Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits the HCHC Libraries

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America paid a special visit to the Libraries of Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC) this Friday. During his time there, His Eminence toured the Archbishop Iakovos Library, the Cotsidas-Tonna Library, and the Archives, Special Collections, and Rare Book Library, becoming acquainted with the breadth of collections and scholarly resources held by the institution.

He met with Director of Libraries Menios Papadimitriou, Assistant Director Hilary Rogler, professional librarians, and student workers, reviewing the collections together and discussing the current projects of the library system. The Archbishop also spoke with students about their experiences using the libraries and the essential role these resources play in both their academic and spiritual formation.

In closing his visit, His Eminence congratulated the library leadership and staff on their dedicated work and entrusted them with the continued responsibility of stewardship, preservation, and expansion of the collections, underscoring their importance for future generations. The post closes with gratitude expressed to the Archbishop for his visit, his encouragement, and his ongoing commitment to preserving the intellectual, historical, and spiritual heritage entrusted to HCHC.

No discussion followed the announcement, so the card reflects the announcement itself: a pastoral visit highlighting the place of the library not merely as a repository of books, but as a living resource for the formation of future clergy and scholars of the Church, and the archbishop's personal interest in the people who maintain and use these collections daily.