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Archbishop Elpidophoros to join prayer for new US administration

Archbishop Elpidophoros to join prayer for new US administration

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has been invited to join the customary prayer held the day after a new US president is inaugurated, which is scheduled to take place, virtually, on Thursday, at 10 a.m. local time at Washington National Cathedral.

“This venerable tradition is a concrete example of how we can unite as Nation,” the Greek-Orthodox archbishop said of the event, which will be attended by then-President Joe Biden and will be streamed online.

“It is a distinct honor to join with other faith leaders from around the country and pray to our Merciful and Loving God for our new President and Vice President,” he said in a press release on Tuesday.

“In joining our intercessions with other Americans of different beliefs and customs, we affirm the essential nature of our American Democracy as a place of freedom of conscience and faith,” Elpidophoros added.

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