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On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in a spirit of Paschal joy, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the residence of His Eminence Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Newark. The meeting provided an […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros visits Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Newark appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Angelo Bruno has been appointed as the new Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Direct Archdiocesan District (DAD). Angelo was born and […]\nThe post Angelo Bruno appointed Direct Archdiocesan District’s new Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Rev. Protopresbyter Dr. Peter J. Spiro, Chief Chaplain of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Director of the FREEDOM Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and founder of the ARISTEVI Foundation, visited St. Athanasios […]\nThe post Fr. Peter Spiro promotes human trafficking awareness at St. Athanasios Church in Aurora, IL appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Reverend Presbyter Steven J. Sarigianis has been assigned to serve at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Waterbury, Connecticut, effective June 1, 2026. Reverend Father […]\nThe post Fr. Steven Sarigianis assigned to Holy Trinity Church in Waterbury, CT appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians is proud to announce the creation of the Parish Music Leadership Program. This new initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership […]\nThe post National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians announces Parish Music Leadership Project appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

NEW YORK – The visit of Mr. Michael Kalaitzis, Archon Protomaistor of the Great Church of Christ to New York during Bright Week 2026 was concluded with great splendor and ecclesiastical magnificence. The visit was […]\nThe post Historic visit of Archon Protomaistor of the Great Church of Christ Michael Kalaitzis to New York appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On April 26, 2026, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent the following letter to U.S. President Donald Trump: “Dear Mr. President, Having learned with profound concern of the grave security incident that occurred during the […]\nThe post Ec. Patr. Bartholomew rejects fanaticism in letter to President Trump appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

“Yousef is smiling again,” his mother said. “That is something that I thought I’d never see.” Yousef (not his real name) has undergone more hardships than any 10-year-old child should endure. He and his family […]\nThe post IOCC treats injuries, restores confidence in Gaza appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Yesterday, The 30th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston – hosted by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England (FHASNE), supported by the City of Boston, and in cooperation with The Greek Orthodox […]\nThe post Boston celebrates annual Greek Independence Day parade appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Direct Archdiocesan District (DAD) Clergy-Laity Congress convened with prayerful solemnity and forward-looking purpose on Saturday, April 25th at the Greek Orthodox Church of our Saviour in Rye, New York with 175 clergy and lay […]\nThe post Archdiocese District Clergy-Laity Congress convenes with vision, faith, and philanthropic impact appeared first on Orthodox Observer.