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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.

On the afternoon of Friday, March 20, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received at the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America His Excellency Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, offering his warm congratulations […]\nThe post His Excellency Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia visits Archdiocese headquarters appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK—Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America UN Girl Delegates attended “Strengthening Access to Justice for Women and Girls: The Role of States, Courts, Communities, and Intergenerational Leadership” an […]\nThe post GOARCH Girl Delegates champion women’s access to justice at the United Nations appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Cleveland, OH — With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America – Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM), in collaboration with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis […]\nThe post Young adults invited to ‘Claim Their Calling’ at the 2026 National YAL Conference appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Before the civil war in Syria began in 2011, there were about 2.5 million Christians in Syria, including around a million Greek Orthodox believers. Today, estimates of the Christian population range from 500,000 to a […]\nThe post Archons | Syria’s Christian population faces an 80 percent decline appeared first on Orthodox Observer.