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This article will be updated shortly with the dates and times of the speaker panels. Keynote Speakers Michael Kratsios Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy […]\nThe post These are the panelists for the Observer’s AI & Theology conference appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Yesterday, the Huffington Ecumenical Institute (HEI) of Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC) hosted a tribute marking twenty years since the passing of Archbishop Iakovos, the longtime spiritual leader of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North […]\nThe post Archbishop Iakovos remembered at HCHC tribute appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Yesterday, Oct. 22, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed Stefanos Kasselakis, leader of the “Movement for Democracy,” at the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. It was his third visit to the […]\nThe post Leader of the “Movement for Democracy” visits Archdiocese appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). As a step toward educating Orthodox Observer readers about the ordination of men with disabilities, Fr. John Chryssavgis answered questions from the Observer‘s Managing Editor Corinna Robinson. Fr. Chryssavgis is Archdeacon […]\nThe post Fr. John Chryssavgis urges flexibility on disability and ordination appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Fr. Peter Spiro, Director of the FREEDOM National Ministry and leader of the ARISTEVI Foundation, delivered a special presentation and luncheon address at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, D.C., highlighting the FREEDOM Ministry’s […]\nThe post FREEDOM Director returns to speak at Saint Sophia Cathedral in Washington, D.C. appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

In August, Ancient Faith Publishing released Fr. Evan Armatas’s third book: Toolkit for Spiritual Growth II: A Practical Guide to Scripture, Confession, and Time. The announcement reads: “Building on the success of his first book, […]\nThe post Fr. Evan Armatas publishes third book appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Oct. 11, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) issued a statement requesting continued support of their aid efforts in Gaza and the West Bank. “Thank you to all of our supporters who have donated so […]\nThe post IOCC urges continued Holy Land support appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

During their annual banquet on Oct. 18, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate presented the Athenagoras Human Rights Award to Michael R. Pompeo, 70th U.S. Secretary of State. The award was presented by His Eminence […]\nThe post Athenagoras Human Rights Award presented to Michael Pompeo appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On the evening of Oct. 17, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate honored Archon Alexander Pritsos with the prestigious Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship. The event, held at the New York Athletic […]\nThe post Archon Alexander Pritsos given Bouras Award appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – On Oct. 8, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s Girl Delegates to the United Nations arrived in New York City for events surrounding the International Day of the Girl.  With […]\nThe post Girl Delegates to the U.N. celebrate International Day of the Girl appeared first on Orthodox Observer.