Hopeful: The contribution of Greeks in every corner of New York is distinct

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 the 100th anniversary from the founding of the most prominent province of our Ecumenical Patriarchate, said Archbishop of America Hopeful to 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, in general, the Greek community, the reception given by Eric Adams for the 201st anniversary of national polygenesis at his official residence in Manhattan.

Archbishop Elpidoforos, after initially offering a prayer, underlined in his greeting that “We Greeks have always been and are an important part of the New York web for many generations from the first immigrants who arrived in the country under the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, through the gates of Ellis Island, to the astonishing body of businessmen who have offers so much to New York social life on all levels. “

“New York,” he stressed, “is a wonderful mosaic of cultures, customs, traditions, stories, heritages and religious beliefs from around the world, with the contribution of Greeks being distinct in every corner. With the most emblematic him Church of Agios Nikolaos at Point Zero, the national pilgrimage to be worshiped on July 4, US Independence Day. “

For his part, the mayor of New York stated that he is always by the side of the Greek community and stressed that he does not look 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 Evzoni of the Presidential Guard will be celebrated the day of Greek independence, but also the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Archdiocese of America.