Archbishop Elpidophoros is the current Archbishop of America for the Greek Orthodox Church. He was born on July 14, 1967, in Istanbul, Turkey, and was educated at the University of Athens and Harvard University. He was ordained a bishop in 2019 and has since focused on fostering unity within the Orthodox community and addressing contemporary social issues. As a leader, Archbishop Elpidophoros emphasizes the importance of faith, education, and community service. He actively engages with various interfaith dialogues and promotes the values of the Orthodox Christian tradition. His leadership aims to strengthen the presence of the Greek Orthodox Church in America.