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The Alpha Omega Council proudly hosted its annual Greek Heritage Night with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, June 2nd, at Fenway Park, bringing together nearly 3,000 members of the Greek-American community for an evening […]\nThe post Boston celebrates Greek Heritage Night at Fenway Park appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

“I am an Arab by birth, Greek by primary education, American by residence, Russian at heart, and Slav in soul.” — St. Raphael of Brooklyn Many saintly, dedicated, and faithful servants helped plant the seeds […]\nThe post What can we learn from America’s first Orthodox bishop? appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

NEW YORK, NY — Upon returning from his visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and Mount Athos, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America reviewed the results of the recently concluded investigation concerning allegations involving […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros directs Spiritual Court to convene regarding Fr. Chrysostomos Gilbert appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The great classical scholar Adamantios Korais might well be thought of as the Greek Thomas Jefferson. Like Thomas Jefferson—the author of the Declaration of Independence, the most influential of the founders of the American republic, […]\nThe post The revolutionary fathers of two nations: Adamantios Korais and Thomas Jefferson | Op-Ed appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces that His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has returned to the United States and the headquarters of the Sacred Archdiocese following a deeply meaningful pilgrimage to Constantinople, Mount Athos, […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros returns to the United States appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

As we approach the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, we are called to both honor the revolutionary legacy of our forefathers and reaffirm our commitment to seek […]\nThe post You’re invited: Juneteenth Ecumenical Prayer Service appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox leaders took a major step toward healing a 1,600‑year division when Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew welcomed Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox Church to the Phanar for a celebration of […]\nThe post Eastern, Oriental Orthodox Churches move toward unity after 1,600 years of separation appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Pope Leo’s Magnifica Humanitas (MH) recalls Catholic social teaching while reminding Christians everywhere that the dignity of humanity is God-given. Focusing on communal care for each other, MH highlights repeatedly that all people have a […]\nThe post Magnifica Humanitas teaches technology must not constrain mutual care appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Saint Anastasia Fellowship (SAF) has partnered with FOCUS ​North America ​to launch a spiritual support initiative for individuals and families affected by substance use and behavioral addictions. The collaboration introduces a recurring Paraklesis service—a […]\nThe post Saint Anastasia Fellowship, FOCUS North America launch recovery ministry in Northeast Ohio appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

In May 2026, Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, the first papal encyclical devoted to AI. Pope Leo XIV chose his […]\nThe post Orthodoxy, Magnifica Humanitas, and transhumanism appeared first on Orthodox Observer.