Parish Life

ALBANY, NY – More than 450 parishioners, friends, clergy, and community leaders from near and far gathered on June 7 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany to celebrate the ministry of Rev. Fr.

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

Every Sunday morning at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, IL, a small group of children gather in a classroom. The room, intentionally quiet and calm, is filled with soft voices,

As part of the America at 250: Orthodoxy in a New Homeland initiative, we are proud to republish this 2025 account of Archbishop Elpidophoros’s visit to New Orleans, Louisiana, home to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox

Yesterday, April 16, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited Zoodohos Peghe Greek Orthodox Church in the Bronx, New York, where he celebrated the Great Vespers of the Life-Giving Fountain. “Every year, I look forward

The community of Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Brookville, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the afternoon of Sunday, April 12 for the Vespers of Agape. Celebrating alongside His Eminence were

Just before midnight on Saturday evening, April 11, clergy and faithful gathered at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York, New York for the Service of the Resurrection, Orthros, and Hierarchical Divine

The community of Sts. Catherine and George Greek Orthodox Church in Astoria, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the morning of Saturday, April 11, for the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint

The community of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Shrine Church in Flushing, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the afternoon of Friday, April 10, for the Great Vespers of Holy Friday, the

The community of the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Hempstead, New York celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Unction on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Celebrating were Presiding Priest Fr. Demetrios Kazakis, Assistant Priest Fr.

The community of Kimisis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Brooklyn, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, for the Orthros of Great and Holy Wednesday,

The community of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Norwalk, Connecticut welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Monday, April 6, for the Orthros of Great and Holy Tuesday, the Second

The community of Kimisis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Island Park, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on the evening of Sunday, April 5, for the Orthros of Great and Holy

The community of Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Corona, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Sunday, April 5, for Orthros and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of Palm Sunday. Celebrating alongside His

The community of Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Port Washington, New York welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on Saturday, April 4, 2026, for the Divine Liturgy of Lazaros Saturday; joining Archbishop Elpidophoros

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

HOBE SOUND, FLORIDA–What began as a simple idea among a handful of families has grown into a vibrant and enduring faith community serving Martin County and beyond.  More than three decades ago, local families set

SAN JOSE, CA – On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 5:00 pm, the City of San Jose held a Greek Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall Plaza to commemorate the 205th anniversary of Greece’s independence.

The parish of Holy Trinity Church in Hicksville, NY was filled to capacity as parishioners gathered to witness the ordination of Sub-Deacon Christopher Arnadopoulos to the diaconate on Sunday, March 15. The emotional and symbolic

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the 3rd Stanza of the Salutations at St. Eleftherios Church in New York City on Friday, March 13, 2026. In his homily, Archbishop Elpidophoros spoke about the

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

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

On Friday, February 27th the community of the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian in Tenafly, New Jersey celebrated the first Saluations to the Theotokos and then attended the opening of an exhibit called

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany on Sunday, March 8, for the Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas, returning to the parish six years