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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Greek American leaders, and members of the Greek American Community at Gracie Mansion on May 5, 2026, for a reception marking Greek […]\nThe post Mayor Mamdani welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros, Greek American leaders for Greek Independence Day at Gracie Mansion appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

BROOKLINE, MA (April 30, 2026) – On May 16, Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology will hold its 84th Commencement Ceremony where it will confer degrees upon nearly 60 undergraduate and graduate […]\nThe post HCHC to host 84th Commencement Ceremony appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Every Sunday morning at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, IL, a small group of children gather in a classroom. The room, intentionally quiet and calm, is filled with soft voices, […]\nThe post How a Sunday School became a sanctuary for children with disabilities appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Growing up in Armenia, the Divine Liturgy felt like heaven to a young Deacon Tigran Khachikyan. But born Deaf, and with no interpreters present, he did not understand the words or their meaning. Today, he […]\nThe post Across jurisdictions, voices rise for the ordination of men with disabilities appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Last June, Rama (not her real name) and her family were attending Divine Liturgy at St. Elias Church in Damascus, as they did every Sunday—when suddenly, a bomb went off in the church. Rama and […]\nThe post IOCC helps families recover after tragedy in Damascus appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Maliotis Cultural Center of Hellenic College Holy Cross, in collaboration with the Social Issues, Mass Media, and Education Studies Laboratory (S.I.M.M.E.S.L.) of the Department of Early Childhood Education of University of Ioannina, is organizing a major […]\nThe post Maliotis Cultural Center to host symposium on the Greek language in digital environments appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is overjoyed to announce the official launch of the Apostolic Anchor, the premier newsletter of the Apostolic Mission to the African Diaspora in the Americas, West Indies, and Caribbean. […]\nThe post Apostolic Mission to the African Diaspora launches newsletter appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

NEW YORK–Yesterday, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announced the appointment of Archdeacon Dionysios Papiris as Director of the Office of the Archbishop, effective June 1, 2026. Archdeacon Dionysios succeeds the Reverend Protopresbyter of the […]\nThe post Archdeacon Dionysios Papiris appointed Director of the Office of the Archbishop appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Watch the video of the visit of Hellenic Parliament President Nikitas M. Kaklamanis to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York. President Kaklamanis was received by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros […]\nThe post Watch: Hellenic Parliament President visits GOARCH headquarters appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Many Orthodox Christians are aware that the Ecumenical Patriarch is “first among equals,” but all too many would find it difficult to explain what this actually means. This common designation is rooted in the Orthodox […]\nThe post What does it mean that the Ecumenical Patriarch is ‘first among equals’? appeared first on Orthodox Observer.