Comfort Food for Families: Trusting in God

As the country begins to open up, should we be living in fear and anxiety or should we continue to trust that God is in control? Tune in to the last Comfort Food for Families video from the GOA Center for Family Care to hear more. Read More

Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church: Article by Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis

The Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations continues to promote social engagement in the Orthodox Church and its relevance in today’s world. The Department’s blog “Faith Matters” recently published an article prepared by Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis describing the key issues that Orthodox Christians face in our society today, based on the recent release of For the Life of World: Toward a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church. Read More

Four Free Resources to Help Young People Stay Healthy and Connected

The coronavirus pandemic has been a difficult time for people of all ages. Social distancing has led to feelings of loneliness. The virus itself has led to feelings of anxiety and fear. And these negative emotions will only be compounded in the weeks ahead as more cities and states reopen. Parents and ministry workers need support to keep the young people in their care healthy and connected. Read More

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese COVID-19 Relief Fund: Message from Andrea Zecy

Α message from Andrea Zecy, from Kansas City, KS: “Εvery single dollar that you donate benefits those in need. No matter what their religious background, or cultural background is, this Relief Fund helps everyone." Read More

Gates of Ionian Village Closed, but Program and Content is Wide Open

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the traditional beloved Ionian Village Summer 2020 program, the Administration team is still hard at work. The Office of Ionian Village has already begun, and will continue, to provide ministry virtually. From Vespers to devotional sessions, many opportunities exist for the youth of our Archdiocese, parish youth ministers, and parents to connect with our amazing life transforming ministry. Read More

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese COVID-19 Relief Fund: Message from Nicole VanKuilenburg

A message from Nicole VanKuilenburg, registered nurse in Boston, MA: "I feel very fortunate to be working and have a job at this time. But, as many of you are aware, there are families that aren't as fortunate, and they are out of work and struggling." Read More

Welcome to the NEW Orthodox Observer

Based completely online, the new Orthodox Observer intentionally provides significant multimedia content about the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in order to inform and inspire our faithful. Read More

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese COVID-19 Relief Fund

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the creation of the “Greek Orthodox Archdiocese COVID-19 Relief Fund” as an important part of its efforts to support those around the country who have been impacted by the current pandemic. Read More

Greek American Day Schools Transition to On-Line Learning

In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affecting our world, all of the Greek-American Day and Afternoon School programs across the country were forced to suspend in school classes and transition to on-line instruction. The majority of our Parochial Day and Afternoon Greek School Programs have executed successful on-line learning tools in order to provide the most effective educational instructions to their students. Read More