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The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation is proud to welcome over 800 guests to Chicago this weekend as we recognize 57 exceptional scholarship recipients of Hellenic descent and award over $250,000 in scholarships. The Foundation kicked off […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros attends PanHellenic Scholarship Award weekend appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Metropolitan Theoleptos of Ikonion, Hypertimos and Exarch of all Lycaonia, fell asleep in the Lord suddenly on Thursday, June 18, 2026, the Ecumenical Patriarchate announced. He was 69. The announcement, issued by the Chief Secretariat […]\nThe post Metropolitan Theoleptos of Ikonion Falls Asleep in the Lord appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Today, in recognition of Juneteenth, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued the following message via his social media accounts: “Today we observe Juneteenth, the day that marks the emancipation of the last enslaved African […]\nThe post ‘Faith without justice is a contradiction,’ Archbishop Elpidophoros says appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Yankee Stadium was filled with an unmistakable sense of Greek pride as members of the Greek Orthodox community and friends of Hellenism gathered to celebrate Greek Jersey Night on Thursday, June 18. The iconic ballpark […]\nThe post Greek Americans fill Yankee Stadium for Greek Jersey Night appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

ALBANY, NY – More than 450 parishioners, friends, clergy, and community leaders from near and far gathered on June 7 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany to celebrate the ministry of Rev. Fr. […]\nThe post Albany parish celebrates Fr. Patric Legato’s 37 years of faithful ministry appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

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.