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This morning, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America marked the end of the Dormition Fast with the following social media post: Tomorrow we transit from the Fast to the Feast of the Dormition, our solemn

In the historic Church of St. Paraskevi in Constantinople on its patronal feast, July 26, 2026, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew spoke movingly about the holy martyrs, and reflected upon the grim reality of the

As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, Orthodox Christians have an opportunity to reflect not only on their history in this nation, but also on their responsibility to prepare future generations to carry the

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

Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) announced on August 2 that it has fully executed a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the sale of approximately 25.98 acres of undevelopable land on

Long before Philoptochos had a name, its work started with a knock on a door.  In the closing years of the 1800s, waves of immigrants from Greece, Asia Minor, and Constantinople arrived in American port

During the Divine Liturgy for the feast of the Holy Glorious Great Martyr Euphemia on July 11, 2026, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew ordained Archimandrite Isidoros Katsos to the episcopacy. Addressing the new Bishop of

Upon the announcement of His Eminence Archbishop-elect Apostolos (formerly Metropolitan of New Jersey)’s election as Archbishop of Canada, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued the following message via his social media accounts: With profound

This morning, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued a statement on the anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus: “On this solemn anniversary, we remember the illegal invasion and occupation of Cyprus by Türkiye that

ATHENS, Greece — The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Greek-American community reaffirmed their enduring commitment to Greece through the donation of a new state-of-the-art firefighting vehicle to the Penteli Volunteer Fire Unit, strengthening

NEA IONIA, Greece — Celebrations marking 100 years since the laying of the foundation stone of the Church of St. Stephen the Protomartyr and Archdeacon of Saframboli in Nea Ionia culminated with particular splendor on

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s Program for Girl Delegates to the United Nations is seeking passionate, motivated, and committed high school students ages 15 & up who are eager to engage in global diplomacy, advocate

After full days of workshops, panels, liturgical services, and ministry presentations, clergy and lay delegates gathered on Thursday, July 2, 2026, for the Plenary Session of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio, to

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Synodal Archierarchical Divine Liturgy on the morning of July 1 during the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio. The Divine Liturgy, celebrated with the full

At the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress, the Department of Religious Education (DRE) presented two sessions showcasing tools and resources it provides, as well as a first look at the Archdiocese’s new K-12 religious education curriculum. At

Theo Nicolakis, Director of National Ministries and Chief Information Officer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, delivered an afternoon keynote address on June 30 during the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio. Appointed

The 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America officially opened in Cleveland, Ohio this morning as delegates from across the Archdiocese gathered to inaugurate the assembly, celebrate shared ministry, and set

The Ministry Pavilion and Exhibit Hall of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Atrium, marking the beginning of one of the most vibrant and engaging spaces of the

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrived in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, where he will preside over the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress. The gathering will bring together clergy and faithful from across

It has now been a full decade since the convening of the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church, as its proceedings began on the Monday of the Holy Spirit, June 20, 2016, in

In the life of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, few gatherings carry as much significance as the Clergy-Laity Congress. More than a conference or an administrative assembly, the Congress is a living expression of

Today, in recognition of Juneteenth, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued the following message via his social media accounts: “Today we observe Juneteenth, the day that marks the emancipation of the last enslaved African

Since its formation in 2010, the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA (AoB) has fostered inter-Orthodox cooperation in the United States of America. The precursor to this forum of the episcopal assembly was

The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople has condemned the Russian missile and drone attacks that set fire to the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, calling it an “unacceptable and sacrilegious” assault on a shrine sacred