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The Church of the first millennium was centered around five Patriarchs, that is, Bishops of large regions that were frequently characterized by their own particular traditions of liturgical worship and the expression of our Holy […]\nThe post What does it mean that the Patriarch of Constantinople is ‘Ecumenical’? 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 incardinations and ordinations: Rev. […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros approves incardinations, ordinations, and Offikia appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America chaired the spring meeting of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA Governing Board. The gathering is being held at the […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros chairs National Council of Churches board meeting appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, which coincided with Mother’s Day, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church in Greenlawn, New York. His […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros visits St. Paraskevi Church in Greenlawn, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Sunday mornings, Abby Vlahos’s day begins before most people are awake. She rises with her nine-year-old son, Cosmas, who wakes at dawn. Then it’s full speed–active play, movement, conversation, a walk–before most people have […]\nThe post She almost stopped coming. Now she leads her parish’s autism ministry appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

At the May 8, 2026 meeting of the Archdiocesan Council, Archon Theo Nicolakis, Director of National Ministries and CIO, together with Dr. Jonathon Wiggins, Senior Research Associate from the Center for Applied Research in the […]\nThe post Parish Ministry Leadership survey charts a strategic path for a growing Archdiocese appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Through the generosity of a Leadership 100 grant, clergy and lay leaders from twenty parishes within the Archdiocesan District met for the inaugural Lunch & Learn Workshop on Parish Planned Giving. Hosted by the Greek […]\nThe post Parish Planned Giving hosts inaugural Lunch & Learn Workshop appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America convened virtually on May 8, 2026 for its spring meeting, in a five-hour session. The meeting, held ahead of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in […]\nThe post Archdiocesan Council reviews growth, financial strength, and national ministry priorities ahead of Clergy-Laity Congress  appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will presents a special concert entitled “Sounds of Constantinople” on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Holy Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Brookville, New York, in […]\nThe post Archdiocese to present concert for the Name Day of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Hybrid – Summer internship | Paid The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is seeking a Summer 2026 Communications Intern to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in digital media, […]\nThe post 2026 Summer Internship Opening appeared first on Orthodox Observer.