We wish you all a merry and wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year! Below, we have Greek and English translations of the “Archiepiscopal Encyclical on the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord” from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. Firstly, we have a special introduction from Archimandrite Nektarios Papazafiropoulos (Chancellor, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese):
Dear Reverend Fathers,
I hope and pray that you are all well. On behalf of His Eminence, I would like to share with you the 2022 Archiepiscopal Encyclical for Christmas! Please note that this is to be read in your respective parishes on both Saturday December 24th and Sunday December 25th, during the Divine Services. You will find both documents embedded in this email below in both English and Greek.
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year! May the Lord continue to abundantly bless you, your families, and your service in His Church!
Conveying to you the paternal blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, I remain,
Archimandrite Nektarios Papazafiropoulos
Chancellor
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese