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On the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, which coincided with Mother’s Day, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church in Greenlawn, New York. His […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros visits St. Paraskevi Church in Greenlawn, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Sunday mornings, Abby Vlahos’s day begins before most people are awake. She rises with her nine-year-old son, Cosmas, who wakes at dawn. Then it’s full speed–active play, movement, conversation, a walk–before most people have […]\nThe post She almost stopped coming. Now she leads her parish’s autism ministry appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

At the May 8, 2026 meeting of the Archdiocesan Council, Archon Theo Nicolakis, Director of National Ministries and CIO, together with Dr. Jonathon Wiggins, Senior Research Associate from CARA. presented initial findings of a landmark […]\nThe post Parish Ministry Leadership survey charts a strategic path for a growing Archdiocese appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Through the generosity of a Leadership 100 grant, clergy and lay leaders from twenty parishes within the Archdiocesan District met for the inaugural Lunch & Learn Workshop on Parish Planned Giving. Hosted by the Greek […]\nThe post Parish Planned Giving hosts inaugural Lunch & Learn Workshop appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America convened virtually on May 8, 2026 for its spring meeting, in a five-hour session. The meeting, held ahead of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in […]\nThe post Archdiocesan Council reviews growth, financial strength, and national ministry priorities ahead of Clergy-Laity Congress  appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will presents a special concert entitled “Sounds of Constantinople” on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Holy Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Brookville, New York, in […]\nThe post Archdiocese to present concert for the Name Day of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Hybrid – Summer internship | Paid The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is seeking a Summer 2026 Communications Intern to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in digital media, […]\nThe post 2026 Summer Internship Opening appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

A historic and deeply meaningful moment for the Hellenic and Orthodox Christian community unfolded in San Francisco this spring, as Greece’s elite Presidential Guard—the Evzones—made their first-ever appearance in the city. The visit was made […]\nThe post Evzones make historic visit to San Francisco appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

QUEENS, NY — Theodoros Psahos, a Greek American raised in Astoria, Queens, is proving that the values of community, service, and mentorship he grew up with in the Greek community are alive and well and […]\nThe post Greek American leader’s Projekt NYC empowers youth in nationally-recognized day of service appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Sunday May 3, 2026 the Greek Orthodox communities of Detroit, shepherded by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, gathered in the historic “Greek Town” neighborhood to celebrate the 24th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade. […]\nThe post Detroit celebrates 24th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade appeared first on Orthodox Observer.