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The Parish Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America invites parishioners nationwide to a free, one‑hour online session: “Cybersecurity Basics for Parishioners.” This presentation is designed for anyone who wants to stay safer online—no […]\nThe post Archdiocese invites faithful to cybersecurity webinar appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Sixty clergy from throughout the Direct Archdiocesan District gathered with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady, New York, for their Annual Clergy Lenten Retreat. His Eminence offered […]\nThe post Direct Archdiocesan Clergy gather in Lenten retreat appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

At 11 years old, in 1941, little Anna Marakas climbed onto the organ bench in the choir loft at then Assumption Church in Oakland, California, and began to play. 85 years later, she is still […]\nThe post ‘Everyone can sing,’ says longtime organist Anna Counelis appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Ernie Anastos, the veteran television news anchor whose steady presence and familiar voice made him one of the most recognized broadcasters in New York City for more than 40 years, died on Thursday morning at […]\nThe post Ernie Anastos, veteran New York anchorman, dies at 82 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida hosted the first-ever Young Aspiring Chanters Conference from March 6–8, welcoming more than 40 young men and women from across the United States who gathered to […]\nThe post Youth gather for inaugural aspiring chanters’ conference appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Greek American legislators honor five community leaders as His Eminence delivers invocations for both chambers of the Legislature; retiring Senator Michael Gianaris hailed as a trailblazer ALBANY, N.Y. — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros leads Greek Independence Day celebration at New York State Capitol appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

In his sacred responsibility as described in the Charter of our Sacred Archdiocese, and in his pastoral oversight and fatherly care, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has approved the following ordinations: Mr. Timothy Sofis […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros approves ordinations, confers Offikion appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Upon entering the ornate building of Brooklyn’s Appellate Division, Second Department, clear influence and traces of ancient Greece are present. The enormous white columns, ornate marble and gold ceilings, create a commanding atmosphere. On March […]\nThe post Brooklyn’s Appellate Division, Second Department hosts “Philotimo in Action” appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco offers its heartfelt congratulations to Theodore “Theo” Angelis of Seattle, Washington, on his appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court. Governor Bob Ferguson announced on Monday, March 9, […]\nThe post Metropolis of San Francisco celebrates appointment of Theo Angelis to Washington State Supreme Court appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Friday, February 27th the community of the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian in Tenafly, New Jersey celebrated the first Saluations to the Theotokos and then attended the opening of an exhibit called […]\nThe post Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian hosts “Icons in Bloom” exhibit in Tenafly, New Jersey appeared first on Orthodox Observer.