Yesterday, September 3, 2024, the Ecumenical Patriarchate issued a resolute announcement condemning the illegal actions of the Russian Orthodox Church. This condemnation comes in response to a heartfelt letter from His Beatitude, Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa, dated August 31st, 2024.

On September 12, 2024 at 6pm, the Telos Center Boston and Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cambridge, Masschusetts will host the service of Great Vespers for the Forefeast of the Holy Cross, welcoming new students and young adults to the Boston area.

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Ministry and the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries invite all couples to participate in the upcoming Eight Dates marriage program.

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Orthodox Parish Leadership (OPL) Ministry continues this year’s special webinar series that provides overviews of the coordinated and integrated OPL offerings to assist parishes.

FOCUS North America announces the appointment of Wadeed Fakhoury as the new Director of its national program, Youth Equipped to Serve (YES).

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Department of Greek Education is thrilled to announce that our successful free online Greek language course for adults is returning in 2024!

On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific), the Missions and Evangelism Ministry for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco will host an online presentation, “How to Start an Evangelism Team at Your Parish.” All are welcome! 

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Ministry presents Fall Into Fun Senior Resort Camp for adults aged 50 or better!

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will present a Young Adult Fall Retreat from Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA. Join with other Orthodox young adults from throughout the west for a weekend of fellowship, prayer and inspiring presentations.

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago and Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church present the second annual Synaxis of Orthodox Women Byzantine Cantors, entitled "Synaxis and Praxis: Services, Presentations, Panel Discussion, and Conversations on Practical Matters of the Psaltic Art (Byzantine Chant)."

In Istanbul, Türkiye, the Holy Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne continued today, September 2, 2024.

Tonight, September 1, 2024, the Commencement of the Holy Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne took place in Istanbul, Türkiye. As the Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne gathered at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, they appreciated the company of their fellow clergymen, making new connections, reuniting with seminary classmates, and engaging in spirited conversation. 

This morning, September 1, 2024, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Divine Liturgy of the Feast of the New Indiction at the Venerable Patriarchal Church of St. George in Phanar, Istanbul, Türkiye. After offering a blessing over the upcoming year, His All-Holiness signed the Act of the New Indiction, officially signifying the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America signed alongside His All-Holiness, as did all present Hierarchs of the Ecumenical Throne.

Among over one hundred hierarchs, monastics, and clergy, on August 31, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the Festal Great Vespers for the Feast of the New Indiction, which His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over at the Cathedral of the Presentation of the Theotokos in Stavrodromi, Istanbul, Türkiye.

This morning, August 31, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church of St. George, located in the Phanar district of Istanbul, Türkiye. His Eminence ordained Patriarchal Deacon Kallinikos Chasapis to the priesthood during the service.

Along an aptly rain-soaked Golden Horn, this weekend the Ecumenical Patriarchate is presenting Halki Summit VI, entitled “Water: Spirit and Science,” in Istanbul, Türkiye.

A delegation from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America appointed by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has traveled to Athens Greece to view firsthand the areas affected by the most recent wildfires earlier this month. The delegation, led by His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, Chief Secretary of the Holy Eparchial Synod, includes Treasurer of the Archdiocesan Council Elaine Allen and First Vice President of the National Ladies Philoptochos Society Anita Kartalopoulos.  The delegation’s mission was to assess the damage and to evaluate the most effective ways to help those who were affected by the most recent wildfires. Fundraising has already begun with the launch of the Greek Fire Relief Fund.