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This has been a historic week for the Roman Catholic Church in New York. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Vatican announced a major leadership transition that marks the end of an era and a […]\nThe post A Season of Renewal: Why the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Should Embrace Mandatory Retirement appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis and Greece’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Aglaia (Agi) Balta, to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York. […]\nThe post Greek Health Minister, Permanent Representative to the U.N. visit GOARCH appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Yesterday, students from A. Fantis School in Brooklyn, New York performed their annual Christmas concert at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the concert, and offered remarks […]\nThe post A. Fantis School hosts annual Christmas program appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce the launch of its Archdiocese-sponsored, parish-implemented 403(b) Retirement Plan, designed to strengthen retirement readiness for clergy and lay employees, including our school educators and administrators, […]\nThe post GOARCH announces new 403(b) retirement plan for parish employees appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Heritage Museum of Epirus in Astoria honored the lives of the women of Souli with a commemorative evening that addressed their power in art, music, dance, and memory on Thursday, December 11, 2025.   […]\nThe post Heritage Museum of Epirus honors Souliotisses  appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

This morning, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of His Eminence Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, from the pastoral governance of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese […]\nThe post Abp. Elpidophoros issues statement on Cardinal Dolan’s resignation appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

This week, the Maliotis Cultural Center announced a new international collaboration with the University of Ioannina and the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Together, the three institutions proudly present […]\nThe post Maliotis Cultural Center announces new international collaboration appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Saint Basil Academy in Garrison, New York hosted its annual Christmas pageant on Saturday, December 13. Their announcement reads: “This past Saturday, December 13th, was the 2025 Saint Basil Academy Christmas Pageant, featuring Saint Basil […]\nThe post Saint Basil Academy hosts annual Christmas pageant appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On November 22, 2025, at his home in Henderson, Nevada, Peter Palivos received the U.S. Army’s Distinguished Public Service Medal, the Army’s highest civilian honor, presented by General Andrew Poppas, a four-star general and commander […]\nThe post Peter Palivos on veterans, civic responsibility and faith appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, over 250 young adults gathered in Seattle this Labor Day Weekend for the Metropolis of San Francisco Young Adult League (YAL) Conference. Hosted at […]\nThe post Young adults “RENEW” faith at Seattle YAL Conference appeared first on Orthodox Observer.