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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 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.

The community of Kimisis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Brooklyn, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, for the Orthros of Great and Holy Wednesday, […]\nThe post Kimisis tis Theotokou Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for Third Bridegroom Service in Brooklyn, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Last Friday, April 3, 2026, thousands of Catholic and Orthodox faithful participated in the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge to mark Good Friday according to the Gregorian calendar.   For 30 years, […]\nThe post Way of the Cross over the Brooklyn Bridge marks 30th anniversary, concludes at St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Norwalk, Connecticut welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Monday, April 6, for the Orthros of Great and Holy Tuesday, the Second […]\nThe post St. George Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for Second Bridegroom Service in Norwalk, CT appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Kimisis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Island Park, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Sunday, April 5, for the Orthros of Great and Holy […]\nThe post Kimisis tis Theotokou Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for First Bridegroom Service in Island Park, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.