Ionian Village Completes 2024 Summer Camp Season

August 23, 2024 Good morning, In this edition of the Orthodox Observer, find photos and video from the 2024 Ionian Village summer camp season, His Eminence’s benediction at the Democratic National Convention, and the announcement of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s Greek Fire Relief Fund. Kindly forward this email to family and friends so that we can share with more faithful the news from our Archdiocese, Metropolises, local parishes, and more! Top News Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Announces the Launch of the Greek Fire Relief Fund Under the leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the launch of the Greek Fire Relief Fund to aid the communities in the Attica region affected by the devastating fires that took place earlier this month. Read More Archbishop Elpidophoros Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Offers Benediction at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, August 20, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America delivered a benediction at the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago, Illinois. Read More Read: His Eminence’s Benediction at the Democratic National Convention Watch: His Eminence’s Benediction at the Democratic National Convention His Eminence’s Homily at the Divine Liturgy of Consecration at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 18 Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits the Holy Monastery of Saint John Chrysostom in Kenosha, Wisconsin On Monday, August 19, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited the Holy Monastery of Saint John Chrysostom in Kenosha, WI. Read More From the Archdiocese Ionian Village Completes 2024 Summer Camp Season Ionian Village just completed their 2024 Summer Camp season! During their time at IV, high-school students embarked on the summer of a lifetime in Greece, delving deep into their Greek Orthodox faith and Hellenic heritage. Read More Watch: Video from the 2024 Ionian Village Summer Camp Season Department of Religious Education’s Did You Know: The Difference Between Earthly and Heavenly Joy Center for Family Care’s Family Matters Podcast: “The Sabbath Was Made for Man: Why Rest, Respite, and Self-Care are Vital for Caregivers, Part 1” From the Metropolises Metropolis of Atlanta Announces 2nd Annual Catechist Conference, Sep. 6-8 Registration Open for 2025 Hellenic Dance Festival in Winston-Salem, NC Metropolis of Chicago and its Affiliates Receive Unqualified (“Clean”) Audit Opinion for 2023 Consolidated Financial Statements Metropolis of Pittsburgh to Host 2024 YAL (Young Adult League) Conference on October 18-20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Metropolis of New Jersey Announces 2024 Annual Holy Cross Celebration Cross Dive The 2024 Annual Metropolis of New Jersey Holy Cross Celebration Cross Dive will take place at Deal Beach in Deal, New Jersey on Sunday, September 15. Read More Parishes & People Archbishop Elpidophoros Presides Over Divine Liturgy of Consecration at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan Following Saturday’s Great Vespers of Consecration, yesterday, August 18, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy of Consecration for St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan, celebrating alongside His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit and St. Nicholas parish priest Nicolaos Kotsis. Read More Read More Parish Highlights Here Affiliates & Others OCF Celebrates College Student Sunday on August 25, 2024 This Sunday, August 25, 2024, has been designated by the Assembly of Bishops as College Student Sunday. Read More St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine Announces Second Annual St. Photios Indiction Lecture Series In Case You Missed It… Archbishop Elpidophoros Celebrates Dormition Divine Liturgy at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Brooklyn, New York 2024 Metropolis of Pittsburgh Clergy-Laity, Philoptochos, Religious Educator, & Youth Worker Assembly Registration Open Sixteen Young Adults Complete 2024 Pilgrimage of Discovery