Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Becomes a US Citizen

Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Becomes a US Citizen

Archbishop Elpidoforos. Credit: Dimitris Panagos / AMNA Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of the United States, has officially become a US citizen, marking a significant milestone in his personal and spiritual journey. Photos shared online showed the archbishop participating in a citizenship oath ceremony, where he recited the Oath of Allegiance, the defining act that completes the naturalization process.…

Turkish Citizen Elpidophoros Got Naturalized in the U.S! But Is He A Greek Citizen?

ΕΑΝ ΠΡΟΤΙΜΑΤΕ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ ΠΑΤΗΣΤΕ ΤΗ ΣΗΜΑΙΑ ΣΤΟ ΚΑΤΩ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΘΟΝΗΣ He is a Turkish and U.S. citizen; there is no evidence that he holds Greek citizenship, although having all three would be entirely legal. By Nick Stamatakis As AB Elpidophoros received his American citizenship today—while everyone knows he already holds Turkish citizenship—the central question echoing […]

A 'gift from above': Archbishop Elpidophoros becomes a US citizen

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the spiritual head of the Greek Orthodox Church in the United States, has officially become a naturalised American citizen. Photographs shared online show the Archbishop participating in a citizenship oath ceremony – the final step in the naturalisation process, during which applicants swear allegiance to the US Constitution and renounce prior national loyalties. In a statement following the cerem…

Archbishop Elpidophoros becomes US citizen

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, head of the Greek Orthodox Church in the United States, has become a naturalized American citizen.

Archbishop of America: I thank this great nation for granting me the honor of becoming an American citizen | Orthodox Times (en)

On this momentous occasion, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America joyfully shared a personal milestone with the faithful and the wider community. Six years after his arrival to lead the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Archbishop has officially become a U.S. citizen. In a heartfelt message, he reflects on the blessings of this new chapter, expresses deep gratitude to the nation that has embraced him, and reaffirms his commitment to serve …