TheLeader VOLUME XXVI ISSUE2 Spring2025 - Flipbook - Page 28
Greek Independence Day Observed
President Donald Trump and
Archbishop Elpidophoros hold
up Proclamation to officially
recognize March 25, 2025,
as the anniversary of Greek
Independence Day.
Photoź˛‰ Orthodox Observer/
Brittainy Newman.
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