His academic publications include: In 1994, he was ordained deacon at the Patriarchal Church of St. George in the Phanar in Istanbul and was appointed as the Codecographer of the Holy and Sacred Synod.

[11] On 9 July 2022, Elpidophoros baptized the children of a gay couple, causing significant controversy, and prompting the Greek Holy Synod to send a letter protesting his actions to Patriarch Bartholomew.

In remarks following the march he said: "I came here to Brooklyn today in order to stand in solidarity with my fellow sisters and brothers whose rights have been sorely abused.

And so, I will continue to stand in the breach together with all those who are committed to preserving peace, justice, and equality for every citizen of goodwill, regardless of their race, religion, gender or ethnic origin.

"[14] In early July 2020, the Turkish Council of State annulled the Cabinet's 1934 decision to convert Hagia Sophia to a museum and revoked the monument's status, and a subsequent decree by Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ordered the reclassification of Hagia Sophia as a mosque.

In view of tomorrow’s day of mourning, we persevere in prayer but also bring our struggle to the highest levels of government for action and consideration.

"[18] While the archbishop was meeting with the president, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by unanimous consent, an amendment offered by Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) objecting to Turkey's seizure of the Great Church of Holy Wisdom.

The Titus amendment to HR 7608 - which was cosponsored by Congressmen Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), John Sarbanes (D-MD), Chris Pappas (D-NH), David Cicilline (D-RI), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) - calls on the State Department to "denounce Turkey for taking formal action to change the status of Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site spiritually significant to people of many faiths and backgrounds, from a museum to a mosque; and to engage with Turkey for the purpose of returning its status to a museum so as to welcome people of all faiths and those who have marveled at its architectural and artistic splendor.

Grant unto the nominee president Donald J. Trump and to his advisors and counsellors wisdom, grace and the spirit of beauty - that they may embrace all Americans' needs, shining the light of good government upon the venerable institutions of the world's best hope for everyone's life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.

Grant unto the delegates the powerful recognition of purpose, to bear witness to divine providence which has shielded this great land through the centuries and drives us to a more perfect union with one another, ever building on the labors of those pioneers of patriotism who went before us.

Preserve, protect and defend the servicemen and women who daily safeguard our freedoms so that in prosperity and tranquility we can worship You - the creator, redeemer and sanctifier of the universe and be the blessed people whose God is the Lord.

Grant unto the delegates to engage with their fellow citizens in a spirit of joy and unity, always seeking the best for our country.

For he has given a lifetime of service and of sacrifice to the American people and has stood with nobility and integrity up upon the international stage to lead in the best traditions of the United States.