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Kansasville, WI — In a warm, informal setting before a crackling fireplace at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center, leading Orthodox attorneys gathered for a candid “fireside chat” that blended professional experience with reflections on faith, governance, […]\nThe post Fireside chat explores law, faith, and trust at National Orthodox Attorney Retreat appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Over the past two years, I have traveled extensively, speaking at parishes throughout the United States and abroad. Through the course of this work, I have come to know with certainty that human trafficking is […]\nThe post A pastoral reflection on human trafficking and the Church appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

While having come into full fruition in the 20th and 21st centuries, the Orthodox monastic movement in North America has nevertheless, deep roots as it continues to support and accompany the development of Eastern Orthodoxy […]\nThe post How Orthodox monasticism has shaped America’s spiritual landscape appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Greek American leaders, and members of the Greek American Community at Gracie Mansion on May 5, 2026, for a reception marking Greek […]\nThe post Mayor Mamdani welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros, Greek American leaders for Greek Independence Day at Gracie Mansion appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

BROOKLINE, MA (April 30, 2026) – On May 16, Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology will hold its 84th Commencement Ceremony where it will confer degrees upon nearly 60 undergraduate and graduate […]\nThe post HCHC to host 84th Commencement Ceremony appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Every Sunday morning at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, IL, a small group of children gather in a classroom. The room, intentionally quiet and calm, is filled with soft voices, […]\nThe post How a Sunday School became a sanctuary for children with disabilities appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Growing up in Armenia, the Divine Liturgy felt like heaven to a young Deacon Tigran Khachikyan. But born Deaf, and with no interpreters present, he did not understand the words or their meaning. Today, he […]\nThe post Across jurisdictions, voices rise for the ordination of men with disabilities appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Last June, Rama (not her real name) and her family were attending Divine Liturgy at St. Elias Church in Damascus, as they did every Sunday—when suddenly, a bomb went off in the church. Rama and […]\nThe post IOCC helps families recover after tragedy in Damascus appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Maliotis Cultural Center of Hellenic College Holy Cross, in collaboration with the Social Issues, Mass Media, and Education Studies Laboratory (S.I.M.M.E.S.L.) of the Department of Early Childhood Education of University of Ioannina, is organizing a major […]\nThe post Maliotis Cultural Center to host symposium on the Greek language in digital environments appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is overjoyed to announce the official launch of the Apostolic Anchor, the premier newsletter of the Apostolic Mission to the African Diaspora in the Americas, West Indies, and Caribbean. […]\nThe post Apostolic Mission to the African Diaspora launches newsletter appeared first on Orthodox Observer.