View Larger Image Patriarchal Encyclical for Christmas 2016 This post was originally published on this siteWe praise and glorify the God in Trinity, who deemed us worthy once again this year to reach the great feast of the Nativity in the flesh of the Son and Word of God the Father in “little Bethlehem.” oia2016-12-19T19:30:05+00:00December 19th, 2016|Jurisdictions| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditTumblrPinterestVkEmail Related Posts When a Cup of Yogurt Becomes a Gift of Life: The Church That Crosses Oceans to Heal Wounded Hearts Gallery When a Cup of Yogurt Becomes a Gift of Life: The Church That Crosses Oceans to Heal Wounded Hearts Archbishop Elpidophoros welcomes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Gallery Archbishop Elpidophoros welcomes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Archons | Ecumenical Patriarch: ‘Through the Cross Come Life, Strength, and Virtue’ Gallery Archons | Ecumenical Patriarch: ‘Through the Cross Come Life, Strength, and Virtue’ A. Fantis School in Brooklyn, NY celebrates Greek Independence Day Gallery A. Fantis School in Brooklyn, NY celebrates Greek Independence Day Weaving and connecting: Reflections from Ionian Village Gallery Weaving and connecting: Reflections from Ionian Village