Archdiocesan Presbyters Council Board Meets

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 30, 2023

The National Archdiocesan Presbyters Council Board gathered from May 17 – May 19, 2023 at the Maliotis Cultural Center on the grounds of Hellenic College Holy Cross in Brookline, MA.

Passing of Mrs. Maria Makedon

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 25, 2023

It is with great sadness that the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America learned of the passing of Mrs. Maria Makedon on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

81η ΤΕΛΕΤΗ ΑΠΟΦΟΙΤΗΣΕΩΣ ΤΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΥ ΚΟΛΛΕΓΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΟΡΘΟΔΟΞΗΣ ΘΕΟΛΟΓΙΚΗΣ ΣΧΟΛΗΣ ΤΟΥ ΤΙΜΙΟΥ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΥ

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 25, 2023

Το Ελληνικό Κολλέγιο και η Ελληνική Ορθόδοξη Θεολογική Σχολή του Τιμίου Σταυρού πραγματοποίησαν την 81η Τελετή Αποφοιτήσεως το Σάββατο 20 Μαΐου 2023. Η μέρα ξεκίνησε με την τέλεση του Όρθρου και Αρχιερατικής Θείας Λειτουργίας στο Παρεκκλήσιο του Τιμίου Σταυρού, χοροστατούντος του Σεβασμιωτάτου Αρχιεπισκόπου Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρου.

Ascension Celebrated at Church of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in Rye, NY

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 25, 2023

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos presided over the service of Great Vespers for the feast of the Ascension of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at the Church of our Saviour in Rye, NY.

Spring 2023 Archdiocesan Council Meeting Unites in Detroit

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 24, 2023

On Tuesday, May 24, 2023, the Archdiocesan Council held its first in-person meeting since the pandemic, bringing together clergy and lay leaders from the various ministries and committees of the Archdiocese. Hosted by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, the Archdiocesan Council meeting was convened by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and held in conjunction with the Spring board meetings of the National Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society

2024 Clergy-Laity Congress to convene in San Diego, California

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 23, 2023

New York, NY - His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announced today that the 47th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress and the National Philoptochos Biennial Convention will take place simultaneously from June 30 to July 4, 2024, in San Diego, California. The Metropolis of San Francisco will serve as host, under the leadership of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco.

“OI RIZES MOU” Educational Webinar

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 23, 2023

On Saturday, May 27th at 3pm EST, the Department of Greek Education will present a webinar with instructive content.  The webinar will cover the best ways for instructors to use the department's brand-new book, "OI RIZES MOU."  

Sunday Sermon Series - Sunday of the Fathers of the First Council, May 28

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 23, 2023

This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about Jesus praying to the Father for us. So why did the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council affirm the divinity of Christ?

Fr. Anthony Falsarella Falls Asleep in the Lord

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 23, 2023

It is with tremendous sadness yet with hope in the resurrection that Saint Basil Academy announces the unexpected falling asleep of our beloved Father Anthony Falsarella who served our community with faith, love, and devotion for many, many years.

Ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος Ελπιδοφόρος επισκέπτεται το Σινά

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 22, 2023

Ο Σεβ. Αρχιεπίσκοπος Αμερικής κ. Ελπιδοφόρος επισκέφτηκε την Ι. Μονή της Αγίας Αικατερίνης στο Θεοβάδιστο Όρος Σινά συνοδευόμενος από 50 και πλέον προσκυνητές από τις Η.Π.Α. Την Τετάρτη 10 Μαΐου, ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος προηξήρχε της Αρχιερατικής Θείας Λειτουργίας για την εορτή της Μεσοπεντηκοστής. Κατά το κήρυγμα, ο Αρχιεπίσκοπος έδωσε έμφαση στην ιστορική, εκκλησιολογική και θεολογική σημασία της Μονής και ευχήθηκε καλή ανάρρωση και πλήρη υγεία για τον Σεβ. Αρχιεπίσκοπο Σινά, Φαράν και Ραϊθώ, κ. Δαμιανό, ώστε να συνεχίσει απρόσκοπτα το θεάρεστο έργο του.

Soak Up The Son: The Wonder of God's Creation

Families

May 22, 2023

Join us this summer as we explore the beauty of God's creation! Weekly videos for families coupled with activity guides.

Passing of Long-Time GOA Receptionist

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 22, 2023

It is with every hope in the Lord’s resurrection that the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America shares the sorrowful news of the passing of Eva Kafetzis, long-time receptionist of the Archdiocesan headquarters.

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, HC/HC Paterexhortatory Graduation Address -Hellenic College Holy Cross

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 21, 2023

Χριστὸς Ἀνέστη!

Christ is Risen!

Χριστὸς Ἀνέστη!

What a moment for all of you – to have come this far on your journey of knowledge and faith. This Commencement is much more than a reward for your past accomplishments. It is, in fact, a launch pad for the rest of your lives.

Ἀρχιεπισκοπικὴ ἐγκύκλιος γιὰ τὴν Κυριακὴ τῆς Α.Χ.Ε.Π.Α. 2023

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 19, 2023

Ἡ Ἱερὰ Ἀρχιεπισκοπὴ Ἀμερικῆς ἑορτάζει σήμερα τὴν πρόοδο καὶ τὰ ἐπιτεύγματα τῆς Ἑλληνοαμερικανικῆς Ἐκπαιδευτικῆς καὶ Προοδευτικῆς Ὀργάνωσης (ΑΧΕΠΑ), ἐπὶ τῇ εὐκαιρίᾳ τῆς Κυριακῆς, ἡ ὁποία εἶναι ἀφιερωμένη σὲ αὐτήν. Ἡ ΑΧΕΠΑ εἶναι ἕνας ἀληθινὸς συμπαραστάτης τῆς Ἀρχιεπισκοπῆς μας γιὰ περισσότερο ἀπὸ ἑκατὸ χρόνια, καθὼς καὶ οἱ δύο φορεῖς ἱδρύθηκαν τὸ 1922 μὲ στενοὺς δεσμούς, συνεργαζόμενοι γιὰ τοὺς κοινοὺς στόχους τῆς ὁμογένειας στὴν Ἀμερική.

The Metropolis of New Jersey Holds Annual Clergy Laity Assembly and Philoptochos Convention

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 19, 2023

Westfield, NJ – On Monday, May 15, 2023, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey held its annual Clergy Laity Assembly and Philoptochos Convention at “The Venetian” in Garfield, New Jersey. Over 180 Clergy and Lay delegates representing 52 Parishes from across the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey participated in this year’s Assembly.

Launching of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the National Council of Churches

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 19, 2023

On Monday, May 15, 2023, His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos represented His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the 75th Anniversary Celebration Launch of the National Council of Churches (NCC) that convened at the National City Christian Church in Washington, DC.

Camp Good Shepherd: 2023 Registrations are Open!

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 19, 2023

Westfield, New Jersey – With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America the Metropolis of New Jersey Camping Ministry is thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for Camp Good Shepherd!

Archbishop Elpidophoros Homily at Great Vespers and Stavrophoria (HCHC 2023)

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 19, 2023

Tonight we adorn our celebrations for the Commencement of our precious Σχολή, with the awarding of Alumni Crosses to those observing their tenth, twenty-fifth, and fiftieth anniversaries of graduation. It truly is a moment when we see the march of the “long black line” of clergy and lay leaders who have emerged from the School with distinction and with their own distinctiveness.

Remarks by Archbishop Elpidophoros at the OCMC Banquet

(2019 - ) Archbishop Elpidophoros

May 17, 2023

What a wonderful event for our Orthodox Christian Mission Center, here at Saint Katherine in Falls Church! All of you are to be commended for your presence, but especially the organizers for OCMC and the Parish, who have made this evening possible. I would have liked to have been here for the Vespers, but I was delayed by today’s enthronement of His Eminence Metropolitan Saba, the new leader of the Antiochian Church in America.