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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and an accompanying group of pilgrims have successfully concluded their visit to Mount Athos, the first part of the 2024 Pilgrimage. They have now continued to Thessaloniki, where they will meet with religious and civic leaders. Follow this visit on the Orthodox Observer social media and His Eminence’s social media.

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There are many stories and announcements from our Metropolises and our Ministries. Please scroll down to read about the program of our Archdiocese in America.
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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Completes Pilgrimage to Mount Athos

Hellenic College Holy Cross Appoints New President
ARCHBISHOP ELPIDOPHOROS
Photos: GOARCH/Dimitrios Panagos
Day 1 of Holy pilgrimage to Mount Athos
Archbishop Elpidophoros Celebrates Epifaneia at the Holy Monastery of Xenofontos at Mount Athos 2024
Philotheou Monastery
Holy Monastery of Simonos Petra
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Celebrates Epiphany at Mount Athos
Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Holy Monastery of Simonos Petra
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FROM THE METROPOLISES
Direct Archdiocesan District Hosts Parathosi Greek Dance Festival 2024
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Archdiocesan District hosted its Parathosi Greek Dance Festival.
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Metropolis of San Francisco Clergy-Laity Assembly – Register Now
Metropolis of Boston Thriving Congregations Initiative, Striving for Thriving: Cultivating Spiritual Practices EVANGELIZATION
Inaugural Metropolis of Pittsburgh Parish Leadership Conference: “Sewing the Seeds for Tomorrow”
7th Annual Queen City Classic Basketball Tournament to be held February 16-18, in Charlotte, North Carolina
Celebrating 40 Years of the Dedicated Service of Father Emmanuel Mantzouris at Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church in Troy, New York
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
“Letters About Three Luminaries: The Music of Athanasios Zervas” Benefit Concert for the Hellenic Education Fund
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces establishment of the Hellenic Education Fund to support and promote Hellenic Education in America and across our Archdiocese, including our 25 Archdiocesan Day Schools and more than 500 Afternoon schools. These Greek American schools are essential to shaping the minds and hearts of our children and preserving our rich cultural heritage and language.
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Ionian Village Summer 2024 Registration
The 2024 Ecclesiastical Wall Calendar is Now Available on Orthodox Marketplace
Read the most recent Sunday Sermon Series from the Department of Religious Education (DRE)
Sunday Sermon Series Fifteenth Sunday of Luke January 28
This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about a short man named Zacchaeus who climbed a tall sycamore tree to see Jesus. But what does his height have to do with his spiritual life? And how is the tree connected to the Cross?
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AFFILIATES & OTHERS
Celebrating the 42nd Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
Pilgrimage St. Augustine, FL -Archon Anthony W. Megas, VP of the St. Photios Foundation, invites the public to join the trustees of the governing body of St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine to attend ecclesiastical services, the opening of the 2024 Special Shrine Exhibit and the Pilgrimage Banquet on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown St.
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Philoptochos Upcoming Caregiver Support Group: For Orthodox Christian Caregivers Nationwide
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