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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is currently in Buenos Aires representing His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the 30th Anniversary celebrations of the Holy Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Buenos Aires and Exarchate of All South America.
The celebratory events include a reception hosted by the Greek Embassy in Argentina on Friday, November 13, 2026, and a visit to His Excellency Efstathios Paizis-Paradellis, Ambassador of Greece to the Argentine Republic, followed by a Greek food festival at the Hellenic Community. On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Blessing of the Waters and Inauguration of the renovated Archdiocesan headquarters will be held. Yesterday, Thursday, guest enjoyed the official presentation of the first Spanish catechetical book for children, ARKOU. Archbishop Elpidophoros offered remarks and presented a gift to the author, Ms. Merula Yordanes, in recognition of her valuable contribution and support of the Metropolis’s catechetical initiatives throughout South America.
The anniversary events culminate on Sunday, November 15 with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Iosif of Buenos Aires and South America. On this occasion, Metropolitan Iosif will present Mrs. Aggeliki Fragkou with a special distinction in recognition of her generous and longstanding support of the Holy Metropolis. Mrs. Fragkou is Chairwoman and CEO of Navios Maritime Holdings Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Navios Maritime Partners L.P. (NYSE: NMM), an affiliated limited partnership. Ms. Frangou is also the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Navios South American Logistics Inc.
A closing banquet will follow the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at Centro Naval.
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