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Today, February 22, His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco celebrates the anniversary of his election by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate to be the new Metropolitan of San Francisco, with […]\nThe post ‘The Church is not a museum’: The ministry of Metropolitan Gerasimos appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

This week, from February 17-20, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America welcomed the senior seminarians from Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology for the annual visit of the Holy Cross’s graduating class.  […]\nThe post Archdiocese welcomes senior HCHC seminarians appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The dialogue between the Orthodox (Chalcedonian) and the Oriental Orthodox (non-Chalcedonian) churches began in its official capacity in 1989, and the official Joint Commission has continued to operate since then​ to address centuries-old divisions. Last […]\nThe post ‘Moving the Dialogue Forward’: Conclusions from the conference on Eastern-Oriental Orthodox relations appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

It is with deep sadness but hope in the Resurrection that we announce the falling asleep of Metropolitan Dimitrios of Xanthos on February 19, 2026. Metropolitan Dimitrios is survived by his son Nikita David Mesfin, […]\nThe post Memory eternal, Metropolitan Dimitrios of Xanthos appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Founder and Music Director Alexander Lingas will move into a new role as Music Director Emeritus this spring, passing the baton to a new generation while redirecting his focus towards academic work. Dr. Lingas will […]\nThe post After 35 years, founder Alexander Lingas retires as Music Director of celebrated vocal ensemble Cappella Romana appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

New York, NY—The National Philoptochos Society had the distinct honor of welcoming seminarians from the Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology Graduating Class of 2026 to the Philoptochos Center of Philanthropy during their visit […]\nThe post National Philoptochos Society welcomes 2026 HCHC graduating class to the Philoptochos Center of Philanthropy  appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Today, February 18, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros presided over the regular Spring session of the Holy Eparchial Synod, convened via teleconference.  At the opening of the Synod’s session, the Archbishop, after welcoming the members of […]\nThe post Communique of the Holy Eparchial Synod, 18 February 2026 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Bachuki’s family had faced years of hardship. Two of his five children have disabilities, his wife became bedridden after illness, and their house had been destroyed in a powerful windstorm. The sole caregiver for his […]\nThe post Sowing seeds of hope: IOCC in Georgia appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Phoenix, Ariz. — At the recent Leadership 100 Annual Conference, amid conversations about the future of preservation and the past we risk forgetting, Cassandra Romas approached His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America with large envelope. […]\nThe post How one donor’s private photographs are reshaping the historical record appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On behalf of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America is pleased to announce the historic visit of His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania to the […]\nThe post Historic visit of His Beatitude Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania to the U.S. appeared first on Orthodox Observer.