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On Saturday, March 4, at Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America ordained Demetrios Sassos to the Holy Diaconate. The ordination took place in the presence of clergy and faithful from the […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros ordains Demetrios Sassos to the Holy Diaconate appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the historic parish community of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady, New York, on the evening of Sunday, March 8, 2026, presiding at the third Contrition Vespers […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros visits St. George Church in Schenectady, New York appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany on Sunday, March 8, for the Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas, returning to the parish six years […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros returns to St. Sophia Cathedral in Albany, honors Fr. Patric Legato and parish leaders appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the 2nd Salutations to the Theotokos at Saint George Church in Kingston, NY on Friday, March 6, 2026 where he was welcomed by parish priest Fr. Jim Kordaris […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros visits Saint George Church in Kingston, New York appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

On March 7, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued a statement on the 61st anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery voting rights march, which became known as “Bloody Sunday.” On March 15, 1965, […]\nThe post Archbishop Elpidophoros issues statement on 61st anniversary of Selma to Montgomery marches appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Scholars, hierarchs, and missionaries from around the world gathered at Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC) in Brookline, Massachusetts, March 2–4, 2026, for an international conference honoring the life and legacy of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania. […]\nThe post International conference marks one year since Archbishop Anastasios of Albania’s repose appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

In the previous academic year, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America awarded nearly $1,000,000 in scholarship assistance to deserving students and youth across the country. In addition to the scholarships administered by the Office of […]\nThe post GOARCH opens 2026-2027 undergraduate, graduate scholarships appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers two $1000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors in high school who are going on to college or university for a four-year degree. All applicants must be active […]\nThe post Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers $2k in scholarships appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Orthodox Marketplace is the official e-commerce platform of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America—built to connect parishes, ministries, and families with trusted, faith-centered resources, from GOARCH ministry materials to carefully curated liturgical and devotional goods […]\nThe post Master Chanter Dimitris Katsiklis on directing Orthodox Marketplace and his dual vocation appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

NEW YORK, NY — Following his election by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on Monday, March 2, the Very Reverend Archimandrite Dionysios Anagnostopoulos received the Great Message of his election as […]\nThe post Archdiocese announces the ordination date of Bishop-elect Dionysios of Zenopolis appeared first on Orthodox Observer.