Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-03-16
Bulletin Contents
WEEKLY SUNDAY BULLETIN
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Lenten Lecture this Wednesday evening
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
Assembly of Bishops News
Archdiocese 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.

Past Bulletins


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

 

 

Memorials: A 40 day memorial for Mihail Spiridakis, beloved husband of Dimitra, father of Nikolaos and his wife Michelle, Iakovos and Ioannis. Adored grandfather of Sophia, James, Michael and his wife Nikki, Kayleigh, Christina, Despoina and Dimitra. Beloved brother to John and his wife Susan; uncle to many dear family members.

 

A 1 year memorial for Catherine Zymaris, beloved wife of the late Michael Zymaris and mother of Christopher (the late), Maria and Jon. Beloved grandmother of Jeannine Zymaris, Michael and Janet Zymaris, William Whalen and Kristen Dagley, Michael and Grace Whalen, Catherine Zymaris and Eva Zymaris and Joe Glauber; beloved great grandmother of Jon Christopher, Josephine, Luke and Catherine Ann.

 

 A 1 one year memorial for Eva Manuel, beloved spouse of the late Bill Manuel; loving mother of Cleo and Roger Krueger, Eugenia Manuel and Jon Zymaris. Beloved grandmother of Alexander Krueger and Myra Blake, Stefan Krueger, Catherine Zymaris and Eva Zymaris and Joe Glauber, Dean Krueger and Zoe Krueger; great grandmother of Fauna. Adored Yiayia, Thea and Nouna to all.    

 

A 1 year memorial for Ann Costakis, beloved cousin of Katie Papoutsakis, Ioanna Tolios, Frances Vavloukis and Katherine Pardolios.
A 5 year memorial for Stylianos (Steve) Papoutsakis, beloved husband of Katie and father of Evangelia Papoutsakis Smith and Anna Papoutsakis Hill. Adored papou to two grandchildren.  

 

May their memory be eternal. Fellowship hour is sponsored by the Spiridakis, the Manuel, the Zymaris and the Papoutsakis families. 

 

 

 

Religious Education: Next Sunday, March 23rd is the Veneration of the Holy Cross. All of us will receive a flower to remind us that we are midway through Lent. Educators will discuss the importance of this special service which prepares us for the commemoration of the Crucifixion. We are reminded that throughout the period of Lent, we, the faithful, are also crucified with Christ by thinking and acting on behalf of others.  

 

 

 

Holy Week Schedule: Available in the Narthex, parish website and parish office reception area.

 

 

FOR EVERYONE: The Healing Sacrament of Holy Confession: Fr. Bill hears private confessions during Great Lent. Holy Confession is a necessary and highly beneficial sacrament that improves our spiritual lives, soothes the soul, and intensifies our relationship with the Lord.  Make your appointment by contacting Fr. Bill directly and in strict confidence at 201 652 4774 ext. 12 or [email protected].  To learn more about the holy sacrament of confession a booklet is available in the Narthex area pamphlet case.

 

Parish Council:   meeting this Tuesday, March 18th at 7:30 p.m.

 

  

 

FOR CHILDREN ages 5-11:   ST.  NICHOLAS VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL (vcs) JUNE 23-27 on site here!

 

extended hours!  contact fr. bill at 201 652 4774 ext. 12 or [email protected]

 

 

 

FOR YOUNG ADULTS & EVERYONE ELSE:  Scripture Talk is a virtual/remote Bible study with a different Orthodox priest participating in the weekly discussion. Join us 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.

 

 

 

Lenten Services: Hierarchical Pre-Sanctified Liturgy with H.E. Met. Apostolos, Wednesday, March 19th at 5:30pm; 3rd Salutation Service, Friday, March 21st at 7:00pm.  Salutation to the Theotokos service books are available in the Narthex. Books contain the Friday evening Salutation Service (Akathist Hymn) and are $18 per copy.

 

 

 

for everyone:  The Saint Nicholas 2025 Lenten Lecture Series continues this Wednesday, March 19th at 7:30p.m.     (See flyer insert)   Please join us early for the Hierarchical Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts at 5:30pm wherein Met. Apostolos will preside, a Lenten meal at 6:45pm and the presentation (lecture) by His Eminence Apostolos at 7:30p.m. Contact Fr Bill for more info at [email protected]  this event is sponsored by our Saint Nicholas Philoptochos!

 

 

 

FOR WOMEN: Philoptochos Ministry: All ladies are invited to become stewards of Philoptochos- “lovers of the poor”. Stewardship is $45/yr. and can be mailed to Tammy Spyropoulos 90 Bellgrove Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 ([email protected]) Venmo payments are also accepted- (@STNPHILO). Your stewardship supports philanthropic work.  Join us!

 

 

 

For  Everyone:  AHEPA News:  Annual Greek Independence DAY FLAG Raising Ceremony. The Ahepa Ramapo Chapter 453 is proud and honored to recognize our fellow Ahepans and St. Nicholas G.O.C parishioners at the Bergen County Event this Thursday, March 20th @ 12:30pm at the Conference Center,  Two Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ. The Bergen Knights from the Saint John Theologian Cathedral and Alexander Hamilton chapter from the St Athanasios communities will also be honoring members.  All are welcome to celebrate the Greek Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony.

 

Scholarship Applications: Our local AHEPA Chapter is inviting all eligible high school seniors and/or college students to apply for a scholarship.  Applications are available online at: https://ahepa453.org  (click on education/scholarship). The deadline is April 30th. Other scholarships are available with different deadlines.

 

 

 

AHEPA Cigar Extravaganza: Save the Date: Wednesday evening May 21.

 

 

 

For anyone: Sharing & Caring (S&C): Monday, April 7th at 3:00pm in our conference room. Sharing and Caring is for anyone who has suffered a loss of a loved one. All discussions are discreet. Everyone is welcome!

 

 

 

For our Moms: Moms Helping Moms next gathering is this Friday, March 21st at 10:30A.M.  In our hall.  Contact Fr. Bill [email protected]   or Dr. Eva Krias [email protected]

 

Feast of the Annunciation - March 25th: HierarchalGreat Vesper Services with His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of NJ will be celebrated on Monday night March 24th at the Evangelismos (Annunciation) Church in Jersey City at 6:00pm.   Orthros & Divine Liturgy here at Saint Nicholas on Tuesday, March 25th beginning at 9:00am. Chronia Polla (Many Years) to all who celebrate.

 

 

 

For Everyone:  GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: We will be marching in the Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday, March 30th in NYC. Greek School, GOYA, Religious Education, Philoptochos, AHEPA, DOP and all of our church ministries are expected & encouraged to march and represent our wonderful St. Nicholas Community. There will be a free bus leaving from church after Divine Liturgy, and the bus will bring us back to the church after we march. Everyone is welcome to attend in unity to celebrate and honor our  Greek Orthodox faith, heritage, and culture. Please email Tammy Spyropoulos.

 

 

 

For Spiritual growth :  Your fulfilled 2025 stewardship offering pledge provides the majority of financial resources for our parish ministries and enables us to gather followers of Christ and to aid them on their path to grow in the grace & knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. We invite you to be a steward, and join the 235 households that have already made their 2025 pledge. Pledge Cards are available in the Narthex. You can also make your 2025 pledge online by visiting our parish website https://www.stnicholasnj.org/

 

 

 

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Fifth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Luke 24:12-35

At that time, [Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home wondering at what had happened. That very day] two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. And He said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" and they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered Him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" And He said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. But we had hoped that He was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find His body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see." And He said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was not it necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into this glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, He interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself. So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further, but they constrained Him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So He went in to stay with them. When He was at table with them, He took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished out of their sight. They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?" And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them, who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!" Then they told what had happened on the road and how He was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

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 Letter to the Hebrews 1:10-14; 2:1-3.

IN THE BEGINNING, Thou, Lord, didst found the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of thy hands; they will perish, but thou remainest; they will all grow old like a garment, like a mantle thou wilt roll them up, and they will be changed. But thou art the same, and thy years will never end." But to what angel has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies a stool for thy feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?

Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas
The Reading is from Mark 2:1-12

At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum and it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, "Why does this man speak thus? It is a blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, take up your pallet and walk? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins"-he said to the paralytic-"I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home." And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Take up your bed. Carry the very mat that once carried you. Change places, so that what was the proof of your sickness may now give testimony to your soundness. Your bed of pain becomes the sign of healing, its very weight the measure of the strength that has been restored to you.
St. Peter Chrysologus
Homily 50.6. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol. 2: Mark. Downers Grove: Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 27.

Now Matthew indeed saith, that "they brought him," but the others, that they also broke up the roof, and let him down. And they put the sick man before Christ, saying nothing, but committing the whole to Him.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century

For He doth not on all occasions require faith on the part of the sick only: as for instance, when they are insane, or in any other way, through their disease, are out of their own control. Or rather, in this case the sick man too had part in the faith; for he would not have suffered himself to be let down, unless he had believed.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 29 on Matthew 9, 1. B#54, pp. 195, 196, 4th Century

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Lenten Lecture this Wednesday evening

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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 Sun. of St. Gregory Palamas in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Light of Orthdoxy, pillar and teacher of the Church, adornment of monastics, invincible champion of theologians, O Gregory thou wonderworker, boast of Thessalonica, herald of grace: ever pray that our souls be saved.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"

The translations of hymns are under copyright and used by permission. All rights reserved. These works may not be further reproduced, in print or on other websites or in any other form, without the prior written authorization of the copyright holder:

  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in Plagal of the First Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
  • Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Gregory Palamas in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone © Narthex Press
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    Saints and Feasts

    March 16

    Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas

    This divine Father, who was from Asia Minor, was from childhood reared in the royal court of Constantinople, where he was instructed in both religious and secular wisdom. Later, while still a youth, he left the imperial court and struggled in asceticism on Mount Athos, and in the Skete at Beroea. He spent some time in Thessalonica being treated for an illness that came from his harsh manner of life. He was present in Constantinople at the Council that was convened in 1341 against Barlaam of Calabria, and at the Council of 1347 against Acindynus, who was of like mind with Barlaam; Barlaam and Acindynus claimed that the grace of God is created. At both these Councils, the Saint contended courageously for the true dogmas of the Church of Christ, teaching in particular that divine grace is not created, but is the uncreated energies of God which are poured forth throughout creation: otherwise it would be impossible, if grace were created, for man to have genuine communion with the uncreated God. In 1347 he was appointed Metropolitan of Thessalonica. He tended his flock in an apostolic manner for some twelve years, and wrote many books and treatises on the most exalted doctrines of our Faith; and having lived for a total of sixty-three years, he reposed in the Lord in 1359.

    His holy relics are kept in the Cathedral of Thessalonica. A full service was composed for his feast day by the Patriarch Philotheus in 1368, when it was established that his feast be celebrated on this day. Since works without right faith avail nothing, we set Orthodoxy of faith as the foundation of all that we accomplish during the Fast, by celebrating the Triumph of Orthodoxy the Sunday before, and the great defender of the teachings of the holy Fathers today.

    March 16

    Sabine the Martyr of Egypt

    The holy Martyr Sabine was from Hermopolis in Egypt, and was known for his zeal and piety. During the persecution of Diocletian, he concealed himself with other Christians in a small dwelling outside the city. But when he was discovered, and professed his faith in Christ, he was taken before Arian the Governor, and after he had been tortured he was drowned in the river. Concerning Arian the Governor, See also December 14.

    March 16

    Christodulus the Wonderworker of Patmos

    Saint Christodulus, who was from the region of Nicaea of Bithynia, was the son of Theodore and Anna, and was given the name John. He assumed the monastic habit in his youth and was renamed Christodulus ("slave of Christ" in Greek). At first, he lived the ascetical life in various places, then he received permission and monetary aid from the Emperor Alexis I Comnenus (reigned 1081-1118), and built on the island of Patmos a church and monastery named in honour of Saint John the Evangelist. These buildings stand to this day. However, when the Arabs attacked that place, he fled with his disciples and went to Euboia (Euripus), where also he completed the course of his life about the end of the eleventh century on the 16th of March. The disciples of this righteous man took his sacred incorrupt remains and transferred them to his own monastery, where they repose to this day for the sanctification of those who have recourse to them with faith.

    March 16

    Aristovoulos, Apostle of the 70

    March 16

    Julian the Martyr

    March 16

    Romanos the Hieromartyr of Parium

    March 17

    3rd Monday of Lent

    March 17

    Alexis the Man of God

    Saint Alexis was born in old Rome of illustrious parents named Euphemianus and Aglais, and at their request was joined to a young woman in marriage. However, he did not remain with her even for one day, but fled to Edessa, where he lived for eighteen years. He returned to Rome in the guise of a beggar and sat at the gates of his father's house, unknown to all and mocked by his own servants. His identity was revealed only after his death by a paper that he had on his person, which he himself had written a little before his repose. The pious Emperor Honorius honoured him with a solemn burial. The title "Man of God" was given to him from heaven in a vision to the Bishop of Rome on the day of the Saint's repose.

    March 17

    Paul the Righteous Martyr

    March 17

    Patrick the Enlightener of Ireland

    Saint Patrick, the Apostle of the Irish, was seized from his native Britain by Irish marauders when he was sixteen years old. Though the son of a deacon and a grandson of a priest, it was not until his captivity that he sought out the Lord with his whole heart. In his Confession, the testament he wrote towards the end of his life, he says, "After I came to Ireland - every day I had to tend sheep, and many times a day I prayed - the love of God and His fear came to me more and more, and my faith was strengthened. And my spirit was so moved that in a single day I would say as many as a hundred prayers, and almost as many at night, and this even when I was staying in the woods and on the mountain; and I would rise for prayer before daylight, through snow, through frost, through rain, and I felt no harm." After six years of slavery in Ireland, he was guided by God to make his escape, and afterwards struggled in the monastic life at Auxerre in Gaul, under the guidance of the holy Bishop Germanus. Many years later he was ordained bishop and sent to Ireland once again, about the year 432, to convert the Irish to Christ. His arduous labours bore so much fruit that within seven years, three bishops were sent from Gaul to help him shepherd his flock, "my brethren and sons whom I have baptized in the Lord - so many thousands of people," he says in his Confession. His apostolic work was not accomplished without much "weariness and painfulness," long journeys through difficult country, and many perils; he says his very life was in danger twelve times. When he came to Ireland as its enlightener, it was a pagan country; when he ended his earthly life some thirty years later, about 461, the Faith of Christ was established in every corner.

    March 20

    Photini the Samaritan Woman

    Saint Photini lived in 1st century Palestine and was the woman that Christ met at Jacob's Well in Samaria as recorded in the Gospel according to John (4:4-26). After her encounter with Christ, she and her whole family were baptized by the Apostles and became evangelists of the early Church. Photini and her children eventually were summoned before the emperor Nero and instructed to renounce their faith in Christ. They refused to do so, accepting rather to suffer various tortures. After many efforts to force her to surrender to idolatry, the emperor ordered that she be thrown down a well. Photini gave up her life in the year 66.

    St. Photini is commemorated on three occasions during the year: February 26 (Greek tradition), March 20 (Slavic tradition), and the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman on the 5th Sunday of Pascha.

    March 21

    James the Confessor

    This Saint took up the monastic life from his youth in the Monastery of Studium, where he became a disciple of Saint Theodore the Studite. Later he became bishop and suffered many afflictions and torments at the hands of the Iconoclasts. Saint Theodore composed a homily in honour of this Saint James (PG 99, 1353-1356).

    March 22

    Third Saturday of Lent

    March 22

    Kalliniki & Vassilisa the Martyrs

    March 22

    Euthemios the New Martyr

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    Ecumenical Patriarchate News

    Encyclical of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for Holy and Great Lent 2025

    03/01/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/encyclical-of-his-all-holiness-ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-for-holy-and-great-lent-2025?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

    Once again, with the will and grace of God the giver of all good things, we are entering Holy and Great Lent, the blessed period of fasting and repentance, of spiritual vigilance and journey with the Lord, as He comes to His voluntary passion, in order to reach the veneration of His splendid Resurrection and become worthy of our own passage from earthly things to "that which no eyes have seen and no ears have heard and no human heart has ascended" (1 Cor. 2.9).


    His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the Third Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 23 February 2025

    02/24/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/hah-ukraine?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

    Three years have passed since the unjust and devastating invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. During this time, countless lives have been lost, homes destroyed, and entire communities displaced. Families remain separated, cities lie in ruins, and millions have been forced into exile. This war has left deep wounds—not only upon the land but also in the hearts of those who suffer.


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    Assembly of Bishops News

    Assembly of Bishops Supports Amicus Brief in Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin

    02/05/2025

    https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/news/2025/amicus-ccvwi
    This friend of the court brief is the most recent effort of the Assembly of Bishops to further its particular interest of safeguarding the liberty of all Americans to practice their faith.
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    Archdiocese News

    Women’s History Month: Alumna of HCHC, Dr. Sarah Livick-Moses

    03/14/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/women-s-history-month-alumna-of-hchc-dr.-sarah-livick-moses?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

    As part of Women’s History Month in March, the Ecumenical Department in collaboration with the Communications Department seeks to feature women affiliated with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.


    The Very Reverend Archimandrite Bartholomew Mercado Successfully Defends Doctoral Dissertation

    03/14/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/very-reverend-archimandrite-bartholomew-mercado-defends-doctoral-dissertation?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 Friday, March 14, 2025, the Very Reverend Archimandrite Bartholomew Mercado successfully defended his doctoral dissertation at the prestigious Pontifical Oriental Institute (Pontificio Istituto Orientale) in Rome, Italy.


    Interview with Justin Bozonelis - Grant Committee Chairman for Leadership 100

    03/13/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/interview-with-justin-bozonelis-grant-committee-chairman-for-leadership-100?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

    Chairman of the Grant Committee of Leadership 100 Justin Bozonelis sat down with the Orthodox Observer’s Marissa Costidis to discuss his history in the Church and also his important role with Leadership 100. 


    Maliotis Cultural Center Hosts "Greece Uncorked: Macedonia Dance & Wine Exhibition"

    03/12/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/maliotis-cultural-center-hosts-greece-uncorked-macedonia-dance-wine-exhibition-?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

    "Greece Uncorked: Macedonia Dance & Wine Exhibition," which took place at the Maliotis Cultural Center in Brookline, Massachusetts on March 8, 2025, was an unforgettable evening learning about the robust wine and folk dances of Northern Greece.


    Second Sunday of Great Lent: Learn about St. Gregory Palamas

    03/12/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/second-sunday-of-great-lent-learn-about-st.-gregory-palamas?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

    Visit the Archdiocese’s Great Lent website to learn more about the second Sunday of Great Lent, dedicated to St. Gregory Palamas and his profound influence on Orthodox Christian theology.


    Archbishop Elpidophoros Attends Installation of Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington Robert McElroy

    03/12/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-attends-installation-of-archbishop-of-roman-catholic-archdiocese-of-washington-robert-mcelroy?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 March 11, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the installation Mass of the eighth Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy.


    Hellenic Film Society Announces Open Call for Film Shorts by Greek-American Filmmakers

    03/12/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/hellenic-film-society-announces-open-call-for-film-shorts-by-greek-american-filmmakers?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 Hellenic Film Society (HFS) is launching “It’s Greek to Me! Greek-American Short Films,” a short film program. The Society is currently accepting submissions by Greek-American filmmakers until April 4, 2025.


    Archbishop Elpidophoros Meets with Ambassador Aikaterini Nassika

    03/12/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/nassika?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 March 11, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America met with Ambassador Aikaterini Nassika at the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C.


    Department of Religious Education’s (DRE)’s Kids Sunday Sermon Series: Rise and walk!

    03/11/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/department-of-religious-education-s-dre-s-kids-sunday-sermon-series-rise-and-walk-?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, teach our children about a man who couldn’t walk, so his friends helped him get to Jesus—even by making a hole in the roof! Jesus saw their faith, forgave the man’s sins, and made him walk again. Wow! Jesus can heal and forgive and wants us to have strong faith in Him!


    Department of Religious Education (DRE)’s Sunday Sermon Series: Sunday of Saint Gregory Palamas

    03/11/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/sss-3-16?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 about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn how Christ heals a man with paralysis. What did his friends do? Why did Christ choose to forgive his sins before physically healing him? What is the link between God and our healing? Why did people think it was blasphemous that Jesus forgave sins?


    Greek Orthodox Archdiocese United Nations Girl Delegates Meet with Archbishop Elpidophoros

    03/11/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/un-girl-delegates-2025?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 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese United Nations Girl Delegates arrived in New York to participate in the 69th Session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women.

    On March 10, 2025, the young delegates had the honor of meeting His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. His Eminence shared words of encouragement, emphasizing that through their faith, all things are possible, and their community needs their leadership.


    Department of Greek Education Releases Resource Guides for Teaching Byzantine History

    03/10/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/department-of-greek-education-releases-resource-guides-for-teaching-byzantine-history?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 Department of Greek Education announces the release of "Byzantium: The Missing Link to Understanding the History of Western Civilization," an innovative set of resource guides for teaching Byzantine history.


    A Mother’s Perspective: Inside the Studio of Nicholas Kontaxis

    03/10/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/a-mother-s-perspective-inside-the-studio-of-nicholas-kontaxis?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 Orthodox Observer’s Dr. Claire Koen sat down with Krisann Kontaxis, mother of the celebrated artist and Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, Nicholas Kontaxis, whose exhibit, “Catch Me,” is currently on display at the Basil and Elise Goulandris Museum in Athens from March 13 - May 13, 2025.


    Kids Sunday Sermon Series Launched by the Department of Religious Education (DRE)

    03/10/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/ksss-1?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 Department of Religious Education (DRE) is excited to introduce the Kids Sunday Sermon Series, an easy-to-download weekly sermon resource designed for children in grades K to 3 or older.


    Sunday of Orthodoxy at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

    03/10/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/sunday-of-orthodoxy-at-the-archdiocesan-cathedral-of-the-holy-trinity?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 Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City celebrated the Sunday of Orthodoxy on March 9, 2025 with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.


    Women's History Month: HCHC's Christina Dager

    03/10/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/women-s-history-month-hchc-s-christina-dager?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

    As part of Women’s History Month in March, the Ecumenical Department in collaboration with the Communications Department seeks to feature women affiliated with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. This initiative aims to celebrate the rich legacy of women who have shaped the Orthodox Christian tradition, as well as their contributions to the academic, cultural, and social fabric of the Orthodox community. We hope to highlight their journeys, challenges, and accomplishments. 


    Episode 3 – Season 3, The Black American Orthodox Experience on OCN: Catching up with Fr. Samuel Davis

    03/10/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/episode-3-season-3-the-black-american-orthodox-experience-on-ocn-catching-up-with-fr.-samuel-davis-season-three-of-black-americans-and-the-orthodox-church?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 the third episode of “The Black American Orthodox Experience” (season 3), a collaboration of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Orthodox Christian Network, Rev. Chris Metropulos sits down with Rev. Samuel Davis to discuss his personal journey to Orthodoxy and the exciting developments in the third season of his program.


    Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Foundation of the Hellenic World Announce Historic Collaboration

    03/10/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/ime?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 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Foundation of the Hellenic World (FHW) have formalized a significant partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, highlighting their commitment to promoting Hellenic history, culture, and Orthodox Christian heritage.


    Archbishop Elpidophoros Holds Vespers of Contrition at Church of Our Saviour in Rye, New York

    03/10/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/vespers-of-contrition-church-of-our-saviour-rye-ny?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 Sunday, March 9, 2025, Archdiocesan District Chancellor Fr. Elias Villis, Fr. George Hazlaris, and the parish of the Church of Our Saviour in Rye, NY welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for the Lenten Contrition Vespers.


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