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The Very Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis, Archdeacon of the Ecumenical Throne and a leading Orthodox theologian, educator, and environmental advocate, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division of the 2026 King’s […]\nThe post Fr. John Chryssavgis appointed member of the Order of Australia appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

NEW YORK — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received Dr. Stelios Kympouropoulos at the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Dr. Kympouropoulos was recently appointed by the government of Prime Minister Kyriakos […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros receives Stelios Kympouropoulos, Greece’s new Accessibility Chief appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Today, June, 11, the newly-elected Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Saint Nektarios in Roscoe, New York, the Reverend Hieromonk Stephanos, visited the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York in […]\nThe post Newly-elected abbot of the Monastery of St. Nektarios visits Archbishop Elpidophoros appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Under breathtaking iconography depicting the Holy Resurrection, the Romanos the Melodist Chanters’ Society of Greater New York captivated hierarchs, clergy, parishioners, and guests with hymns and Constantinopolitan folk songs in honor of His All Holiness […]\nThe post Romanos the Melodist society concert marks Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s name-day appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will travel to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge, California to attend the National Oratorical Festival Finals. The event will be held on Saturday, June 13. On Sunday, […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros’s schedule | June 13–19, 2026 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Tuesday, June 9, more than 750 clergy and faithful from throughout the Direct Archdiocesan District gathered at VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, New York, for the Annual Servant Leadership Awards Banquet. The faithful […]\nThe post Archdiocesan District celebrates Annual Servant Leadership Awards Banquet appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

New York, New York—I am a product of prison ministry. I often try to distance myself from my past; however, I do not want to be like the healed leper who, after he is healed, […]\nThe post From wanted to prison ministry: Amanda’s testimony appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

In the heart of Astoria, Queens, Monday, June 8, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the commencement ceremony of St. Demetrios Preparatory School and gave an address to the graduating class of 2026. The […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros addresses Saint Demetrios graduates at Commencement Ceremony appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Pride and a sense of community filled the room as the Hellenic Federation of New Jersey hosted its Annual Awards Gala on June 8, 2026. The evening honored George A. Tsougarakis, General Counsel of the […]\nThe post Hellenic Federation of New Jersey honors GOARCH General Counsel George Tsougarakis appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On June 7, 2026, Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Orange, Connecticut enthusiastically awarded $70,000 in scholarships to thirty-nine parishioners pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. The awards were presented during the parish’s annual Scholarship Awards […]\nThe post St. Barbara Church in Orange, CT awards $70,000 in scholarships appeared first on Orthodox Observer.