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Located far north in Finland’s North Karelia region, New Valamo Monastery performs the Epiphany Blessing of the Water on its frozen Lake Juurikkasalmi.  Yesterday, ten New England young adults celebrated the Feast of Theophany there, […]\nThe post Pilgrims celebrate Epiphany upon a Finnish monastery’s frozen lake appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Warren, Ohio has prayerfully embraced the Freedom Ministry as a vital expression of its Christian mission to serve “the least of these.” Through this partnership, our parish seeks to […]\nThe post Parish Spotlight: Saint Demetrios Takes a Stand in Protecting the Vulnerable appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Athos Karistinos, 18, whose father, Anesti, also retrieved the blessed cross in 1991, and whose grandfather immigrated from Greece and voyaged from Tarpon Springs as a sponge-diver, emerged from the bottom of the Spring Bayou […]\nThe post Teen who retrieved Epiphany cross carries family legacy in Tarpon Springs appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

(TARPON SPRINGS, FL) — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued the following statement: “We observe the events unfolding in Venezuela with a heart full of both expectation and anguish. Our Christian faith calls us […]\nThe post Statement by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros on Venezuela appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On January 5, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was welcomed by Tarpon Springs Mayor John Koulianos for the annual blessing of a fleet of sponge and fishing boats, as well as to commemorate […]\nThe post Abp. Elpidophoros arrives to Tarpon Springs for the Blessing of the Fleet appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

This weekend, Boston’s Telos Center commenced its second pilgrimage to Finland.  An initiative of the CrossRoad Institute, the annual trip is intended as an investment in emerging Orthodox leaders, broadening young adults’ exposure to world […]\nThe post CrossRoad Institute commences second annual Finland pilgrimage appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Every year, on either January 6 or 19 — depending on whether one follows the New or Old Calendar — Orthodox Christians celebrate the feast of Theophany. This sacred day commemorates Christ’s baptism andthe beginning […]\nThe post Theophany or Epiphany? Manifesting God’s love in the world appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, the community of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Clearwater, FL, led by Proistamenos Protopresbyter Fr. James T. Paris, enthusiastically welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America to preside over […]\nThe post Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Clearwater welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On January 1, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the first Divine Liturgy of the year at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Manhattan, New York. “In this […]\nThe post Abp. Elpidophoros presides over Divine Liturgy for the New Year appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

A news release from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit: “Join us on February 7th and 8th, 2026, at Annunciation Church in Rochester, NY, with Rev. Father Romanos Karanos, Ph. D., Director of the Byzantine […]\nThe post School of Byzantine Music helps create upcoming chant workshop appeared first on Orthodox Observer.