Astoria, New York, February 11, 2025
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A new abbot for the St. Irene Chrysovalantou Monastery in Astoria, New York, was ceremonially enthroned on Sunday, February 10.
The previous abbot, Bishop Hierotheos of Efkarpia, 
Reposed in the Lord: Bishop Antonije of Moravica (Serbian) and Bishop Hierotheos of Efkarpia (Constantinople)Two hierarchs of the Orthodox Church reposed in the Lord yesterday, March 11.
“>reposed in the Lord on March 11, 2024, after several years of service as head of the monastery. Though located in New York, the monastery is stavropegial, meaning it is directly under the omophorion of Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.
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The new abbot is Archimandrite Meletios, who was enthroned by Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, the monastery reports.
Archbishop Elpidophoros and other hierarchs of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America were present, as well as His Grace Bishop Irinej of the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Eastern America. The church was filled with parishioners and pilgrims.
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“The enthronement of Archimandrite Meletios marks a new spiritual era for the Holy Monastery, which has historically functioned as a beacon of faith and prayer for the Greek-American community.”
The new abbot expressed his gratitude to Pat. Bartholomew, Abp. Nikitas, Abp. Elpidophoros, and all the clergy and laity who were present for his enthronement.
A monastic meal followed in the monastery reception hall.
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