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Just before midnight on Saturday evening, April 11, clergy and faithful gathered at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York, New York for the Service of the Resurrection, Orthros, and Hierarchical Divine […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros celebrates the Resurrection Service at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in NYC appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Sts. Catherine and George Greek Orthodox Church in Astoria, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the morning of Saturday, April 11, for the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint […]\nThe post Sts. Catherine and George Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for Vesperal Liturgy of Holy Saturday in Astoria, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

[Rush Transcript] It is a privilege to join you during this holy week. And I must 1st say to your Eminence, thank you. It has been such a pleasure to get to know you, and […]\nThe post Mayor Mamdani’s remarks on Holy Friday at St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The faithful filled St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center on the evening of Friday, April 10, as His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Orthros of […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros leads Lamentations at St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine; Mayor Mamdani attends appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Scenes from the Passion of Christ — from Peter’s denial to the carrying of the cross to the Crucifixion — across three centuries of European painting. El Greco, Caravaggio, Fra Angelico, Uccello, and more. All […]\nThe post 9 scenes from Passion Week at the Metropolitan Museum of Art appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Whitestone, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Thursday, April 9, for the Orthros of Great and Holy Friday, the […]\nThe post Holy Cross Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for Orthros of Holy Friday in Whitestone, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Shrine Church in Flushing, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the afternoon of Friday, April 10, for the Great Vespers of Holy Friday, the […]\nThe post St. Nicholas Shrine Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for Vespers of the Apokathelosis in Flushing, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The staff of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America gathered on the morning of Thursday, April 9, as His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at the […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros celebrates Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at Archdiocesan Chapel on Holy Thursday appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The recent tragic events in the Syrian city of Al–Suqaylabiyah—where the population is overwhelmingly Greek Orthodox—have reignited concern regarding the status and the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. Public discourse often portrays […]\nThe post Christian communities in the Middle East: Contemporary challenges and future prospects appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, New York celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Unction on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Celebrating were Presiding Priest Fr. Demetrios Kazakis, Assistant Priest Fr. […]\nThe post Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, NY celebrates Sacrament of Holy Unction appeared first on Orthodox Observer.