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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.

Sunday, February 15, 2026 is Judgment Sunday (Meatfare Sunday), followed by Forgiveness Sunday (Cheesefare Sunday) on February 22. Then, as Holy and Great Lent begins, we would do well to look to the guidance and […]\nThe post Ecumenical Patriarch: Holy and Great Lent is a time of ‘Journey with the Lord’ appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Metropolis of San Francisco closed its 49th Annual Greek Orthodox Folk Dance and Choral Festival (FDF) yesterday, celebrating another successful event and looking toward the future of FDF. At Sunday night’s award ceremony, participants […]\nThe post On final day, FDF looks to the future appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Eleni (Hélène) Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, the Greek-French Byzantinologist whose work and public voice helped restore Byzantium to the center of European history—not as a dimmed epilogue than a durable, governing civilization—died on Monday. She was 99.   […]\nThe post Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, historian who reframed Byzantium as a multiethnic, unifying state, dies at 99 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

This morning, the final day of the Metropolis of San Francisco’s 49th Annual Greek Orthodox Folk Dance and Choral Festival (FDF) began with participants celebrating the Divine Liturgy together in the event’s main ballroom.  Filling […]\nThe post FDF participants express shared faith at Sunday liturgy appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the unanimous decision of the Holy Eparchial Synod, Holy Cross is happy to announce the launch of the launching of its online Continuing Education […]\nThe post Holy Cross launches ‘Catechesis’ continuing education program appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

For Judgement (Meatfare) Sunday, the Orthodox Observer has republished this statement by His Eminence Metropolitan Sevastianos of Atlanta.  “My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, If the Church uses the first two Sundays of Triodion […]\nThe post ‘It is not enough to proclaim our belief in Christ,’ says Metropolitan Sevastianos of Atlanta appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

While the Metropolis of San Francisco’s Greek Orthodox Folk Dance & Choral Festival (FDF) offers plenty of kefi, it also presents the opportunity for parishes throughout the American West to highlight their unique communities.  > […]\nThe post Desert dancing at the Metropolis of San Francisco’s 49th annual FDF appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

As faithful from across the Metropolis of San Francisco arrived in Phoenix Thursday, the 49th Annual Greek Orthodox Folk Dance and Choral Festival (FDF) began not with dancing, but with diakonia. Sponsored by the Metropolis […]\nThe post Dance meets diakonia at the Metropolis of San Francisco’s FDF appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Yesterday, thousands of parishioners from across the American West converged on Phoenix, Arizona in anticipation of the Metropolis of San Francisco’s 49th Annual Greek Orthodox Folk Dance and Choral Festival (FDF). This year’s theme is […]\nThe post West Coast parishes ‘SHINE’ at 49th annual Folk Dance Festival appeared first on Orthodox Observer.