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Welcome to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America!

The Archdiocese serves as a beacon, carrier, and witness of the message of Christ to all persons who live in the United States of America, through divine worship, preaching, teaching, and living of the Orthodox Christian Faith. Learn more about His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, the Metropolises, Parishes, National Ministries, and many Organizations, Institutions, and more!

"the natural world is God’s creation"

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew recently delivered an address for World Environment Day where he stated, "For the Church, the natural world is God’s creation, while every material and living thing on the planet constitutes the earthly domain where God’s sacred will is manifested." Learn more about the Orthodox Church's views on Ecology and the Environment.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine

Construction is well under way for the rebuilding of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center. Learn about its progress and more at the official site. Also, learn more about St. Nicholas, the patron saint of this church and beloved by many!