March 27, 2023
When OCPM founder, Fr. Duane Pedersen, began corresponding with Michael in prison, Michael was quick to say he preferred if Fr. Duane would stop writing about God. Despite showing no indication that his heart was changing, Fr. Duane faithfully wrote to him week after week, year after year.
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March 21, 2023
Following the celebration of Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Chapel on March 19, the Sunday of the Holy Cross, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America inaugurated eight new members into the newly established Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC) Founders Legacy Society.
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March 16, 2023
With the blessing of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia, more than 100 people attended “Women In Orthodoxy,” the New Jersey Lenten Retreat of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Read More
March 14, 2023
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology has received approval by the New England Commission of Higher Education to offer the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree online as well as on campus beginning this September. Read More
March 13, 2023
On March 3, 2023, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) continued its full accreditation of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology following its ten-year comprehensive evaluation last fall and a final meeting on March 2. Read More
March 8, 2023
“When the Son of man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. Before Him will be gathered all the nations, and He will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and He will place the sheep at His right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the King will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world…for I was a stranger and you welcomed Me… Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to Me.’” (Matthew 25:31-40) Read More
February 24, 2023
Chairman Jim Logothetis announced that the Executive Committee of Leadership 100, at the 32nd Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 1, 2023, approved 31 new and prior year grants, totaling $5,006,600. Read More
February 15, 2023
The Executive Committee of Leadership 100 voted unanimously on February 13, 2023 to make a gift of $100,000 to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Earthquake Relief Fund, a fundraising effort announced by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on February 9 to provide humanitarian aid to the victims of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, according to Demetrios G. Logothetis, Chairman. Read More
February 14, 2023
The renowned Orthodox theologian and churchman of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Metropolitan John Zizioulas of Pergamon, who taught at Holy Cross in the 60s, passed away on February 2, 2023, the feast of the Meeting of our Lord. Read More
February 13, 2023
Are you a young writer interested in exploring Greek immigrant experiences? The St. Photios National Shrine has proudly announced its annual essay contest and theme. Read More
February 13, 2023
On February 8, 2023, the Executive Board of the National Philoptochos Society unanimously approved an emergency disbursement of $50,000 to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Earthquake Relief Fund. Read More
February 8, 2023
The 32nd Annual Leadership 100 Conference concluded on February 5, 2023, with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Phoenix, Arizona. The Conference took place from February 2 to 5 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. Read More
February 8, 2023
Fr. Rob (Haralambos) Spaliatsos has joined the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) as its Missionary Director. In this capacity, Fr. Rob is responsible for all aspects of the missionary program, under the guidance of Executive Director Fr. Martin Ritsi. This includes recruiting, training, and supporting OCMC missionaries as they prepare to enter the mission field and while working in their respective areas. Read More
February 6, 2023
Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF), the official campus ministry of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America, has announced its annual observance of a Day of Prayer will be held February 26-27, 2023, from 6 PM (Eastern) on the Sunday of Forgiveness, until 6 PM (Eastern) on Clean Monday. Read More
February 2, 2023
The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America convened in Los Angeles, California from January 28-31st for its 12th Meeting. Thirty Hierarchs participated in the meeting chaired by Archbishop Elpidophoros. Read More
January 31, 2023
On the first Sunday of the Last Judgment after Larry became an Orthodox Christian, he heard his deacon read the Gospel from Matthew 25. For reasons he did not understand at the time, Christ's words deeply struck him that day: “I was in prison, and you came to Me.” It wasn’t long after that his close friend, Lazarus, was shockingly arrested, convicted of very serious crimes, and sent to prison for decades. Read More
January 27, 2023
After two years of admirable, devoted service as Dean of Holy Cross, Rev. Dr. George Parsenios has announced his resignation from the position, citing personal health concerns. Read More
January 25, 2023
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America offered the Affirmation of Office and cut the Vasilopita for the Board of Trustees of St. Michael’s Home on January 23, 2023. Read More
January 25, 2023
We have gathered here today at the Archdiocese, in order to receive your Affirmation as Board Members of Saint Michael’s Home. After the Affirmation, we shall cut a Vasilopita and share in the blessing of this rich and ancient tradition. We pray that this New Year of 2023 will be a year of health, spiritual prosperity and success in all of your endeavors for this very special Archdiocesan Institution. Read More
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