Annual Bible Bowl Held at Holy Trinity, Hicksville
Long Island Parishes came together for the annual Bible Bowl at the Greek Orthodox Community of Holy Trinity in Hicksville, New York. With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the youth had an engaging event that taught the Parables, followed by "jeopardy-style" game format. Read More
March 18, 2023
![Vespers of Contrition at St. Nicholas Church](/documents/32058/7388190/Contrition+March+12+2023+small.jpg/a3589aac-7c4e-458d-8127-4c688771d5de?t=1678722731139)
Vespers of Contrition at St. Nicholas Church
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America as he presided over the Lenten Vespers of Contrition on Sunday evening, March 12, 2023 at the Saint Nicholas Church in Flushing, New York. Read More
March 13, 2023
![GOYA Lenten Retreat Held at Annunciation Church](/documents/32058/7388190/dad+retreat+2023+small.jpg/df68a903-a21e-4c34-a053-4c461fdbf2d9?t=1678711047202)
GOYA Lenten Retreat Held at Annunciation Church
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, one hundred Goyans from the Westchester-Connecticut Vicariate of the Archdiocesan District gathered on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Annunciation Church in Stamford, CT for a Lenten Retreat focusing on our “Journey to Pascha.” Read More
March 13, 2023
![Sunday of Orthodoxy at Saint Sophia Cathedral](/documents/32058/7388190/Sun+of+Orthodoxy+DC+small.jpg/6d47daf5-5128-4ef7-b0a1-79ba8b8b1e79?t=1678379409120)
Sunday of Orthodoxy at Saint Sophia Cathedral
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, DC celebrated the Sunday of Orthodoxy with school children each carrying an icon, most of them, an icon of their patron saint. Read More
March 9, 2023
![Super League Athletic League Presents: Greeks in the USA Basketball Showcase](/documents/32058/7388190/Super+league+small.jpg/d84a31f3-9bee-4a6b-a67a-f5c36c94aa9a?t=1678209822218)
Super League Athletic League Presents: Greeks in the USA Basketball Showcase
SLAA is proud to be hosting the first ever Greeks in the USA Basketball Showcase on April 1st and 2nd, 2023 at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Long Island! Read More
March 7, 2023
![Archdiocesan District Holds Contrition Vespers](/documents/32058/7388190/Contrition+vespers+dad+2023+small.jpg/191c3331-ab50-45d0-99cf-6a210856ede0?t=1677603371799)
Archdiocesan District Holds Contrition Vespers
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Archdiocesan District held the first Contrition Vespers at the Zoodohos Peghe Church in the Bronx on Sunday evening, February 26, 2023. The Contrition Vespers officially begins the Great and Holy Lenten Season. Read More
February 28, 2023
![Clean Monday Service of Holy Unction at Nassau County, NY](/documents/32058/7388190/Holy+Unction+Kathara+Theftera+dad+2023+small.jpg/5c33f357-18ab-4071-82d2-9a77ab2ee685?t=1677599823001)
Clean Monday Service of Holy Unction at Nassau County, NY
The Clergy of Nassau County in the Direct Archdiocesan District offered the sacrament of Holy Unction for the faithful in attendance on Clean Monday, February 27th at the Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville, New York. Read More
February 28, 2023
![Lenten Lectures at Nassau County, New York](/documents/32058/7388190/Lenten+lectures+2023+smll.jpg/e68d2413-2c35-4f3a-8949-321960d15a3d?t=1676855416782)
Lenten Lectures at Nassau County, New York
The Nassau County Vicariate of the Direct Archdiocesan District offers a series of lectures dedicated to the theme “A Journey to Pascha through the Lenten Sacred Services.” Read More
February 19, 2023
![Students Across Archdiocesan District Celebrate Feast of 3 Hierarchs Together](/documents/32058/7388190/3+Hierarchs+Brooklyn+2023+small.jpg/ad419b4f-a893-4126-958e-d432d5e1c605?t=1675106248000)
Students Across Archdiocesan District Celebrate Feast of 3 Hierarchs Together
The A. Fantis School of Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral (Brooklyn, NY) hosted a beautiful celebration of Greek Letters this morning, January 30, 2023, for the Feast of the Three Holy and Great Hierarchs. An educational talk exploring the faith and knowledge of Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom, was presented by the Cathedral's Pastoral Assistant, Mr. John Strzelecki. Read More
January 30, 2023
![Archdiocesan District Vasilopita Held at Church of our Saviour](/documents/32058/7388190/DAD+Vasilopita+2023+small.jpg/8e6657c9-0f38-4bbc-a150-671f1e4aa9b5?t=1674499761608)
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
![Camp Saint Paul Winter Camp Resumes This Year](/documents/32058/7388190/Camp+Saint+Paul+Winter+Camp+2023+small.jpg/782a4ee3-eecd-4b44-9457-d5b35c317051?t=1674078151229)
Camp Saint Paul Winter Camp Resumes This Year
For the first time since the pandemic, Camp Saint Paul hosted its annual Winter Camp at the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center on January 13th – 16th, 2023.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2023
![2023 Affirmation of Archdiocesan Cathedral Board](/documents/32058/7388190/Cathedral+Affirmation+of+Office+2023+small.jpg/497a66e6-054c-46f1-837c-99f0f48cec70?t=1674076030510)
2023 Affirmation of Archdiocesan Cathedral Board
Yesterday evening, January 17, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America offered the Affirmation of Office for the Board for the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Manhattan. Read More
January 18, 2023
![Vigil for Young Adults for the Forefeast of the Nativity of our Lord](/documents/32058/6710427/y2am+vigil+2022+small.jpg/35aac257-e126-4b92-990d-51b19fedb763?t=1669914747280)
Vigil for Young Adults for the Forefeast of the Nativity of our Lord
All Young Adults are welcome to participate in a Vigil for the fore feast for the Nativity of our Lord. Read More
December 1, 2022
![NEW VICARS FOR THE ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT RECEIVE ARCHBISHOP’S BLESSING](/documents/32058/6710427/Vicars+Nov+2022+small.jpg/c5b6c4dd-e62c-4bc3-ab9f-e46577e40f43?t=1669146857009)
NEW VICARS FOR THE ARCHDIOCESAN DISTRICT RECEIVE ARCHBISHOP’S BLESSING
On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, two new Vicars for the Archdiocesan District visited the Archdiocese for an Archpastoral blessing upon their new assignments: Read More
November 22, 2022
![Church of our Saviour Philoptochos Supports MudGirls Studios](/documents/32058/6710427/Rye+Rel+Ed+2022+small.png/1c7bb657-5cb5-4ecf-baaf-298ee39471fc?t=1667832971000)
Church of our Saviour Philoptochos Supports MudGirls Studios
The Greek Orthodox Church of our Saviour Ladies Philoptochos Society held their 64th Annual Fall Luncheon supporting MudGirls Studios, a non-profit organization founded by Dorrie Papademetriou. His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, Spiritual Advisor to the National Philoptochos Ministry was also in attendance. Read More
November 7, 2022
![Archdiocesan District Presents 2022 Altar Boy Retreat at Hellenic College Holy Cross](/documents/32058/6710427/Altar+Boy++Retreat+2022+small.jpg/83375cd8-578c-42bc-95a9-9eddd93c864a?t=1667239696000)
Archdiocesan District Presents 2022 Altar Boy Retreat at Hellenic College Holy Cross
There, the group participated in discussions, break-out sessions, and presentations led by campus clergy, seminarians, and professors. Three sessions on the theme of Dedication and Service were led by seminarians Kamal Hourani, Elias Pagones, and Alex Karcher. Off campus, they also toured Boston Read More
October 31, 2022
![Newly-Appointed Archdiocesan District Council Holds Fall Meeting, Undergoes Oath of Affirmation of Office](/documents/32058/6710427/DAD+Council+Meeting+2022+small.jpg/defe1cf6-f847-43bc-88d2-65ee6a9c30f9?t=1666297702000)
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, The Archdiocesan District Council held its Fall Meeting at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese headquarters in Manhattan. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros adminstered the Affirmation of Office to the newly elected and appointed council, stating in his Archpastoral Exhortation: Read More
October 20, 2022
![Archdiocesan District Clergy Syndesmos](/documents/32058/6710427/dad+oct+2022+small.png/27cedbc7-62a8-4d6b-b4dd-8f328584c705?t=1666017412443)
Archdiocesan District Clergy Syndesmos
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Archdiocesan District Clergy Syndesmos met for their Fall meeting on Thursday, October 13th discussing various issues, events and concerns. Read More
October 17, 2022
![St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany Celebrates Centennial](/documents/32058/6710427/St.+Sophia+Centennial+2022+small.jpg/42e20536-945c-4a45-8025-0f55ea4a5c28?t=1665680569538)
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany Celebrates Centennial
Albany, NY — On Sunday, October 17, 2022, Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos represented Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at the centennial celebration of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany, New York. His Grace presided over Divine Liturgy and celebrated with the proistamenos Rev. Fr. Patrick Legato and numerous priests from the area. Following Liturgy was a lovely Hierarchical Luncheon with the pious church community, which concluded the weekend celebrations. Read More
October 13, 2022
![Archdiocesan District Youth Office to Hold Altar Boy Retreat](/documents/32058/6710427/dad+altar+boys+retreat+2022+small.png/734608bf-fed0-4b6a-8665-7ef3e05eae6d?t=1661453965426)
Archdiocesan District Youth Office to Hold Altar Boy Retreat
Archdiocesan District Youth Office to Hold Altar Boy Retreat Read More
August 25, 2022