Culture

On October 16, 2026, the Icon Museum and Study Center celebrates its milestone twentieth anniversary with the exhibition, Light from the East: Masterpieces from the Ikonen-Museum Recklinghausen , presenting highlights from the largest and most

For centuries, Byzantine chant has been the musical language of Orthodox worship, shaping the prayer of the Church and transmitting its theology through sacred melody. Today, this ancient tradition is experiencing a remarkable revival throughout

As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the exhibit “The Greek Revolution Through American Eyes” offers an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable relationship between America, Hellenism, and Orthodox Christianity that

From the opening moments of the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians has underscored the vital role sacred music continues to play in the life of the Greek

On June 30, the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland featured the introduction of the newly established Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America National Greek Folk Dance Ministry. Presented by George Demos, Stavros Karagiorgis, and Stacie

Under breathtaking iconography depicting the Holy Resurrection, the Romanos the Melodist Chanters’ Society of Greater New York captivated hierarchs, clergy, parishioners, and guests with hymns and Constantinopolitan folk songs in honor of His All Holiness

The Greek American Educational Public Information System (GAEPIS) and Hellenic Public Radio – Cosmos FM honored Steve and Angela Zervoudis with its prestigious Phidippides Award at a well-attended Gala at The Union League Club in

The Alpha Omega Council proudly hosted its annual Greek Heritage Night with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, June 2nd, at Fenway Park, bringing together nearly 3,000 members of the Greek-American community for an evening

On Wednesday, May 20, the Apodosis of Pascha, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received in formal audience His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, together with the rising seniors of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of

Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center in New York City is a perfect example of an Orthodox ecclesiastical structure, drawing upon Byzantine architectural and iconographic traditions, yet adapted

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will present a special concert entitled “Sounds of Constantinople” on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Holy Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Brookville, New York, in

A historic and deeply meaningful moment for the Hellenic and Orthodox Christian community unfolded in San Francisco this spring, as Greece’s elite Presidential Guard—the Evzones—made their first-ever appearance in the city. The visit was made

On Sunday May 3, 2026 the Greek Orthodox communities of Detroit, shepherded by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, gathered in the historic “Greek Town” neighborhood to celebrate the 24th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade.

The Maliotis Cultural Center of Hellenic College Holy Cross, in collaboration with the Social Issues, Mass Media, and Education Studies Laboratory (S.I.M.M.E.S.L.) of the Department of Early Childhood Education of University of Ioannina, is organizing a major

Yesterday, The 30th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade of Boston – hosted by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England (FHASNE), supported by the City of Boston, and in cooperation with The Greek Orthodox

NEW YORK — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed dignitaries—church leaders, government officials, regional representatives and members of the Hellenic Armed Forces—to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America on Thursday, as

On Friday, April 17, 2026, His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern Diocese), visited His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the Archdiocese Headquarters. The two hierarchs exchanged warm

Scenes from the Passion of Christ — from Peter’s denial to the carrying of the cross to the Crucifixion — across three centuries of European painting. El Greco, Caravaggio, Fra Angelico, Uccello, and more. All

The recent tragic events in the Syrian city of Al–Suqaylabiyah—where the population is overwhelmingly Greek Orthodox—have reignited concern regarding the status and the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. Public discourse often portrays

WASHINGTON — Greek Americans from across the country gathered at the U.S. Capitol on March 25, 2026, for the inaugural Greek Independence Day Celebration, marking the 205th anniversary of Greece’s fight for independence and the

Liturgical Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Holy Week and Pascha 2026 Saturday of Lazarus — April 4 Divine Liturgy – Archangel Michael, Port Washington, NY, 10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday — April 5

At Ionian Village, each summer invites young people into an experience of faith, fellowship, and discovery. While every journey is unique, many campers choose to capture these moments through personal reflection.  The following excerpt comes

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Orthodox Observer and the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical, and Interfaith Relations are pleased to announce a special media initiative marking the 250th anniversary of

Ionian Village is a ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America that offers teens from across the country the opportunity to travel to Greece for a pilgrimage centered on the life of the Church