The deepest thanks and the unceasing appreciation of the Archdiocese of America for the recognition of the Greek heritage, especially at this time of celebration of their anniversary 100 years since the founding of the most prominent province of our Ecumenical Patriarchate, The Archbishop of America expressed hope for the mayor of New York Eric Adams.
The Archbishop of America attended yesterday together with representatives of the Greek-American and Cypriot-American communities and, generally, of the Greek community at the reception given by Eric Adams for the 201st anniversary of national polygenesis at his official residence in Manhattan.
Archbishop Elpidoforos, after initially reciting a prayer, underlined in his greeting that "Greeks have always been and are an important part of the New York web for many generations of the first immigrants to arrive in the country under the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, through the gates of Ellis Island, to the astonishing total of entrepreneurs who have contributed so much to New York's social life at all levels. ".
"New York", he stressed, "It's a wonderful mosaic of cultures, custom, deliveries, stories, heritages and religious beliefs from around the world, with the contribution of the Greeks being distinct in every corner of it. The most emblematic is the Holy Temple of Agios Nikolaos at Point Zero, the national pilgrimage to be worshiped on July 4, US Independence Day ".
From his side, The mayor of New York stated that he is always by the side of the Greek Diaspora and stressed that he is looking forward to taking part in the big parade on June 5., on 5th Avenue in New York, in which with the participation of the procession of the Evzoni of the Presidential Guard the day of the Greek independence will be celebrated, but also the 100 years since the founding of the Archdiocese of America.