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The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has embarked on a landmark survey with the aim of equipping parish clergy, ministry leaders, and ministry workers to build up healthy parish communities (cf. Ephesians 4:12). The study, launched on December 1, is designed to bring parish […]\nThe post Office of National Ministries launches survey to support parish ministries appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City hosted its 49th annual Christmas concert on Dec. 19. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the program, remarking that the concert opened “a […]\nThe post Archdiocesan Cathedral hosts annual Christmas concert appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

“Behold, sons are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward”  (Psalm 127:3)  This Nativity season, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, under the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of […]\nThe post Lifting Palestinian children in prayer this Nativity season appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

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This has been a historic week for the Roman Catholic Church in New York. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Vatican announced a major leadership transition that marks the end of an era and a […]\nThe post A season of renewal: Why the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese should embrace mandatory retirement appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis and Greece’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Aglaia (Agi) Balta, to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York. […]\nThe post Greek Health Minister, Permanent Representative to the U.N. visit GOARCH appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Yesterday, students from A. Fantis School in Brooklyn, New York performed their annual Christmas concert at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the concert, and offered remarks […]\nThe post A. Fantis School hosts annual Christmas program appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce the launch of its Archdiocese-sponsored, parish-implemented 403(b) Retirement Plan, designed to strengthen retirement readiness for clergy and lay employees, including our school educators and administrators, […]\nThe post GOARCH announces new 403(b) retirement plan for parish employees appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Heritage Museum of Epirus in Astoria honored the lives of the women of Souli with a commemorative evening that addressed their power in art, music, dance, and memory on Thursday, December 11, 2025.   […]\nThe post Heritage Museum of Epirus honors Souliotisses  appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

This morning, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of His Eminence Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, from the pastoral governance of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese […]\nThe post Abp. Elpidophoros issues statement on Cardinal Dolan’s resignation appeared first on Orthodox Observer.