WCC “Ahead of Her Time” Book Stokes Imagination of Next Generation

A book discussion on “Ahead of Her Time: Pan-African Women of Faith and the Vision of Christian Unity, Mission, and Justice,” showed how women of pan-African descent are bringing the wisdom and fire of ecumenism into the hearts and minds of the next generation.

Metropolis of Boston Clergy Lenten Retreat 

BOSTON, Mass. (April 11,2024) Clergy from the Metropolis gathered for an overnight Lenten retreat at the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center at the mid-point of Lent on April 9-10.

Metropolis of Atlanta Annual Pascha Picnic May 11

Join the Metropolis of Atlanta for their Annual Pascha Picnic! The picnic will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11:00 AM at the Diakonia Retreat Center 455 Quail Ridge Road
Salem, SC 29676.

Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey Celebrated the 5th Sunday of Holy and Great Lent at the Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Holmdel, New Jersey

Hellenic College Holy Cross Announces 2024 Honorees

Hellenic College Holy Cross will once again recognize a couple for their exemplary vision and leadership in the Church. Helen and Archon Louis Nicozisis will each receive an honorary doctorate from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology at the upcoming 82nd Commencement on May 18, 2024. This highest honor the school can bestow will be granted to them for the impact they have made at Holy Cross and across the Archdiocese in the field of missions and evangelism.

Embracing Visibility in the New York City Greek Parade By Maria Souris Taketzis

I had trepidations about parading in a wheelchair.

Let’s begin from the start of my journey...

The Hellenic Initiative is once again partnering with DIATROFI – The Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition

This Easter Season, The Hellenic Initiative is once again partnering with DIATROFI – The Program on Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition, implemented by Ινστιτούτο Prolepsis, which supports children who face food insecurity and hunger with daily meals delivered to schools. 

Sunday Sermon Series Palm Sunday April 28

This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. But who were people expecting the Messiah to be? And what do the donkey and the palms symbolize? Also, how can Christ enter our hearts?

Catechism School of the Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Fairview, New Jersey Hosts 2024 Pascha Retreat

On Sunday, April 21, 2024, the Catechism School held their 2024 Pascha Retreat.

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana to Host 95th Anniversary Celebration

Save the Date! Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Schererville, Indiana is set to host their 95th Anniversary Celebration October 11-13, 2024.

April 2024 St. Michael's Home Construction Updates

Apart from landscaping and the final layer of roadway asphalt, the exterior of the structure has been completely transformed with new windows, doors, brickwork, stuccoing, roofing, heating/ac units, etc. and the entire project is just over 2/3 complete. Focus is now on the interior and since all spaces have been partitioned, installation of HVAC, electrical work and plumbing continues and needs close to $2,000,000 to be completed. Once all those systems are installed, sheetrock will go up. While those materials have been purchased and are on-site, another $2,000,000 is needed to complete that major stage of construction. 

“An Inmate is Praying for Me, Unworthy as I Am”: A Lenten Reflection from Fr. Michael Pejovic

Being a Prisoner Relationship Manager (PRM) for OCPM is no easy task. Each PRM is responsible for hundreds of people in prison across the United States. They are not only personally responding to each inmate’s spiritual needs, but also assisting his or her community around them (family members, Orthodox clergy, prison staff, etc.). With the trauma that often accompanies just one person in prison, you can imagine the heavy cross our PRMs are carrying for our brothers and sisters behind bars.

JOURNEYING THROUGH GREAT LENT, HOLY WEEK, AND PASCHA: A Series of Video Reflections by the Holy Cross Faculty

The Dean of Holy Cross, Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, and the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology faculty invite you to engage with this educational video series, presented by ©The Scriptorium Initiative, offering spiritual guidance and instruction throughout the Triodion, Lenten and Holy Week season. The links to the video recordings will be posted each Sunday on this page and a Holy Cross Educational channel on YouTube.

Saints Constantine and Helen in Jackson Heights, NY Prepare and Deliver Meals for a Midnight Run

Yesterday, April 22, 2024, the community of Saints Constantine and Helen in Jackson Heights, NY hosted a Midnight Run. Coordinated by Fr. George Hazlaris, parishioners came together and donated, helped prepare meals, and delivered meals as a part of this volunteer effort. 
 

DID YOU KNOW? Small & Great Compline April 18

Compline (which means “completion”) is the last liturgical service of the day and consists of various psalms, hymns, and prayers. It is part of the “Daily Cycle” (order) of liturgical services performed each day in the Orthodox Church — a tradition carried over from Biblical Judaism into Christianity of praying seven times a day.

His Grace Bishop Neofitos of Eldoret in Northern Kenya Visits the Metropolis of Atlanta

His Grace Bishop Neofitos of Eldoret in Northern Kenya (Patriarchate of Alexandria) is visiting the United States to raise awareness and material support for the missionary work in his diocese, which includes building the diocesan center, funding clergy, digging wells for water-deprived regions, establishing and improving children’s homes, schools, and clinics, and other such vital work in addition to Orthodox liturgical life, outreach, and catechism.

Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos and Local Clergy Gather for Contrition Vespers at Saint Paraskevi in Greenlawn, NY

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos together with clergy and faithful from neighboring communities gathered in the venerable Saint Paraskevi Church in Greenlawn, New York to offer the last Contrition Vespers for Great and Holy Lent.

HOMILY By His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America On the Fifth Sunday of Lent

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ,

I am delighted to be with you, here in this wonderful community of Staten Island, as we prepare for the final week prior to Holy Week. Today, we celebrate one of the greatest Saints of the Church, Mary of Egypt, whose life was completely changed by her experience of Jerusalem, and the power of the Holy Cross in the Church of the Anastasis. We, too, are called to be changed by the same power of the Cross that we will witness not many days from now, and by the glory of the Lord’s Resurrection.

Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Holy Trinity and Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Staten Island for the Fifth Sunday of Lent

Today, April 21, 2024, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was welcomed to the parish of Holy Trinity and Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Staten Island, New York. Archbishop Elpidophoros was greeted by Rev. Protopresbyter Nicholas Petropoulakos, members of the community including children of the parish.