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In the summer of 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP) issued a contract for a new study Bible entitled The Ancient Christian Study Bible (ACSB).

The Orthodox Parish Leadership ministry of the Metropolis of San Francisco is offering a webinar on “Nurturing a Healthy Parish: 12 Core Attributes.\" Steve Pappas will lead this engaging discussion on Monday, July 21, 2025. The webinar will take place on Monday, July 21, 2025 from 6:30-7:45pm PDT.

In a moving display of Christian unity, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston joined Roman Catholic Bishop Robert J. McManus and the faithful of the Diocese of Worcester on Sunday, June 29, 2025, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Diocese’s founding. The celebration coincided with the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul—beloved by both Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians.

Fr. Peter Spiro, Director of the Freedom Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Director of the ARISTEVI Foundation (Active Response in Supporting Trafficked: Educational Vocational Initiative), has been awarded the inaugural 2025 Athena’s Court Warrior Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and unwavering advocacy on behalf of survivors of human trafficking.

The Department of Communications is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a new website dedicated exclusively to Orthodox Observer news and media.

Yesterday, Sunday, July 6, 2025, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy (Chorostasia) at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Hicksville, New York.

On Thursday, June 26, 2025 in the narthex of the Chapel of St. Photios, hierarchs, clergy, and lay leaders led the annual commemoration of the souls of the 500 Greeks who came to America in 1768 under the British Indentured Servitude Act.

The Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC) launched its 36th year of ministry with two vibrant and faith-filled weeks, welcoming 140 campers during the first week and another 120 in the second. MBC continues to be a cornerstone of spiritual growth, fellowship, and fun for Orthodox youth across New England.

Representatives from the twelve OBOA pilot parishes received initial training toward implementing best practices for accessibility. 

With a heart weighed down by grief and sorrow, I offer the prayers of the entire Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for the victims of the devastating floods that have brought unspeakable tragedy to Central Texas.