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Greek American legislators honor five community leaders as His Eminence delivers invocations for both chambers of the Legislature; retiring Senator Michael Gianaris hailed as a trailblazer ALBANY, N.Y. — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros leads Greek Independence Day Celebration at New York State Capitol appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

In his sacred responsibility as described in the Charter of our Sacred Archdiocese, and in his pastoral oversight and fatherly care, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has approved the following ordinations: Mr. Timothy Sofis […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros approves ordinations, confers Offikion appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Upon entering the ornate building of Brooklyn’s Appellate Division, Second Department, clear influence and traces of ancient Greece are present. The enormous white columns, ornate marble and gold ceilings, create a commanding atmosphere. On March […]\nThe post Brooklyn’s Appellate Division, Second Department hosts “Philotimo in Action” appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco offers its heartfelt congratulations to Theodore “Theo” Angelis of Seattle, Washington, on his appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court. Governor Bob Ferguson announced on Monday, March 9, […]\nThe post Metropolis of San Francisco celebrates appointment of Theo Angelis to Washington State Supreme Court appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Friday, February 27th the community of the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian in Tenafly, New Jersey celebrated the first Saluations to the Theotokos and then attended the opening of an exhibit called […]\nThe post Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian hosts “Icons in Bloom” exhibit in Tenafly, New Jersey appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

How do holiness and the arts intersect? Presvytera Cally Kordaris answers this question through her work as the founder and Artistic Director of Cold Spring Dance Company. Cold Spring Dance brings world-class dance to the […]\nThe post Pres. Cally Kordaris finds the sacred through dance appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The 30th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston will return to Back Bay on Sunday, April 26, 2026, welcoming honorable Hellenic groups and thousands of spectators along Boylston Street in commemoration of Greece’s independence from […]\nThe post Boston’s 30th annual Greek Independence Day Parade will return on April 26, 2026 appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, in conjunction with the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) under the spiritual and ecclesial leadership of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, has launched […]\nThe post Seminary, Archdiocese launch Certificate in Orthodox Theology in Spanish appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Saturday, March 4, at Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America ordained Demetrios Sassos to the Holy Diaconate. The ordination took place in the presence of clergy and faithful from the […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros ordains Demetrios Sassos to the Holy Diaconate appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the historic parish community of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady, New York, on the evening of Sunday, March 8, 2026, presiding at the third Contrition Vespers […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros visits St. George Church in Schenectady, New York appeared first on Orthodox Observer.