Direct Archdiocesan District

On the morning of September 10, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was greeted by students outside of the St. Demetrios and Greek American School of Astoria. Within the historic St. Demetrios Cathedral, as

As the nation begins a week of remembrance marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America joined public officials, Port Authority police officers, and community leaders

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America met with Rev. Protopresbyter Gregory Gilbert, who he recently appointed to serve as Dean of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City, effective September 1,

NEW YORK, NY — The Archdiocesan District Philoptochos is proud to announce an upcoming webinar taking place on Saturday, October 3rd, offering essential guidance and spiritual support for Orthodox Christians navigating the complex journey of

The community of Dormition of the Virgin Mary Cathedral in Southampton, NY had the honor of the visit to their Cathedral of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Welcoming the

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has announced the appointment of Rev. Protopresbyter Gregory Gilbert as the new Dean of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York, New York, effective September 1,

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Archdiocese District Summer Camping Ministry, Camp Saint Paul 2026 joyfully completed five transformative weeks of Orthodox Christian fellowship, worship, and spiritual formation under this year’s theme,

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

On Tuesday, June 9, more than 750 clergy and faithful from throughout the Direct Archdiocesan District gathered at VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, New York, for the Annual Servant Leadership Awards Banquet. The faithful

On June 7, 2026, Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Orange, Connecticut enthusiastically awarded $70,000 in scholarships to thirty-nine parishioners pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. The awards were presented during the parish’s annual Scholarship Awards

Following a full and fair investigation conducted pursuant to the Archdiocese’s Clergy Misconduct Policy concerning allegations involving V. Rev. Fr. Chrysostomos Gilbert, and after consideration of Fr. Chrysostomos’ testimony, together with the findings of the

On Friday, June 5, the newly-elected Executive Officers of the Direct Archdiocesan District Clergy Syndesmos were blessed to visit His Eminence at the Archdiocese Headquarters to receive his paternal blessing and encouragement as they begin

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the assignment of Reverend Presbyter Neofitos Sarigiannis to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany, New York, effective July 1, 2026 as he joins the parish family in

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the assignment of the Very Reverend Archimandrite Michael Giavris to Kimisis Church in Brooklyn, New York, effective June 16, 2026. Archimandrite Michael is a clergyman of the Greek

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the appointment of Fr. Gregory Gounardes as the new Proistamenos of Saints Demetrios and George Greek Orthodox Church in New York City, effective June 16, 2026. A native

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces the assignment of the Reverend Protopresbyter Paschalios (Pat) Legato to Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Schenectady, New York, effective July 1, 2026. Fr. Paschalios was born and

Inside St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, voices and instruments lifted to commemorate the miraculous life and afterlife of Saint Iakovos of Evia in four stunning movements. Composed jointly by Savvas Karantzias and

NEW YORK, NY — Upon returning from his visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and Mount Athos, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America reviewed the results of the recently concluded investigation concerning allegations involving

As we approach the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, we are called to both honor the revolutionary legacy of our forefathers and reaffirm our commitment to seek

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

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,

On the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, which coincided with Mother’s Day, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church in Greenlawn, New York. His

Through the generosity of a Leadership 100 grant, clergy and lay leaders from twenty parishes within the Archdiocesan District met for the inaugural Lunch & Learn Workshop on Parish Planned Giving. Hosted by the Greek

NEW YORK — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed additional guests to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York this week, continuing a series of meetings with Church, civic,