Ecumenical Patriarch met Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. During the meeting, the Archbishop informed the Ecumenical Patriarch of various issues related to his diocese.
The Ecumenical Patriarch congratulated the Archbishop on the positive outcome for the Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School Of Theology (HCHC) in Boston.
It is reminded Archbishop Elpidophoros of America departed for Constantinople yesterday, Saturday, March 13.
As announced by the Archdiocese of America, while at the Phanar, the Archbishop will hold various meetings and 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.