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On March 15, 2026, the Third Sunday of Holy and Great Lent, the Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided in chorostasia (that is, from the Patriarchal Throne rather than […]\nThe post Archons | Ecumenical Patriarch: ‘Through the Cross Come Life, Strength, and Virtue’ appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

A. Fantis School proudly celebrated Greek Independence Day with a vibrant and meaningful program honoring the historic events of 1821 and the enduring values of faith, freedom, and Hellenic heritage. Held in the school auditorium, […]\nThe post A. Fantis School in Brooklyn, NY celebrates Greek Independence Day appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Ionian Village is program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America that brings teens from around the United States and beyond to Greece for a pilgrimage experience rooted in the life of the Church and […]\nThe post Weaving and connecting: Reflections from Ionian Village appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

A lifetime of memory, music, and cultural tradition have been compiled in a book by Frixos Vozos celebrating the art of mandinades, the poetic couplets deeply rooted in a few Greek islands, especially Karpathos.  This is […]\nThe post New book celebrates the art of Karpathian  mandinades appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On March 22, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America officiated the Divine Liturgy for the Sunday of St. John Climacus at St. Sophia Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Celebrating alongside His Eminence were Fr. Steven Zorzos, […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros visits St. Sophia Cathedral in Washington, D.C. appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Friday, March 20, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided at the Fourth Salutations to the Theotokos at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Church in Staten Island, New York. Watch the livestream and His Eminence’s homily […]\nThe post Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Church in Staten Island welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the Greek American community will come together at one of the world’s most iconic venues for a night of faith, heritage, and unity. Greek Jersey Night at Yankee Stadium will […]\nThe post Greek Jersey Night at Yankee Stadium to benefit Camp Saint Paul appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The National Philoptochos is honored to announce the presentation of a $36,795 grant to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Girl Delegate Program, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to nurturing the next generation of faithful, compassionate, and globally […]\nThe post Philoptochos supports Girl Delegate program with transformational grant appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America headquarters His Eminence Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea and Exarch of Japan on March 19, 2026. During his time in the United […]\nThe post Metropolitan Ambrosios of Korea and Exarch of Japan visits Archdiocese appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

With gratitude and joy, we share the beautiful gathering of 125 devoted Philoptochos women from parishes across the Archdiocese District for their annual Lenten Retreat guided by their theme “Sustaining the Woman Who Serves.” Under […]\nThe post Philoptochos gathers for Lenten retreat to sustain the spirit of service appeared first on Orthodox Observer.