Young orator speaks on personal encounter with martyrdom at National Oratorical Festival
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
14-year-old National Oratorical Festival winner brings familial love to the podium
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
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
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
Department of Religious Education releases new K-12 curriculum
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
National Oratorical Festival culminates in final competition
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
Department of Religious Education releases Holy Week sermons for kids and adults
From Sunday to Sunday, the Department of Religious Education (DRE) has a Holy Week Sermon Series just for you and a Kids’ Holy Week Series for our children! The Holy Week Sermon Series is
Dep. of Religious Education, St. Nicholas Tele-Santa Program announce collaboration
In the spirit of giving, the Department of Religious Education (DRE) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Saint Nicholas Tele-Santa Program to present a new seasonal series: the Kids Nativity Series, a
GOARCH launches 42nd annual St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
The Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce that the Metropolis of San Francisco will host the 42nd Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Nationals at
