You’re invited: St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine’s annual September 11 memorial
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
Archbishop Elpidophoros marks end of Dormition Fast
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
$250,000 available as GOARCH launches Parish Planned Giving Matching Grant
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
250 years of faith formation through Orthodox camping ministries
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
National Oratorical Festival winner: ‘I’m here to spread God’s word, and that’s all that matters’
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
Metropolitan Methodios ordains Dn. Andrew Constantinou to the Holy Diaconate
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston ordained Andrew Constantinou to the Holy Diaconate during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Peabody, Massachusetts. The
Archons’ Sprouts Program announces Ecumenical Patriarch Poster Contest
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
HCHC reaches purchase and sale agreement for over 25 acres
Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) announced on August 2 that it has fully executed a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the sale of approximately 25.98 acres of undevelopable land on
Philoptochos: Friends of the poor, mothers of a new homeland
Long before Philoptochos had a name, its work started with a knock on a door. In the closing years of the 1800s, waves of immigrants from Greece, Asia Minor, and Constantinople arrived in American port
Saint Anastasia Fellowship represents the Archdiocese at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration meeting
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,
New Sunday School curriculum training webinar to equip parishes for implementation
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
National YAL leaders equip parishes through joint Clergy-Laity session and updated ministry guidelines
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
Archbishop Elpidophoros announces new Archdiocesan Cathedral dean, Metropolis of New Jersey acting chancellor appointments
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,
Camp Saint Paul completes five-week summer camp program
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,
Girl Delegates participate in U.N. event on football and mental health
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
Another successful National Young Adult League (YAL) Conference convenes in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, OHIO—With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the 2026 National Young Adult League (YAL) Conference was held July 1–5, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio, hosted by His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh
In 1976, a growing Archdiocese met a nation’s 200th birthday
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
Communiqué of the Holy Eparchial Synod, 22 July 2026
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros presided today over an extraordinary session of the Holy Eparchial Synod, convened by videoconference following the joyful announcement of the election of His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey as Archbishop
HCHC launches ‘The Catechist’ certificate program
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the approval of the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology is
Archbishop Elpidophoros extends congratulations to Archbishop-elect Apostolos of Canada
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
HCHC, School of Byzantine Music participate in pilgrimage to Thessaloniki and Mt. Athos
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
‘The Greek Revolution Through American Eyes’: From Philhellenism to Orthodoxy in America
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
Applications open for the Girl Delegates to the U.N. program
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s Program for Girl Delegates to the United Nations is seeking passionate, motivated, and committed high school students ages 15 & up who are eager to engage in global diplomacy, advocate
Young adults convene in Cleveland for the 2026 National YAL Conference
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,