Archbishop Elpidophoros of America expresses his deep concern about the developments concerning the future of the Holy Monastery of St Catherine on Mount Sinai following the recent court decision of the Egyptian authorities that threatens to confiscate the property of the monastery and disrupt its sacred mission, he says.

The Athenagoras Human Rights Award 2024 was awarded to Iulia Navalnaya by Archbishop of America Elpidophoros, who in the past had criticized the tactics of the Patriarchate of Mashas, ​​which he has called to abandon fantasies and align with both the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the other Orthodox Churches.