Archbishop of America: We can transform our parishes into true sanctuaries of healing | Orthodox Times (en)

Archbishop of America: We can transform our parishes into true sanctuaries of healing | Orthodox Times (en)

In a video announcement marking the beginning of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America called for an Archdiocesan-wide observance throughout October to confront the spiritual and physical affliction of addiction. He stressed that many in our parish communities suffer in silence, burdened by the shame and stigma that too often accompany this disease. During his address, Archbishop Elpidophoros introduced th…