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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.

The Saint Anastasia Fellowship (SAF) and Saint Basil Academy (SBA) are pleased to announce the formal establishment of a collaborative partnership dedicated to providing spiritual and educational resources for those impacted by addiction. This initiative […]\nThe post Saint Anastasia Fellowship and Saint Basil Academy announce partnership appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the 3rd Stanza of the Salutations at St. Eleftherios Church in New York City on Friday, March 13, 2026. In his homily, Archbishop Elpidophoros spoke about the […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros presides over 3rd Stanza of the Salutations at St. Eleftherios Church in New York City appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Parish Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America invites parishioners nationwide to a free, one‑hour online session: “Cybersecurity Basics for Parishioners.” This presentation is designed for anyone who wants to stay safer online—no […]\nThe post Archdiocese invites faithful to cybersecurity webinar appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Sixty clergy from throughout the Direct Archdiocesan District gathered with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady, New York, for their Annual Clergy Lenten Retreat. His Eminence offered […]\nThe post Direct Archdiocesan District clergy gather in Lenten retreat appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

At 11 years old, in 1941, little Anna Marakas climbed onto the organ bench in the choir loft at then Assumption Church in Oakland, California, and began to play. 85 years later, she is still […]\nThe post ‘Everyone can sing,’ says longtime organist Anna Counelis appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Ernie Anastos, the veteran television news anchor whose steady presence and familiar voice made him one of the most recognized broadcasters in New York City for more than 40 years, died on Thursday morning at […]\nThe post Ernie Anastos, veteran New York anchorman, dies at 82 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida hosted the first-ever Young Aspiring Chanters Conference from March 6–8, welcoming more than 40 young men and women from across the United States who gathered to […]\nThe post Youth gather for inaugural aspiring chanters’ conference appeared first on Orthodox Observer.