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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.

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.