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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America cut the traditional Vasilopita at the Greek Consulate General in New York for both the Consulate and the National Hellenic Student Association. The ceremony was hosted by Consul General […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros cuts Vasilopita at Greek Consulate General in New York appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

In the year 2026, Rev. Fr. Alexander G. Leondis marked his 90th birthday and 61st anniversary of his ordination to the Holy Priesthood of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Widely respected and deeply beloved, […]\nThe post Fr. Alexander Leondis: A life of enduring service and ministry to the Church appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Lebanese twin brothers Charbel and Giovanni Lteif began an Instagram account with a mission of bearing witness to the beauty of Middle Eastern Christianity. In just two years, their platform has reached a following of […]\nThe post These Lebanese twins are giving Eastern Christianity a global voice appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On Jan. 8, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate published the following letter from Anthony J. Limberakis, MD, Archon Grand Aktouarios and National Commander: “In keeping with our indefatigable commitment to defend religious freedom worldwide, […]\nThe post Archons decry China’s crackdown on Christian groups appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

“Africa … missions.” Those were the words Tess Emanuel typed into her computer’s search bar one summer afternoon, not knowing exactly what she was looking for—only that she wanted something more. That simple search would […]\nThe post What one teen learned volunteering in Kenya appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

In a recent interview with Viche, a Ukraine-based media platform focused on Orthodox dialogue, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America discussed the ongoing invasion of Russia to Ukraine and its impact on Orthodox unity, as […]\nThe post Russian Orthodox Church reduced to an instrument of the Kremlin, says Archbishop Elpidophoros  appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Today, Jan. 26, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued the following statement via social media: “We are shaken to our core by the second tragic killing of an American citizen in Minnesota. The […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros issues statement on Minnesota killings appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

This piece was originally published in Greek by ΤΑ ΝΕΑ Weekend and has been republished by the Orthodox Observer in English with permission. What are your thoughts on the course of the peace negotiations regarding […]\nThe post Ec. Patr. Bartholomew in TA NEA Weekend: ‘Why should I fear Russian propaganda?’   appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Reserve tickets for Moses the Black, starring Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa and Quavo here. The movie is scheduled for release to theaters nationwide January 30. This interview explores the filmmaker Yelena Popovich’s motivations and approach […]\nThe post Yelena Popovich’s ‘Moses the Black’ knows redemption is no fairytale appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Fr. Peter Spiro, Director of the GOARCH FREEDOM National Ministry and the ARISTEVI Foundation, recently visited St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Roseville, California, where he delivered a series of educational and theological presentations as […]\nThe post FREEDOM ministry visits St. Anna Church in Roseville, California appeared first on Orthodox Observer.