Archbishop Elpidophoros visited the Christmas “Tree of Hope” in Athens Square, Astoria today as a kick off to the Christmas Season.
The Archbishop of America remarked “Today we contribute to the spirit of Christmas. As Greeks, as Americans, as Orthodox and as Christians, we are proud to be a member of this society, and we know that we have much to contribute, to offer, to the American dream. God bless all and Merry Christmas.”