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His Eminence , Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros ( Lambriniadis ) of America , Most Honorable Exarch of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans , is the eighth Archbishop of America elected since the establishment of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in 1922 . On May 11 , 2019 , he was elected Archbishop of America by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and was enthroned at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City on June 22 of the same year .
Katie Shaw
Katie Shaw lends her joyful attitude and passionate spirit to the pro-life cause in many ways . She also has Down syndrome and credits her parents for giving her a chance at life . Katie has dedicated her life to advocating for the lives of others , articulating the need for protections of the most vulnerable unborn , including those with Down syndrome . In January of 2016 , Katie testified to the Indiana Health and Provider Services Committee , voicing support for then Senate Bill 313 , which was later signed into law and prohibited Indiana abortions solely based on gender or disability . Although the bill was ruled unconstitutional , Katie remains a relentless voice for the unborn , especially those who are disabled .
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