Patriarch Sahak II Visits Archdiocesan Headquarters
07/01/2025
Last week, on June 26, 2025 His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited St. Vartan Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in New York, New York, where he participated in a luncheon welcoming to the city His Beatitude Patriarch Sahak II. Also in attendance at this welcome was His Eminence Cardinal Dolan, Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York.
Fr. Flavianos Katerinakis Ordained to the Holy Priesthood
06/30/2025
Yesterday, June 29, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited St. Paul Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hempstead, New York, where he presided over the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul as well as the ordination of Dn. Flavianos Katerinakis to the priesthood.
Applications Open for the GOARCH’s Girl Delegates to the United Nations Program
06/30/2025
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s Program for Girl Delegates to the United Nations is seeking high schoolers who are eager to engage in global diplomacy, advocate for gender equality, and represent the voices of Orthodox young women at the United Nations.
Summer Underway at Ionian Village
06/27/2025
Summer at Ionian Village is underway! Earlier this month the program had an amazing experience exploring our Orthodox Faith and heritage with a sold-out group of young adults with IV Next.
Maliotis Cultural Center Hosts Annual Gathering and Great Day of Joining of the Massachusetts Council of Churches
06/27/2025
On the evening of Wednesday, June 25, the Maliotis Cultural Center at Hellenic College Holy Cross hosted the Annual Gathering and Great Day of Joining of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, bringing together a diverse community of clergy, lay leaders, and faithful from across the Commonwealth for a night of prayerful reflection and ecumenical fellowship.
2025 CrossRoad Summer Institute Completes Session 1 in Boston, MA
06/25/2025
The first 2025 session of the CrossRoad Summer Institute took place from June 7-17, with Hellenic College Holy Cross hosting thirty-five high school students in Boston, Massachusetts.
World Council of Churches Honors Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: ‘Highly Respected Global Moral Voice’
06/24/2025
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has just received the Ecumenical Award of the Catholic Academy of Bavaria “in recognition of his contribution to the Ecumenical Dialogue, that is, the effort to bring Christian Churches closer together.”
Ecumenical Patriarch Illumines the Way Forward for Orthodox Christianity in Changing Global Religious Landscape
06/24/2025
A new study from Pew Research of 201 countries shows that while Christianity remains the largest religion in the world, Islam is world’s fastest growing religion. As this trend continues, it will have significant and multifaceted impact upon the global religious landscape.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Speaks at the Consecration of the Monastery of Saint John the Baptist, Essex, in Maldon, England
06/24/2025
In the presence of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the newly built Chapel dedicated to Saint Sophrony the Athonite, founder of the Monastery of Saint John the Baptist in Essex, was consecrated in Maldon, England on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Presiding over this solemn and joyful event was His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Delivers Major Address on the First Ecumenical Council at International Conference in UK
06/24/2025
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was the keynote speaker on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Ecclesiastical Law Society’s 2025 Conference, “Nicaea Received: 1700 years of Canons, Councils and Ecumenism.”
Statement of Archbishop Elpidophoros on Terrorist Attack on Greek Orthodox Church of the Prophet Elias (Mar Elias) in Syria
06/23/2025
The ongoing tragedy of human existence and the relentless violence in the Middle East has reached into our own community.
Fr. Elias Pappas Installed as Proistamenos at St. Nicholas Church in Babylon, NY
06/23/2025
Yesterday, June 22, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, New York, where he presided over the Divine Liturgy.
Your Church is Nearer to the Prison System than You Probably Think: A Reflection for Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday on July 27, 2025
06/23/2025
When The Prison Policy Initiative, a team of experts on cutting-edge research around the U.S. prison system, released its annual “big picture” report in 2024, one statistic stood out to us more than any other: 113 million adults in the United States have an immediate family member who has been to prison or jail.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Celebrates the Sixth Year of his Tenure
06/22/2025
Today marks the six-year anniversary of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America’s enthronement. On that momentous day of June 22nd, 2019, His Eminence was consecrated in the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York, NY. In attendance were numerous Orthodox hierarchs and clergymen, laity from across the archdiocese, and faith leaders and civil authorities representing various national and international churches, institutions, and governments.
2025 Comprehensive Examinations (Regents) in Modern Greek
06/21/2025
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce that the 2025 Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek – Checkpoint B will be administered at a historic 16 Examination Centers across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Ohio.
Visit of His Grace Bishop Sahag Yemishian, Prelate of the Armenian Prelacy of Greece (See of Cilicia)
06/20/2025
On Friday, June 20, 2025, His Grace Bishop Sahag Yemishian, Prelate of the Armenian Prelacy of Greece under the jurisdiction of the Holy See of Cilicia, visited His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the Archdiocesan Headquarters in New York.
2025 Metropolis of San Francisco YAL Conference to “RENEW” Young Adults in Faith and Fellowship
06/20/2025
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Young Adult League (YAL) is pleased to announce the 2025 YAL Conference, taking place over Labor Day Weekend, August 28 – September 1, 2025, in Seattle, Washington at the Seattle Marriott in Bellevue.
“Where Hope Feels Scarce:” A Reflection from Madeline Cano, OCPM Intern
06/19/2025
Madeline Cano served as Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry’s first Social Media Intern from 2024-2025. When she was asked to write a culminating essay on her experience, OCPM was so moved by her reflections on the heart of prison ministry that they asked to share her thoughts with the greater community.
“When I know who Christ is, I have a better understanding of who I am:” An Interview with Fr. Samuel Davis
06/19/2025
Today, June 19, 2025, we reshare this April 9, 2025 interview in recognition of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Here, the Orthodox Observer’s Dr. Claire Koen spoke with the Rev. Fr. Samuel Davis to discuss his work as director the Apostolic Mission to the African Diaspora. Currently the assistant priest at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church and National Shrine, Fr. Samuel is also a veteran of the United States Air Force. Keep reading to learn how the unique experiences of Black communities in the United States complement, and allow a deeper understanding of, the Orthodox Tradition.
"Take the Church to Them:" A Conversation with the V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostom Onyekakeyah
06/19/2025
Today, June 19, 2025, we reshare this January 20, 2025 interview in recognition of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Here, the Orthodox Observer’s Dr. Claire Koen spoke with the V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostom Onyekakeyah, Project Coordinator for Mission and Outreach Development, Inter-Orthodox Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations about his work with the Racial Reconciliation initiative of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America as well as his outreach focusing on Black Americans.