The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, under the presidency of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, has called upon the faithful to observe a national day of mourning on July 24, the day when Hagia Sophia will be open for Muslim prayers. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America issued a special encyclical … Continue reading Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America designates July 24 as a day of mourning