Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Upcoming Feasts:

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
September 8
The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna
September 9
The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross
September 14

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 3:23-29; 4:1-5

Saints and Feasts
15th Thursday after Pentecost
Mammas the Martyr
John the Abstainer, Patriarch of Constantinople
Ammon & Aeithalas the Martyrs of Thrace
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News and Events

Archbishop Demetrios Received Metropolitan Hilarion, the Head of Moscow Patriarchate Department of External Church Relations

Message of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for the Indiction and the Day of the Protection of the Environment

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Ecclesiastical New Year and the Day for the Protection of our Natural Environment

CNN's "World's Untold Stories" to examine Greek Orthodox Community in Turkey

Archbishop Demetrios Extends Condolences for the Repose of Metropolitan Christopher

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Spotlight

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Protection of Our Natural Environment. This first day of September, the beginning of the Ecclesiastical New Year, has also been designated by our holy and beloved Ecumenical Patriarchate as the Day for the Protection of our Natural Environment.

Environmental Balance Learn to become a steward of God's creation by playing this online, interactive game developed by the Department of Internet Ministries. Learn More »

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Interview with Fr. Mark Arey and Fmr. Governor George Pataki - St. Nicholas Church. Father Mark Arey and Fmr. Gov. Pataki discuss the stalled rebuilding of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox church destroyed on Sept. 11 on Fox Business News. Watch the Interview »

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