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Diplomatic engagements of Archbishop Elpidophoros

Overview

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has engaged in high-level diplomatic meetings in the United States addressing religious, social, and demographic issues. In late August, the Archbishop met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Raleigh Barnes to discuss religious freedoms and the security of Christian communities in the Middle East. In September, during the 81st UN General Assembly High-Level Week, the Archbishop met with Greek Minister of Social Cohesion and Family Domna Michailidou in Manhattan. Their discussions focused on addressing social challenges that transcend national borders, specifically regarding aging populations, social welfare, and family support. Key topics included elderly care, the integration of persons with disabilities, and support for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The parties agreed to maintain regular exchanges of information and best practices between Greece and the Greek-American community, citing the expertise of institutions such as St. Michael’s Home in Yonkers. Minister Michailidou also emphasized Greece’s long-term strategies to combat demographic decline and housing crises, including the ‘brain regain’ initiative and the National Action Plan for Demographics 2025-2035. Furthermore, the dialogue explored strengthening cooperation between Church and State to develop new structures for people with disabilities by combining the Church's social network with state resources. The Minister highlighted various Greek social protection initiatives, such as the ‘Spiti mou II’ housing program, childcare vouchers, and support for working mothers. During the same UN General Assembly period, the Archbishop and Minister Michailidou furthered discussions on combining Church social networks with state resources to support autism and elderly care. Additionally, the Archbishop joined Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides at the 75th anniversary dinner of the Federation of Cypriot Organizations of America in Queens.

Entities

Archbishop Elpidophoros · United Nations · Greek Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family · Domna Michailidou · Nikos Christodoulides

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Archbishop Elpidophoros and President Christodoulides address Cypriot diaspora in New York

    Archbishop Elpidophoros and President Nicos Christodoulides addressed the Federation of Cypriot Organizations of America in New York, emphasizing the diaspora's role in advocating for a just future for Cyprus.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Minister Michailidou discusses social welfare cooperation in New York

    Greek Minister Domna Michailidou met with Archbishop Elpidophoros in New York to discuss Church-State cooperation in social welfare and presented Greek social protection policies at the UN General Assembly.

  3. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Domna Michailidou meets Archbishop Elpidophoros in New York

    Greek Minister Domna Michailidou met with Archbishop Elpidophoros in New York to discuss social welfare, elderly care, and strategies to support families and encourage the return of the Greek diaspora.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Archbishop Elpidophoros meets U.S. State Department official

    Archbishop Elpidophoros met with U.S. official Raleigh Barnes to discuss religious freedoms, the reopening of Chalke Theological School, and the protection of Christian communities in the Middle East.

Sources

businessdaily.gr · cretaone.gr · dimokratia.gr · ekirikas.com · emvolos.gr · ertnews.gr · greeknewsusa.com · iefimerida.gr · in.gr · orthodoxia.info · portnet.gr · Reporter.gr · zougla.gr

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