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    “God of All-Comfort” The Icon from Solitary Confinement

    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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    Members of HCHC’s Founders Legacy Society Honored at Weekend Celebration

    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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    Archons of New Jersey ‘Women In Orthodoxy’ Lenten Retreat with Young Adults A Great Success

    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

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    HCHC Offers Online Master of Theological Studies Degree

    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

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    HCHC Full Accreditation Reaffirmed

    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

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    “I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me” A Challenge for Great Lent

    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

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    Leadership 100 Approves $5,006,600 in New and Prior Year Grants with $4,678,100 Distributed in 2023 for Total since Founding of $74,942,853

    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

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    Leadership 100 Gifts $100,000 to Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Earthquake Relief Fund

    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

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    Metropolitan John Zizioulas of Pergamon: A Theological Pioneer Who Has Left His Mark on Our Archdiocese and School

    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

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    2023 Metropolitan Iakovos Memorial Greek Language Scholarship Essay Contest

    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

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    National Philoptochos Approved $50,000 in Emergency Funding in Response to the Devastating Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

    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

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    Leadership 100 Concludes 32nd Annual Conference

    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

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    OCMC Welcomes New Missionary Director

    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

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    Saint Basil Academy Newsletter

    February 8, 2023

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    OCF Prepares for 1,440 Minutes of Continuous Prayer

    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

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    Communique of the 12th Convening of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA

    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

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    From OCPM’s Newest Board Member, Larry Fitterer: Friendships that Might Never Have Formed but For His Grace

    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

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    Rev. Dr. George Parsenios Resigns as Dean of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

    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

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    Archbishop Elpidophoros Offers Affirmation of Office to St. Michael's Home Board

    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

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    REMARKS By His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Affirmation for the Saint Michael’s Home Board of Trustees and Vasilopita Cutting

    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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