Elpidophoros of America Opens the Republican National Convention with Invocation
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Opens the Republican National Convention with Invocation.
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America delivered the invocation at the 2024 Republican National Convention held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, today, Monday, July 15, 2024. After receiving a warm welcome, His Eminence prayed that our “Almighty and Eternal God…Look down now upon this gathering of our Nation’s political leaders, and grant them illumined hearts and minds, as they strive to serve their fellow citizens through this Republican National Convention.” He continued, praying that the Republican nominee, President Trump, as well as his advisors and councilors, be granted “wisdom, grace, and the spirit of service” (full text here).
The Convention follows the tragic events taking place Saturday, June 13 where a perpetrator attempted to assassinate the former President, injuring some and taking the life of bystander Corey Comperatore. Archbishop Elpidophoros offered, “heartfelt prayers for the speedy recovery of President Trump and the victims of this most tragic shooting.”
His Eminence’s invocation at the Republican National Convention today continues the long-standing, traditional invitation for the Archbishop of America to give an invocation at both Republican and Democratic party conventions prior to the presidential election.
