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The Archbishop, Trump, and the Salivary Glands

Published March 29, 2026, 07:23
The Archbishop, Trump, and the Salivary Glands

Archbishop of America, Elpidophoros, sparked criticism for a prayer he offered to Donald Trump during a Greek Independence Day ceremony at the White House. The prayer included wishes for Trump's triumph over "satanic enemies" and prosperity for the citizens. The author comments on Elpidophoros's subservience and emphasizes that the visit of the American Greeks to the White House was intended to honor the Greek anniversary and not to "test the salivary glands" of Elpidophoros. The criticism focuses on the perception that Elpidophoros overstepped the bounds of diplomacy and his religious position.