News

The staff of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America gathered on the morning of Thursday, April 9, as His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at the […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros celebrates Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at Archdiocesan Chapel on Holy Thursday appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The recent tragic events in the Syrian city of Al–Suqaylabiyah—where the population is overwhelmingly Greek Orthodox—have reignited concern regarding the status and the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. Public discourse often portrays […]\nThe post Christian communities in the Middle East: Contemporary challenges and future prospects appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, New York celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Unction on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Celebrating were Presiding Priest Fr. Demetrios Kazakis, Assistant Priest Fr. […]\nThe post Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, NY celebrates Sacrament of Holy Unction appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Kimisis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Brooklyn, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, for the Orthros of Great and Holy Wednesday, […]\nThe post Kimisis tis Theotokou Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for Third Bridegroom Service in Brooklyn, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Last Friday, April 3, 2026, thousands of Catholic and Orthodox faithful participated in the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge to mark Good Friday according to the Gregorian calendar.   For 30 years, […]\nThe post Way of the Cross over the Brooklyn Bridge marks 30th anniversary, concludes at St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Norwalk, Connecticut welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Monday, April 6, for the Orthros of Great and Holy Tuesday, the Second […]\nThe post St. George Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for Second Bridegroom Service in Norwalk, CT appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Kimisis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Island Park, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Sunday, April 5, for the Orthros of Great and Holy […]\nThe post Kimisis tis Theotokou Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for First Bridegroom Service in Island Park, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

If breathless parish anecdotes and fresh-off-the-press media profiles are to be believed, the Orthodox Church is one of few religious communities experiencing growth today in the United States. Largely convert-driven, this renaissance is at once […]\nThe post Two modes, one Church: Orthodoxy’s arrival in America appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Corona, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Sunday, April 5, for Orthros and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of Palm Sunday. Celebrating alongside His […]\nThe post Transfiguration Church celebrates Palm Sunday with Archbishop Elpidophoros in Corona, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Port Washington, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Saturday, April 4, 2026, for the Divine Liturgy of Lazaros Saturday; joining Archbishop Elpidophoros […]\nThe post Archangel Michael Church honors Lazaros Saturday with Challenge Liturgy in Port Washington, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.