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Before the civil war in Syria began in 2011, there were about 2.5 million Christians in Syria, including around a million Greek Orthodox believers. Today, estimates of the Christian population range from 500,000 to a […]\nThe post Archons | Syria’s Christian population faces an 80 percent decline appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of the Georgian Orthodox Church, among the most monumental figures in Georgia’s modern history, died Tuesday at the age of 93. His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, in a telegram […]\nThe post Patriarch Ilia II, who led Georgian Church from Soviet repression to national enshrinement, dies at 93 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America invites the faithful of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to gather for the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland. Reflecting on the theme Rise & Build, he shares the […]\nThe post Rise & Build: An invitation to the Clergy-Laity Congress appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians is pleased to announce that the Saint Romanos Church Music Festival has received unanimous approval by the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Archdiocese of America. In his […]\nThe post Saint Romanos Church Music Festival to celebrate youth musical excellence appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

IV Next is an Ionian Village program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America that brings young adults together in Greece for a pilgrimage experience rooted in the life of the Church and the traditions […]\nThe post Listening at St. Nektarios’s tomb: A reflection from IV Next appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The parish of Holy Trinity Church in Hicksville, NY was filled to capacity as parishioners gathered to witness the ordination of Sub-Deacon Christopher Arnadopoulos to the diaconate on Sunday, March 15. The emotional and symbolic […]\nThe post Sub-Deacon Christopher Arnadopoulos ordained to the diaconate appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

CHICAGO, IL — The National Young Adult League (YAL) Board of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has formally advanced its governance structure and strategic priorities for 2026, marking an important step in strengthening young […]\nThe post National YAL Board establishes executive leadership structure, advances 2026 strategic vision appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Organizing Committee of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress is pleased to announce that registration is now officially open for this historic gathering of the Church in America. […]\nThe post Registration now open for the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

In a beautiful example of philanthropy and dedication to Hellenic education, V. Rev. Archimandrite Ierotheos Makropoulos, along with the faithful community of SaintsAnargyroi Greek Orthodox Church in Washington Heights, has donated $20,000 to His Eminence […]\nThe post Community of Sts. Anargyroi of Washington Heights donates $20,000 to support St. Demetrios Greek American School of Astoria appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The National Philoptochos Board convened for its Spring Meeting on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida. Board members from across the United States gathered for a day […]\nThe post National Philoptochos Board gathers for spring meeting in Boca Raton, Florida appeared first on Orthodox Observer.