After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Damaged Tampa Bay Parishes Need Help Rebuilding
10/24/2024
The Tampa Bay region boasts one of the largest Greek American populations in the country, making it particularly crucial in the preservation of Greek culture in the U.S. Both St. John and St. Stefanos need the continued aid of the greater Greek Orthodox community to recover from the devastation endured in Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Panel Discussion at the United Nations: Forging the Paths to Sustainable Wildfire Prevention through Collaborative Governance
10/24/2024
On World Ecology Day, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Greece, the Permanent Mission of Australia, the Mission of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the United Nations, the World Council of Churches, and Foley Hoag LLP, is organizing a panel discussion on “Forging Paths to Sustainable Wildfire Prevention through Collaborative Governance.”
International Foundation for Greece Awards Granted to Michael Psaros and Dean Spanos
10/23/2024
Congratulations to Archons Michael Psaros and Dean Spanos for receiving the IFG Award from the International Foundation for Greece at a ceremony in Athens, Greece on October 14, 2024.
Remember Your Baptism: OCPM Serves Orthodox Christians Behind Bars
10/23/2024
By the grace of God, Orthodox Christianity is spreading across the prisons of the United States. But what about people who were baptized Orthodox Christians before they were incarcerated?
IOCC in Jordan: A Vision for a Better Future
10/23/2024
Department of Religious Education (DRE)'s DYK: The Unforgivable Sin
10/23/2024
Did you know that the only unforgivable sin is the one of which we do not repent?
IOCC in Armenia: Consolation through Beekeeping
10/23/2024
Since conflict erupted in the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians in the region have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety. Vaghinak, an Armenian and beneficiary of International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)'s cash-assistance program, found himself in just such a situation.
Metropolis of San Francisco Announces 2024 Family Winter Camp
10/23/2024
Families across the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco are invited to attend the Metropolis Family Winter Camp at Saint Nicholas Ranch & Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA, from Friday, December 27 – Monday, December 30, 2024.
Strengthening Ties: Department of Greek Education Meets with Ministry of Education in Greece
10/23/2024
This meeting was significant as it marked the first time a director from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America was invited by the Ministry of Education. It provided a crucial opportunity for attendees to better understand the challenges faced in preserving our language and culture in the United States.
St. Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church of New York City Celebrates Patron Saint of Kefalonia
10/22/2024
The community of St. Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church in Manhattan, NY celebrated the Feast day of St. Gerasimos on Sunday, October 20, 2024 with hundreds attending the Divine Liturgy, which was celebrated by His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia along with proistamenos of the parish Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Panagiotis Papazafiropoulos.
Saint Basil Academy Board of Trustees Installed
10/22/2024
Today, October 22, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros installed the newly appointed members of the Board of Trustees for Saint Basil Academy in Garrison, NY, for the 2024-2026 term.
Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria Hosts Week of the Feast of St. Demetrios
10/22/2024
The Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria warmly invites you and your loved ones to join in celebrating the week of the feast of Saint Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer and Great Martyr, the patron saint of their Cathedral, every day this week until Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Myrrh-Streaming, Miracle-Working Icon Panagia Kardiotissa Arriving at St. Demetrios Cathedral Astoria Thursday, October 24
10/22/2024
Have you ever venerated a miracle-working icon? Now’s your chance!
New Parish Stewardship Materials: Your Own from Your Own
10/22/2024
The Stewardship Handbook serves as a guide for the parish stewardship team for a year-round campaign. This set of materials is available along with fifteen additional complete parish stewardship campaigns at stewardship.goarch.org.
2025 St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Launched by the Department of Religious Education (DRE)
10/22/2024
The Department of Religious Education (DRE) for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is overjoyed to announce that the Metropolis of Pittsburgh will host the 41st Annual St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival National Finals at the St. Nicholas Cathedral in Pittsburgh, PA, on the weekend of May 30 to June 1, 2025.
28 "Exemplary Sons of the Mother Church" Installed at Archon Investiture
10/21/2024
On Sunday, October 20, 2024, following the Divine Liturgy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided at the Investiture of twenty-eight new Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Author-Storyteller Anna Konomos-Wedlock Presents "The Promise" at the Maliotis Cultural Center
10/21/2024
The New York Life Insurance Center for the Study of Hellenism in Pontus and Asia Minor at Hellenic College, under the direction of Dr. Nicholas Ganson, who is currently serving as the Dean of Hellenic College, organized an event at the Maliotis Cultural Center on Wednesday, October 16th, dedicated to the Hellenism of Asia Minor.
St. Basil's Food Pantry Serves Thousands Over Last Year
10/21/2024
The impressively organized Saint Basil's Food Pantry has become a lifeline for families struggling with hunger and hardship. Shepherded by Vanessa Vitsas and Fr. Gregory Hohnholt of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Indianapolis, IN, every Monday the ministry provides healthy food to over 60 families over the course of just two hours.
Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Honor Yulia Navalnaya with the 2024 Athenagoras Human Rights Award
10/20/2024
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate chose to honor Yulia Navalnaya with the 2024 Athenagoras Human Rights Award. Yulia is a freedom fighter, human rights activist, and the wife of the martyred Alexei Navalny, Russia’s opposition leader.