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Below, you will find a comprehensive listing of the latest news, articles, video, and other content on the official website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

Archons to Hold Virtual Town Meeting on Ukraine Autocephaly Saturday, January 26

Press Office

January 16, 2019

NEW YORK – On Saturday, January 26, 2019, (1-3 p.m. EST), the Order of Saint Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, is hosting the first-ever nationwide call-in Virtual Town Meeting. The Archons are prominent and dynamic members of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and are organizing this meeting on the very important issue of autocephaly (independence) of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the prerogatives and responsibilities of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Read More
Public Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Jan. 13-23, 2019

Schedule

January 10, 2019

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Bishop Apostolos of Medeia appointed Spiritual Advisor of the National Philoptochos

Press Office

January 9, 2019

NEW YORK – His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America appointed His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia as spiritual advisor of the National Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society. Read More
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America 2019 Yearbook Now Available Online

Press Office

January 9, 2019

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Thirty Thousand Celebrate Epiphany in Tarpon Springs

Press Office

January 8, 2019

Tarpon Springs, Fla. – Jan 6, 2019 – The Feast of Epiphany is the most important day for this city of the Tampa Bay area, known around the country and the world, as “Epiphany City.” His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, once again presided at the annual 113th celebration of Theophany (Epiphany), the Hierarchal Divine Liturgy, the the Great Blessing Service of the Waters and the Dive for the Cross in Spring Bayou, while some thirty thousand pilgrims and visitors attended the festivities, according to estimates from the local authorities. Read More
Singing and Making Melody as a Family

Center for Family Care

January 7, 2019

What is the connection between music and our spiritual lives? The Bible is constantly referencing music as an integral part of worship. In Ephesians 5:19 we are called to speak to and worship God by “singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.” Read More
2019 Yearbook

Yearbook

January 6, 2019

The 2019 Edition of the Yearbook of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Read More
Authentic Compassion: Building It in our Homes and Lives

Center for Family Care

January 2, 2019

What is compassion and what does it look like in our home and lives? Watch as these questions and more are answered in this webinar. Read More
Family Resolutions: New Year, New You?

Center for Family Care

January 1, 2019

The beginning of January, the first month of the civil calendar, is a traditional time in our society when countless people take something of an inventory of their lives, resolving to implement changes in the hope of bringing about the desired effect. Read More
Marketing Jesus: Sharing the Good News in a Digital Age

Department of Religious Education (DRE)

December 28, 2018

Marketing is a standard practice in today’s business world but is often an afterthought within the Church. Our Church is certainly more than a business, but there are ways in which we operate that require business techniques every day (accounting, fundraising, leadership and more). Read More
Athenagoras: Ecumenical Patriarch (1948–1972)

Department of Religious Education (DRE)

December 28, 2018

On November 1, 1948, Athenagoras (Spyrou), then Archbishop of North and South America, was elected Ecumenical Patriarch. Read More
Listening, Learning and Slowing Down: An Interview with Dr. Mary Hess

Department of Religious Education (DRE)

December 28, 2018

The first thing we need to do is learn where our communities are communicating and then be present there and listen. It might be Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or any number of places. Long before you try to speak in these media, you should be listening in them, which will also help you learn how they work. Read More
Navigating Youth Engagement in Digital Media

Department of Religious Education (DRE)

December 27, 2018

The first step and key to understanding the youth generations begins with understanding digital media as a meeting place and community for Orthodox individuals and youth from all over the world. Read More
Toward Thoughtfully Critiquing and Creating Digital Media

Department of Religious Education (DRE)

December 27, 2018

There’s a meme that attributes the quote, “Don’t believe everything you read online,” to Abraham Lincoln. This is a funny reminder that we should bring careful critical thinking skills to any online search. And as we use electronic media to learn more about our Orthodox Christian Faith, these same skills are also very important. Read More
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of Saint Basil and the New Year 2019

Archbishop Demetrios

December 27, 2018

Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we offer thanksgiving to God at the inception of the new year and with a vision for the marvelous works He will accomplish through us for His honor and glory, we also are mindful of the promise we have affirmed throughout this past year: All Things are Possible to the One Who Believes in Christ. This was the theme for our 44th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress in Boston last July, and it continues to be the inspiration for dynamic work throughout our Holy Archdiocese. Read More
Patriarchal Proclamation for Christmas 2018

Encyclical

December 21, 2018

We glorify the Most-Holy and All-Merciful God, that we are again deemed worthy this year to reach the festive day of Christmas, the feast of the pre-eternal Son and Word of God’s Incarnation “for us and for our salvation.” Read More
2018 Nativity Message of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios

Archbishop Demetrios

December 19, 2018

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America offers reflections on the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Read More
Public Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Dec. 23, 2018 - Jan. 6, 2019

Schedule

December 19, 2018

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Archiepiscopal Encyclical for the Nativity of Christ (2018)

Archbishop Demetrios

December 19, 2018

The Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ according to the Flesh is depicted throughout our churches in the familiar and radiant icon of the Nativity. Every element of the Gospel account, historically and theologically, appears before our eyes to inspire wonder, worship, and peace. In every detail, the icon proclaims without words that the Child born this day in Bethlehem is none other than the Prince of Peace. For by His birth, peace entered into a world plagued by hatred, hurt, and conflict. Read More
Details for 2019 National Oratorical Festival Announced

Department of Religious Education (DRE)

December 18, 2018

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