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A new documentary, entitled In His Own Words, premiered on Oct. 23, 2025 at the Huffington Ecumenical Institute of Hellenic College Holy Cross’s memorial tribute marking twenty years since the passing of Archbishop Iakovos. > Previously: […]\nThe post New documentary on Archbishop Iakovos premieres at HCHC appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

During its 2025 Clergy-Laity Assembly, the Metropolis of Chicago issued two important updates regarding its new Metropolis Center, Chancellor, and Vicar General. The announcement of a new Metropolis Center is as follows: “Following an affirmative […]\nThe post City of Chicago voted new Metropolis home appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

A roundtable discussion involving national Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) leaders and students from Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC) convened at the Maliotis Cultural Center in Brookline, MA, on the evening of Nov. 5. The event […]\nThe post OCF leaders, HCHC students pursue Orthodox unity appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The following article was submitted by Fr. Constantine Zozos, who serves as Proistamenos at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello, Idaho. In a quiet corner of the Rocky Mountain West, something remarkable is happening. The […]\nThe post The growing appeal of Orthodoxy in the Rocky Mountain West appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

NEW YORK — On December 7, 2025, the Rebrain Greece initiative will arrive in the city with a mission to connect leading Greek companies with professionals from the Greek diaspora. The event, organized by Greece’s […]\nThe post ReBrain Greece Initiative seeks to connect professionals with Greek companies appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

At the Huffington Ecumenical Institute’s conference “Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches: Moving the Dialogue Forward,” held Nov. 4-6 in Brookline, Mass., His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America offered a hopeful outlook on future dialogue between […]\nThe post Abp. Elpidophoros looks to future on Eastern-Oriental Orthodox dialogue appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Father Peter, Director of the FREEDOM Ministry for Human Trafficking Awareness, attended the Archbishop’s Name Day Gala, where he presented a heartfelt note and a handmade paracord bracelet created by a survivor of human trafficking. […]\nThe post FREEDOM Ministry presents gift from trafficking survivor to Abp. Elpidophoros appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

The spirit of faith, community, and generosity filled the room last night, Nov. 3, as more than 550 clergy and faithful gathered for the annual Nameday Gala in honor of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of […]\nThe post Abp. Elpidophoros Nameday Gala sets fundraising record appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

Over the course of October, the Archdiocese and its Center for Family Care recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month by highlighting the experiences and contributions of Orthodox Christians with disabilities and by spreading awareness of […]\nThe post Center for Family Care recaps disability awareness campaign appeared first on Orthodox Observer.

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, His Eminence Metropolitan Neofitos of Eldoret and Northern Kenya visited the Direct Archdiocesan District. He was warmly received by Archbishop Elpidophoros at the Archdiocese, with […]\nThe post Met. Neofitos shares Kenyan Church’s story during U.S. visit appeared first on Orthodox Observer.