Dates Announced for Ionian Village IV Next Summer Program - A Few Spots Still Available

Under the guidance of the Holy Archdiocese, Ionian Village’s “IV Next” program will be offered July 25th - August 5th, 2021. The program will be for fully vaccinated young adults. Participants must be either ages 19-24, and/or students from the high school class of 2020 (even if only age 18). Anyone that does not meet that exact criteria, unfortunately, will not be permitted to register this summer. The price of IV Next for participants is $1,650. Read More

Live with the Louhs: Caring for Creation with Spyridoula Fotinis

Tune in Tuesday May 11 at 8 PM ET, for a conversation with Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh on Caring for Creation with Spyridoula Fotinis, who will speak about the Green Patriarch and the recent Greening the Parish initiatives of the Department. Read More

Navy Chaplains Reunite for First Time Since Seminary

During the week of 09-16 April 2021 in Bahrain, an island nation in the Arabian Gulf, the small community of Orthodox Christians worshipping aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, was privileged to host Fr. David Hostetler (HCHC ’11). Fr. David’s visit was all the more blessed as it facilitated his reunion of classmate and fellow Navy Chaplain and GOA priest, Fr. Andrew Kearns (HCHC ’08, ’11). Read More

Creative Ideas Inspired by 1821: Creating Our Own Stories

The Department of Greek Education will be offering a webinar Saturday May 15, 2021 1:00 pm EST. The webinar is presented by, The Museum of School Life and Education (Μουσείο Σχολικής Ζωής και Εκπαίδευσης) Read More

Clergy Retreat of the Holy Archdiocesan District and Metropolis of New Jersey

This morning Archbishop Elpidophoros of America addressed the joint Clergy Retreat of the Holy Archdiocesan District and Metropolis of New Jersey. Read More

Alyssa Kyritsis Appointed New Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries in Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh

It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Mrs. Alyssa Kyritsis as the new Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. A daughter of our Metropolis, she grew in faith through the All Saints GOC of Canonsburg, and pursued undergraduate studies in Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Connecticut. Inspired by a deep calling, and through her participation in the ministries of her parish and Metropolis, she pursued further education at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, where she graduated from the Master of Divinity program with High Distinction. Read More

His Eminence Visits Constantino Brumidi Statue in Annapolis

In light of the bicentennial of the Greek revolution, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, together with the His Grace Bishop Apostolos and the area clergy joined the Mayor of Annapolis, Gavin Buckley, and Maryland State Senator, Edward Riley, in placing a wreath at the statue of Constantino Brumidi, a Greek-Italian who became known as the Michelangelo of America whose art adorns the dome of the Capitol of the United States. Read More

Marriage In and Beyond a Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities

Why are marriage difficulties amplified right now? The simplest explanation? Couples are experiencing more relational strain as they navigate the challenges and stressors of Covid. Read More

Very Reverend Archimandrite Christoforos Oikonomidis Appointed New Chancellor of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey

At the conclusion of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Saint Thomas, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Patriarchal Vicar, announced the appointment of Very Reverend Archimandrite Christoforos Oikonomidis, presiding priest of the St. Thomas community in Cherry Hill, NJ, as the new Chancellor of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey. AXIOS! Read More