Trump celebrates Greek Independence Day at the White House

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“Let this cross guide you as it once guided Constantine,” said Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America upon presenting President Trump with a holy cross at the White House on March 24, 2025. / Credit: Courtesy of the White House/Screenshot Seattle, Wash., Mar 25, 2025 / 12:15 pm (CNA). Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America kicked off this year’s Greek Independence Day event at the White…

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Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presented President Donald Trump with a Holy Cross and praised him as embodying "the values" of the Christian faith.

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The Archbishop was welcomed to the White House by the head of state yesterday for an event marking the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day—a celebration the White House has held every year since 1987.

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U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated Greek Independence Day at the White House on Monday (March 24). Trump was joined by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Watch the full event here.

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Greek Independence Day, on March 25, marks the beginning of the Greek revolt against Ottoman rule in 1821 and overlaps with the Feast of the Annunciation.