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The 41st annual PSEKA Cyprus Conference hosted by PSEKA, with the leadership of its president Philip Christopher, took place in Washington, DC on June 9-11. It was cosponsored by AHEPA, AHI, HABA, the Cyprus-US Chamber […]\nThe post Cypriot Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry Michael Damianos addresses PSEKA Cyprus Conference in Washington, D.C. appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with us all.  Beloved brothers and sisters, Christians and people of good will […]\nThe post ‘God does not dwell in stone but in the hearts of people,’ writes Bishop Michael of Komana appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Archon Sprout Program, which introduces Orthodox Christian children to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, is now officially bilingual, and much more is to come. The Sprouts Program Committee, which is chaired by Archons Nick Tranto and […]\nThe post The Archons’ Sprout Program is now available in Spanish appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople has condemned the Russian missile and drone attacks that set fire to the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, calling it an “unacceptable and sacrilegious” assault on a shrine sacred […]\nThe post Ecumenical Patriarchate condemns Russian strike that set the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra ablaze appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

When the Russian strike hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in the early hours of June 15, 2026, many Ukrainians felt this was something different — not just another episode of war. The Lavra is not simply […]\nThe post Opinion | When Lavra burns appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

In 1992, the first time he came to St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis, Dan gave the sermon and told the old story about an eagle that grew up among sage chickens. Though born […]\nThe post A reflection on the life of Dan Christopulos appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

While the world’s attention has recently been focused on His Holiness Pope Leo XIV of Rome’s May 15, 2026 encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas, and its guidance on safeguarding the dignity of every human person amid […]\nThe post ‘Life is not digital,’ says Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on AI appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The National Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Oratorical Festival Finals were held June 13–14, 2026, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge, California, bringing together young students from across the country for a weekend […]\nThe post National Oratorical Festival culminates in final competition appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Very Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis, Archdeacon of the Ecumenical Throne and a leading Orthodox theologian, educator, and environmental advocate, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division of the 2026 King’s […]\nThe post Fr. John Chryssavgis appointed member of the Order of Australia appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

NEW YORK — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received Dr. Stelios Kympouropoulos at the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Dr. Kympouropoulos was recently appointed by the government of Prime Minister Kyriakos […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros receives Stelios Kympouropoulos, Greece’s new Accessibility Chief appeared first on Orthodox Observer.