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The Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir, formed in 1997, is composed of NY/NJ singers from various Orthodox jurisdictions. The choir, directed by Stratos Mandalakis, aims to expand the reach of Orthodoxy’s inspiring ancient and modern music. […]\nThe post A choral celebration: “Be Renewed, O New Jerusalem” appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Flushing, NY — In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Father Peter Spiro visited St. Nicholas School in Flushing, New York, where he addressed students in grades five through eight on critical topics related to […]\nThe post Fr. Peter Spiro speaks to St. Nicholas students on safety and awareness appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

New England young adults belonging to CrossRoad Institute’s Telos Center completed their Finland pilgrimage with a visit to the University of Eastern Finland in Joensuu, which houses the country’s only Orthodox seminary. The pilgrims were […]\nThe post U.S. Orthodox youth tour Finnish Orthodox seminary appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Following their picturesque celebration of Theophany upon the frozen Lake Juurikkasalmi, pilgrims belonging to Boston’s Telos Center were offered a tour of Finland’s New Valamo Monastery. > Previously: Pilgrims celebrate Epiphany upon a Finnish monastery’s […]\nThe post CrossRoad Institute pilgrims visit ‘Athos of the North’ appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Located far north in Finland’s North Karelia region, New Valamo Monastery performs the Epiphany Blessing of the Water on its frozen Lake Juurikkasalmi.  This year, ten New England young adults celebrated the Feast of Theophany […]\nThe post Pilgrims celebrate Epiphany upon a Finnish monastery’s frozen lake appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

With a new year freshly underway, many of us have adopted resolutions to reform certain aspects of our personal, professional, or spiritual lives. Quite often, these admirable commitments to improvement surpass our actual ability or […]\nThe post Reflections on ‘change for the better’ in the New Year appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Warren, Ohio has prayerfully embraced the Freedom Ministry as a vital expression of its Christian mission to serve “the least of these.” Through this partnership, our parish seeks to […]\nThe post Parish spotlight: St. Demetrios takes a stand in protecting the vulnerable appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Athos Karistinos, 18, whose father, Anesti, also retrieved the blessed cross in 1991, and whose grandfather immigrated from Greece and voyaged from Tarpon Springs as a sponge-diver, emerged from the bottom of the Spring Bayou […]\nThe post Teen who retrieved Epiphany cross carries family legacy in Tarpon Springs appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

(TARPON SPRINGS, FL) — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued the following statement: “We observe the events unfolding in Venezuela with a heart full of both expectation and anguish. Our Christian faith calls us […]\nThe post Statement by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros on Venezuela appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On January 5, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was welcomed by Tarpon Springs Mayor John Koulianos for the annual blessing of a fleet of sponge and fishing boats, as well as to commemorate […]\nThe post Abp. Elpidophoros arrives to Tarpon Springs for the Blessing of the Fleet appeared first on Orthodox Observer.