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On the afternoon of Friday, March 20, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received at the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America His Excellency Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, offering his warm congratulations […]\nThe post His Excellency Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia visits Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK—Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America UN Girl Delegates attended “Strengthening Access to Justice for Women and Girls: The Role of States, Courts, Communities, and Intergenerational Leadership” an […]\nThe post GOARCH Girl Delegates champion women’s access to justice at the United Nations appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Cleveland, OH — With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America – Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM), in collaboration with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis […]\nThe post Young Adults Invited to ‘Claim Their Calling’ at the 2026 National YAL Conference appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Before the civil war in Syria began in 2011, there were about 2.5 million Christians in Syria, including around a million Greek Orthodox believers. Today, estimates of the Christian population range from 500,000 to a […]\nThe post Archons | Syria’s Christian population faces an 80 percent decline appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of the Georgian Orthodox Church, among the most monumental figures in Georgia’s modern history, died Tuesday at the age of 93. His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, in a telegram […]\nThe post Patriarch Ilia II, who led Georgian Church from Soviet repression to national enshrinement, dies at 93 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America invites the faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to gather for the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland. Reflecting on the theme Rise & Build, he shares the […]\nThe post Rise & Build: An invitation to the Clergy-Laity Congress appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians is pleased to announce that the Saint Romanos Church Music Festival has received unanimous approval by the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Archdiocese of America. In his […]\nThe post Saint Romanos Church Music Festival to celebrate youth musical excellence appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

IV Next is an Ionian Village program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America that brings young adults together in Greece for a pilgrimage experience rooted in the life of the Church and the traditions […]\nThe post Listening at St. Nektarios’s tomb: A reflection from IV Next appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The parish of Holy Trinity Church in Hicksville, NY was filled to capacity as parishioners gathered to witness the ordination of Sub-Deacon Christopher Arnadopoulos to the diaconate on Sunday, March 15. The emotional and symbolic […]\nThe post Sub-Deacon Christopher Arnadopoulos ordained to the diaconate appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

CHICAGO, IL — The National Young Adult League (YAL) Board of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has formally advanced its governance structure and strategic priorities for 2026, marking an important step in strengthening young […]\nThe post National YAL Board establishes executive leadership structure, advances 2026 strategic vision appeared first on Orthodox Observer.