Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, D.C. Welcomes Fr. Kallinikos Chasapis
09/26/2024
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, D.C. is excited to announce that the Very Reverend Kallinikos (Ioannis) Chasapis has joined the community as their new assistant priest.
Metropolis of Boston Holds 24th Annual Metropolis of Boston Camp Golf Tournament
09/26/2024
This week, the Metropolis of Boston hosted the MBC Golf Tournament, an annual event which raises funds for the Metropolis of Boston Camp and St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center.
Orthodox Christian Studies Center to Host Webinar "The Plight of Gaza's Christians: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives"
09/26/2024
On September 29, 2024, Fordham University's Orthodox Christian Studies Center will host a webinar discussing the plight of Christians in the Holy Land, especially in Gaza. The Orthodox Church has had a venerable presence in the Holy Land since the beginning. The webinar will explore three primary aspects of this presence: 1) the history of Orthodox Christianity in Palestine (the West Bank and Gaza) and Israel, from the ancient to the modern periods; 2) current issues in “church-state” relations amid the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, other local Christian traditions, and the local governments, and 3) the recent history of Christians in Gaza, especially at the Orthodox Church of St. Porphyrios.
Metropolis of Denver Announces Church Musicians Conference October 31-November 4, 2024
09/26/2024
The Metropolis of Denver Music Ministry has been working hard preparing for the Metropolis of Denver Music Conference at St. Anna’s Greek Orthodox Church in Sandy, Utah. October 31st – November 1st.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Holds Agiasmos at Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria’s St. Demetrios Greek-American School
09/25/2024
In Astoria, Queens, New York, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria’s St. Demetrios Greek-American School today, September 25, 2024, holding the Agiasmos Service (or Blessing of Holy Water) to bless the new academic year.
Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos Appointed Archiepiscopal Vicar of the Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria
09/25/2024
On September 23, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America met with His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos to bestow his Archpastoral blessing on His Grace’s appointment as Archiepiscopal Vicar of the Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria.
50th Anniversary Celebration Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue
09/25/2024
The International and Pan-Orthodox Dialogue between the Anglican Communion and the Orthodox Church is the oldest theological dialogue initiated and chaired by the Ecumenical Patriarchate since 1973 and includes all the Orthodox Churches.
First Lady of the Republic of Cyprus Philippa Karsera visits Archdiocese Headquarters
09/24/2024
Today, September 24, 2024, First Lady of the Republic of Cyprus Mrs. Philippa Karsera visited His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the Archdiocese Headquarters.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Honored at the 59th Annual Appeal of Conscience Foundation Gala
09/24/2024
Last night, September 23, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was honored at the 59th Annual Appeal of Conscience Awards Gala in New York City. The Appeal of Conscience Foundation, an interfaith organization dedicated to religious freedom and human rights, and its President and Founder Rabbi Arthur Schneier, presented the 2024 Appeal of Conscience Award to Archbishop Elpidophoros as well as Humanitarian Marta Batmasian.
Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations's Ourania Markaki Speaks at UN Event
09/24/2024
On Friday, September 20, 2024, the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical, and Interfaith Relations's Ourania Markaki (Project Coordinator for the UN and Special Assistant, Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical, and Interfaith Relations) spoke at an event organized by Religions for Peace, the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, and the United Nations Environment Programme.
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Meets with Delegation of Families, Victims of the Hamas Terrorist Attack on Israel
09/23/2024
On September 23rd, 2024, a delegation of families, victims of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023, met with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the Archdiocese Headquarters. The meeting was deeply emotional, with each family member sharing personal stories of their loved ones who were murdered or abducted. The victims included an 84-year-old father and grandfather, a 22-year-old nephew and son, and an entire family, among others.
Center for Family Care's Fully Human Podcast: Video Edition, "Deaf in a Hearing World"
09/23/2024
This special video edition of the Center for Family Care's Fully Human podcast features the experiences of Irene Tunanidas, an accomplished educator and advocate for the deaf. Irene shares familial, educational, and community challenges and blessings she has experienced from early childhood until the present, as well as her hopes for creating greater support for families in Orthodox communities who experience deafness.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Celebrates the 1st Sunday of Luke at the Slavic Vicariate
09/23/2024
Yesterday, September 22, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros celebrated the 1st Sunday of Luke at the Slavic Vicariate Saint John the Forerunner and Baptist Orthodox Cathedral in Brooklyn, New York, alongside the clergy of the cathedral.
National Philoptochos Announces Support for Greek Fire Relief Fund
09/23/2024
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc. proudly announces its support for the Greek Fire Relief Fund, initiated by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America under the leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros. This crucial initiative aims to address the devastating impacts of the summer wildfires in Greece, which have left countless families and communities in dire need. The wildfires ravaged homes, schools, churches, and natural landscapes across Attica and other regions, creating significant challenges for those affected.
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Macon, Georgia Hosts 3rd Annual Pan-Orthodox Cross Dive
09/23/2024
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Macon, Georgia hosted their 3rd Annual Pan-Orthodox Cross Dive in honor of the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross and in celebration of their parish's Name Day.
"Live with the Louhs" Podcast Hosts a Conversation with Clergy Wives about Personal Grief and Loss
09/23/2024
Recently, Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne, hosts of “Live with the Louhs” podcast on Ancient Faith radio, sat down with three clergy wives: Presvytera Pearlann Bithos, Presvytera Patricia Artemis, and Matushka Trudi Richter in order to discuss their experience not only as clergy wives, but with the healing, grief and loss they all experienced after losing their husbands, who tragically died during their ministry.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Homily on the First Sunday of Luke, September 22, 2024
09/22/2024
I am so very pleased to be with you again, this marvelous and dynamic community of the Slavic Orthodox Vicariate in America. You are an example of great faith, and there is in today’s Gospel Reading a wonderful example of faith. I speak, of course, of Saint Peter, the Chief of the Apostles, and perhaps the most richly depicted Disciple in all Four Holy Gospels.