On January 21, 2025, one day after his inauguration, President Donald Trump welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America before the National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
The service, which has been a longstanding tradition since George Washington's presidency, saw the participation of President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and various other political leaders. This interfaith event, marking the inauguration, brings together a diverse group of spiritual leaders to offer prayers of thanksgiving and guidance for the nation.
During the service, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a sermon while the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Contemporary Ensemble, and special guest musicians provided the music. The gathering served as a moment for political and religious figures to come together, seeking unity, healing, and wisdom for the country's future.
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