The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with its headquarters located in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, The mission of the Archdiocese is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox Christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the Church in the United States of America according to the Orthodox Christian faith and tradition.
The Orthodox Observer places the Church in the context of the current world we live in through a diverse and informative experience — offering participants meaningful exchange with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, her ministries, and affiliates. The experience provides the faithful significant content to listen to, watch, and read; in order to lead, grow, and inspire.
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros (Lambriniadis) of America was born in 1967 in Bakirköy, Istanbul.
What is Orthodox Christianity? The Orthodox Christian Faith proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Apostles, and the tradition and life of the living Church worldwide through worship, communion, witness, and service.
The Archdiocese responds to the spiritual needs of the Greek Orthodox Christian Faithful through National Ministries, providing programs and services to your local parishes, Metropolises, and you. We invite you to prayerfully consider sharing the resources given to you by God with a donation to the Archdiocese. Your support helps us further the vital ministry work.
An Introduction to the Orthodox Church
Becoming an Orthodox Christian
Spirituality
Teachings of the Orthodox Church
History of the Orthodox Church
What is Prayer?
House of God: What's Inside an Orthodox Church?
Worship in the Orthodox Church
Understanding the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church
Special Services and Blessings of the Orthodox Church
Fall 2023 Lake Institute on Religious Fundraising of the Lilly School of Philanthropy
Soak Up The Son: The Wonder of God's Creation
Spanish Holy Week Educational Content
Great Lent and Holy Week Resources for Families
Center for Family Care Publications
Family Connection Activities for the Sundays of Great Lent
WEBINAR: Boundaries - A Path to Healthy Relationships
WEBINAR: A Conversation About Pornography
SUTS Walking with God: Week Two
SUTS Walking with God: Week Three
Soak Up the Son - Go Forth: Week 4
Soak Up the Son - Go Forth: Week 3
