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In a powerful display of patriotism, gratitude, and community service, Day of Gratitude II brought together thousands of Americans at Allegiant Stadium on June 6, 2026—D-Day—to honor veterans, military families, first responders, and the heroes […]\nThe post Day of Gratitude II honors America’s veterans, military families, and first responders appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Since its formation in 2010, the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA (AoB) has fostered inter-Orthodox cooperation in the United States of America. The precursor to this forum of the episcopal assembly was […]\nThe post How three hierarchs fostered Orthodox unity in the U.S. appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox game. The evening marks Greek Night at Yankee […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros’s schedule | June 18–26, 2026 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

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.