Affirmation of Office for Metropolis of New Jersey Northern New Jersey Young Adult League (YAL) Board
On Tuesday, January 17, 2023 during the Great Hierarchical Vespers at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Paramus, New Jersey, with the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia administered the Affirmation of Office to the board members of the Metropolis of New Jersey Northern New Jersey Young Adult League (YAL) Commission. Read More
January 25, 2023

SUNDAY SERMON SERIES Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee February 5
This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector in the Temple. In what way are they opposites in the eyes of people? But more importantly, in what way are they opposites in the eyes of God? Also, how come true faith alone can’t save us? Read More
January 25, 2023

Archdiocesan District Vasilopita Held at Church of our Saviour
The Clergy Families of the Archdiocesan District gathered with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros for their annual vasilopita dinner that was held at the Greek Orthodox Church of our Saviour in Rye, New York on Sunday evening, January 22, 2023. Read More
January 23, 2023

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey Holds Annual Hellenic Folk Dance Festival
For the first time since before the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey, with the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, held its annual Hellenic Folk Dance Festival (FDF) on January 14 – 15, 2023, which took place at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Annapolis, Maryland, and was co-chaired by the Vicar General of the Metropolis, the Rev. Protopresbyter Kosmas Karavellas and Mrs. Felicia Nolan. Read More
January 20, 2023

Archdiocesan District Parochial Schools Annual Spelling Bee Competition Finals
The Archdiocesan Spelling Bee Finals for the students of the District’s Greek-American Day Schools were held on Thursday, January 19th, at the Headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. On behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Elias Villis, Chancellor of the Archdiocesan District, welcomed and gave a prayer to the students. Read More
January 20, 2023

22nd Annual Hellenic Dance Festival Celebrated in Atlanta
A record 3,000 participants gathered Jan. 13-16 at the Marriott Marquis in Downtown Atlanta to attend the 22nd annual Hellenic Dance Festival (HDF). Read More
January 20, 2023

Registration for all programs of Ionian Village 2023 opens this Saturday, January 21st at 12pm EST on ionianvillage.org!!! Read More
January 19, 2023

Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc featured on Trinitas TV
Trinitas television, the only television station broadcasting 24/7 within the Orthodox world, and established under the initiative of Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church, interviewed Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc about Scripture in Orthodoxy. Read More
January 19, 2023

It is with great respect and affection that we announce the retirement of Very Rev. Fr. John Bakas from the historic St. Sophia Cathedral. Read More
January 18, 2023

SUNDAY SERMON SERIES 15th Sunday Of Luke January 22
Luke 19:1-10 This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about a short man named Zacchaeus who had to climb a tall tree to see Jesus. What does his height have to do with his spiritual life? And how is this tree connected to the cross? Also, why did the Lord tell Zacchaeus that He must stay at his house? Read More
January 18, 2023
What's New on GOARCH?
Rev. Dr. George Parsenios Resigns as Dean of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Remarks For the National Philoptochos Board Affirmation of Office
Archbishop Elpidophoros Offers Affirmation of Office to St. Michael's Home Board
Archbishop Elpidophoros Welcomes Metropolitan Antonios of Zahle to GOARCH
Fr. Gregory Gilbert to be New Proistamenos at Tenafly Cathedral
Attention young adults! Applications for Orthodox Volunteer Corps are due February 6, 2023