President Joe Biden sent a letter to Elpidophoros, the Archbishop of the Americas on April 8, thanking him for his remarks he shared on Greek Independence Day and for offering the opening prayer to the White House’s Easter Celebration, which was virtual this year.
Biden said that “many across our nation and world are struggling right now, and at times like these we must lean on our faith and our families.
“I am grateful for your continued leadership, commitment and inspiration during these unprecedented times.
I would like to thank President @JoeBiden for his gracious letter. Indeed, I share the belief in “the resilience of the American people and the profound power of faith.” I do keep in my prayers our President and the American people. pic.twitter.com/kbj1onyx5F
— Elpidophoros (@Elpidophoros) April 14, 2021
Archbishop Elpidophoros Tweets to thank Biden for “gracious letter”
“You and I both know the resilience of the American people and the profound power of faith. After a long, dark year, we can show once again that there is nothing we cannot do if we do it together.
“I look forward to continuing our work in the future. God bless you. Please continue to keep me in your prayers.”
Archbishop Elpidophoros posted a photo of the President’s letter to his Twitter page, saying “I would like to thank President Joe Biden for his gracious letter. Indeed, I share the belief in the resilience of the American people and the profound power of faith. I do keep in my prayers our President and the American people.”
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