Communiqué of the Holy Eparchial Synod, 22 July 2026 | Orthodox Observer

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided today over an extraordinary session of the Holy Eparchial Synod, convened by videoconference following the joyful announcement of the election ...

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National Philoptochos convenes its landmark 2026 Biennial Convention in Cleveland: four days of sisterhood, faith, & inspiration | Orthodox Observer

CLEVELAND, Ohio — National Philoptochos, the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, welcomed a record-breaking 385 attendees to Cleveland for its 2026 Biennial Convention, hel...

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Rare masterpieces from leading European icon museum make U.S. debut | Orthodox Observer

On October 16, 2026, the Icon Museum and Study Center celebrates its milestone twentieth anniversary with the exhibition, Light from the East: Masterpieces from the Ikonen-Museum Recklinghausen , pres...

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Archbishop Elpidophoros issues statement on the anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus

This morning, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued a statement on the anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus: “On this solemn anniversary, we remember the illegal invasion and occupat...

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Archbishop Elpidophoros blesses new firefighting vehicle donated by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America | Orthodox Observer

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Greek-American community reaffirmed their enduring commitment to Greece through the donation of a new state-of-the-art firefighting vehicle to the Pen...

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Tickets open for Greek National Opera's first-ever U.S. performance | Orthodox Observer

NEW YORK (July 15, 2026) — Tickets are now on sale for the Greek National Opera’s first-ever U.S. appearance, a one-night-only performance at Carnegie Hall on October 15, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Au...

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Archbishop Elpidophoros meets with U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle in Athens | Orthodox Observer

ATHENS — His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America met with United States Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic Kimberly Guilfoyle in Athens on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

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Archbishop Elpidophoros attends centennial celebration of St. Stephen Church in Nea Ionia | Orthodox Observer

NEA IONIA, Greece — Celebrations marking 100 years since the laying of the foundation stone of the Church of St. Stephen the Protomartyr and Archdeacon of Saframboli in Nea Ionia culminated with parti...

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‘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 betwee...

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Archbishop Elpidophoros attends PanHellenic Scholarship Award weekend | Orthodox Observer

The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation is proud to welcome over 800 guests to Chicago this weekend as we recognize 57 exceptional scholarship recipients of Hellenic descent and award over $250,000 in ...

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Archbishop Elpidophoros visits annual Greek festival in Elmhurst, Illinois

During his visit to Chicago for the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Weekend, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Elmhurst, Illinois for ...

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Newly-elected abbot of the Monastery of St. Nektarios visits Archbishop Elpidophoros

Today, June, 11, the newly-elected Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Saint Nektarios in Roscoe, New York, the Reverend Hieromonk Stephanos, visited the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of A...

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Archbishop Elpidophoros addresses Saint Demetrios graduates at Commencement Ceremony | Orthodox Observer

In the heart of Astoria, Queens, Monday, June 8, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the commencement ceremony of St. Demetrios Preparatory School and gave an address to the gradu...

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Hellenic Federation of New Jersey honors GOARCH General Counsel George Tsougarakis

Pride and a sense of community filled the room as the Hellenic Federation of New Jersey hosted its Annual Awards Gala on June 8, 2026. The evening honored George A. Tsougarakis, General Counsel of the...

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Opinion | A stab in the back of the Patriarchate of Constantinople | Orthodox Observer

What we are seeing from those monasteries that support virtually anything coming out of Moscow and turn their backs on His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is not particularly difficult t...

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Orthodoxy, Magnifica Humanitas, and transhumanism

In May 2026, Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, the first papal encyclical devoted to AI. Pope Leo ...

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An Orthodox reflection on Magnifica Humanitas

With its 243 paragraphs and more than 200 references, “Magnifica Humanitas – on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence,” the first encyclical of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV...

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European Court of Human Rights rules against Türkiye for excluding Orthodox priests from minority foundation boards in Istanbul

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday that Türkiye violated the rights of two Greek Orthodox priests.

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Archbishop Elpidophoros joins fellow members of the Commission of Religious Leaders in condemning San Diego anti-Muslim violence

This morning, New York City’s Commission of Religious Leaders issued a statement condemning the May 19 shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Archbishop Elpidophoros is a cosignatory.

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A Byzantine vision of an American sacred space

Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center in New York City is a perfect example of an Orthodox ecclesiastical structure, drawing upon Byzantine architectural a...

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A. Fantis students take educational pilgrimage to Greece | Orthodox Observer

Students from the A. Fantis School of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Brooklyn recently returned from a transformative educational journey through Greece, experiencing firstha...

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Orthodox figure skaters find faith on and off the ice

Though Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik grew up worlds apart, the two were nevertheless raised in the same Orthodox faith. Now Olympic ice dance partners, they find their shared faith gives them what ...

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Communique of the Holy Eparchial Synod, 15 May 2026

Today, May 15, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros presided over the extraordinary session of the Holy Eparchial Synod in Boston, held within the context of the annual Commencement ceremonies of Hell...

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HCHC holds graduation Vespers, Stavrophoria

This evening, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Great Vespers and Stavrophoria at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachuse...

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