Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey Celebrated St. John Chrysostom Nov. 13

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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey Celebrated St. John Chrysostom Nov. 13

November 18, 2021

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey in Westfield celebrated the feast day of St. John Chrysostom, the Metropolis’ Patron Saint with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia. (Photo: Steve Lambrou)

WESTFIELD, NJ – On November 13, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey in Westfield celebrated the feast day of St. John Chrysostom, the Metropolis’ Patron Saint. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America along with His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Media attended the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Archimandrite Christoforos Oikonomidis, the Chancellor of the Metropolis of New Jersey.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey in Westfield celebrating the feast day of St. John Chrysostom, the Metropolis’ Patron Saint. Photo: Steve Lambrou

At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros swore in the Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos Board. Following a luncheon, the Metropolis Philoptochos Board held its meeting to choose the officers of the Executive Board. The following were elected to the Executive Board: President Eleni Constantinides, First Vice President Alexis Limberakis, Second Vice President Stella Wacker, Treasurer Diane Saffos, Assistant Treasurer Pattie Karounos, Corresponding Secretary Elaine Sackleh, and Recording Secretary Thea Portelos.

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey in Westfield celebrated the feast day of St. John Chrysostom, the Metropolis’ Patron Saint with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia. Photo: Steve Lambrou

The Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos Executive Board was sworn in by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. Photo: Steve Lambrou

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Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey Celebrated St. John Chrysostom Nov. 13

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