great Lavra Monastery, where the Abbot shared the history of the community with them.