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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

This morning, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America marked the beginning of the Dormition Fast with the following social media post: Today, we joyfully embark upon the Fast for the Dormition of the Theotokos. These

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

NEW YORK, NEW YORK—On Friday, July 17, 2026, ahead of the final match of the World Cup, several Girl Delegates and Girl Delegate alumni of the GOA’s UN Girl Delegate Program participated in a day-long

In 1976, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America stood at a remarkable moment in its history. The great wave of postwar Greek immigration was still fresh in the life of the Church and Archbishop Iakovos

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

The new encyclical by Pope Leo XIV considers recent technological advances within the framework of Catholic Social Teaching, and the application of five areas of concern including: the dignity of the human person, the universal

In the spring of 2025, a new English‑language media project began to operate actively in the United States under the name “Union of Orthodox Journalists” (in Ukrainian, Spilka Pravoslavnykh Zhurnalistiv, often abbreviated as SPZh; hereafter

As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the exhibit “The Greek Revolution Through American Eyes” offers an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable relationship between America, Hellenism, and Orthodox Christianity that

The publication of the Encyclical Letter of Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, on 25 May 2026 marked the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV’s

The 48th Clergy-Laity Congress and concurrent National Philoptochos Convention concluded July 2 with a closing Grand Banquet in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection. Delegates, participants, and guests gathered for a final

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

Dr. Ann Bezzerides, Executive Director of the CrossRoad Institute and Director of the Office of Vocation & Ministry at Hellenic College Holy Cross, and Theo Nicolakis, the Archdiocese’s Director of National Ministries, delivered the closing

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

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

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

In the halls of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America held a welcome dinner for participants of the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress. Attendees celebrated the artists, songs, and moments

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

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will travel to Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, where he will preside over the proceedings of the 48th Biennial Clergy–Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of

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

Yankee Stadium was filled with an unmistakable sense of Greek pride as members of the Greek Orthodox community and friends of Hellenism gathered to celebrate Greek Jersey Night on Thursday, June 18. The iconic ballpark

Thursday, June 18, 2026 – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox game. The evening marks Greek Night at Yankee