NEW YORK – GNUSA
PASOK-Movement for Change (KINAL) leader Nikos Androulakis was welcomed by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the GOA headquarters in New York City on March 27.
Androulakis arrived late yesterday [3/26] evening in New York in order to participate as an honored guest in the celebration of the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence that culminates with a Grand Parade on NYC’s Fifth Avenue on March 30.
Congratulating the Archbishop for his humanitarian work and particularly for raising the need for a just solution to the Cyprus issue with the new President of the United States, Androulakis stated that “it is a critical issue for our nation, and we must all work hard for a sustainable solution, with respect to the resolutions of the United Nations”.
“We will always stand by your side, as Orthodoxy has always been and will continue to be the pillar of unity for the Greek diaspora. The heart of Hellenism beats here, and I am delighted that we will spend these days together”, Androulakis added.
On his part, Archbishop Elpidophoros said that he was deeply moved to welcome “the leader of a historical movement, a party that has played a significant role in our homeland’s political landscape”.
He also expressed confidence that as party leader, Androulakis is “a worthy successor of his predecessors and will play a key role in promoting our national issues”. «Please know that the Greek diaspora, Orthodoxy, the Archdiocese—we all stand with the Greek people and our homeland. A message that resonates with all of us here in America and throughout the diaspora is unity, which is guarantee for the successful promotion of our national issues”.
