Parishioners, families, clergy, and friends of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey are invited to gather in Tenafly on Saturday, November 7, 2026, to welcome Metropolitan Athenagoras at his enthronement.
The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Theologian, followed immediately by an open reception for all.
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, who has served as locum tenens of the Metropolis, has extended the invitation. Those planning to attend are asked to register in advance.
Athenagoras was elected Metropolitan of New Jersey on October 1 by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The enthronement marks his formal installation in the metropolitan see.
The weekend will continue on Sunday, November 8, when Athenagoras is scheduled to celebrate his first Divine Liturgy at the cathedral as Metropolitan of New Jersey, according to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Enthronement Details
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Location: Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint John the Theologian
- Address: 353 E. Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670
- Reception: Open to all, immediately following the ceremony
- Registration: Complete the online registration form
Please confirm event details with the organizers before attending, as dates, times, locations, and registration information may change.