The Archdiocese

More than fifty clergy of the Metropolis of New Jersey gathered at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Wilmington, Delaware, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to welcome His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America for a luncheon and

On Sunday, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of Saint John the Forerunner in Brooklyn, New York, commemorating the 70th birthday of Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical

Last night, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the Metropolis of New Jersey hosted a farewell banquet honoring the ministry of His Eminence Apostolos, newly-elected Archbishop of Canada and former Metropolitan of New Jersey.

Several months ago, I wrote on this site about the vision for the 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress and our hope that this year’s gathering would be different. Now, having returned from Cleveland earlier this summer, I

When Dia Drossos first stepped foot into the United Nations Headquarters, she felt the gravity of the location, what it stands for, and the important work conducted on its grounds.  “Standing in the U.N. headquarters

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,

ROSCOE, NY – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy and the Enthronement of the Very Reverend Archimandrite Stephanos as Abbot and Elder of the Holy Monastery of Saint Nektarios in

On the eve of the Feast of Indiction, the Service of Great Vespers for the Day of Prayer for the Protection of the Natural Environment was celebrated at St. Eleftherios Greek Orthodox Church in New

In his sacred responsibility as described in the Charter of our Sacred Archdiocese, and in his pastoral oversight and fatherly care, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has approved the following ordinations: Mr. Douglas Kasten

This morning, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America marked the Feast of the Indiction, the New Ecclesiastical Year, and the Day of Prayers for the Protection of the Natural Environment with the following social media

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 All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issued the following message on the occasion of the Beginning of the Ecclesiastical Year and the Day of Prayers for Natural Environment, September 1, 2026. See the original message here.

Faithful are invited to join His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America from Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 23, 2026 as he leads a historic pilgrimage commemorating the 35th anniversary of the enthronement of His

Most Orthodox Christians in America have little experience of martyrdom. Inalienable religious freedom is a given. Almost all believers feel safe parking their cars outside of their churches, hanging crosses around their necks, and speaking

CYZICUS, TR – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America joined His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Sunday, August 23, 2026, for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at the historic ruins of the Patriarchal and

The Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology’s Presidential Search Committee continues making progress and has attracted a strong and diverse national pool of qualified applicants from across higher education, church leadership, and

The great and auspicious occasion of America’s 250th anniversary gives us plenty of reasons to celebrate our country’s many proud accomplishments and milestones. It also invites us to honor the many global traditions, peoples, and

For 14-year-old Stephen Mueller, the 2026 junior division champion of the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival, taking gold means much. A rising high school freshman from Greeley, Colorado, Stephen is this year’s junior winner of

Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated webpage for The Catechist: The Art of Listening and Teaching, a new Certificate Program in Orthodox Catechism

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the faithful of the Archdiocese and the people of New York City are kindly invited to join St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine

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 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