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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 ordination: Rev. […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros approves incardinations, ordination, confers Offikia appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Liturgical Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Holy Week and Pascha 2026 Saturday of Lazarus — April 4 Divine Liturgy – Archangel Michael, Port Washington, NY, 10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday — April 5 […]\nThe post Here’s Archbishop Elpidophoros’s Holy Week and Pascha schedule appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Representing the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, The Saint Anastasia Fellowship participated today in a landmark roundtable discussion hosted by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Humbled by the collective wisdom […]\nThe post St. Anastasia Fellowship champions faith-science integration in recovery at the White House appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Though fewer than 1{f92053a1d7f89b90469f6d97e28e30f15c7a4d12935f63babfbbdb2d00d5537a} of Americans serve in the U.S. military, an even smaller group walks beside them–Orthodox Christian military chaplains. This ministry, rooted in faith while shaped by the realities of military life, remains […]\nThe post Faith on the front lines: Fr. Bill Bartz on military chaplaincy appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

At Ionian Village, each summer invites young people into an experience of faith, fellowship, and discovery. While every journey is unique, many campers choose to capture these moments through personal reflection.  The following excerpt comes […]\nThe post An early glimpse of Paradise: A reflection from Ionian Village appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 1 — His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, National Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, attended the White House Easter Lunch in honor of Holy Week on Wednesday, April 1, […]\nThe post Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia attends White House Easter Lunch appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

BROOKLINE, MA–The Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology Board of Trustees, under the Chairmanship and spiritual guidance of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, has formed a seven-person search committee to lead a well-structured […]\nThe post HCHC forms presidential search committee appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

From Sunday to Sunday, the Department of Religious Education (DRE) has a Holy Week Sermon Series just for you and a Kids’ Holy Week Series for our children!   The Holy Week Sermon Series is […]\nThe post Department of Religious Education releases Holy Week sermons for kids and adults appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Nestled at the foot of Egypt’s Holy and God-Trodden Mount Sinai, the Sacred Autonomous Royal Monastery of Saint Catherine is the world’s oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery. Today, this sacred monastery is facing legal, diplomatic, […]\nThe post Opinion | We must protect Saint Catherine’s Monastery appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

What does it mean to serve as a delegate to the Clergy-Laity Congress? Congress Co-Chairs John and Effie Trihas reflect on the responsibility and privilege of representing your parish at the national gathering of our […]\nThe post What does it mean to serve as a delegate to the Clergy-Laity Congress? appeared first on Orthodox Observer.