Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-09-29
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
Archdiocese News
Assembly of Bishops News

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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (201) 652-4774 for emergencies: 201 870 2676
  • Fax:
  • (201) 652-0789
  • Street Address:

  • 467 Grandview Avenue

  • Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Contact Information

Reverend Basil C. Gikas
Pastor

[email protected] | 201 652 4774 ext. 12

Ms. Rula Thasites
Administrator

[email protected] | 201 652 4774 ext. 10

Services Schedule

 

Sundays in the fall, winter & spring:

Matins: 9 a.m. &  Divine Liturgy 10a.m. except during the summer

 

Summer hours for Sundays in July and August:

Matins: 8:30a.m.  & Divine Liturgy 9:30a.m.

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WEEKLY BULLETIN

WELCOME!  If you are a visitor or a guest, please let us know by completing a welcome card.Also, please join us next door for the fellowship hour.

We are happy to have you with us!

 Please Be Mindful of Church Etiquette:   The Orthodox worship services consist of reverent moments where your movement in the Nave will be suspended or minimized.  At certain moments in the worship service, you may be asked by an Usher to wait to be seated.  Patience is a valued virtue.

 

The call for Holy Communion (Eucharist) is the highest point of the Divine Liturgy.  Please comply with the ushers’ instructions. Wait until ushers direct you out of the pews.  “All things are done in proper order.” – St. Paul

 

Memorials: A 1 year memorial for  Teena Grant and Ronald Grant, beloved parentsof Ron and his wife Ashley and Diana and her husband Brian. Adored grandparents of Thomas, James and Emily Grant and Nick, Katie and Jack Ruso. Beloved friends to many.

A 2 year memorial forMay Grammatikos, beloved wife of Dimitrios, mother of John and Demetrios and his wife Penny. Adored yiayia of Kristie, Andrew, James, Katerina and Demetri.  
A 3 year memorial for Anastasia Symeonides and a 9 year memorial for Jeffrey Symeonides, beloved parents of Dean and his wife Christina and Michael and his wife Rose. Adored grandparents to Nicole and her husband Joe and Marisa and her husband Jamie. Beloved aunt and uncle to many.

May their memory be eternal.

Fellowship hour is sponsored by the Grant and the Symeonides families.

  

Kali Parea (Senior Fellowship): Our Luncheon Meeting for October is this Tuesday, October 1st @ 12 Noon in our Fellowship Hall. We have members from 60 thru 96 years of age. We'd love to have you join us for lunch and fellowship. Contact Ms. Christine Triant [email protected]

 

Scripture Talk Bible Study Ministry: Scripture Talk is a virtual/remote Bible study with a different Orthodox priest participating in the weekly discussion. Held every Tuesday, 7-8pm EST, on Zoom.

Currently discussing the Gospel of Matthew. Visit www.ScriptureUnveiled.com for the Zoom meeting information. All who seek are welcome, no commitment needed, and participants are free to simply listen or to participate.

 

WOMENS READING FELLOWSHIP (WRF): this Wednesday, october 2 @7:30pm in our conference room. contact renia for info at [email protected]

 

SHARING & CARING:    THIS THURSDAY, october 3 @ 3PM in our conference room.    S & C is for anyone who has suffered a loss of a loved one. all discussions are discreet.

 

 YOUNG MOMS COFFEE KLATCH (ymck): This Friday, October 4 @ 10:30AM IN our fellowship hall. YMCK IS an informal fellowship /support group for our YOUNG MOMS with little children!

  

Religious Education: Religious Education classes will begin next Sunday, on October 6th after Holy Communion is distributed. Ice Cream social after class concludes on that day too! To register, contact Demi Thomas at [email protected]

 

Pastor’s Wish List: Fr. Bill seeks talented, Christ centered and child friendly instructors for our Religious Education Program!   Teaching is learning.   No experience necessary! A Background Check and Youth Worker on Line Training are required.   Children are the present of our Church!Contact Demi Thomas at [email protected] (Demi is very nice!) Or Fr Bill Gikas (HE remains young at heart) at [email protected]   We seek instructors for the younger grades: Genesis and we need assistance with kindergarten and 2nd grade.

 

Regular Worship Schedule: Our Fall/Winter/Spring REGULAR schedule of worship services will resume next Sunday, October 6th.     Orthros will begin at 9:00am and Divine Liturgy at 10:00am. 

 

National Church Musicians Sunday: Next Sunday, October 6th we will honor our choir members and cantors with an Artoclasia and we will remember choir members/musicians who have fallen asleep in the Lord with a Trisagion service.

 

AHEPA News: Save the Date-October 26th: Come join us for a fun time AHEPA Ramapo Chapter #453 50th Anniversary Glendi Celebration. The Saturday night celebration will include catered food, music and dancing provided by Pelagos Entertainment. Excellent Live Band with 2 singers plus DJ. Greek and American music playlist. Where? Our own St. Nicholas Fellowship Hall!  Bring family and friends and reserve your table. Let’s fill our hall for a great party. RSVP to: Contact: Charles Pflager, [email protected]  551-486-5807 or John Tsadilas, [email protected], 201-707-2657 and or Paul Goulet, [email protected] 201-704-2018.

 

Annual Women’s Conference ~ Save the Date ~ Saturday, November 2, 2024   
This year’s theme is “HOPE”, which is so desperately needed in our present times!  Women of all ages are welcome to this FREE EVENT, from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Join us and be Inspired, Encouraged and Uplifted by heartfelt testimony, songs and amazing fellowship!  A complimentary lunch is served, so please invite your family, friends, and community members to join us.  All are welcome!  To register, RSVP by text, phone or email to Irene Ayvas at 201-803-2307 or [email protected]

 

MODERN CONVERSATIONAL GREEK CLASSES for ADULTS are here!
To inquire contact Dr. Eliana or Evva at [email protected]  to pay for classes, go to ahepa453.org membership-AHEPA Ramapo Chapter #453     Classes begin this Thursday evening, October 3, at 6:30pm!

 

YOUNG SCHOLARS ACADEMY (YSA) is offering Greek Culture for preschoolers this fall! YSA has instructors fluent in Modern Greek! Contact Teri Limperopulos at (201) 652-4972 or [email protected]

 

Center for Food Action Always Needs: Supermarket Gift Cards, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Mac & Cheese, Canned Meat, Tuna & Beans, White & Brown Rice, Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce, Hearty Soups/Low Sodium Soups, Canned Fruit & Vegetables, Low Sugar Cereal, 100% Juice, Coffee, Diapers-sizes 2, 3, & 4, Infant Formula & Baby Food, Ensure or Similar Nutritional Drink, Dental Hygiene Products and Toilet paper. A collection basket is placed under the community bulletin board. Thank you for your support!

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Third Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:9-20

When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. She went and told those who had been with Him, as they mourned and wept. But when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them. After this He appeared to the eleven themselves as they sat at table and He upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw Him after He had risen. And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover."

So then the Lord Jesus, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that attended it. Amen.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal First Mode. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 1:21-24; 2:1-4.

Brethren, it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has commissioned us; he has put his seal upon us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

But I call God to witness against me - it was to spare you that I refrained from coming to Corinth. Not that we lord it over your faith; we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith. For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit. For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all. For I wrote you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.

Gospel Reading

2nd Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 6:31-36

The Lord said, "As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful."

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Mode

Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.

Apolytikion for Cyriacus the Anchorite in the First Mode

Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Cyriacus, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have recourse to thee with faith. Glory to Him that hath given thee strength. Glory to Him that hath crowned thee. Glory to Him that worketh healings for all through thee.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

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  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in Plagal of the First Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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    Wisdom of the Fathers

    There are three things that impel us towards what is holy: natural instincts, angelic powers and probity of intention. Natural instincts impel us when, for example, we do to others what we would wish them to do to us (cf. Luke 6:31), or when we see someone suffering deprivation or in need and naturally feel compassion. Angelic powers impel us when, being ourselves impelled to something worthwhile, we find we are providentially helped and guided. We are impelled by probity of intention when, discriminating between good and evil, we choose the good.
    St. Maximos the Confessor
    Second Century on Love no. 32, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 71, 7th century

    Every work which does not have love as its beginning and root is nothing.
    St. John Chrysostom
    Unknown, 4th century

    Christians should strive in all things and ought not to pass judgment of any kind on anyone, not on the prostitute nor on sinners nor on disorderly persons. But they should look upon all persons with a single mind and a pure eye so that it may be for such a person almost a natural and fixed attitude never to despise or judge or abhor anyone or to divide people and put them into boxes for this is purity of heart, that, when you see the sinner and the weak, you have compassion and show mercy to them.
    St. Makarios the Great
    Homilies 5.8, 4th century

    Why do we judge our neighbors? Because we shun knowing ourselves. Someone busy trying to understand himself has no time to notice the shortcomings of others. Judge yourself ... and you will stop judging others. Judge a poor deed, but do not judge the doer. It is necessary to consider yourself the most sinful of all, and to forgive your neighbor every poor deed.
    St. Seraphim of Sarov
    Unknown, 19th century

    'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute you.' Why did he command these things? So that he might free you from hatred, sadness, anger and grudges, and might grant you the greatest possession of all, perfect love, which is impossible to possess except by the one you loves all equally in imitation of God.
    St. Maximos the Confessor
    Unknown, 7th century

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    Saints and Feasts

    September 29

    2nd Sunday of Luke

    September 29

    Cyriacus the Hermit of Palestine

    This Saint was born in Corinth in 448. He went to Palestine to the Lavra of Euthymius the Great, but because of his youth was sent by Saint Euthymius to Saint Gerasimus; after the death of Saint Gerasimus he returned to the Lavra of Saint Euthymius. Later he took on a more rigorous life of asceticism in the wilderness of Natoufa, where there was nothing to eat except the exceedingly bitter wild herb called squills, which, however, through his prayers, God made sweet for him and his disciple. He lived 107 years and reposed in the year 555.

    September 29

    Martyr Petronius

    September 29

    Malachi the New Righteous Martyr of Lindos

    September 29

    Theophanes the Merciful of Gaza

    September 29

    Dionysios I, Patriarch of Constantinople

    September 30

    Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop of Armenia

    This Saint, a Parthian by race, was the son of Anak. He was born about the year 240 and was taught the Faith of Christ in Caesarea of Cappadocia. He entered the service of Tiridates, King of Armenia, but when discovered to be a Christian, he was subjected to many horrible torments at the King's hands, then was cast into a pit of mire with poisonous serpents and left to die. By the power of God, however, he abode there unharmed for fourteen years, his needs provided by a certain widow, until he was made known by revelation and set free. He converted to piety innumerable multitudes of Armenians, including Tiridates himself, and was consecrated bishop by Leontius, Archbishop of Caesarea, to shepherd the vast flock he had gained for Christ. He spent the last part of his life in retirement in the ascetical discipline, and reposed in peace about the year 325. Saint Gregory is honoured as the Illuminator of Armenia.

    September 30

    Mardonios & Stratonikos the Martyrs

    October 01

    Tuesday of the 3rd Week

    October 03

    Dionysios the Areopagite

    This Saint was from Athens, a learned man, and a member of the famous judicial court of Mars Hill (in Greek Aeros Pagos, hence the name Areopagite (see Acts 17:19-34). When Saint Paul preached in Athens, he was one of the first there to believe in Christ, and, according to some, became the first bishop of that city. Others say -- and this may be more probable--that he was the second Bishop of Athens, after Saint Hierotheus, whom Dionysios calls his friend and teacher "after Paul" (On the Divine Names, 3:2). With Saint Hierotheus he was also present at the Dormition of the most holy Theotokos; the Doxasticon of the Aposticha for the service of the Dormition is partly taken from a passage in Chapter III of On the Divine Names. According to ancient tradition, he received a martyr's end (according to some, in Athens itself) about the year 96.

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    Ecumenical Patriarchate News

    Patriarchal Message for the Feast of Indiction and the New Ecclesiastical Year

    08/28/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/patriarchal-message-for-the-feast-of-indiction-and-the-new-ecclesiastical-year?redirect=%2Fnews%2Fpatriarchate%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2FonfmMyWps1Ww%2Frss%3F_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Fpatriarchate%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Fpatriarchate%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Fpatriarchate%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_portletAjaxable%3D1%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_portletAjaxable%3D1%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_portletAjaxable%3D1

    Thirty-five whole years have lapsed since the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate established September 1st, the Feast of the Indiction and opening of the ecclesiastical year, as a Day of Prayers for the Protection of the Natural Environment. This blessed initiative had a great resonance and borne bountiful fruit. The multidimensional ecological activities of the Holy Great Church of Christ today center around the phenomenon of climate change—or rather, the climate crisis—which has caused a “planetary state of emergency.”


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    Archdiocese News

    Department of Religious Education (DRE)’s Did You Know?: After Holy Communion

    09/27/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/dyk-communion?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    Did you know that after receiving Holy Communion, we have Christ dwelling within us, so what we say and do matters?


    Department of Religious Education (DRE)’s Sunday Sermon Series: Second Sunday of Luke, September 29

    09/27/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/sss-9-29?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    This week, find insights from the Department of Religious Education (DRE) about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about the meaning of forgiveness and love.


    Center for Family Care's From Our Homes to Yours: Episode 9, "Wise as Serpents & Innocent as Doves"

    09/27/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/wise-serpents?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    Join Fr. Alex, Presvytera Kerry, Presvytera Melanie and Mari for a conversations on striving for authentic Christian lives.


    Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria to Host Greek Festival This Weekend

    09/27/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/hellenic-greekfest?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    This weekend, Friday-Sunday September 27-29, 2024, Sts. Catherine and George Greek Orthodox Church in Astoria, Queens, New York is celebrating the revival of its Greek Festival.


    Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, D.C. Welcomes Fr. Kallinikos Chasapis

    09/26/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/fr-kallinikos?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    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

    https://www.goarch.org/-/mbc-golf?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    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

    https://www.goarch.org/-/ocsc-gaza?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    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

    https://www.goarch.org/-/denver-cmc?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    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

    https://www.goarch.org/-/he-agiasmos-2?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    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

    https://www.goarch.org/-/appointment-of-archiepiscopal-vicar-for-astoria?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    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

    https://www.goarch.org/news/recent-news/-/asset_publisher/gt9jYZFyZyFT/content/50th-anniversary-celebration-anglican-orthodox-theological-dialogue?_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_assetEntryId=13772988&_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goarch.org%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%3Fp_p_id%3Dcom_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_cur%3D0%26p_r_p_resetCur%3Dfalse%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_assetEntryId%3D13772988

    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

    https://www.goarch.org/-/karsera-goarch?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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.


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    Assembly of Bishops News

    Statement on Ukrainian Law 3894 and a Call for Peace

    09/16/2024

    https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/news/2024/uk-law-3894-peace
    The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has followed with grave concern and profound sorrow the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation as well as the ecclesiastical challenges in the country. While recognizing the legitimate right of governments to prevent all security threats during a time of war, the Assembly is deeply concerned with the adoption by the Ukrainian parliament of Bill 8371 (Law 3894).

    Assembly of Bishops Announces Special Events in Atlanta on September 28th and 29th

    09/11/2024

    https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/news/2024/aobxiii-eventsannouncement
    The Assembly of Bishops invites you to join them in Atlanta, Georgia from September 28-29, 2024, for the 13th annual Assembly of Bishops Meeting (AoB XIII). This special weekend will be filled with prayer, fellowship, and cultural performances showcasing the rich heritage of the Orthodox Christian faith.
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