Ministry

In response to the commitment His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America made during his Opening Remarks at the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress, the Parish Planned Giving Matching Grant application is now available.  > Previously: At

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

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Representing the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Saint Anastasia Fellowship (SAF) was honored to participate in the “Called To Care – Strengthening Faith and Behavioral Health as Social Infrastructure for Recovery” meeting,

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

CLEVELAND, Ohio–During a joint session of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress and the 2026 National Young Adult League (YAL) Conference on July 2, National YAL leaders brought together clergy, lay leaders, and young adults for a collaborative

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

Filled with prayer, learning, fellowship, and joyful celebration, the second full day of the 2026 National Young Adult League (YAL) Conference proved to be a truly memorable day in Cleveland, OH. The day’s schedule included

The first full day of the 2026 National Young Adult League (YAL) Conference began with an Opening Breakfast and Ceremony, featuring welcoming remarks from Conference Chairman, John Panos, and His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia,

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

The “Leadership Formation for Women and Girls in Lay Ministries” panel at the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress brought together five leaders to discuss leadership pathways and active ministries led by women across the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese

On July 2nd, Eva Konstantakos, National Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM); John Panos, Chair of the 2026 National Young Adult League Conference; and Lenie Tsakonas, National Chair of the Young Adult League

On the final day of the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress, Rev. Dr. Peter J. Spiro presented the workshop “Protecting Children in the Digital Age: Cyberbullying, Online Predators and Trafficking Risks” on behalf of the FREEDOM Ministry

The “Equipping and Building Accessible and Whole Communities” panel at the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland offered practical guidance for parishes to become more welcoming and supportive of people with disabilities and their families. Speakers

During the 2026 Clergy-Laity workshop which focused on integrating and expanding youth involvement—”From Pew to Purpose: Building Pathways for our Youth to Serve, Belong and Lead”—speakers led an interactive conversation between audience members and panelists.

The Music Education Leadership Initiative (MELI) is a new national program from the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians, designed to strengthen parish music leadership across the Archdiocese. In the Clergy-Laity Congress workshop “Music

Delegates to the Clergy-Laity Congress gathered for the workshop “Best Teaching Strategies: A Framework for Orthodox Catechists,” which focused on strengthening parish education through engaging teaching methods and practical classroom resources. The workshop highlighted how 

The findings of a sweeping national survey of clergy and ministry leaders took center stage on July 1 during the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio, as delegates gathered for a Congress Conversations session

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

Today, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the School of Byzantine Music, one of the Ministry Tracks featured at the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland. Reflecting on the visit, His Eminence remarked: “The

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

In 1992, the first time he came to St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis, Dan gave the sermon and told the old story about an eagle that grew up among sage chickens. Though born

The National Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Oratorical Festival Finals were held June 13–14, 2026, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge, California, bringing together young students from across the country for a weekend