Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Decries Anti-Semitic Rhetoric
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America considers the remarks to be gravely offensive and totally unacceptable. Read More
2010 News Archives
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Archdiocese Continues the Effort to Rebuild St. Nicholas at Ground Zero
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, together with the parish of St. Nicholas, served notice on Dec. 6 to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PA), the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, the Empire State Development Corporation and associated individuals of their intention to sue these agencies over their actions that have prevented the St. Nicholas church, destroyed at Ground Zero on 9/11, from being rebuilt. Under New York State law, a 60-day notice is required before certain claims can be filed against the PA. Read More
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The Annual Spelling Bee Competition of the Direct Archdiocesan District - December 14, 2010
The annual Direct Archdiocesan District Spelling Bee Competition will be held under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, 10:30 a.m., at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Headquarters (8 East 79 Street, NYC). Read More
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St. Nicholas Great Vespers to be Held at Ground Zero Site
Archbishop Demetrios of America will lead a special Vespers Service at Ground Zero on Sunday Dec. 5, 2:00 pm., the eve of the feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Patron Saint of the Church, which was destroyed on September 11. 2001. Read More
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First Archon International Religious Freedom Conference Successfully Concludes in Brussels
The Archons International Religious Freedom Conference held here in Brussels Nov. 16 and 17 concluded today in an upbeat and hopeful atmosphere resulting from the many sincere and enlightening contributions of speakers and participants alike. Read More
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Opening Remarks of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios at the International Archon Religious Freedom Conference
Opening Remarks of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios at the International Archon Religious Freedom Conference Read More
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The Order of St. Andrew will Hold an International Religious Freedom Conference in Brussels
The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America, will hold an International Religious Freedom Conference entitled “Religious Freedom: Turkey's Bridge to the European Union,” on November 16-17, 2010 at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. Read More
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Archbishop Demetrios and U.S. Church Leaders meet with President Obama at White House
Archbishop Demetrios of America, on November 1, joined with leaders of the major church organizations who are members of the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCCC) for a substantive forty-five minute meeting with President Obama in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Read More
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New 2010-2012 Archdiocesan Council and National Philoptochos Board, Meetigs in New York
The new Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America held the first meeting of its 2010-2012 term, Oct. 15 in New York’s Marriott Marquis Hotel with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America presiding. The members of the new Council serve for a two-year term expiring at the next Clergy-Laity Congress in 2012. The Council consists of 125 members of elected and appointed clergy and laity from across the United States. Read More
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Archbishop Demetrios to Deliver Lecture for Physicians and the Hellenic Medical Society
Archbishop Demetrios of America will present a special lecture devoted to physicians and the medical profession entitled “Honor the Physician: The Healing Arts in Orthodox Biblical Perspective.” Read More
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The Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek (Greek Regents Exam) is not Affected
NEW YORK – The Direct Archdiocesan District Office of Education is pleased to announce that the recent decision of the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department to eliminate in 2010 the Regents Comprehensive Examinations in German, Hebrew, and Latin (Italian in 2011), in an effort to reduce its deficit, will not affect the development of the Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek by the Archdiocesan District Office of Education. The Archdiocese will continue developing the Examination as it has done for many years. Read More
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The Annual Archdiocesan District Staff-Development Seminar - November 2, 2010
This year’s Annual Staff-Development Seminar of the Direct Archdiocesan District will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 (Election Day), at the St. Demetrios Cathedral High School in Astoria. Read More
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Inauguration of The Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture
The Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture was inaugurated yesterday on the campus of Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology..... Photos of the events can be seen at: http://photos.goarch.org/main.php Read More
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Ecumenical Patriarch Receives Officers of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America
On Tuesday, Sept. 21, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received the Officers of the Assembly of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul. His All Holiness had invited the Officers through the cooperation of Archbishop Demetrios of America, the Chairman of the Assembly, who also led the delegation to the Phanar for a substantive meeting. Read More
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Ways of the Lord: New Book by Archbishop Demetrios Now Available
Ways of the Lord: Perspectives on Sharing the Gospel of Christ by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America has recently been published by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and is now available. Dedicated to His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the book is a collection of major addresses given by Archbishop Demetrios. Read More
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Archbishop Demetrios to Visit St. Demetrios School in Astoria, NY
Archbishop Demetrios to Visit St. Demetrios School in Astoria, NY Read More
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New Resource for Teenagers
The Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries is pleased to announce its newest resource, the Orthodox Christian Teen Survival Guide. In an effort to provide resources for both youth workers and young people, the department felt it was imperative to produce this series on challenging topics for teenagers. Read More
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September 11 Memorial and Prayer Service for St. Nicholas Church at Ground Zero
On the occasion of the 9th Anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, Archbishop Demetrios of America will officiate at the annual Memorial Service to honor the memory of all victims and heroes who perished on that day. Read More
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Archbishop Demetrios Received Metropolitan Hilarion, the Head of Moscow Patriarchate Department of External Church Relations
Archbishop Demetrios of America received His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, the Head of the Moscow Patriarchate Department of External Relations, at the Archdiocese Headquarters, Aug. 30. Read More
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CNN's "World's Untold Stories" to examine Greek Orthodox Community in Turkey
CNN International will air a program entitled “Turkey’s Dwindling Greek Christians” as part of its series “World’s Untold Stories.” The program will air on the CNN International Channel (look for it in your local cable, satellite listings) as follows: Read More
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