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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.

Historians count Don Teodoro Griego, also known as Theodoros Griego, as the first Greek to set foot in America in 1528. He was the only person of Greek origin on the Spanish Narváez expedition; there […]\nThe post In America’s oldest European city, the Archdiocese established its first shrine appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

As the host hierarch of the Metropolis where the Congress will take place, His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh welcomes clergy and faithful from across the Archdiocese to Cleveland. With words of encouragement and anticipation, […]\nThe post Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh welcomes the Archdiocese to Cleveland appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

NEW YORK — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed additional guests to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York this week, continuing a series of meetings with Church, civic, […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros welcomes Lemnos mayor, University of Athens delegation following parade appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

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.