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A news release from the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit: “Join us on February 7th and 8th, 2026, at Annunciation Church in Rochester, NY, with Rev. Father Romanos Karanos, Ph. D., Director of the Byzantine […]\nThe post School of Byzantine Music helps create upcoming chant workshop appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

What began over three decades ago as the visionary Challenge Liturgy Program, founded by Fr. Dennis Strouzas and Manny and Marina Katsoulis at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Port Washington, New York, has blossomed […]\nThe post Archdiocese endorses Project Sam ministry for intellectual and developmental disabilities appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Dec. 24 for the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of the Holy Nativity of our Lord. His Eminence celebrated the liturgy alongside […]\nThe post Abp. Elpidophoros celebrates Christmas Eve liturgy at Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has embarked on a landmark survey with the aim of equipping parish clergy, ministry leaders, and ministry workers to build up healthy parish communities (cf. Ephesians 4:12). The study, launched on December 1, is designed to bring parish […]\nThe post Office of National Ministries launches survey to support parish ministries appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City hosted its 49th annual Christmas concert on Dec. 19. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the program, remarking that the concert opened “a […]\nThe post Archdiocesan Cathedral hosts annual Christmas concert appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

“Behold, sons are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward”  (Psalm 127:3)  This Nativity season, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, under the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of […]\nThe post Lifting Palestinian children in prayer this Nativity season appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Watch in Greek here.\nThe post Watch: Archbishop Elpidophoros’s Christmas message appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

This has been a historic week for the Roman Catholic Church in New York. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Vatican announced a major leadership transition that marks the end of an era and a […]\nThe post A season of renewal: Why the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese should embrace mandatory retirement appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis and Greece’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Aglaia (Agi) Balta, to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York. […]\nThe post Greek Health Minister, Permanent Representative to the U.N. visit GOARCH appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Yesterday, students from A. Fantis School in Brooklyn, New York performed their annual Christmas concert at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the concert, and offered remarks […]\nThe post A. Fantis School hosts annual Christmas program appeared first on Orthodox Observer.