Ascension Celebrated at Church of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in Rye, NY

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos presided over the service of Great Vespers for the feast of the Ascension of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ at the Church of our Saviour in Rye, NY.

May 25, 2023

Spring 2023 Archdiocesan Council Meeting Unites in Detroit

On Tuesday, May 24, 2023, the Archdiocesan Council held its first in-person meeting since the pandemic, bringing together clergy and lay leaders from the various ministries and committees of the Archdiocese. Hosted by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, the Archdiocesan Council meeting was convened by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and held in conjunction with the Spring board meetings of the National Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society

May 24, 2023

2024 Clergy-Laity Congress to convene in San Diego, California

New York, NY - His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announced today that the 47th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress and the National Philoptochos Biennial Convention will take place simultaneously from June 30 to July 4, 2024, in San Diego, California. The Metropolis of San Francisco will serve as host, under the leadership of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco.

May 23, 2023

“OI RIZES MOU” Educational Webinar

On Saturday, May 27th at 3pm EST, the Department of Greek Education will present a webinar with instructive content.  The webinar will cover the best ways for instructors to use the department's brand-new book, "OI RIZES MOU."  

May 23, 2023

Sunday Sermon Series - Sunday of the Fathers of the First Council, May 28

This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about Jesus praying to the Father for us. So why did the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council affirm the divinity of Christ?

May 23, 2023

Passing of Long-Time GOA Receptionist

It is with every hope in the Lord’s resurrection that the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America shares the sorrowful news of the passing of Eva Kafetzis, long-time receptionist of the Archdiocesan headquarters.

May 22, 2023

Leadership 100's Charles and Connie Cotros to Receive Honorary Degree at 81st Commencement of Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology

Three extraordinary individuals will receive honorary doctorates on May 20 at the Commencement exercises of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) in Brookline, Massachusetts. “Their very different but equally impressive accomplishments are deserving of this special recognition and the gratitude not only of the institution but of all Greek Orthodox Christians in America”, according to HCHC.

May 17, 2023

Sunday Sermon Series - Sunday of the Samaritan Woman

This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about a Samaritan woman encountering Christ. Why was she called a Samaritan? And why did Jesus reveal Himself to a Samaritan woman? Also, how can a spring of water lead us to eternal life? And how does the Lord offer us new life?

May 9, 2023

Soak Up the Son - Go Forth: Week 2

It's time to Soak Up the Son! This week we learn all about St. Macrina the Elder and her legacy of saints.

May 9, 2023