National Oratorical Festival winner: ‘I’m here to spread God’s word, and that’s all that matters’
Faith as a young person in 2026 is complicated: America’s religious and secular attitudes seem to flourish in a paradoxical parallel, Orthodoxy continues to gain visibility as its online popularity grows, and culture continues to
Archons’ Sprouts Program announces Ecumenical Patriarch Poster Contest
On July 30, the Archon Ecumenical Patriarchate Global Initiative (The Sprouts Program) announced the inaugural Ecumenical Patriarch Poster Contest, inviting Orthodox students ages 5–18 to create original artwork celebrating His All‑Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s 35
New Sunday School curriculum training webinar to equip parishes for implementation
The Department of Religious Education (DRE) of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce an upcoming Sunday School Curriculum Training Webinar on Sunday, August 16 7:00 – 9:30 PM EST, to provide
Archbishop Elpidophoros attends PanHellenic Scholarship Award weekend
The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation is proud to welcome over 800 guests to Chicago this weekend as we recognize 57 exceptional scholarship recipients of Hellenic descent and award over $250,000 in scholarships. The Foundation kicked off
The Archons’ Sprout Program is now available in Spanish
The Archon Sprout Program, which introduces Orthodox Christian children to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, is now officially bilingual, and much more is to come. The Sprouts Program Committee, which is chaired by Archons Nick Tranto and
Phanar receives Archbishop Elpidophoros, HCHC seminarians
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
The Observer offers congratulations to Ben Malian, staff writer
This week, on May 16, the Department of Communications and Orthodox Observer’s Ben Malian graduated with highest distinction from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology’s Master of Theological Studies program. At Holy Cross, Ben’s
A. Fantis students take educational pilgrimage to Greece
Students from the A. Fantis School of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Brooklyn recently returned from a transformative educational journey through Greece, experiencing firsthand the living connection between Hellenism, Orthodox Christianity, history,
HCHC forms presidential search committee
BROOKLINE, MA–The Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology Board of Trustees, under the Chairmanship and spiritual guidance of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, has formed a seven-person search committee to lead a well-structured
A. Fantis School in Brooklyn, NY celebrates Greek Independence Day
A. Fantis School proudly celebrated Greek Independence Day with a vibrant and meaningful program honoring the historic events of 1821 and the enduring values of faith, freedom, and Hellenic heritage. Held in the school auditorium,
Weaving and connecting: Reflections from Ionian Village
Ionian Village is program of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America that brings teens from around the United States and beyond to Greece for a pilgrimage experience rooted in the life of the Church and
Philoptochos supports Girl Delegate program with transformational grant
The National Philoptochos is honored to announce the presentation of a $36,795 grant to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Girl Delegate Program, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to nurturing the next generation of faithful, compassionate, and globally
Archdiocese invites faithful to cybersecurity webinar
The Parish Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America invites parishioners nationwide to a free, one‑hour online session: “Cybersecurity Basics for Parishioners.” This presentation is designed for anyone who wants to stay safer online—no
Youth gather for inaugural aspiring chanters’ conference
Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida hosted the first-ever Young Aspiring Chanters Conference from March 6–8, welcoming more than 40 young men and women from across the United States who gathered to
Brooklyn’s Appellate Division, Second Department hosts “Philotimo in Action”
Upon entering the ornate building of Brooklyn’s Appellate Division, Second Department, clear influence and traces of ancient Greece are present. The enormous white columns, ornate marble and gold ceilings, create a commanding atmosphere. On March
Seminary, Archdiocese launch Certificate in Orthodox Theology in Spanish
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, in conjunction with the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (GOA) under the spiritual and ecclesial leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America,
GOARCH opens 2026-2027 undergraduate, graduate scholarships
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
Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting offers $2k in scholarships
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
Department of Religious Education, Metropolis of Pittsburgh launch ‘In the Home’ newsletter
The Department of Religious Education (DRE), in collaboration with the Metropolis of Pittsburgh Religious Education Committee, is pleased to announce the launch of a new monthly newsletter aimed at supporting Orthodox Christian families in nurturing
GOARCH Department of Greek Education launches new professional development program
As part of the initiatives for the promotion of the Greek language and culture undertaken by the Department of Greek Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, headquartered in New York City and legally represented by
HCHC announces leadership transition
At its meeting on February 24, 2026, the Board of Trustees of Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC) received an announcement from President and Professor of Theology, Dr. Demetrios S. Katos, regarding his leadership of the
HCHC’s Scriptorium Initiative launches new website to preach and teach ‘beyond the seminary’
BROOKLINE, MA – Today marks the launch of The Scriptorium Initiative at Holy Cross (TSI) website for the worldwide community. The website and The Scriptorium Initiative are the creation of the faculty of Holy Cross
A. Fantis School celebrates International Day of the Greek Language
On Thursday, February 5, A. Fantis School celebrated the International Day of the Greek Language, an annual observance on February 9th that was recently proclaimed by UNESCO, honoring the Greek language’s enduring legacy and global
Archbishop Elpidophoros presides over Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Three Hierarchs, Day of Greek Letters
This morning, students from New York City parochial schools arrived at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity to attend the Divine Liturgy presided over by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the Feast