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The community of Kimisis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Island Park, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Sunday, April 5, for the Orthros of Great and Holy […]\nThe post Kimisis tis Theotokou Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for First Bridegroom Service in Island Park, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

If breathless parish anecdotes and fresh-off-the-press media profiles are to be believed, the Orthodox Church is one of few religious communities experiencing growth today in the United States. Largely convert-driven, this renaissance is at once […]\nThe post Two modes, one Church: Orthodoxy’s arrival in America appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Corona, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Sunday, April 5, for Orthros and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of Palm Sunday. Celebrating alongside His […]\nThe post Transfiguration Church celebrates Palm Sunday with Archbishop Elpidophoros in Corona, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Port Washington, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Saturday, April 4, 2026, for the Divine Liturgy of Lazaros Saturday; joining Archbishop Elpidophoros […]\nThe post Archangel Michael Church honors Lazaros Saturday with Challenge Liturgy in Port Washington, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Tanweer and Fathom Entertainment announced that Kapodistrias (The Governor) will be shown in theaters across the United States for a one-night-only event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The film is based on true events and […]\nThe post ‘Kapodistrias’ (‘The Governor’) to screen in U.S. theaters on April 22 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

WASHINGTON — Greek Americans from across the country gathered at the U.S. Capitol on March 25, 2026, for the inaugural Greek Independence Day Celebration, marking the 205th anniversary of Greece’s fight for independence and the […]\nThe post Greek Americans mark 205th anniversary of Greek Independence at U.S. Capitol appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

In his sacred responsibility as described in the Charter of our Sacred Archdiocese, and in his pastoral oversight and fatherly care, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has approved the following incardinations and ordination: Rev. […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros approves incardinations, ordination, confers Offikia appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Liturgical Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Holy Week and Pascha 2026 Saturday of Lazarus — April 4 Divine Liturgy – Archangel Michael, Port Washington, NY, 10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday — April 5 […]\nThe post Here’s Archbishop Elpidophoros’s Holy Week and Pascha schedule appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Representing the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, The Saint Anastasia Fellowship participated today in a landmark roundtable discussion hosted by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Humbled by the collective wisdom […]\nThe post St. Anastasia Fellowship champions faith-science integration in recovery at the White House appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Though fewer than 1{af6dec1317ee83ba7c6f69907e4e77b8ad9db1fa379ec8847ef2c31c7846dc30} of Americans serve in the U.S. military, an even smaller group walks beside them–Orthodox Christian military chaplains. This ministry, rooted in faith while shaped by the realities of military life, remains […]\nThe post Faith on the front lines: Fr. Bill Bartz on military chaplaincy appeared first on Orthodox Observer.