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RAFT ISLAND, WA–A large crowd enjoyed the annual Pascha picnic celebration at All Saints Camp and Retreat Center. What initially began as a small celebration of a few families several years ago, this year’s event […]\nThe post Seattle-area Pascha picnic draws over 500 attendees appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Holy Land—the land of Christ’s birth, life, crucifixion, and resurrection—marks a boundary artificial intelligence is unable to cross. Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, and Golgotha are not lost places like Eden, but sites you […]\nThe post Opinion | The Holy Land is beyond AI appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

This article by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, while he was still a priest, offers a historical, theological, and ecclesiological reflection on the meaning of “Greek Orthodoxy,” the role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and […]\nThe post ‘Greek Orthodoxy, the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and the Church in the USA’: Archbishop Elpidophoros’s 2010 vision appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Ministry is the living expression of our faith in the life of the Church. Theo Nicolakis, Director of National Ministries for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, introduces the ministry-focused programming that will shape this […]\nThe post How ministry-focused programming will shape this year’s Clergy-Laity Congress appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

From March 9-12, 2026, members of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America United Nations Girl Delegate Program participated in the 70th Commission on the Status of Women at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. […]\nThe post Girl Delegates participate in 70th UN Commission on the Status of Women around theme of access to justice appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Brookville, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the afternoon of Sunday, April 12 for the Vespers of Agape. Celebrating alongside His Eminence were […]\nThe post Resurrection Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for Agape Vespers in Brookville, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

† B A R T H O L O M E W BY GOD’S MERCY ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE – NEW ROME AND ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH TO THE ENTIRE PLENITUDE OF THE CHURCH: GRACE, PEACE, AND MERCY […]\nThe post Ec. Patr. Bartholomew: Pascha is the feast of freedom, joy, and peace appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Just before midnight on Saturday evening, April 11, clergy and faithful gathered at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York, New York for the Service of the Resurrection, Orthros, and Hierarchical Divine […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros celebrates the Resurrection Service at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in NYC appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The community of Sts. Catherine and George Greek Orthodox Church in Astoria, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the morning of Saturday, April 11, for the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint […]\nThe post Sts. Catherine and George Church welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for Vesperal Liturgy of Holy Saturday in Astoria, NY appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

[Rush Transcript] It is a privilege to join you during this holy week. And I must 1st say to your Eminence, thank you. It has been such a pleasure to get to know you, and […]\nThe post Mayor Mamdani’s remarks on Holy Friday at St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine appeared first on Orthodox Observer.