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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the assignment of Reverend Presbyter Neofitos Sarigiannis to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany, New York, effective July 1, 2026 as he joins the parish family in […]\nThe post Fr. Neofitos Sarigiannis assigned to St. Sophia Church in Albany, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the assignment of the Very Reverend Archimandrite Michael Giavris to Kimisis Church in Brooklyn, New York, effective June 16, 2026. Archimandrite Michael is a clergyman of the Greek […]\nThe post V. Rev. Arch. Michael Giavis assigned to Kimisis Church in Brooklyn, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the appointment of Fr. Gregory Gounardes as the new Proistamenos of Saints Demetrios and George Greek Orthodox Church in New York City, effective June 16, 2026. A native […]\nThe post Fr. Gregory Gounardes appointed Proistamenos of Sts. Demetrios and George Church in NYC appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the assignment of the Reverend Protopresbyter Paschalios (Pat) Legato to Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady, New York, effective July 1, 2026. Fr. Paschalios was born and […]\nThe post Fr. Paschalios Legato assigned to St. George Church in Schenectady, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Inside St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, voices and instruments lifted to commemorate the miraculous life and afterlife of Saint Iakovos of Evia in four stunning movements. Composed jointly by Savvas Karantzias and […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros attends world premier of ‘A Contemporary Saint: Saint Iakovos of Evia’ appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is scheduled to participate in a series of ecclesiastical, educational, and community events from June 7–12, 2026, reflecting the Archdiocese’s ongoing commitment to faith, leadership, youth, and service. On […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros’s schedule | June 7–12, 2026 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek American Educational Public Information System (GAEPIS) and Hellenic Public Radio – Cosmos FM honored Steve and Angela Zervoudis with its prestigious Phidippides Award at a well-attended Gala at The Union League Club in […]\nThe post The Phidippidis Award presented to Steve and Angela Zervoudis at Union League Club appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

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.