The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with its headquarters located in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, The mission of the Archdiocese is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox Christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the Church in the United States of America according to the Orthodox Christian faith and tradition.
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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros (Lambriniadis) of America was born in 1967 in Bakirköy, Istanbul.
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George N. Boulukos EOCS Scholarships for Orthodox Christian Scouts
George N. Boulukos EOCS Scholarships for Orthodox Christian Scouts
The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting (EOCS) offers two $1000 scholarships each year. We select applicants who strongly demonstrate love of God and their Orthodox Christian Faith, as shown by their involvement and achievements in church, scouting, school, and community, as well as in a short, written statement. See our Scholarship page and online application for full details. For any questions, contact Dr. M. Kotsonis, Scholarship Committee Chair, [email protected]. Awards are contingent upon acceptance to an accredited 4-year college or university. Applications are due March 15.
Eligibility
– Senior in high school
– Communicant of an Orthodox Christian jurisdiction recognized by the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA
– Registered active member of an EOCS-recognized program: Scouting America (Scouts BSA, Exploring, Sea Scouting, Venturing), Girl Scouts of the USA, Camp Fire, Trail Life USA, and American Heritage Girls
– Earned the highest award of their Scouting program (e.g., Eagle, Gold, etc.)
– Recipient of the EOCS Alpha Omega Award 
 
 
George N. Boulukos EOCS Scholarships for Orthodox Christian Scouts
The West You Want: Wyoming Winds and Welcomes for Archbishop Elpidophoros
Archbishop Elpidophoros Remarks at Luncheon Reception, February 2, 2025, Cheyenne, WY
Homily at the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Hypapantē
Wyoming Celebrates Historic Visit of First Archbishop in Five Decades
Homily at the Great Vespers of the Hypapantē
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER: A Theological Conversation on his Life and Legacy February 27, 2025 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Scholarships from PeopleCert to students from Constantinople, Imbros and Tenedos, for Postgraduate and Doctoral Studies
Archbishop Elpidophoros Homily at the Divine Liturgy for Greek Letters, January 30, 2025, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral in New York
NYC Greek-American Day Schools Celebrate the Feast of the Three Hierarchs and Greek Letters Day
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